Senior players make the difference in World Twenty20: Afridi

KARACHI – Pakistan Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi has asked the senior players in the side to inspire their young teammates at the World Twenty20 in the West Indies starting April 30.

Pakistan will be looking to defend the title in the Caribbean and the senior allrounder believes that their hopes rests on the senior players.
He … Read : Senior players make the difference in World Twenty20: Afridi.

Ganguly scores his second best IPL knock against Chargers

KOLKATA – Sourav Ganguly scored his second highest knock in Indian Premier League during the Kolkata Knight Riders match against Deccan Chargers Thursday.
Ganguly scored 88 off 54 balls to help Knight Riders to a 24-run victory against the defending champions. His best is also against Deccan Chargers (91 off 57 balls) at Hyderabad … Read more >>>.

Younis likely to take PCB to court

KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan seems all set to take the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to court over the boards refusal to give reasons for a ban slapped on him last month.

Younis was banned indefinitely by the PCB last month while six other leading cricketers were also severely punished in the wake of … Read more >>.

Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals to battle it out at Chepauk

CHENNAI – Having gained a fresh lease of life with a stunning five-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings will be looking to consolidate their position with another success when they host Rajasthan Royals at Chepauk Saturday in Indian Premier League cricket.
The win over Bangalore Wednesday came following four consecutive defeats … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals to battle it out at Chepauk.

Berdych to meet Soderling in Miami semi-final

MIAMI – Tomas Berdych is aiming for another major scalp when he faces fifth-seeded Swede Robin Soderling in a semi-final at the Miami Masters.
The Czech followed up his knockout blow to Roger Federer with a defeat of Spain’s Fernando Verdasco Thursday, producing a 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 comeback to reach the semi-finals.
Just …. Source  : Berdych to meet Soderling in Miami semi-final.

Hamilton comes out on top at Malaysian Grand Prix practice

Sepang,MALAYSIA – McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton turned in the speediest time Friday in the first practice session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix Formula One.

The Briton drove the 5.54-kilometre track in Sepang in one minute, 34.921 seconds.
Mercedes pilot Nico Rosberg placed second after finishing with a time of 1:35.106, putting him ahead of Hamilton …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Hamilton comes out on top at Malaysian Grand Prix practice.

Sourav Ganguly Unperturbed By Criticism

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Sourav Ganguly’s return to cricket, to captain the Kolkata Knight Riders team in the IPL, has been anything but smooth. Having lost out most miserably to the other teams in the last season of the IPL, there had been ample questions raised over his competency as the captain of a … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sourav Ganguly Unperturbed By Criticism.

Ex-Proteas coach Arthur happy for Australia to pick his brains

PERTH – Newly-appointed Western Australia coach Mickey Arthur has said that he is more than willing to offer any intelligence on the South Africans to the Australian cricket team.

The former Proteas coach was appointed Warriors coach for three-years yesterday, but Cricket … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ex-Proteas coach Arthur happy for Australia to pick his brains.

Ponting keen to promote Clarke to No. 4 in Test batting order

SYDNEY – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke is likely to occupy batting slot number four ahead of this year’s Ashes to ensure his seniority in the squad.

According to Fox Sports, Test skipper Ricky Ponting is considering the positional … Original article on : Ponting keen to promote Clarke to No. 4 in Test batting order.

Cook says Prior still England’s first choice Test keeper

LONDON – England vice-captain Alastair Cook has said Matt Prior is the first choice Test keeper for the side for this summer and for the Ashes tour next winter despite being dropped for the upcoming World Twenty20 squad.

“Matt has done an amazing job with the gloves over the last 18 …. Original article  : Cook says Prior still England’s first choice Test keeper.

‘Back to best’ Tiger can claim his fifth Augusta Masters title: Torrance

LONDON – Notwithstanding golf pundits’ forecasts that Tiger Woods will struggle at Augusta next week, former Ryder Cup captain Sam Torrance has predicted that the World’s no 1 golfer can claim his fifth Masters title there this time around.
“You are not dealing … Original article on : ‘Back to best’ Tiger can claim his fifth Augusta Masters title: Torrance.

Afridi banking on senior players to defend T20 title in West Indies

KARACHI – Pakistan T20 captain Shahid Afridi is relying heavily on senior players of the team, and has said that the country’s hopes of retaining the World T20 title rest on their shoulders.

Afridi pointed out that senior members of the squad such as all-rounder … Original article on : Afridi banking on senior players to defend T20 title in West Indies.

Fabregas may have broken his leg before clash with Barcelona

LONDON – Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas may have broken his leg even before he went on the pitch to face Barcelona, club sources have revealed.
Fabregas suffered a hairline fracture after a dangerous tackle from Barcelona defender … Original article on : Fabregas may have broken his leg before clash with Barcelona.

Wayne Rooney hopes to be back in action by April 17

LONDON – Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who had sprained his ankle during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, is hoping to return for the Premier League derby with Manchester City on April 17.

Earlier, initial medical reports had ruled …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Wayne Rooney hopes to be back in action by April 17.

Afridi seeking shrink to help defend T20 title

LAHORE – Pakistan T20 skipper Shahid Afridi has supported the idea of having a sports psychologist working with the team ahead of the coveted ICC T20 World Championship in West Indies, where his team would be trying to defend their title.

Afridi said that the team management had [..] Read the original article: here.

Sponsors preparing to cash in on Tiger Woods brand again

LONDON – Sponsors are now preparing to cash in on iger Woods return to the sport
Sports memorabilia company Upper Deck Co is preparing to sell signed red shirts for more than 1,000 pounds.
Electronic Arts Inc has a new browser-based version of its Tiger-themed video game coming … Read : Sponsors preparing to cash in on Tiger Woods brand again.

Ian Kennedy sharp in last spring start for Diamondbacks in 12-3 rout of Brewers

Kennedy sharp as D-Backs rout Brewers 12-3

PHOENIX – Arizona’s Ian Kennedy held the Brewers’ hitters down while a Diamondbacks split-squad team battered Milwaukee in a 12-3 rout on Thursday.
Kennedy allowed five hits, two by Craig Counsell, and two runs in 5 2-3 innings to finish the spring with 17 strikeouts and five walks in 25 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ian Kennedy sharp in last spring start for Diamondbacks in 12-3 rout of Brewers.

Shiv Sena criticizes Sania for marrying a Pakistani

MUMBAI – The right-wing Shiv Sena has lashed out at tennis star Sania Mirza for her decision to marry Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.

In the party mouthpiece ‘Saamna’, the Shiv Sena said, Sania should marry an Indian if she wishes to play for India, adding that she is longer an Indian. Had she truly been an [..] Read the original article: here.

Tiger Woods ‘bought Rachel Uchitel’s silence for $10M’

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods bought the silence of ex-lover Rachel Uchitel for 10 million dollars, it has been claimed.
According to TMZ, the married golfer, 34, gave her 10 million dollars hush money.
Nightclub hostess Rachel was the first of Woods’ many alleged lovers to be revealed, reports The New York Post.
Woods is returning … Read more >>.

Shoaib’s family get Indian visas to participate in ’star’ couple’s wedding

LAHORE – Seven family members of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik have got their Indian visas for his wedding with tennis star Sania Mirza, which would be solemnised in Hyderabad on April 11.

Shoaib’s father, mother, sister and brother-in-law and their children are likely to visit Hyderabad for the star couple’s marriage, The News reports.
The Malik family …. Source  : Shoaib’s family get Indian visas to participate in ’star’ couple’s wedding.