Ishant strikes thrice as Sri Lanka make 361/6 (Lunch Report)

GALLE – Fast bowler Ishant Sharma found his form claiming three wickets as Sri Lanka made 361 for six in their first innings against India at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test here Tuesday.

Ishant struck with his second ball of the day dismissing opener Tharanga Paranavitana (111) and then picked … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Ishant strikes thrice as Sri Lanka make 361/6 (Lunch Report).

Alberto Contador apologizes for the way he took Tour de France lead from Andy Schleck

Tour leader Contador apologizes to Schleck

MADRID – Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador has apologized for the way he took over the lead in the Tour de France from rival Andy Schleck.
During Monday’s stage, Schleck’s chain came off and Contador kept riding, rather than waiting in accordance with race etiquette.
In a video posted on YouTube, Contador said: …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Tiger Woods”mistress’ no longer wanted on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

NEW YORK – Tiger Woods’ alleged mistress Rachel Uchitel is no longer wanted on the set of Donald Trump’s popular reality show “The Celebrity Apprentice” after she joined the cast of VH1’s “Celebrity Rehab” over the weekend.

“It’s a terrible decision. We have zero interest in her now,” Trump told TMZ.com.

“She made a bad … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Tiger Woods’ ‘mistress’ no longer wanted on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’.

Ponting wants ICC to use decision review system in every Test

SYDNEY – Australian skipper Ricky Ponting wants the International Cricket Council to use the decision review system in every Test series.

The referral system is not in action in Australia’s current two-match series against Pakistan in England because the Pakistan Cricket Board was not prepared to meet the additional costs involved.

One of the problems … Read : Ponting wants ICC to use decision review system in every Test.

Hussey strongly opposes changes to ODI format

SYDNEY – Australian batsman Mike Hussey has strongly opposed cricket Australia’s plans to change the oldest limited-overs format.

Cricket Australia’s plans to convert the second half of the Ford Ranger Cup competition from two 50-over innings to four 20-over innings have been opposed in the name of tentative innovations.

CA chief executive James Sutherland has used his … Read more >>>.

Pietersen blames Capello’s strict, joyless regime for football WC woes

LONDON – England’s Twenty20 World Cup winning batsman Kevin Pietersen has blamed coach Fabio Capello’s strict and joyless regime for the football team’s flop in South Africa.

Pietersen, 30, reckons that England’s soccer manager ought to have allowed his players to enjoy some of the sights and delights of South Africa.

Pietersen, a close friend of midfielder …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Pak NA committee criticises ‘overage’ PCB chief Butt for ruining cricket in country

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Sports has called for removal of all elderly people heading the country’s sports bodies, while criticising people like Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt for ruining the sport in the country.

Referring to 72-year-old Butt, the committee’s chairman Iqbal Muhammad Ali said: “Elderly people sitting in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pak NA committee criticises ‘overage’ PCB chief Butt for ruining cricket in country.

Arsenal will decide Fabregas”Barcelona saga’: Guardiola

LONDON – Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has admitted that Arsenal remain very much in the driving seat over a decision on Cesc Fabregas’ move to the Spanish club this summer.

“I think bringing in Cesc will cost a lot and if Arsenal don’t want to negotiate he won’t come,” The Independent quoted Fabregas, as … Read more >>>.

ICC launches online competition to suggest names for ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 mascot

DUBAI – The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced it is presenting cricket fans with a unique opportunity to play a part in ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 by inviting them to propose a name for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 mascot, an elephant.

Cricket fans can make their suggestions between 20 to 27 …. Original source  : ICC launches online competition to suggest names for ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 mascot.

Afridi could lose one-day, T20 captaincy after leaving team in lurch in England

LONDON – Shahid Afridi’s abrupt retirement from Test cricket, leaving the team in lurch during the ongoing England tour, has compelled Pakistani selectors and the team management to rethink their decision to continue with the flamboyant all rounder as captain of the one-day and T20 teams.

Afridi announced his retirement soon after Pakistan lost the … Read more »».

Qadir blasts Mohammed Yousuf for contemplating return to international cricket

KARACHI – : Former Pakistan chief selector Abdul Qadir has criticised retired captain Mohammed Yousuf for contemplating a come back to international cricket, following calls from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to come out of retirement to bolster the middle-order during the on going Test series in England.

