UAE offers Pakistan venues to host future tours
LAHORE
The Pakistan Cricket Board seems to have found a saviour in Emirates Cricket Board, which has promised to provide the venues for Pakitan's future home series.
According to an official of the PCB, ECB Chief Executive Dilawar Mani has shown willingness to give cricket space to PCB to host its home series after the Wales and English Cricket Board pulled out due to the spot-fixing scam.
The ECB expressed its desire to host the two remaining home series that
The Pakistan Cricket Board seems to have found a saviour in Emirates Cricket Board, which has promised to provide the venues for Pakitan's future home series.
According to an official of the PCB, ECB Chief Executive Dilawar Mani has shown willingness to give cricket space to PCB to host its home series after the Wales and English Cricket Board pulled out due to the spot-fixing scam.
The ECB expressed its desire to host the two remaining home series that
Pitiful Pakistan go down in identical fashion
ABU DHABI
Rusty Theron took a career-best 4-27 to help a clinical South Africa upstage Pakistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20 international here on Wednesday to take the two match series 2-0.
The 26-year-old Theron bowled with purpose as South Africa once again restricted the former World Twenty20 champions to a low score of 120-9 on a flat Abu Dhabi cricket Stadium for a second day in succession.
South Africa won the first match by the same margin on Tuesday.
Rusty Theron took a career-best 4-27 to help a clinical South Africa upstage Pakistan by six wickets in the second Twenty20 international here on Wednesday to take the two match series 2-0.
The 26-year-old Theron bowled with purpose as South Africa once again restricted the former World Twenty20 champions to a low score of 120-9 on a flat Abu Dhabi cricket Stadium for a second day in succession.
South Africa won the first match by the same margin on Tuesday.
Real held by third division Murcia
MADRID
Spanish giants Real Madrid avoided a repeat of the humiliating Kings Cup loss to Alcorcon last season on Tuesday but were still held to a 0-0 draw by Third Division Real Murcia in their Last 32 first leg match.
Real coach Jose Mourinho had threatened his players with crucifixion should they suffer a similar 4-0 first leg defeat - which their 1-0 second leg victory proved insufficient to see them progress - but they rarely threatened to come away with a win either. "I
Spanish giants Real Madrid avoided a repeat of the humiliating Kings Cup loss to Alcorcon last season on Tuesday but were still held to a 0-0 draw by Third Division Real Murcia in their Last 32 first leg match.
Real coach Jose Mourinho had threatened his players with crucifixion should they suffer a similar 4-0 first leg defeat - which their 1-0 second leg victory proved insufficient to see them progress - but they rarely threatened to come away with a win either. "I
‘Chicharito’ does it again for United
LONDON
Javier Hernandez struck a last-gasp winner as holders Manchester United booked their place in the League Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 victory over Wolves on Tuesday.
Hernandez - who scored both goals in United's dramatic late victory over Stoke on Sunday - rode to the Red Devils rescue once more after coming on as a substitute nine minutes from time at Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old striker looked threatening from the moment he was introduced before surging into
Javier Hernandez struck a last-gasp winner as holders Manchester United booked their place in the League Cup quarter-finals with a 3-2 victory over Wolves on Tuesday.
Hernandez - who scored both goals in United's dramatic late victory over Stoke on Sunday - rode to the Red Devils rescue once more after coming on as a substitute nine minutes from time at Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old striker looked threatening from the moment he was introduced before surging into
Aisam, Bopanna continue their Russian assault
LAHORE
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Rohan Bopanna faced a tough resistance from the Russian top star Mikhail Youzhny (currently world no. 9) and Sergiy Stakhovsky, the no. 1 player of Ukraine (currently world no. 37) in the opening round of St. Petersburg ATP World Rating Tennis Championship being played in the indoor courts of Petersburgsky, Russia.
Due to an increase in the top singles players participating in doubles events, the technicalities of the game are changing
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Rohan Bopanna faced a tough resistance from the Russian top star Mikhail Youzhny (currently world no. 9) and Sergiy Stakhovsky, the no. 1 player of Ukraine (currently world no. 37) in the opening round of St. Petersburg ATP World Rating Tennis Championship being played in the indoor courts of Petersburgsky, Russia.
Due to an increase in the top singles players participating in doubles events, the technicalities of the game are changing
‘Stern measures’ will lift Pakistan’s game: Alam
ABU DHABI
Team manager Team manager Intikhab Alam Wednesday insisted that "strict steps" taken to improve discipline would improve Pakistan's cricket and did not disturb the players.
