Tait hopes wind can help him record fastest ball against Kiwis

WELLINGTON – Australian pacer Shaun Tait is hopeful that windy conditions at Wellington could help him record the fastest ball in history during the first Twenty20 game against New Zealand.

Tait said breaking Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar’s mark of 161.3kmh isn’t the … Original article on : Tait hopes wind can help him record fastest ball against Kiwis.

Oz players association accused of using double standards for IPL

MELBOURNE – The Australian Cricketers Association has been accused of applying double standards in the handling Australian cricketers going to play in terrorist danger areas in India.
Former Test star Damien Martyn said one policy applied to players going to danger areas when they were … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Oz players association accused of using double standards for IPL.

Afridi to play for Bangladeshi T20 team in Sharjah

ISLAMABAD – Flamboyant Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi would be seen in action during Bangladesh’s T20 championship, Bashundhara Cup, which would be played in Sharjah later this year.

Afridi would be playing for the Brothers Union Club, Chittagong in the competition.
Afridi told … Read more »»».

Richards warns that players moolah greed could spell doom for cricket’s future

MELBOURNE – West Indies cricket great Sir Vivian Richards says the greed of some modern players is threatening the game’s future.

Richards, 57, is in Australia on a speaking tour with his one-time Australian sparring partner Rodney Hogg.
The Age quoted him, as saying: “Young players are ignoring the … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Richards warns that players moolah greed could spell doom for cricket’s future.

Shane Warne’s new look in underwear pics airbrushed?

MELBOURNE – Recent pictures of Shane Warne have sparked speculation that some digital alteration may have something to do with them.

The Aussie cricketer recently hopped on the underwear bandwagon after launching his Spinners range.
The star was apparently snapped looking more bronzed than normal with dazzling … Read : Shane Warne’s new look in underwear pics airbrushed?.

Glenn McGrath speaks for first time about finding love again

MELBOURNE – Former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath has for the first time spoken about finding love again after the death of his wife, Jane.

McGrath, 40, revealed how he had initially fought his feelings for new love Sara Leonardi, as he was adamant he could never love … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Glenn McGrath speaks for first time about finding love again.

Lee, now a victim of schism dividing Oz player participation in IPL

SYDNEY – Former Test spearhead Brett Lee is desperate to play in the third edition of the Indian Premier League that begins in India from March 12, and has involutarily become a victim of the schism dividing Australian … Read : Lee, now a victim of schism dividing Oz player participation in IPL.

Tendulkar probably the greatest batsman I’ve ever seen play, live: Clarke

WELLINGTON – Australian Twenty-20 captain Michael Clarke has described India’s Sachin Tendulkar as the greatest batsman he has ever seen playing live, and was not surprised whenhe became the first player to score a double hundred in a one-day …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Tendulkar probably the greatest batsman I’ve ever seen play, live: Clarke.

Ashley Cole ‘blames mother-in-law for wrecked marriage’

LONDON – Ashley Cole is apparently blaming his mother-in-law for his wrecked marriage.
The footballer, who is said to have cheated on wife Cheryl with five women in their five years together, does not think his randy antics are responsible for the ruined relationship.

In fact, he has claimed that Cheryl’s mum [..] Read the original article: here.

Look who’s in the final four: Americans beat Switzerland, advance to hockey semis vs. Finland

Americans top Swiss, move into hockey semifinals

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – It’s not quite a miracle, but this American run to the Olympic hockey semifinals sure is surprising.
Swiss goalie Jonas Hiller did his best to send the Americans home earlier than they hoped with an array of saves and stops through two-plus periods. Zach Parise finally …. Original source  : Look who’s in the final four: Americans beat Switzerland, advance to hockey semis vs. Finland.

Sachin Tendulkar 200 Run Benchmark Applauded

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The feat that Sachin Tendulkar, India’s master batsman achieved yesterday, in the 2nd One Day International match against South Africa that took place at Gwalior, has sent the nation in to a tizzy. Everyone from the cricket fraternity to the leading politicians is full of praise for the maverick … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sachin Tendulkar 200 Run Benchmark Applauded.

‘Slow starters’ Pak to go all out against India, Spain during hockey World Cup

KARACHI – Pakistan hockey coach Shahid Ali Khan has said his team would come out all guns blazing during the inaugural match against India and its next encounter against Spain in Hockey World, which is scheduled to … Read more >>.

Ashley Cole blames mum-in-law for marriage break-up

LONDON – Chelsea footballer Ashley Cole has blamed mother-in-law Joan for his marriage break-up with Cheryl Cole.

He reportedly told pals that life with Cheryl went downhill when her mum moved in to keep an eye on her.
“It’s a bit of a passion killer to have your mum in the house,” The Sun [..] Read the original article: here.

Clarke to consult umpires on Warner’s stance ahead of Oz-Kiwi 20-20 clash

WELLINGTON – Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke will meet with umpires before Friday’s Twenty20 clash with New Zealand to thrash out rules regarding David Warner’s batting stance.

Left-hander Warner attempted to face up right-handed during Tuesday’s T20 match against West Indies in Sydney, but was …. Original source  : Clarke to consult umpires on Warner’s stance ahead of Oz-Kiwi 20-20 clash.

No issues with security arrangements in New Delhi: Pak hockey team manager

KARACHI – A day after Pakistan hockey coach Shahid Ali Khan described the security arrangements in New Delhi as ‘nothing extraordinary’, team manager Asif Bajwa has reasserted that there are no issues with the security blanket put in place by the Indian authorities.

Bajwa, who … Read : No issues with security arrangements in New Delhi: Pak hockey team manager.

Prying eyes catch Lara Bingle’s little meltdown at Twenty20 cricket

MELBOURNE – Aussie cricketer Michael Clarke’s fiancee Lara Bingle couldn’t escape prying eyes when she had a little meltdown at the Twenty20 cricket this week.

Witnesses at the Members Stand in the Sydney Cricket Ground claim the 22-year-old swimsuit model’s emotions were running high at the game.
And … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Prying eyes catch Lara Bingle’s little meltdown at Twenty20 cricket.

Modi accuses players unions of using security threat to bargain with IPL

MUMBAI – Indian Premier League supremo Lalit Modi has accused player unions of using a security threat against overseas players as leverage to gain bargaining status with the IPL and the Indian cricket board.
In a withering series of messages posted on the social networking site … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Modi accuses players unions of using security threat to bargain with IPL.

Kim vs. Asada for the big prize: Winner likely to get Olympic figure skating gold medal

Olympic gold latest prize in Kim-Asada rivalry

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Kim Yu-na circled the ice in one direction, Mao Asada the other.
Their paths are almost sure to converge at the Vancouver Olympics medals podium Thursday night, with one wearing the gold medal.
It always seems to be these two trading titles and records in figure skating’s …. Source article  : Kim vs. Asada for the big prize: Winner likely to get Olympic figure skating gold medal.

Proteas players concerned over security arrangements during IPL-3: Smith

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa cricket captain Graeme Smith has raised concerns over security issues during forthcoming Indian Premiere League’s (IPL) third edition.

Smith, who had to return home in the middle of the India tour due a finger injury, said South African players are concerned about the security arrangements, and the situation … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Proteas players concerned over security arrangements during IPL-3: Smith.

Tendulkar rested for Ahmedabad ODI against South Africa

NEW DELHI – Cricket lovers in Ahmedabad, where the third and the last one day of the series against South Africa is scheduled to be played on February 27, would be deprived of vintage Sachin Tendulkar show, as the master blaster has been …. Source article  : Tendulkar rested for Ahmedabad ODI against South Africa.