Yusuf Pathan: IPL Performance

MUMBAI, INDIA (Gaeatimes.com)- The huge crowd present at the Brabourne Stadium to witness the showdown between home favorite Mumbai Indians and the 2008 champion Rajasthan Royals really had something really big to look forward to during Saturday’s much anticipated IPL match. The entertainment quotient was immensely high during yesterday’s match giving the record-breaking … Original source on Gaea Times at : Yusuf Pathan: IPL Performance.

Ex-PCB boss lands in trouble for misappropriating 7 billion rupees

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Dr. Naseem Ashraf in connection with misappropriation of the board’s funds amounting to seven billion rupees.

According to NAB sources, Ashraf had misused about seven billion rupees during his tenure from 2003 to … Read more : Ex-PCB boss lands in trouble for misappropriating 7 billion rupees.

Ferdinand calls for MI5 to “debug” England team’s hotel for World Cup

LONDON – England skipper Rio Ferdinand wants to call in UK’s security agency, MI5, after it was revealed that mischief-makers had managed to tape conversations between players during their team meeting the game against Egypt at Wembley on March 3.

An angry Ferdinand said …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ferdinand calls for MI5 to “debug” England team’s hotel for World Cup.

Bolt, Christie helping Haye prepare for his first title defence

LONDON – World Heavyweight Boxing champion David Haye is on track to beat American boxer and former two-time champion John Ruiz with a little help from speed merchants Usain Bolt and Linford Christie.

The 29-year-old has been getting tips from the world’s quickest man Bolt, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

PCB deducts fine amount from players’ match fee

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which had slapped hefty fines on several players following a report by the inquiry committee probing the debacle in Australia, has deducted the fine amount from the match fee of the cricketers.

Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Rana Naved-ul-Hasan, … Original source on Gaea Times at : PCB deducts fine amount from players’ match fee.

Butt, Afridi meet to discuss captaincy issues

LAHORE – Star Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi held a special meeting with the Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ijaz Butt to discuss issues pertaining to the appointment of captain for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship and other important series.

According to sources, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Butt, Afridi meet to discuss captaincy issues.

Hockey World Cup an eye-opener for all

NEW DELHI – If anything, the just-concluded men’s Hockey World Cup was an eye-opener in more ways than one. For all their hopes and aspirations, India would have realised where they stand in the pecking order and how much more they need to improve to compete with the best.

At the same time, Australia, winners after …. Original article  : Hockey World Cup an eye-opener for all.

Tendulkar, Gambhir, Sangakkara fined $20,000

NEW DELHI – Mumbai Indians captain Sachin Tendulkar, his Delhi Daredevils counterpart Gautam Gambhir and Kings XI Punjab skipper Kumar Sangakkara have been fined $20,000 each for their teams’ slow overrate in the Indian Premier League matches played Saturday.
An IPL release said Tendulkar was fined after the Mumbai Indians “were assessed to be … Read more >>>.

Lara Bingle clan ‘to dish the dirt on Michael Clarke’

MELBOURNE – Lara Bingle’s family is planning a media attack on Australian cricketer Michael Clarke.

The Bingle clan is preparing to sell the inside story behind the couple’s break-up and dishing the dirt on what Clarke was like as a fiance.
Bingle’s brother, Josh, 25, and mother, Sharon, have approached magazine editors asking for more than 100,000 … Read more : Lara Bingle clan ‘to dish the dirt on Michael Clarke’.

Bangladesh can be a very awkward team to come across: Collingwood

CHITTAGONG – England all-rounder Paul Collingwood insists Bangladesh is not an easy opposition despite destroying them in the ongoing first Test being played in Chittagong.

“Bangladesh are improving all the time and they can be a very awkward team to come across,” The News of The World quoted Collingwood, as saying.
“We’ve seen over the last two …. Read the original article  : Bangladesh can be a very awkward team to come across: Collingwood.

