Beaten Ponting wants Oz players to focus quickly on Ashes series

SYDNEY – Australia’s skipper Ricky Ponting, who lost his last Test before the Ashes series, has said that the team has to move quickly to prepare themselves to face England at the Gabba.

Captain Ricky Ponting, Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson have all been rested from the ODI series, while Test match specialists Simon Katich, Peter … Original article on : Beaten Ponting wants Oz players to focus quickly on Ashes series.

Bopanna-Aisam duo advances to Shanghai Masters pre-quarterfinals

ISLAMABAD – The tennis duo comprising Rohan Bopanna of India and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan has advanced to the second round of the 2010 Shanghai Masters.

The ‘Indo-Pak Express’ beat Mark Knowles of Bahamas and Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany in a gruelling 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 win.

Playing their first match together after the US Open final, Qureshi … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bopanna-Aisam duo advances to Shanghai Masters pre-quarterfinals.

Fennell salutes Delhi for hosting successful Commonwealth Games

NEW DELHI – Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President Mike Fennell has said that Delhi has ‘performed’ to successfully host the XIXth Commonwealth Games.

Fennell praised the 11-day event, which started under threats of boycott and even fears of cancellation, but which enjoyed a remarkable turnaround in its fortunes.

“When I arrived in Delhi on … Original article on : Fennell salutes Delhi for hosting successful Commonwealth Games.

Pietersen could be ‘major problem’ for England’s Ashes campaign: Buchanan

LONDON – Former Australia coach John Buchanan believes Kevin Pietersen could be a major problem in England’s Ashes campaign if the under performing star fails to rediscover his batting form.

Buchanan, who worked on a consultancy basis for a week with the England and Wales Cricket Board last summer, has a previous history of criticising Pietersen, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pietersen could be ‘major problem’ for England’s Ashes campaign: Buchanan.

Pakistani journalists commend Australia’s hockey win

NEW DELHI – As India crashed 0-8 to Australia in the Commonwealth Games hockey final Thursday, Pakistani journalists rejoiced at the victory saying the Aussies did to India what the latter did to Pakistan.

“Aussies are known for speed…they played pretty fast game. India was nowhere near it. I think Indian players were under …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Pakistani journalists commend Australia’s hockey win.

Samoa rejoices CWG medal haul

WELLINGTON – Samoa, one of the smallest country’s in the world with a population of about 220,000, is rejoicing the four medals, including three golds, it won in the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

The three gold medals are the first for Samoa at the Commonwealth Games. It has also won a bronze medal.
An …. Read the original article  : Samoa rejoices CWG medal haul.

Australia thrash India 8-0 to win CWG men’s hockey gold

NEW DELHI – World champion Australia thrashed India 8-0 in the final of the Indian men’s hockey event at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here to win gold at the Delhi Commonwealth Games.

India got the silver medal in the event that was expected to … Read more »».

Ponting doesn’t see too many gaping holes in team despite drubbing by India

BANGALORE – After Australia’s 2-0 Test series defeat against India, skipper Ricky Ponting insists that any problems magnified during the tour would be resolved in the one month left for the Ashes.

The Australian team is currently ranked fifth in the world, and is dealing with their …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Zardari felicitates PCB and players over ‘no ICC proof of spot-fixing’

ISLAMABAD – While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is being criticized from all quarters, President Asif Ali Zardari has chosen to felicitate its chairman Ijaz Butt and players on the findings of the International Cricket Council (ICC) that there was no “compelling” proof of spot-fixing against …. Source article  : Zardari felicitates PCB and players over ‘no ICC proof of spot-fixing’.

Tiger Woods, Roger Federer manager sued over alleged shady betting

WASHINGTON – A lawsuit has been filed against the company that manages Roger Federer and Tiger Woods, it has emerged.

The lawsuit alleged that the owner of the company bet millions of dollars on sporting events, used inside information to wager on a Federer match and bet against …. Original source  : Tiger Woods, Roger Federer manager sued over alleged shady betting.

