Australia have plenty to ponder
MELBOURNE: Australia have their tails up after beating England by 267 runs in Perth to get their Ashes campaign on track, but have plenty to ponder amid praise from a grateful nation as they prepare for the fourth Test.
The third Test victory, sparked by a stunning return to form by enigmatic pace bowler Mitchell Johnson, squared the five-Test series 1-1 on Ricky Ponting's 36th birthday and left the Australian captain claiming the momentum was firmly with the hosts. "Momentum
The third Test victory, sparked by a stunning return to form by enigmatic pace bowler Mitchell Johnson, squared the five-Test series 1-1 on Ricky Ponting's 36th birthday and left the Australian captain claiming the momentum was firmly with the hosts. "Momentum
Proteas wrap up victory over India
CENTURION: Fast bowlers Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn took a wicket apiece as South Africa completed victory by an innings and 25 runs on the fifth day of the first Test against India at SuperSport Park on Monday. Sachin Tendulkar was left stranded on 111 not out as India were bowled out for 459, losing their last two wickets for five runs in 26 minutes and 35 balls.
Morkel had Sree Sreesanth caught at third slip before Steyn had last man Jaidev Unadkat caught at gully to give
Morkel had Sree Sreesanth caught at third slip before Steyn had last man Jaidev Unadkat caught at gully to give
Lochte ends on golden note
DUBAI: Ryan Lochte doubled his gold medal haul to six and took his overall medal tally to a record 21 on the final session at the short course world championships here Sunday.
The American set a new championship best time of 1:46.68 in the 200m backstroke, followed by an all-out effort in the 100m individual medley in a time of 50.86, meaning that Lochte achieved a gold medal in every individual event he contested.
He was also part of the victorious 4x100 medley relay team
The American set a new championship best time of 1:46.68 in the 200m backstroke, followed by an all-out effort in the 100m individual medley in a time of 50.86, meaning that Lochte achieved a gold medal in every individual event he contested.
He was also part of the victorious 4x100 medley relay team
England mull promoting Bell for Boxing Day Test
PERTH: England coach Andy Flower admitted Monday he was considering promoting in-form Ian Bell up the batting order in the crunch fourth Ashes Test in Melbourne. The diminutive right-hander has batted at six in the series and looked in excellent touch, even in the 267-run defeat in the third Test at the WACA Ground, with 213 runs at 71. Bell was sidelined by a foot injury prior to the Ashes and has bided his time at six since returning, but he said during the third Test he would love
Harris surprised his knee holding out
PERTH: Australian third Test hero Ryan Harris admitted he was "surprised" how well he was playing with a chronic knee injury that is degenerating with virtually every ball. The stocky, unheralded right-arm paceman is a latecomer to Test cricket, but the 31-year-old is determined to make the most of every chance he gets at the top level. And he certainly did so at the WACA Ground, claiming 6-47 in the second innings to power Australia to a 267-run victory that levelled the series.
Navy ready to defend boxing title
LAHORE: Pakistan Navy will defend their boxing title in the 31st National Games at Amaan Ullah boxing stadium, Peshawar. The Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) has announced the schedule for the competition. The event will start from December 26 and end on the 30th. Olympian referee judge Ali Akber Shah Qadri has been appointed the technical delegate while AIBA Three Star referee judge Ghulam Hussain Patni will look after the event as chairman jury. Dr. Amjad Rahim will act as an
PU dominate Women’s Athletics
LAHORE: Pakistan Inter-Varsity Women's Athletics Championship rolled in to action here at the Punjab Stadium on Monday, with the host Punjab University dominating the opening dayof the event.
Abida Tanveer, President Punjab University Women's Sports Tournament Committee, inaugurated the championship. On the opening day, PU's Sobia Sultana finished the 400m distance in one minute and 13 seconds to win the gold medal. Sameera Pervaiz of PU and Sana Ikram of Karachi University
Abida Tanveer, President Punjab University Women's Sports Tournament Committee, inaugurated the championship. On the opening day, PU's Sobia Sultana finished the 400m distance in one minute and 13 seconds to win the gold medal. Sameera Pervaiz of PU and Sana Ikram of Karachi University
Lahore Shalimar claw their way back
LAHORE: Lahore Shalimar were in control of the ninth round Quaid-e-Azam Trophy match against Hyderabad after Usman Salahuddin scored a century to lift the home team's total to 355 here at the LCCA Ground on Monday.
Lahore finished its innings at 355 in 119 overs though they were struggling at 190 for six at one stage. They later reduced Hyderabad to 100 for four by the close of play. Usman resumed his innings on Monday to complete 134 runs and got 75 runs support from Saad
Lahore finished its innings at 355 in 119 overs though they were struggling at 190 for six at one stage. They later reduced Hyderabad to 100 for four by the close of play. Usman resumed his innings on Monday to complete 134 runs and got 75 runs support from Saad
South Africa celebrate, India reflect
CENTURION: While South Africa celebrated a comprehensive innings and 25 runs win in the first Test at SuperSport Park on Monday, India's players made use of the Test pitch to start their preparation for the second contest, which starts in Durban on Sunday.
