NA body wants PCB to make coach, skipper’s inputs mandatory while selecting squad

ISLAMABAD – Taking serious note of the fact that the Pakistan’s ODI and Twenty20 captain, Shahid Afridi, and team coach Waqar Younis were not consulted during team selection for the upcoming series against South Africa in UAE, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports has recommended to the PCB to make it mandatory for the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Indian athlete fails dope test: Fennell

NEW DELHI – After two Nigerian sprinters failed dope test at the XIXth Commonwealth Games, CGF President Michael Fennell on Wednesday said that one Indian athlete has flunked dope test during the ongoing sporting extravaganza, but declined to disclose the name.

“We have received another positive result. The notice has been issued to the athlete …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian athlete fails dope test: Fennell.

PCB management akin to “Ali Baba and 40 thieves”: Pak UK High Commissioner

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s High Commissioner to England, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, called the current Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management “Ali Baba and 40 thieves”, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Sports revealed in its meeting, which was convened to discuss Pakistan’s recent tour of England and the spot-fixing scandal, among other issues.

Iqbal Muhammad Ali, the chairman … Read more >>>.

Afridi pays price for speaking truth about team selection process for UAE series

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s One-day International Captain, Shahid Afridi, had to pay the price for speaking the truth, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) pointed its guns at him for expressing his displeasure at not being consulted during the team’s selection for the upcoming UAE series.

A PCB spokesman disclosed that Afridi had been officially warned over … Original article on : Afridi pays price for speaking truth about team selection process for UAE series.

England cry foul over their 5-4 defeat by India in CWG hockey semi-final

NEW DELHI – England is crying foul after India won millions of hearts with their terrific display of hockey during tense 5-4 penalty shoot out victory over the former in the semifinals of the Commonwealth Games.

India rallied to pull back to 3-3 after trailing 1-3 against England at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, in …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : England cry foul over their 5-4 defeat by India in CWG hockey semi-final.

Johnson defends selection of debutant Peter George for Bangalore Test

SYDNEY – Australia’s main attack bowler Mitchell Johnson has defended debutant Peter George who was at the receiving end of Sachin Tendulkar in the Bangalore Test.

George went wicketless over his first two days in the field at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, having been tasked largely with bowling short at Indian opener Murali Vijay.

Skipper Ricky Ponting … Read : Johnson defends selection of debutant Peter George for Bangalore Test.

Cricket Australia terms Twenty20 as important as Tests

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia has effectively labelled the Twenty20 format of the game as important as five-day cricket in their explanation for damaging the preparations of Mike Hussey and Doug Bollinger for the Test series against India.

Hussey had complained that he and Bollinger were forced to stay at the Twenty20 Champions League in South Africa …. Original article  : Cricket Australia terms Twenty20 as important as Tests.

CA admits IPL clause not behind Hussey’s extended CSK Champions League stint

MELBOURNE – Cricket Australia has admitted that it was only at its insistence that Michael Hussey stayed with Chennai Super Kings instead of joining teammates in India for the Test series, after it claimed that Hussey’s IPL contract did not allow him to leave the Champions League early.

CA had said on Sunday it was a … Original source on Gaea Times at : CA admits IPL clause not behind Hussey’s extended CSK Champions League stint.

I spoke in the interest of the team: Afridi

KARACHI – Under fire for his comments against team selection, Pakistan’s one-day captain Shahid Afridi said he will explain to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that he spoke out in the interest of the team.

“I would tell the board in my reply that I meant no harm,” The News quoted Afridi as saying Wednesday.
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Indian boxers to fight for gold on Day 10 of CWG

NEW DELHI – With 29 gold medals at stake on the tenth day of the XIXth Commonwealth Games, Indian boxers Suranjoy Singh, Manoj Kumar and Paramjeet Samota will fight for gold medals in their respective finals.

Indian shooters, who have been in top form in the 2010 Games, have the last chance to seek greatness and … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Indian boxers to fight for gold on Day 10 of CWG.

