Determined Younis says he ‘knows’ he will be back in national squad

KARACHI – Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan, who has been denied a place in the national squad even after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ended his indefinite ban, is still hopeful of making a comeback in the team.

Khan said he has come out of several difficult situations since making his international debut in 2000, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Determined Younis says he ‘knows’ he will be back in national squad.

Porn star’s Tiger Woods paternity case tossed out of court

WASHINGTON – Porn star Devon James’ paternity case against disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has been dismissed

Devon claimed Tiger is the baby daddy of her 9-year-old son, and wanted the judge to force Tiger to submit to a DNA test, reports TMZ.

However, a judge in Manatee County, Florida dismissed the case, partly because …. Original article  : Porn star’s Tiger Woods paternity case tossed out of court.

Pak team strategy for T20, ODI’s to be decided after Test series: Mohsin

LAHORE – Pakistan chief cricket selector Mohsin Khan has said that the team’s strategy for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series against England would be chalked out after the ongoing Test series against the hosts.

Pakistan is scheduled to play two T20 internationals besides five one-day games against England starting September 7.

Mohsin said he would …. Original article  : Pak team strategy for T20, ODI’s to be decided after Test series: Mohsin.

Pakistani cricket fans are hurt, feeling impact of terror: Mushtaq

LONDON – The Pakistani cricket fans are hurt and feeling the impact of terrorism, which has forced the home matches to be played on neutral venues, according to former cricketer and England spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed.

Foreign teams refused to play in Pakistan after the Sri Lankan team bus was attacked in Lahore in March … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Pakistani cricket fans are hurt, feeling impact of terror: Mushtaq.

New signing Balotelli will make Man City title favourites: Ancelotti

LONDON – Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that Manchester City’s new signing Mario Balotelli will turn them into title favourites.

The former Inter Milan chief said: “Mario is a great player who comes into a team that was already strong last year and has improved in the transfer window.”

“Balotelli is well suited to this league. … Read more : New signing Balotelli will make Man City title favourites: Ancelotti.

Buchanan denies reports about helping England prepare plan to retain Ashes

MELBOURNE – Ex-Australian coach John Buchanan, who has joined the England and Wales cricket board as consultant, has rejected reports that he is helping England prepare their game plan for winning the Ashes series this summer.

England is considering offering Buchanan a long-term consultancy role, but he insists that his role would be more to … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Buchanan denies reports about helping England prepare plan to retain Ashes.

PCB welcomes ECB boss Clarke’s idea of sending World XI team to Pak

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has welcomed the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Giles Clarke’s plans to send an invitational ICC World XI team to play in Pakistan to end the country’s sporting isolation following the ghastly terror attack on the visiting Sri Lankan team last year.

“The PCB appreciates the …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : PCB welcomes ECB boss Clarke’s idea of sending World XI team to Pak.

England’s performance will do the talking in Australia: Strauss

LONDON – England skipper Andrew Strauss has described his Australian counterpart Ricky Ponting’s claims of repeating their 5-0 Ashes whitewash of 2006-07 as silly, and said that he attempts a double victory against the Aussies.

If Strauss leads England to a 4-0 series victory over Pakistan, they will overtake Australia in the world … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : England’s performance will do the talking in Australia: Strauss.

No-ball controversy: Sangakkara accepts blame, says matter now with Lankan Cricket Board

NEW DELHI – Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Wednesday said that he has taken responsibility for team action regarding the no-ball incident that denied Indian opener Virender Sehwag his 13th ODI century, and added that the matter is now with the Sri Lankan Cricket Board.

“I have faced similar incidents as a player. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Clubs ‘Kamikaze spending’ will not help to build successful side: Ferguson

LONDON – Taking a dig at rivals Manchester City for spending a staggering 130 million pounds, Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson has said that City’s “kamikaze spending” will not help to build a successful side.

Ferguson was careful not to name City or their players, and said: “Over the last two or three years … Read more : Clubs ‘Kamikaze spending’ will not help to build successful side: Ferguson.