New York equity firm in talks to buy 100 m pound stake in Liverpool FC

LONDON – Liverpool FC has lined up a spectacular deal with the New York-based Rhone Group to dilute the controversial ownership of Americans Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

According to News of The World, the private equity firm have begun due diligence with a view to buying around a 40 per cent stake in the club, … Read more »».

Michael Clarke split made Lara Bingle a bigger star: Agent

MELBOURNE – Lara Bingle’s split with cricketer fiance Michael Clarke following her nude photo scandal has made her a bigger star, according to the model’s agent Max Markson insists that he doesn’t need to do much to rebuild her client.

“I don’t need to rebuild her. She’s one …. Original article  : Michael Clarke split made Lara Bingle a bigger star: Agent.

‘Plumbers called after Bingle’s engagement ring gets flushed down the toilet’

MELBOURNE – Plumbers were called to the luxury Bondi apartment, once shared by Michael Clarke and Lara Bingle, to retrieve the model’s 200,000-dollar engagement ring after it was reportedly flushed down the toilet.

Workers from a Sydney plumbing company told The Sun-Herald newspaper they were called to search for an item of “significant value”, adding that … Read : ‘Plumbers called after Bingle’s engagement ring gets flushed down the toilet’.

Steve Smith hogs spotlight ahead of Oz-Kiwi Test series

SYDNEY – Michael Clarke’s New South Wales teammate Steve Smith could find himself in the spotlight by Friday, when the first Test between Australia and New Zealand begins.

The 20-year-old leg-spinner is fresh from a stunning return of 7-64 in South Australia’s second innings in the Sheffield Shield match in Sydney.
According to Fox Sports, Smith’s 772 … Read : Steve Smith hogs spotlight ahead of Oz-Kiwi Test series.

Ferguson hints at Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United

LONDON – Manchester United Sir Alex Ferguson has hinted at a sensational return of 80 million pound winger Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford.

Ferguson has maintained his close bond with Ronaldo, who developed into one of the best players in the world under his guidance.
He also admitted being disappointed for Ronaldo after his Spanish club Real …. Original source  : Ferguson hints at Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United.

Brand Clarke to be promoted as appropriate Australian role model, says manager

SYDNEY – Chris White and his management firm, International Quarterback, which represents Australian cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke, is of the view that the game’s promoters need to know more about his client and their plans for the future.
To deliver the unvarnished truth about Clarke, his reputation and brand and what Cricket …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Brand Clarke to be promoted as appropriate Australian role model, says manager.

Top-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova upset by Carla Suarez Navarro in 2nd round at Indian Wells

Kuznetsova upset in 2nd round at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – Svetlana Kuznetsova had a succinct explanation after losing her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open.
“The tennis ball is perfect. I am not perfect,” the top-seeded Russian said after a 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 loss to Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro in the second … Read : Top-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova upset by Carla Suarez Navarro in 2nd round at Indian Wells.

Black Caps recall Sinclair for Tests against Australia

WELLINGTON – New Zealand have recalled Mathew Sinclair for batsman Neil Broom in a 13-man squad selected for Friday’s first Test against Australia in Wellington.

Coach Mark Greatbatch said Sinclair, who hasn’t played a Test for two years and averages only 32.55 in 32 … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Black Caps recall Sinclair for Tests against Australia.

Ponting confirms Clarke will play in first Australia-New Zealand Test

SYDNEY – Vice-captain Michael Clarke will play in Australia’s first Test against New Zealand in spite of breaking up with long-term fiancie Lara Bingle.
The Herald Sun quoted Captain Ricky Ponting, as saying Clarke would definitely be in the team.
Clarke is due back in New Zealand …. Original source  : Ponting confirms Clarke will play in first Australia-New Zealand Test.

“I am not guaranteed to go to World Cup at all”, says Beckham

MILAN – England midfielder David Beckham insists he is not certain to make manager Fabio Capello’s 23-man squad for this summer’s World Cup in South Africa.

Beckham also believes that the final few months of his Italian season with AC Milan are crucial for him.
“I am not guaranteed to go … Read more »».