Sports News – Newsletter for February 12, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Giggs backs Berbatov to win ‘Golden Boot’ battle against Tevez in Manchester derby
LONDON – Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs is backing his teammate Dimitar Berbatov to win his ‘Golden Boot’ shoot-out with Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez during Saturday’s Manchester derby.
Berbatov heads the Premier League goal scorers’ list with 19, one more than Tevez.
“I think …. Original source : Giggs backs Berbatov to win ‘Golden Boot’ battle against Tevez in Manchester derby.
New Zealand Cricket puts an end to Southee ‘mid-air dalliance’ controversy
AUCKLAND – New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Chief Executive Justin Vaughan has put an end to the controversy over fast bowler Tim Southee’s mid-air dalliance with a female passenger.
Vaughan also denied claims that team manager Dave Currie had poorly handled the situation on the World Cup team’s flight … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand Cricket puts an end to Southee ‘mid-air dalliance’ controversy.
PCB holds General Council meeting after a gap of 13 years
LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has held its General Council meeting after a long gap of thirteen years.
“The meeting was convened as per Clause 17 of the PCB Constitution. This was the first time the PCB General Council met since …. Original article : PCB holds General Council meeting after a gap of 13 years.
“Dew factor” will decide results of day-night WC matches in sub-continent: Imran
KARACHI – The “dew factor” will play a crucial role in the outcome of the day and night matches at the ICC World Cup 2011, former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has said.
“Apart from the related strengths and weaknesses of the participating teams …. Source : Gaea News Network.
ICC right in banning Pakistani players: Haider
KARACHI – Zulqarnain Haider, Pakistan’s runaway wicketkeeper, insists that the punishment handed to three of his former mates for ’spot fixing’ is just the start of cricket’s clean up.
Haider, who is seeking asylum in Britain after claiming that match-fixers were after his life, believes corruption is still prevalent in international cricket.
Earlier this month, …. Original source : ICC right in banning Pakistani players: Haider.
PCB officially files appeal with ICC to review five-year ban on Amir
LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially filed an appeal with the International Cricket Council, seeking review over its five-year ban imposed on Mohammed Amir.
PCB Chairman Ijaz Butt made this revelation … Original source on Gaea Times at : PCB officially files appeal with ICC to review five-year ban on Amir.
“Fixing by Pak trio just the tip of the iceberg” in cricket corruption: Zulqarnain Haider
ISLAMABAD – Runaway Pakistan wicketkeeper Zulqarnain Haider has expressed his surprise over ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat’s statement that the World Cup 2011 will be free from corruption, saying that the illegal activities of the tainted Pakistani trio were “just the tip [..] Read the original article: here.
Abramovich ready to fund 25 million pound bid for Kaka
LONDON – Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has said that he is ready to cough up 25-million pounds to secure the services of Brazil football star Kaka.
Chelsea believes Kaka’s struggle with a long-term knee injury under Jose Mourinho’s regime at the Bernabeu this season, … Read more »».
Lawson calls for Cricket Australia clean up
BRISBANE – Former Test fast bowler Geoff Lawson has called for a cleanout of Cricket Australia stables to revive the nation’s miserable cricket fortunes, especially in Tests.
Speaking at a Queensland Cricket corporate luncheon in Brisbane, Lawson …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Lawson doesn’t regret being character witness for cricket cheat Butt
BRISBANE – Former Australian fast bowler and ex-Pakistan cricket team coach Geoff Lawson has said he does not regret being one of the five witnesses for former cricket captain Salman Butt in the spot-fixing investigations launched by the International Cricket Council.
Axed Oz opener Hughes takes off from cricket, heads for farm
SYDNEY – Ex-Australia opener Phil Hughes has decided to go off cricket for a couple of months and has headed to his family farm in northern New South Wales after being axed by New South Wales Blues for the KFC Twenty20 Big Bash final.
Hughes who …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Axed Oz opener Hughes takes off from cricket, heads for farm.
Border has credentials to takeover as Oz cricket coach: Jones
MELBOURNE – Should current Australian cricket team coach Tim Neilsen be axed, then former captain Allan Border must be among the frontrunners to take on the assignment, says former middle-order batsman Dean Jones.
Jones, fresh from a Bulls’ lunch in Brisbane, said he expected Border’s name to be among … Read more >>.
125-ft-long sand cricket bat to usher World Cup
BHUBANESWAR – As the countdown for the 2011 World Cup begins, acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a 125-ft-long cricket bat of sand in Orissa in an attempt to set a new world record.
Pattnaik has created the sand sculpture on the beach in his hometown of Puri, 56 km from here, with the … Read more : 125-ft-long sand cricket bat to usher World Cup.
Ex-Victorian keeper Berry, a good choice for Oz coach: Roebuck
SYDNEY – With Cricket Australia conducting a review on many fronts in the wake of the Ashes series defeat to England during the recent summer, noted columnist Peter Roebuck said the cricket board should consider acquiring the services of former wicket keeper and Rajasthan Royals honcho Darren Berry, given his …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Ex-Victorian keeper Berry, a good choice for Oz coach: Roebuck.
Pak hoping to meet India in 2011 WC finals: Afridi
BANGALORE – Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has said that he would like his team to meet India in the April 2 World Cup final, as he believes the match would boost international cricket and draw billions of viewers.
“If that happens it would be ideal for the World …. Original article : Pak hoping to meet India in 2011 WC finals: Afridi.
Ponting backs pacers to fire Aussies to fourth consecutive WC title win
BANGALORE – Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that he is backing his four-man pace attack to fire 100 percent and take their team to a fourth consecutive World Cup title.
Ponting said that the three-time defending world champions are in tremendous form after …. Read the original article : Ponting backs pacers to fire Aussies to fourth consecutive WC title win.
Lee says self-belief helped him make Oz World Cup squad
BANGALORE – Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has said that only a lot of self-belief helped him to make the grade for the upcoming World Cup.
Lee, 34, said: “I think the only person who thought that I would make the World Cup was me.”
Speaking ahead of Sunday’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Lee says self-belief helped him make Oz World Cup squad.
Pietersen to give up ODIs after 2011 World Cup
LONDON – England middle-order batsman Kevin Pietersen has said that he is planning to give up playing one-day international cricket after the 2011 World Cup that is to be played on the Indian subcontinent from February 19.
The Surrey batsman, 30, said that he would [..] Read the original article: here.
Arsenal-Wolves clash more important than face-off with Barca: Wenger
LONDON – Arsenal’s clash with the Wolves on Saturday is being seen as more important than their Champions League showdown with Barcelona, according to club coach Arsene Wenger.
The three Premier League points, its seems, are foremost …. Source : Gaea News Network.
West Ham beat Tottenham for Olympic Stadium takeover bid
LONDON – West Ham have beaten Tottenham to take over the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games.
According to The Sun, the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) announced that the Hammers have beaten Tottenham in the race to take over the stadium at …. Source article : West Ham beat Tottenham for Olympic Stadium takeover bid.