Fennel visits Commonwealth Games sites

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Wednesday visited some of the Commonwealth Games sites in the capital as part of his two-day visit to monitor the preparedness for the Oct 3-14 mega sporting event.

Fennell, who arrived in India Tuesday evening, visited Thyagaraj Stadium at 9 a.m. and 15 minutes …. Read the original article  : here.

Australia to send largest ever contingent for CWG: Envoy

NEW DELHI – Australia’s High Commissioner to India Peter Varghese has said that his country would be sending the largest ever contingent for the 2010 Commonwealth Games beginning on October 3.

Varghese’s statement is viewed as vital since the 2010 Delhi Games has been mired in controversies and allegations that may discourage other participating nations.

“Australia is … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Australia to send largest ever contingent for CWG: Envoy.

Ponting putting pressure on Oz team by boasting about 5-0 Ashes win: Trott

SYDNEY – England’s No.3 batsman and one of the main architects of the defining victory at The Oval in last year’s Ashes series, Jonathan Trott, has said that Ricky Ponting has put more pressure on the Australian team by boasting that they could win the Ashes 5-0.
Trott, who scored a decisive second-innings … Read : Ponting putting pressure on Oz team by boasting about 5-0 Ashes win: Trott.

Fennel inspects stadia to take stock of 2010 Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi, inspected the Thyagaraj Sports Complex and the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Wednesday morning to take stock of the 2010 Games preparedness.

The Commonwealth Games Federation President will also visit the Games village and the Yamuna Sports Complex … Original article on : Fennel inspects stadia to take stock of 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Swann’s court appearance will not impact his game against Pak: Strauss

SYDNEY – England captain Andrew Strauss hopes that Graeme Swann’s court appearance in a drink driving case will have no negative impact on the off-spinner’s performance in the third Test against Pakistan.

England’s Player of the Year Swann missed practice at The Oval on Monday as he was answering a drink driving charge in Nottingham, central [..] Read the original article: here.

Real Madrid signs German WC star Ozil

LONDON – German World Cup star Mesut Ozil, who was being tracked by Manchester United, has signed a 12 million pound deal with Real Madrid.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson went to watch Ozil when Werder Bremen played a friendly at Fulham earlier this month.

But Madrid boss Jose Mourinho got his man after Bremen …. Read the original article  : Real Madrid signs German WC star Ozil.

Chess champion Bobby Fischer not Philippines girl’s father

LONDON – A DNA sample taken from the remains of Bobby Fischer has revealed that the chess champion is not the father of a nine-year-old girl from the Philippines, said a lawyer in Iceland.he mother of Jinky Young said she had a relationship with the chess star.

Jinky, who lives in the Philippines with her … Original source on Gaea Times at : Chess champion Bobby Fischer not Philippines girl’s father.

Bobby Thompson Dead At 86

NEW YORK (GaeaTimes.com)- The Major League Baseball (MLB) on Monday lost another of its jewel when Bobby Thompson who gave MLB and the New York Giants one of its most cherished moments back in 1951, breathed his last. The 86-year-old former Major League Baseball player who led the New York Giants to World Series … Read more : Bobby Thompson Dead At 86.

Dilshan asked Randiv to bowl no-ball: reports

DAMBULLA – In a dramatic turn of events, it has now been revealed that it was Sri Lankan batsman Tillekeratne Dilshan and not skipper Kumar Sangakkara who instigated off-spinner Suraj Randiv to bowl a no-ball that denied Virender Sehwag his 13th century in the third one-day international (ODI) of the ongoing triseries.
Media reports …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dilshan asked Randiv to bowl no-ball: reports.

Fennel in New Delhi to inspect CWG venues

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell, who is on a two-day visit to New Delhi, will inspect various stadiums on Wednesday and meet the government officials to get an update on security for the 2010 Games beginning on October 3.

The arrival of Fennel against the backdrop of a spate of controversies surrounding … Read more >>>.