CWG: Indian athlete fails dope test, medal tally at 91 (Afternoon Lead)

NEW DELHI – Dope scandal hit the Indian contingent Wednesday, ahead of the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games Thursday, making it the third case at the Delhi Games.

Rani Yadav, who participated in the 20-km walk, has tested positive for banned anabolic agent 19-Norandrosterone, the Commonwealth Games Federation confirmed Wednesday. The 20-year-old, who finished … Original article on : CWG: Indian athlete fails dope test, medal tally at 91 (Afternoon Lead).

CWG women’s hockey: England beat South Africa, wins bronze

NEW DELHI – England edged past South Africa 1-0 to annex the bronze medal in the womens hockey competition of the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.

The only goal of the match came in the 13th minute when Georgie Twigg flicked home a Crista Cullen centre from the right.
The South Africans, who yet again depended … Read more : CWG women’s hockey: England beat South Africa, wins bronze.

NA body wants PCB to make coach, skipper’s inputs mandatory while selecting squad

ISLAMABAD – Taking serious note of the fact that the Pakistan’s ODI and Twenty20 captain, Shahid Afridi, and team coach Waqar Younis were not consulted during team selection for the upcoming series against South Africa in UAE, the National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports has recommended to the PCB to make it mandatory for the … Read more >>>.

Confusion over CWG closure tickets

NEW DELHI – Have the tickets for the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony Thursday been sold out? Yes, says the Organising Committee. The online helpline says otherwise.

“All the tickets for the closing ceremony have been sold out,” Organising Committee secretary general Lalit Bhanot told IANS.
He declined to provide details about the … Original article on : Confusion over CWG closure tickets.

Athlete Rani Yadav tests positive

NEW DELHI – India’s walker Rani Yadav is the athlete to test positive at the Commonwealth Games.

Rani, who participated for in 20-km walk, tested positive for banned nandrolone, the Commonwealth Games Federation confirmed Wednesday.
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Indian athlete tests positive in CWG

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Michael Fennel said Wednesday that an Indian athlete has failed the dope test at the Commonwealth Games.

Fennell, however, declined to disclose the name, but hinted that the athlete was a female and tested positive for banned steroid nandrolone.
The Indian is the third athlete to test … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indian athlete tests positive in CWG.

CWG TT : Sharath, Saha in doubles final

NEW DELHI – Indians Sharath Kamal and Subhajit Saha came from a match point down to register a thrilling 3-2 win over Englishmen Liam Pitchford and Andrew Baggaley in the semi-finals of the men’s doubles table tennis competition at the Commonwealth Games here Wednesday.

Sharath and Saha, the top seeds in the tournament, lived up …. Original source  : CWG TT : Sharath, Saha in doubles final.

Indian athlete fails dope test: Fennell

NEW DELHI – After two Nigerian sprinters failed dope test at the XIXth Commonwealth Games, CGF President Michael Fennell on Wednesday said that one Indian athlete has flunked dope test during the ongoing sporting extravaganza, but declined to disclose the name.

“We have received another positive result. The notice has been issued to the athlete …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian athlete fails dope test: Fennell.

PCB management akin to “Ali Baba and 40 thieves”: Pak UK High Commissioner

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s High Commissioner to England, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, called the current Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management “Ali Baba and 40 thieves”, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Sports revealed in its meeting, which was convened to discuss Pakistan’s recent tour of England and the spot-fixing scandal, among other issues.

Iqbal Muhammad Ali, the chairman … Read more >>>.

Afridi pays price for speaking truth about team selection process for UAE series

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s One-day International Captain, Shahid Afridi, had to pay the price for speaking the truth, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) pointed its guns at him for expressing his displeasure at not being consulted during the team’s selection for the upcoming UAE series.

A PCB spokesman disclosed that Afridi had been officially warned over … Read more >>>.