Strauss is my hero, says Swann
August 16th, 2011 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 16 (IANS) England spinner Graeme Swann said that his captain Andrew Strauss is his hero."I spend half my working life standing next to Andrew Strauss and I have ... Read more...
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We take pleasure in each other’s success: Broad
August 15th, 2011 - 7:45 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 15 (IANS) Pacer Stuart Broad has said the great thing about the England bowling unit is that every bowler genuinely takes as much pleasure in each other's successes ... Read more...
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Hiddink rules out return to Stamford Bridge, suggests two Blues coaches
April 17th, 2011 - 1:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr. 17 (ANI): Guus Hiddink will nominate fellow Dutchmen Marco van Basten and Frank Rijkaard as potential successors to Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti instead of making himself available.According to the Daily ... Read more...
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‘Referee almost hit Wenger after touchline row’
March 10th, 2011 - 2:00 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 10 (ANI): Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and referee Massimo Busacca's row at the Nou Camp continued even outside the dressing rooms with both of them almost exchanging blows.Wenger and ... Read more...
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The Ashes 2010: Ten reasons why England retained the urn
December 30th, 2010 - 10:27 am ICT by ANI
London/Melbourne, Dec. 30 (ANI): Former England fast bowler and now cricket commentator Mike Selvey has revealed ten reasons why England was able to retain the Ashes against Australia Down after 24 years. ... Read more...
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Olazabal set to be Europe captain for 2012 Ryder Cup
December 17th, 2010 - 4:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 17(ANI): Spanish golfer Jose Maria Olazabal is expected to be named as the captain of Europe's 2012 Ryder Cup team next month.According to the Sun, Olazabal, who was overlooked in ... Read more...
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Salman Butt warns team mates to ‘hold catches to win matches’
August 10th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Aug 10(ANI): Pakistan captain Salman Butt has said that his team must improve their lacklustre fielding before the third Test against England, which begins at The Oval from August 18.Pakistan ... Read more...
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Capello is all set to shake up his backroom staff
July 11th, 2010 - 4:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jul 11 (ANI): England coach Fabio Capello is all set to shake up his backroom staff following his team's World Cup disaster.The big losers in the new set-up could ... Read more...
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Hughes set to become Turkish football team coach
February 9th, 2010 - 2:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb.9 (ANI): Former Manchester City coach Mark "Sparky" Hughes is on the shortlist to become Turkey's new national boss.Russia chief Guus Hiddink was favourite for the job but Sparky has won ... Read more...
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Flower fears losing Gibson as bowling coach
January 23rd, 2010 - 1:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 23 (ANI): England cricket coach Andy Flower fears that he will suffer a major loss to his backroom staff, with England bowling coach Ottis Gibson being lined up to become ... Read more...
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Man City boss Hughes facing two-game touchline ban for attacking referee
December 16th, 2009 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec. 16 (ANI): Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is facing a two-game touchline ban for saying that referee Mark Clattenburg's decision to show red card to Craig Bellamy on Saturday was ... Read more...
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Flaming red-haired Susan Boyle creates panic on X-factor sets
November 23rd, 2009 - 4:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 23 (ANI): 'Britain's Got Talent' star Susan Boyle created panic on the sets of 'X-factor' when she turned up to perform at the talent show with flaming red hair.The ... Read more...
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Capello’s ‘two strikes and you’re out’ secret to tame bratty superstars revealed
September 25th, 2009 - 3:35 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 25(ANI): England under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, has revealed that England manager Fabio Capello's strict 'two strikes and you're out' philosophy is apt to stop superstar youngsters from becoming a ... Read more...
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Flower named England cricket team director
April 15th, 2009 - 8:57 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 15 (IANS) Former Zimbabwe captain Andy Flower has been named as the England team director by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
Flower said his immediate goal is to bring ... Read more...
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Who will be England cricket coach — Kirsten or Flower?
April 2nd, 2009 - 2:01 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr.2 (ANI): Acting England cricket team coach Andy Flower may be the frontrunner for the post of full-time coach or team director, but rumour mills are agog with news that Indian ... Read more...
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Strauss named captain for ODIs and T20
January 10th, 2009 - 10:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Jan 10 (IANS) England's new Test captain Andrew Strauss has also been appointed to lead in One-dayers and Twenty20 matches during the upcoming tour of the West Indies.Strauss was named captain ... Read more...
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Pietersen also tried to get Flower ousted
January 9th, 2009 - 2:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 9 (ANI): Andy Flower, who is tipped to be the temporary replacement for the sacked Peter Moores, was one of the backroom staff that Kevin Pietersen wanted England to ... Read more...
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Both Pietersen, Moores can be sacked
January 7th, 2009 - 1:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 7 (ANI): England captain Kevin Pietersen and cricket coach Peter Moores could be sacked after Hugh Morris was handed the mandate to sort out the civil war ripping the ... Read more...
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Pietersen in ECB crisis talks over coach Moores
January 1st, 2009 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan.1 (ANI): England cricket captain Kevin Pietersen has called for crisis talks with the chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board, over what he sees as irreconcilable differences between ... Read more...
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Liverpool determined to stay on top of Premier League table
December 25th, 2008 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Dec 25 (ANI): Liverpool has fired a confident warning to the rest of the Premier League clubs that they are determined to stay on the top.The Reds are top of the ... Read more...
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Faldo hires Iron Maiden drummer to help at Ryder Cup
July 22nd, 2008 - 2:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) Golf legend Nick Faldo, who is also the captain of the European team, has included Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain as part of his backroom staff to prepare ... Read more...
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Parreira quits as Bafana coach to be with ailing wife
April 22nd, 2008 - 1:24 pm ICT by admin
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Johannesburg, April 22 (DPA) Carlos Alberto Parreira will quit his post as coach of the South African national football team to be with his ill wife but will remain a technical advisor ... Read more...
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Rooney is a quiz ace
November 24th, 2007 - 6:26 pm ICT by admin
London, Nov.24 (ANI): England striker Wayne Rooney is also very good at quizzing.
This was revealed yesterday, reports The Sun.
Rooney, who is getting private tuition to study for GCSEs has a vast knowledge ... Read more...
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