Qadir told a private television channel that the … Original article on : Qadir blasts Mohammed Yousuf for contemplating return to international cricket.

Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day 3, First Test

GALLE – The following is the scoreboard at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test between India and Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium here Tuesday.
Sri Lanka:
Tharanga Paranavitana c Dhoni b Sharma 111
Tillekratne Dilshan c Dhoni b Mithun 25
Kumar Sangakkara c Tendulkar b Sehwag 103 …. Original source  : Scoreboard: India vs Sri Lanka, Day 3, First Test.

Furious Andy Schleck seeks his revenge as Tour de France mountain showdown continues

Angry Tour de France rivals closer than ever

BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France – Andy Schleck is furious and Alberto Contador is on the defensive, but the Tour de France is far from decided with the riders facing the most difficult day of the race Tuesday.
Schleck lost the overall leader’s yellow jersey to defending champion Contador on Monday after … Original article on : Furious Andy Schleck seeks his revenge as Tour de France mountain showdown continues.

Sri Lanka make 361/6 against India at lunch

GALLE – Sri Lanka made 361 for six in 93 overs in the first innings at lunch on the third day of the first cricket Test against India at the Galle International Stadium here Tuesday.

Prasanna Jayawardene was batting on 20 while Rangana Herath was yet to open his account when the umpires called for lunch.
…. Source article  : Sri Lanka make 361/6 against India at lunch.

Mum of Dean Jones’ love child says she’s still in love with him

MELBOURNE – The mother of retired Australian cricketer Dean Jones’ love child has revealed that although she is disappointed in the former sports star, she is still in love with him.

Kerri-Anne Hamilton, a Sydney flight attendant, had a secret relationship for 10 years with Jones, 49, and their affair came to an end when …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Mum of Dean Jones’ love child says she’s still in love with him.

Trialing of split format for limited overs cricket will hurt Oz WC preparations: Hussey

SYDNEY – The rush to trial the new split format for limited overs cricket this domestic summer will hamper Australia’s run to the World Cup, feels middle-order batsman Michael Hussey and some others.

“We have to make sure we try and get as many players prepared for the World Cup in the subcontinent as … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Trialing of split format for limited overs cricket will hurt Oz WC preparations: Hussey.

George, Usman Khawaja likely to debut against Pak

SYDNEY – Pacer Peter George and batsman Usman Khawaja have outside chances of making their Test debuts as illness and injury dogged the Australian team’s build-up for the second Test against Pakistan.

Ben Hilfenhaus is yet to test out his injured left shoulder before the Headingley match while Marcus North sat out training on … Read : George, Usman Khawaja likely to debut against Pak.

Axe 50-over cricket to save fast bowlers getting extinct like ‘dinosaurs’: Imran

SYDNEY – Pakistani cricket legend Imran Khan has suggested axing 50-over cricket as a way to ease the unprecedented stress on fast bowlers so that they do not become an extinct species like dinosaurs.

The former Pakistan captain, who in 1992 led his country to World Cup glory, made these remarks while giving the annual Cowdrey … Original source on Gaea Times at : Axe 50-over cricket to save fast bowlers getting extinct like ‘dinosaurs’: Imran.

Ijaz hints at Mohammed Yousuf’s return to Pak squad

LONDON – Pakistan assistant coach Ijaz Ahmed has hinted that the team management is seriously considering recalling former captain Mohammed Yousuf for the ongoing England tour.

Following the unexpected Test retirement of skipper Shahid Afridi last week, speculations were rife that the troubled Pakistani team management would recall either of the two former captains-Mohammed Yousuf or … Original source on Gaea Times at : Ijaz hints at Mohammed Yousuf’s return to Pak squad.

Goal line technology not on FIFA agenda at Wales meeting

LONDON – oal-line technology will not be on the agenda when football’s lawmakers meet in Wales this week, contrary to indications given by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

According to the Daily Express, the technical sub-committee of the International Football Association Board will meet in Cardiff tomorrow.

As decided in May, the sub-committee will only discuss the continuing … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Goal line technology not on FIFA agenda at Wales meeting.