Gavaskar inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
February 9th, 2012 - 6:53 pm ICT by IANS
Dubai, Feb 9 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was inducted into the International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Fame in Dubai, receiving his commemorative cap from fellow Hall of ... Read more...
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Russian football players asked to fix matches: Report
February 8th, 2012 - 5:33 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Feb 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) At least one in 10 football players in Russia, which would host the world cup in 2018, has been approached at some point of time ... Read more...
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We will rotate the openers, says Sehwag
February 7th, 2012 - 9:06 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Feb 7 (IANS) India opener Virender Sehwag said Tuesday the team will be rotating opening batsmen and in Wednesday's second ODI against Sri Lanka he would be replacing ... Read more...
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Yuvraj will fight his illness, says Sehwag
February 7th, 2012 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Perth, Feb 7 (IANS) India vice-captain Virender Sehwag Tuesday said the whole team is praying for a speedy recovery of Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing chemotherapy in the US ... Read more...
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Cricket first, poll meet with PM later!
February 2nd, 2012 - 1:56 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, Feb 2 (IANS) In India, cricket always wins the day - even if it happens at the cost of a crucial meeting with the prime minister on key ... Read more...
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Dhoni ready to give up Test captaincy for better replacement
January 31st, 2012 - 5:15 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 31 (IANS) India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is ready to give up Test captaincy if there is a "better man" to replace him.Calls for his removal as ... Read more...
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ANZ Stadium, MCG in running for 2015 World Cup final venue
January 30th, 2012 - 9:42 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 30 (IANS) Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland kept everybody guessing about the idea of ANZ Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park hosting the 2015 World Cup final.ANZ Stadium ... Read more...
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India could host FIFA U-17 World Cup, government assures support (Lead)
January 30th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India is fast becoming a global destination for sport. After cricket and hockey, it is now soccer's turn if FIFA carries the vote for India ... Read more...
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FIFA is keen on India bidding for Under-17 World Cup
January 30th, 2012 - 5:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) India is fast becoming a global destination for sport. After cricket and hockey, it is now soccer's turn if FIFA carries the vote for ... Read more...
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Brad Hogg hopeful of comeback in T20 against India
January 22nd, 2012 - 10:40 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 22 (IANS) Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg feels his impressive show in the ongoing Big Bash League for Perth Scorchers warrants a recall to the national side.Australia will ... Read more...
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Putin urges fans to help tourists at World Cup
January 20th, 2012 - 8:20 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Jan 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has put out an impassioned call for football fans across the nation to turn the 2018 World Cup into a ... Read more...
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Sri Lanka selectors must go, says Ranatunga (Lead)
January 16th, 2012 - 4:39 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Jan 16 (IANS) Sri Lanka's cricket selection panel should be axed following the team's shabby showing in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), former captain Arjuna Ranatunga ... Read more...
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Ranatunga says SL selectors must resign over team’s poor performance
January 16th, 2012 - 3:27 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Jan 16 (IANS) Former Sri Lankan cricket captain-turned-politician Arjuna Ranatunga says the current national cricket selection panel should be sacked following the national team's poor performance in the United ... Read more...
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At 39, Rivaldo continues football career in Angola (Lead)
January 14th, 2012 - 8:31 pm ICT by IANS
Rio De Janeiro, Jan 14 (IANS) At 39, Brazilian veteran footballer Rivaldo is showing no signs of stopping. Rivaldo signed a one-year deal with Angola's Kabuscorp FC.Recently released from Sao ... Read more...
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Dhoni not interested in Test cricket: Ganguly
January 13th, 2012 - 8:11 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni is no longer interested in playing Test cricket.Ganguly termed Dhoni's comments to take a call ... Read more...
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Brazil to play five friendlies in preparation for Olympics
January 13th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 13 (IANS) The Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF) has announced a series of five friendly matches in preparation for the 2012 London Olympic Games.Brazil's first match ... Read more...
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Robben hopes Bayern friendly will inspire young Indian footballers
January 10th, 2012 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben hoped that the friendly against the Indian team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here Tuesday in Bhaichung Bhutia's testimonial ... Read more...
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Fabio Cannavaro to help Cambodia promote football
January 9th, 2012 - 10:11 pm ICT by IANS
Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Jan 9 (IANS) Fabio Cannavaro, the Italy's World Cup winning captain in 2006, is on a four-day visit in Cambodia to help boost football in the country.In ... Read more...
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World Cup winning goalkeeper Marcos ends 20-year career
January 6th, 2012 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Sao Paulo, Jan 6 (IANS) Brazil's 2002 World Cup winning goalkeeper Marcos Roberto Silveira Reis announced his retirement, ending his 20-year career with the Sao Paulo-based Palmeiras.The 38-year-old, who kept ... Read more...