Claws out as Tiger Woods’ ex-mistresses fight

WASHINGTON – Tiger Woods’ ex-mistress Joslyn James has filed a police complaint against Devon James, claiming she threatened her life.

Joslyn went to the LAPD and filed a report against Devon.

According to TMZ, it has obtained the email in question, which Devon sent to Joslyn’s manager. As …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Claws out as Tiger Woods’ ex-mistresses fight.

CWG men’s hockey: Australia blank India 8-0 to claim gold

NEW DELHI – Australia showed why they are the World champions with a clinical 8-0 destruction of India to claim the gold medal in the mens hockey competition of the Commonwealth Games at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here Thursday.

India appeared a spent force after their early flash as the Australians struck at …. Read the original article  : here.

CWG men’s hockey: World champions Australia trounce India 8-0

NEW DELHI – World champions Australia trounced India 8-0 to claim the gold in the mens hockey competition of the Commonwealth Games at the Major Dhyan Chand stadium here Thursday.

India appeared a spent force after their early flash as the Australians struck at will through Jason Wilson (18, 28 minutes), Luke Doerner (33, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : CWG men’s hockey: World champions Australia trounce India 8-0.

Delhi CWG ceremonies designed to inspire India’s youth: Bharatbala

NEW DELHI – Delhi Commonwealth Games ceremonies Creative Director Bharatbala has said that while planning for the opening and closing ceremonies his main focus was to assemble a show which would inspire India’s youth.

Bharatbala, a filmmaker, had started planning the ceremonies 18 months ago with …. Read the original article  : Delhi CWG ceremonies designed to inspire India’s youth: Bharatbala.

Tendulkar a formidable opponent of ‘flawed’ umpire decision review system

SYDNEY – Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who has always been a major obstacle for the Australians, is also a formidable opponent of the umpire decision review system (UDRS) as he considers the technology not to be 100 percent accurate.

Tendulkar has been very public in …. Original source  : Tendulkar a formidable opponent of ‘flawed’ umpire decision review system.

Warne ends ‘war of tweets’ with Ponting over his outrageous field arrangements

SYDNEY – Australian cricketing great Shane Warne has said that he has explained his Tweets criticising Ricky Ponting to the Test captain.

Warne’s and Ponting’s relationship touched an all time low as the spinner tweeted his disapproval over his former … Read : Warne ends ‘war of tweets’ with Ponting over his outrageous field arrangements.

Jwala Gutta, Ashwini win 37th gold for India at CWG

NEW DELHI – India, which is trying to retain the second place in the XIXth Commonwealth Games, had a good start on Thursday with Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponappa winning the 37th gold for the country in women’s badminton doubles final.

The Indian won the first ever gold medal in …. Original source  : Jwala Gutta, Ashwini win 37th gold for India at CWG.

Oz lacked quick as ‘resourceful’ as Zaheer, spinner as ‘menacing’ as Bhajji: Roebuck

SYDNEY – Noted cricket columnist Peter Roebuck has said that the Australian team’s 2-0 whitewash to India was primarily due to the reason that they lacked a speedster “as resourceful as Zaheer Khan and a spinner as menacing as Harbhajan Singh”.

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‘Disgraced’ PCB has lost confidence of ICC, Test nations: Former ICC President

LAHORE – Following a ‘clean up your act’ warning issued by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), former ICC President Ehsan Mani has stated that the latter has lost the confidence of the ICC and Test playing nations.

“The ICC does … Read this article on Gaea Times at : ‘Disgraced’ PCB has lost confidence of ICC, Test nations: Former ICC President.

Delhi shuts – almost – for Games closing

NEW DELHI – Delhi virtually shut down Thursday ahead of the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony, with government offices, banks, major markets and educational institutions closed for the day.

An otherwise busy week day resembled a holiday with most streets giving a deserted look.
Security remained tight across the city, with thousands of police and paramilitary …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Delhi shuts – almost – for Games closing.