T20 World Cup Schedule 2010, West Indies

The much awaited ICC T20 World Cup will kick off on April 30, 2010, in West Indies. The third t20 world cup will be contested by 12 teams, divided into four groups — A, B, C and D.
The t20 cricket series will last for 17 days, starting from April 30th to May 16. We … Read : T20 World Cup Schedule 2010, West Indies.

England can spring surprises in Twenty20 World Cup: Anderson

LONDON – England pacer James Anderson has said that they can spring a surprise if they play well in the Twenty20 World Cup in the Carribean.

Anderson, who looked fit and in form for Lancashire last week, contradicted both Andy Flower and Kevin Pietersen before the squad left for the World Twenty20 on Sunday.
Team Director Flower …. Source article  : England can spring surprises in Twenty20 World Cup: Anderson.

BCCI appoints 3-member team to oversee IPL functioning

MUMBAI – The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday appointed a three-member committee to oversee the functioning of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

The members of the committee are former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.
BCCI President Shashank Manohar on Monday said the Board was unhappy with former … Original source on Gaea Times at : BCCI appoints 3-member team to oversee IPL functioning.

Pak team balanced enough to defend T20 World Cup title: Afridi

LAHORE – Pakistan Twenty20 skipper Shahid Afridi believes the national team is balanced enough to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in the West Indies, despite the absence of their most experienced fast bowler, Umar Gul.

Gul, Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in the previous two editions of the Twenty20 World Cup, has been ruled out the tournament … Read more : Pak team balanced enough to defend T20 World Cup title: Afridi.

World’s top footballers to test skills in a TV contest

LONDON – Some of the world’s top footballers are to star in a ground breaking contest to be held on July 17 at London’s O2 Arena, testing skills such as control, strike power and goal scoring.

Liverpool ace Steven Gerrard and Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas will join rivals in the TV challenge to be staged in front …. Read the original article  : here.

Amin is IPL interim chairman; Manohar assures fair Modi trial

MUMBAI – The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) appointed cricket board vice-president Chirayu Amin as the interim chairman of the league and also assured that investigations against the league’s suspended commissioner Lalit Modi will be free and fair.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Amin is IPL interim chairman; Manohar assures fair Modi trial.

No cricket stars at Sania-Shoaib reception

SIALKOT – No cricket star attended the reception here of Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian tennis star Sania Mirza who got married a fortnight ago, a media report said Monday.

SAMAA TV said the function was held at a hockey ground Sunday in the hometown of the cricketer. It quoted guests as saying that no …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Wenger backs Campbell to make it to England squad

LONDON – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has backed centre-back Sol Campbell to make a sensational return to the England squad for the 2010 World Cup.

Campbell, 35, won the last of his 73 caps more than two years ago and has never been selected by England coach Fabio …. Source article  : Wenger backs Campbell to make it to England squad.

I don’t worry what critics say: Murray

LONDON – Britain’s No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has hit out at his critics by saying that he doesn’t care about what they say.

He has lost his past three matches, and admitted that he played ‘rubbish’ in Monte Carlo last month, The Sun reports.
The Scot, who this week plays in …. Original source  : I don’t worry what critics say: Murray.

Premier League title in Chelsea’s hands: Ancelotti

LONDON – Buoyant after Chelsea’s 7-0 rout of Stoke at Stamford Bridge, coach Carlo Ancelotti has asked his players to forget Manchester United because it is all about them in the Premier League.

The win put the Blues back on top by a point and Ancelotti then claimed the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Waqar vows to bring back trademark 90’s agression to win T20 WC

LAHORE – Pakistan coach Waqar Younis insists that the national team needs aggression and firepower to win the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies.

“I will try to induct the same kind of aggression and fire in the team, which was Pakistan’s trademark in 1990s as … Read more »».

Oz skipper awaits arrival of three key players for T20 World Cup

SYDNEY – Skipper Michael Clarke is waiting for the arrival of three key Australian players, which is hampering the team’s preparations for the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean.

Australia is set to play warm-up games in St Lucia against Zimbabwe on Tuesday and against the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chirayu Amin appointed interim IPL Commissioner

MUMBAI – The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council that met at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters this morning to discuss the alleged irregularities with regard to contract and team biddings, and the role …. Read the original article  : Chirayu Amin appointed interim IPL Commissioner.

Dubai flexing muscle in sports world by hosting gathering of over 1,500 top officials

Dubai hosts 1,500 at largest sports convention

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Gulf’s growing prominence in the sports world will be on display this week as it hosts more than 1,500 executives and officials from the Olympic movement and international federations.
The SportsAccord International Convention in Dubai will consider issues ranging from the funding of sports … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dubai flexing muscle in sports world by hosting gathering of over 1,500 top officials.

Dubai flexing muscle in sports world by hosting gathering of top officials

Dubai hosts largest sports convention
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Gulf’s growing prominence in the sports world will be on display this week as Dubai hosts more than 1,500 executives and organizers from the Olympics as well as 100 international federations.

The gathering will discuss everything from the funding of sports federations to the shifting geography …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Dubai flexing muscle in sports world by hosting gathering of top officials.

Chirayu Amin takes over as interim IPL chairman

MUMBAI – The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Monday appointed Indian cricket board vice-president Chirayu Amin as the interim chairman following the suspension of the league’s commissioner Lalit Modi.

Modi, who is also the vice-president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), was suspended early Monday, after the conclusion of … Read more »»».

Mattek-Sands, Huber lead United States past Russia and into Fed Cup final against Italy

US tops Russia, will face Italy in Fed Cup final

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Mary Joe Fernandez was perfectly content with her current Fed Cup roster, particularly after a marathon effort by Bethany Mattek-Sands.
Mattek-Sands recorded back-to-back singles and doubles wins in Sunday’s semifinal matchup with Russia for a 3-2 win.
She and doubles partner Liezel Huber breezed by … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Mattek-Sands, Huber lead United States past Russia and into Fed Cup final against Italy.

Jason Bohn celebrates 37th birthday with Zurich Classic win, his second PGA Tour title

Bohn wins Zurich Classic 1 day after 37th birthday

AVONDALE, La. – It was not the way Jason Bohn expected to celebrate his 37th birthday, but he was happy for the change in plans.
Bohn, who turned 37 on Saturday, captured his second PGA Tour title on Sunday, finishing at 18-under 270 to grab the winners purse …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Jason Bohn celebrates 37th birthday with Zurich Classic win, his second PGA Tour title.

Kevin Harvick uses last-second pass at Talladega finish line to end 115-race winless streak

Harvick ends winless streak with Talladega victory

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Kevin Harvick had the last laugh in the best place, Victory Lane, with an overdue but well-timed celebration.
Harvick used a last-second pass of Jamie McMurray to snap a 115-race winless streak Sunday at Talladega Superspeedway, where he closed out a dramatic week for his race team. …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Kevin Harvick uses last-second pass at Talladega finish line to end 115-race winless streak.

Lee says word is out about Australia’s menacing pace arsenal

MELBOURNE – Fast bowler Brett Lee is hoping to become part of the Australian attack in the World Twenty20, and said that word is already out on the streets of St Lucia that a menacing pace arsenal could be about to take the field.
Captain Michael Clarke …. Original source  : Lee says word is out about Australia’s menacing pace arsenal.