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Sachin will not score 100th ton in Australia: McGrath
January 2nd, 2012 - 4:16 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Jan 2 (IANS) Australian fast bowling legend McGrath predicted that India's Sachin Tendulkar will remain stranded on 99 international centuries at least for the rest of the summer.McGrath ... Read more...
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Swaziland withdraws from African Nations Cup
January 2nd, 2012 - 2:59 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, Jan 2 (IANS) Due to financial constraints, Swaziland has withdrawn from the 2013 African Nations Cup,.The announcement came just a week before Swaziland were due to play the ... Read more...
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Will SCG’s 100th Test inspire Sachin to score a ton?
December 30th, 2011 - 8:06 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 30 (IANS) The second cricket Test between India and Australia here next week will be an ideal platform for Sachin Tendulkar, arguably the greatest contemporary batsman, to ... Read more...
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Guttman named new football coach of Israel
December 28th, 2011 - 8:33 pm ICT by IANS
Jerusalem, Dec 28 (IANS) Eli Guttman has been named the new coach of the Israel football team, the country's football association announced.Guttman, the former Hapoel Tel Aviv manager, replaced Frenchman ... Read more...
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Two Indian hockey officials to officiate in 2012 Olympics
December 28th, 2011 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) Two Indian hockey officials R.V. Raghu Prasad and Claudius De Sales have been appointed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to officiate in the 2012 ... Read more...
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Japanese under-22 international joins Stuttgart
December 24th, 2011 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
Niigata (Japan), Dec 24 (IANS) Japan under-22 defender Gotoku Sakai will join German Bundesliga side Stuttgart on loan until the end of June 2013, his club Albirex Niigata has said.Sakai, ... Read more...
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ICC pays delayed salaries of Sri Lankan cricketers
December 20th, 2011 - 9:28 pm ICT by IANS
Colombo, Dec 20 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has paid 45 percent of delayed salaries of Sri Lankan cricketers, a senior official said here Tuesday.Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed ... Read more...
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Bishoo named Guyana’s cricketer-of-the-year
December 18th, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Georgetown (Guyana), Dec 18 (IANS/CMC) West Indies leg-spinner Devendra Bishoo and fast bowler Subrina Munroe have been named Guyana's cricketers-of-the-year.The announcement came at the Guyana Cricket Board's annual awards ceremony Wednesday.Bishoo, ... Read more...
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Richards lambasts WICB for its handling of Gayle issue
December 16th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by IANS
St. John's (Antigua), Dec 16 (IANS/CMC) Cricketing legend Vivian Richards has lambasted the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for its inept handling of the dispute with former captain Chris Gayle.He said ... Read more...
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Domestic T20 the best: Dravid
December 14th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
Canberra, Dec 14 (IANS) India's batting great Rahul Dravid feels Twenty20 role is best suited for domestic cricket. He has also asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to cut down ... Read more...
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Bert van Marwijk extend Netherlands’ contract until 2016
December 9th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
The Hague, Dec 9 (IANS) Bert van Marwijk has extended his contract as head coach of the Netherlands football team for four years until 2016.The 59-year-old former coach of Feyenoord ... Read more...
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No regrets about standing down: Ponting
December 7th, 2011 - 3:52 pm ICT by IANS
Hobart, Dec 7 (IANS) Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting Wednesday said he has not regrets about standing down for Michael Clarke.Ponting feels his decision to step down as Australian ... Read more...
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Tango 12 named official ball of Euro 2012
November 30th, 2011 - 3:40 pm ICT by IANS
Warsaw (Poland), Nov 30 (IANS) Tango 12, developed by Adidas, will be the official ball of the Euro 2012 European Football Championship in Poland and Ukraine.The first Tango ball appeared at ... Read more...
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Whatmore, Rhodes are contenders for Pakistan coach: Ashraf
November 29th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by IANS
Lahore, Nov 29 (IANS) Despite interim-coach Mohsin Khan showing interest in taking over as chief coach, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has named Australian Dav Whatmore and former ... Read more...
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Sourav hopeful of Bhajji, Yuvraj comeback
November 26th, 2011 - 11:53 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IANS) Former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly Saturday said off spinner Harbhajan Singh who has been dropped for the upcoming Australia tour will make a comeback ... Read more...
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Yuvraj recovering from serious lung ailment, says mother
November 26th, 2011 - 9:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh's mysterious lung problem, that has kept the Player of the World Cup out of international cricket the last couple of months, is more ... Read more...
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