Sports News – Newsletter for December 14, 2010

Pak Test skipper describes Kiwis as tough challengers on home
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LAHORE – PakistanTest captain Misbah-ul-Haq has described the New Zealand cricket team as strong opponents on home soil.

“I think no one should consider New Zealand’s [poor] performances on Asian pitches and atmosphere, [because] they have always been tough rivals in their home conditions,” the Dawn quoted … Read more >>.

Afghan coach Rashid Latif challenges Pak to a rematch

KARACHI – Afghanistan cricket coach and former Pakistan wicketkeeper Rashid Latif has challenged Pakistan for a rematch after it was alleged that the Twenty20 match between the two teams in the Guangzhou Asian Games had been fixed.

A furious Rashid said that his players’ win over their …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Don King Caught With Ammunition

CLEVELAND (GaeaTimes.com)- Boxing promoter Don King, who is known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his outlandish hairstyle was caught with ammunition in his bag on Monday. The renowned boxing promoter was stopped by the security officials at Cleveland’s Hopkins International Airport while he was boarding the plane for Florida. The security officials said that …. Read the original article  : Don King Caught With Ammunition.

“Jets Coach Trips Player Video” Marks Coach’s Suspension

NEW YORK CITY (GaeaTimes.com)- Right now, the biggest search on the internet, is the video that displays the notorious act of Sal Alosi, where he is shown tripping the Miami corner back Nolan Carroll, while the latter was attempting to cover a punt in the third quarter of the game. The video deservingly assumed …. Original source  : “Jets Coach Trips Player Video” Marks Coach’s Suspension.

Kiwi cricketers will pay for failure, says association chief

AUCKLAND – In what is seen as a fallout of their disastrous India tour, New Zealand cricketers have been warned by the New Zealand Cricket Players’ Association (NZCPA) chief to either start performing or be prepared for significant cuts in their pay packets.

New Zealand lost the Test series 0-1 and the five match one-day …. Original source  : Kiwi cricketers will pay for failure, says association chief.

PCB allows five players to go for ad shoot in Malaysia

KARACHI – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has permitted five of its leading players to travel to Malaysia for a commercial shoot in relation to the 2011 World Cup.

Shahid Afridi, Younus Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq have been given permission to travel to Malaysia for two days for the shoot.

“The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Greatbatch offers to quit as Black Caps’ coach if it helps change team’s fortunes

Auckland, Dec 14((ANI): New Zealand coach Mark Greatbatch has accepted that 11 one-day losses on the trot is shocking, but says that he is not a quitter and will step down only if asked to.

“I’ve been asked to do this job through to the World Cup and I’m committed to that. If it’s in the …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Cricket Australia rules out Ashes comeback from Warne

SYDNEY – Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive James Sutherland has ruled out the possibility of former leg-spinner Shane Warne coming out of retirement to play in the Boxing Day and Sydney Tests of the Ashes series.

Speculation that Australia’s leading wicket taker could return to Test cricket had intensified after England won the Adelaide Test by …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cricket Australia rules out Ashes comeback from Warne.

My role in a team is to bowl over 150ks to intimidate batsmen, take wickets: Lee

WELLINGTON – Australian fast bowler Brett Lee, who is in New Zealand to play five matches for Wellington in a domestic Twenty20 championship, has said that his role in that team is to “bowl fast, intimidate, batsmen and try to take wickets”.

Lee, continuing his comeback after an eight-month lay-off with an elbow injury, will begin …. Source  : My role in a team is to bowl over 150ks to intimidate batsmen, take wickets: Lee.

Hodge slams Oz selectors for picking ‘out-of-form’ Johnson for Perth Test

SYDNEY – Australian batsman Brad Hodge has ridiculed the national selectors for considering out-of-form left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson for the third Ashes Test, starting in Perth from Thursday.

Johnson, who was axed by the selectors after he finished the opening Ashes Test in Brisbane wicketless, has been included in the 12-man squad for the third … Read more : Hodge slams Oz selectors for picking ‘out-of-form’ Johnson for Perth Test.

