RSSSports News – Newsletter for July 1, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Pak senate committee on sports to probe ‘contentious’ England tour-Test selection
LAHORE – The Pakistan Senate Standing Committee on Sports has summoned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials and selectors over the ‘injustice in selection’ of the Test squad currently touring England.
Pakistan’s 17-man Test squad, announced during the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka last month, has come under severe criticism from former and current players.
World Cup 2010: Schweinsteiger accuses Argentina of being ‘disrespectful’
LONDON – German soccer star, Bastian Schweinsteiger, has cranked up the tension ahead of Germany’s quarter-final against Argentina with a blistering attack on Diego Maradona and his players.
According to The Sun, the midfield star blasted the Argy stars for having ‘no respect’ and accused their fans of spoiling the tournament.
“The Argentinians provoke and …. Original source : World Cup 2010: Schweinsteiger accuses Argentina of being ‘disrespectful’.
‘Absolutely no excuse for below par fielding performances’, says Bari
LAHORE – Former Pakistan wicketkeeper and Pakistan Cricket Board COO Wasim Bari has said that there should be absolutely no excuse for below par fielding performances, especially given the standard of the outfields in the modern game.
Dropped catches and poor ground fielding have become the norm for Pakistan teams over the years, and this was [..] Read the original article: here.
With Torres misfiring, Llorente’s World Cup debut proves decisive in Spain win over Portugal
Llorente’s WCup debut proves decisive for Spain
CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Fernando Llorente’s World Cup debut for Spain played a big part in turning around the team’s fortunes against Portugal.
Llorente replaced the fading Fernando Torres in the 59th minute Tuesday, and his introduction changed the dynamic of Spain’s attack. Four minutes later, David Villa scored …. Original article : With Torres misfiring, Llorente’s World Cup debut proves decisive in Spain win over Portugal.
Injured Afridi confident of playing opening T20 against Australia
LONDON – Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi is confident that he will overcome “a small muscle rupture in his side” to play the opening Twenty20 international against Australia in Birmingham on July 5.
Afridi suffered the injury during his team’s warm-up match against Kent in Canterbury.
“I have to play against Australia in the Twenty20 matches … Read more >>>.
Windies pacer Roach fined 50 per cent of match fee for ICC Code of Conduct breach
DUBAI – West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team’s third Test against South Africa.
Roach pleaded guilty to a Level 1 offence and accepted the proposed sanction from Jeff Crowe of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC …. Source : Windies pacer Roach fined 50 per cent of match fee for ICC Code of Conduct breach.
Steyn fined 100 per cent of match fee for ICC Code of Conduct breach
DUBAI – South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has been fined 100 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his country’s third Test match against the West Indies.
Steyn pleaded guilty to spitting in the direction of opposition player Sulieman Benn during the third day of the match in …. Source : Gaea News Network.
NSW all-rounder O’Keefe gets shock Oz team call-up
SYDNEY – Unheralded New South Wales all-rounder Stephen O’Keefe has received a shock call-up as the replacement for injured spinner Nathan Hauritz in the Australian squad for the Test series against Pakistan in England.
Considered a surprise selection for the Australia A team’s recent series against Sri Lanka A in Queensland, O’Keefe impressed national selectors enough …. Source : NSW all-rounder O’Keefe gets shock Oz team call-up.
Cricket Australia may again push for Howard nomination for ICC role
MELBOURNE – Cricket Australia has said that it may resubmit the name of former Prime Minister John Howard as a candidate for president-elect of the International Cricket Council.
According to Fox Sports and The Australian, Cricket Australia will call an emergency board meeting within a week to discuss the ICC’s refusal to accept Howard and [..] Read the original article: here.
Howard rejected because he was a backbencher and could be provocative: Roebuck
SYDNEY – Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has said that “no one emerges with the slightest credit from the debacle” involving the ICC board’s rejection of John Howard’s vice-presidency bid.
In a front-page commentary for the Sydney Morning Herald, Roebuck further said: “As far as other ICC nations were concerned, the nomination was provocative. They regard …. Original source : Howard rejected because he was a backbencher and could be provocative: Roebuck.
Speed says Howard was rejected because he would foil the ICC saboteurs
MELBOURNE – Former ICC President Malcolm Speed has said the decision of the ICC governing board to reject the nomination of former prime minister John Howard is a disgrace and an insult to both Australia and New Zealand.