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bemoaned his bowlers' failure to dismiss South Africa, who scored 620 for four declared in their only innings after India had been dismissed for 136 after being sent in.
"The wicket was
Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni bemoaned his bowlers' failure to dismiss South Africa, who scored 620 for four declared in their only innings after India had been dismissed for 136 after being sent in.
"The wicket was
Charity the winner in drawn polo match
LAHORE: Guard Group played an improbable 6-6 draw against Bank Alfalah in a charity polo match hosted by the Lahore Polo Club under the banner of an organisation 'Polo the Pakistan' here at the LPC's Aibak ground on Sunday. Prior to the electrifying polo encounter, a tent-pegging competition was organised to entertain the guests who contributed by purchasing the tickets for the rehabilitation of the flood affectees which devastated the country in monsoon a few months back.
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Perth thrashing a setback to Poms
LONDON: England's goal of retaining the Ashes and going on to top the Test cricket rankings looked a touch ambitious after a Perth capitulation that raised memories of too many previous false dawns. England's batsmen wilted in the face of some old fashioned aggression from an Australian pace attack. As happened at Headingly in 2009, England's confidence has been rocked by their inability to deal with a hard, bouncy pitch.
Now, with Australia reported to have switched the strip
Now, with Australia reported to have switched the strip
Lochte targets three more gold
DUBAI: Ryan Lochte is on the hunt for another three gold medals in a packed final-day evening schedule at the Short Course World Championships here on Sunday.
The US star, who already claimed two new world records and three gold medals this week, is considered a likely candidate for more record-breaking times in the 100m individual medley, the 200m backstroke and is likely to also be part of the 4x100m medley relay.
"What happens, happens," said Lochte after leading the
The US star, who already claimed two new world records and three gold medals this week, is considered a likely candidate for more record-breaking times in the 100m individual medley, the 200m backstroke and is likely to also be part of the 4x100m medley relay.
"What happens, happens," said Lochte after leading the
Hopkins claims robbery as Pascal keeps crown
QUEBEC CITY: Bernard Hopkins declared he was robbed of becoming the oldest major world champion in boxing history Saturday when he had to settle for a majority draw against Haitian-born Canadian Jean Pascal.
Pascal inflicted the first two knockdowns suffered by Hopkins in 16 years to keep his World Boxing Council light heavyweight crown before a sellout crowd at Le Colisee that booed the deadlocked verdict with the 45-year-old American.
After 12 rounds a US judge gave
Pascal inflicted the first two knockdowns suffered by Hopkins in 16 years to keep his World Boxing Council light heavyweight crown before a sellout crowd at Le Colisee that booed the deadlocked verdict with the 45-year-old American.
After 12 rounds a US judge gave
Napoli strike in injury time, Juve stutter
ROME: Napoli further closed the gap on leaders AC Milan to just three points with a victory on Sunday but Juventus failed to keep pace as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Chievo.
Napoli looked to be heading for a frustrating stalemate until Edinson Cavani struck deep into injury time to thrash a stunning winner from 25 yards into the top corner. Juventus, on the other hand, were the victims of a late equaliser as Sergio Pellissier popped up at the back post to stroke home in time
Napoli looked to be heading for a frustrating stalemate until Edinson Cavani struck deep into injury time to thrash a stunning winner from 25 yards into the top corner. Juventus, on the other hand, were the victims of a late equaliser as Sergio Pellissier popped up at the back post to stroke home in time
Defiant Australia level series
PERTH: A defiant Australia regained their traditional Ashes swagger in Perth on Sunday, routing England by 267 runs to level the series while hailing the momentum-swinging return of their mercurial pace bowler Mitchell Johnson.
Australia mowed through England's last five batsmen for only 42 runs, giving the hosts nearly two days to savour their third-test victory and some 16,000 spectators at the WACA ground more free time than they may have planned for. The astonishing
Australia mowed through England's last five batsmen for only 42 runs, giving the hosts nearly two days to savour their third-test victory and some 16,000 spectators at the WACA ground more free time than they may have planned for. The astonishing
India, Sri Lanka reject Pakistan’s Asia Cup bid
LAHORE: Pakistan's isolation in international cricket is likely to continue as India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have refused to support the country's bid to secure hosting rights of the 2012 Asia Cup at a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council in Dhaka.
According to sources, PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and Sultan Rana, who represented Pakistan at the ACC executive council meeting, had offered to host the 2012 event at a neutral venue and suggested Dubai. "But they met with stiff
According to sources, PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and Sultan Rana, who represented Pakistan at the ACC executive council meeting, had offered to host the 2012 event at a neutral venue and suggested Dubai. "But they met with stiff
Milestone for Sachin but India close to defeat
CENTURION: The legend of Sachin Tendulkar continued to grow on Sunday as the Indian batting maestro hit his 50th Test century and shared a remarkable partnership with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on the fourth day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park.
It was almost certainly not enough to save his team from defeat, with India finishing the day on 454 for eight in their second innings, still 30 runs short of making South Africa bat again.
But it was an
It was almost certainly not enough to save his team from defeat, with India finishing the day on 454 for eight in their second innings, still 30 runs short of making South Africa bat again.
But it was an