Ex-Pak skipper Butt vows to make a comeback

ISLAMABAD – Suspended Pakistan Test opener and former Test captain Salman Butt has vowed to make a comeback to professional cricket despite the spot-fixing allegations that are threatening to end his career prematurely.

Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammed Aamer were all provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following allegations they had all conspired … Read more : Ex-Pak skipper Butt vows to make a comeback.

PCB appoints ex-SC judge to its integrity committee

KARACHI – A retired Supreme Court judge, Jamshed Ali Shah, has been included in a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) integrity committee to ensure a transparent selection process.

A PCB official confirmed Monday that Justice Shah had been inducted on the committee after discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC).

“The PCB and the ICC task …. Original source  : PCB appoints ex-SC judge to its integrity committee.

Manchester City will force Tevez to stay at club: Report

LONDON – Manchester City will not sell captain Carlos Tevez in January, a senior club official has said.

The official said that if Tevez refuses to play or retires, the club would seek compensation for breach of contract from his agent Kia Joorabchian, the BBC reports.

The 26-year-old’s deal, which has three-and-a-half years to run, is … Read more >>.

Hodge slams Oz selectors for ‘giving Baggy Greens for free’

SYDNEY – Australian batsman Brad Hodge has accused the national selectors of giving away Baggy Greens “for free”.

Hodge said he was glad to have played his six Tests in a great Australian cricket era rather than now, when almost anyone gets a cap.

“I’d rather have achieved what I did among that group of players in … Read more >>>.

Anderson’s return home, Pietersen are England’s Ashes concerns: Flower

PERTH – England coach Andy Flower reckons that fast bowler James Anderson’s fatigue and star batsman Kevin Pietersen’s off-field indulgences are more worrying than third Ashes Test opponents, Australia.

Flower was assessing the toll taken by Anderson’s dash to return home for the birth of his second child this week, which involved two long-haul flights in …. Read the original article  : Anderson’s return home, Pietersen are England’s Ashes concerns: Flower.

Blatter says no gay sex in Qatar during 2022 football World Cup

LONDON – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has raised eyebrows again by joking that gay people should simply not have sex in Qatar during the 2022 football World Cup to avoid any possible punishment.

When asked whether gays and lesbians should worry about attending the event in Qatar because of its hostile attitude towards homosexuality, Blatter said: …. Source article  : Blatter says no gay sex in Qatar during 2022 football World Cup.

Shane Warne splits from wife

LONDON – Hours after Liz Hurley revealed she had separated from her tycoon husband Arun Nayer, cricket legend Shane Warne admitted that he has parted ways with his wife.

The dad of three released a statement on his website saying he was no longer with Simone Callahan, reports the Sun.

Liz, 45, had revealed how she had … Original article on : Shane Warne splits from wife.

Tiger Woods’ ex-wife ‘dating South African hunk’

LONDON – It seems Tiger Woods’ ex-wife Elin Nordegren is finally moving on in life by getting close to a hunky student.

The Swedish former model, 30, who divorced Tiger in August, met the 35-year-old South African at college in Florida where both are studying.

“There’s been kissing and cuddling but I don’t know if it’s gone …. Original article  : Tiger Woods’ ex-wife ‘dating South African hunk’.

Mohun Bagan appoints Bhowmick as technical director

KOLKATA – Subhas Bhowmick has been appointed technical director of the Mohun Bagan soccer team, club general secretary Anjan Mitra said in a statement here Tuesday.

Bhowmick replaces Stanly Rozario, who quit Tuesday after the clubs lacklustre show so far this season.
The team would have its first practice under Bhowmick this afternoon, Mitra said.
… Original article on : Mohun Bagan appoints Bhowmick as technical director.

Shane Warne Splits With Simone Callahan

LONDON (GaeaTimes.com)- Just hours after American bombshell Elizabeth Hurley announced that she has separated from her husband Indian tycoon Arun Nayar, former Australian cricket ace Shane Warne also confirmed about his separation. Shane Warne also took to Twitter to report about her split with his wife Simone Callahan. Both Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne …. Original article  : Shane Warne Splits With Simone Callahan.