Speed said that Howard was not rejected because of his lack of experience as a cricket administrator, or …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Speed says Howard was rejected because he would foil the ICC saboteurs.
Teammates of old, Kaka and Luis Fabiano linking up perfectly for Brazil at World Cup
Kaka, Luis Fabiano connecting for Brazil at WCup
JOHANNESBURG – A quick look. A pass. A goal. Another assist from Kaka and another goal by Luis Fabiano for Brazil.
The pair have come up big for the five-time champions at the World Cup, teaming up like they did when they played for Brazilian club Sao Paulo before …. Source article : Teammates of old, Kaka and Luis Fabiano linking up perfectly for Brazil at World Cup.
Kris Versteeg Traded To Toronto Maple Leafs
TORONTO, CANADA (GaeaTimes.com)- Ice hockey winger Kris Versteeg was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs by Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The 24 year old player joined the Maple Leafs with regard to a five player deal according to which forwards Viktor Stalberg, Chris DiDomenico and Philippe Paradis went to Chicago Blackhawks and along … Read : Kris Versteeg Traded To Toronto Maple Leafs.
Roger Federer comes up short again in second straight Grand Slam
Federer falters again in Grand Slam quarters
WIMBLEDON, England – After back-to-back quarterfinal losses at the French Open and Wimbledon, Roger Federer is suddenly no longer the Grand Slam certainty he used to be.
For the first time in eight years, Federer won’t be striding onto the Centre Court grass on Sunday afternoon for the …. Original source : Roger Federer comes up short again in second straight Grand Slam.
Messi seeks Ten Cate’s help to end goal drought
PRETORIA – Determined to end his goal drought, Argentine star Lionel Messi has sought the advice of his one-time coach at Barcelona, Henk Ten Cate, ahead of a quarter-final clash against Germany in the World Cup football Friday.
The 55-year-old Dutchman, Ten Cate, who was Frank Rijkaard’s assistant at Barcelona for three years till 2006, attended …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Messi seeks Ten Cate’s help to end goal drought.
Brazil mulls injury and Schweinsteiger warns Germany as World Cup pauses for rest day
Teams prepare as WCup pauses for rest day
JOHANNESBURG – The World Cup finally paused for breath with its first rest day, giving the eight remaining teams two days to focus on quarterfinal preparations.
European champion Spain is hitting form in time for Saturday’s match against Paraguay, with David Villa tied for the tournament scoring lead. Germany … Read more : Brazil mulls injury and Schweinsteiger warns Germany as World Cup pauses for rest day.
Netherlands favourites against Brazil, says Henk Ten Cate
PRETORIA – Dutch club Ajax Amsterdam’s former coach Henk Ten Cate feels that the Netherlands can upset five-time champions Brazil in the quarterfinal of the World Cup in Port Elizabeth Friday.
“At this stage of the World Cup, all teams have chances. We Dutch are optimists and we believe in our team. We have a good …. Original source : Netherlands favourites against Brazil, says Henk Ten Cate.
Pawar takes over as ICC president (Second Lead)
SINGAPORE – Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar Thursday took over the reins of the International Cricket Council (ICC), becoming the second Indian after Jagmohan Dalmiya to head the world cricket body.
The ICC president designate, who is former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief, formally took charge at the ICC annual conference week …. Read the original article : Pawar takes over as ICC president (Second Lead).
Howard vows to fight on for ICC vice-presidency
SYDNEY – Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has vowed to fight on to become world cricket vice-president despite his embarrassing rejection by Africa and Asia.
Ex-ICC chief Malcolm Speed has described the rejection as a “disgrace and insult” to Australian and New Zealand cricket.
Howard was due to fly home from Singapore after African and Asian … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Howard vows to fight on for ICC vice-presidency.
Patel’s lawyers plead for mercy ahead of sentencing
BRISBANE – Lawyers representing ‘Dr. Death’ Jayant Patel, the Indian-origin surgeon accused of manslaughter, have appealed to the Supreme Court of Brisbane to show mercy to their client during sentencing later today.
The Brisbane Times quoted defence lawyers as asking Judge Byrne to allow Patel his freedom by wholly suspending his jail term, citing his “virtual [..] Read the original article: here.