Pakistan last week introduced a new code of conduct with stricter punishments for disciplinary breaches, which Alam said were needed in the wake of England tour rocked by spot-fixing allegations against the team. "All the strict steps taken are for the betterment of Pakistan cricket and all the
Team manager Team manager Intikhab Alam Wednesday insisted that "strict steps" taken to improve discipline would improve Pakistan's cricket and did not disturb the players.
Pakistan last week introduced a new code of conduct with stricter punishments for disciplinary breaches, which Alam said were needed in the wake of England tour rocked by spot-fixing allegations against the team. "All the strict steps taken are for the betterment of Pakistan cricket and all the
Pakistan Vs South Africa – Waqar seeks World Cup boost from SA series
ABU DHABI
Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis Tuesday urged his team to get back to winning ways as they begin the build-up to next year's World Cup.
"We haven't won anything recently and after a chaotic England tour things are becoming clearer, so if we win against South Africa and then on the New Zealand tour it will be a good build-up for the World Cup," Waqar told reporters.
Pakistan play two back-to-back Twenty20 matches on Tuesday and Wednesday, before playing
Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis Tuesday urged his team to get back to winning ways as they begin the build-up to next year's World Cup.
"We haven't won anything recently and after a chaotic England tour things are becoming clearer, so if we win against South Africa and then on the New Zealand tour it will be a good build-up for the World Cup," Waqar told reporters.
Pakistan play two back-to-back Twenty20 matches on Tuesday and Wednesday, before playing
ICC not to investigate Sydney Test: Lorgat
MELBOURNE
The International Cricket Council will not re-investigate the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan despite being confronted with reports that it had knowledge of suspected match fixer Mazhar Majeed's ''activities'' during the game.
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said the governing body did not have "sufficient evidence" to warn the Australian authorities about Majeed's activities during the January series. Australia won the Sydney Test after Pakistan
The International Cricket Council will not re-investigate the Sydney Test between Australia and Pakistan despite being confronted with reports that it had knowledge of suspected match fixer Mazhar Majeed's ''activities'' during the game.
ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat said the governing body did not have "sufficient evidence" to warn the Australian authorities about Majeed's activities during the January series. Australia won the Sydney Test after Pakistan
Pakistan moots legal action on The Sun
LAHORE
Pakistan cricket authorities said Tuesday they were weighing up legal action against British tabloid The Sun over allegations of spot-fixing after an investigation cleared their players.
The Sun tipped off the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it had evidence that the scoring pattern of Pakistan's innings in the Oval one-day against England on September 17 was pre-arranged with bookmakers. The ICC launched an immediate inquiry, but on October 13 cleared the
Pakistan cricket authorities said Tuesday they were weighing up legal action against British tabloid The Sun over allegations of spot-fixing after an investigation cleared their players.
The Sun tipped off the International Cricket Council (ICC) that it had evidence that the scoring pattern of Pakistan's innings in the Oval one-day against England on September 17 was pre-arranged with bookmakers. The ICC launched an immediate inquiry, but on October 13 cleared the
Hockey schedule for 16th Asian Games announced
LAHORE
Organizing Committee of the 16th Asian Games has announced the schedule of the hockey event which will be held from November 12 to November 27 at Guangzhou, China.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the men's hockey event will take place from November 15 to 25 for which the ten teams have been divided in two pools. Pool A comprises of Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore and Oman while Group B includes Pakistan, India, Japan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong.
Organizing Committee of the 16th Asian Games has announced the schedule of the hockey event which will be held from November 12 to November 27 at Guangzhou, China.
According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the men's hockey event will take place from November 15 to 25 for which the ten teams have been divided in two pools. Pool A comprises of Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore and Oman while Group B includes Pakistan, India, Japan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong.
Serie A – Milan go second after downing 10-man Napoli
ROME
AC Milan kept on Lazio's heels at the top of Serie A as they beat 10-man Napoli 2-1 at the San Paolo stadium in Naples on Monday. Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the goals for Milan as Michele Pazienza was sent-off for the hosts for a pair of handballs before Ezequiel Lavezzi hit an ingenious late consolation.
Milan now trail Lazio by just two points in second place while Napoli, who were by far the better side for long periods, even with 10 men, remain sixth.
AC Milan kept on Lazio's heels at the top of Serie A as they beat 10-man Napoli 2-1 at the San Paolo stadium in Naples on Monday. Robinho and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the goals for Milan as Michele Pazienza was sent-off for the hosts for a pair of handballs before Ezequiel Lavezzi hit an ingenious late consolation.
Milan now trail Lazio by just two points in second place while Napoli, who were by far the better side for long periods, even with 10 men, remain sixth.
Regrouped Pakistan eye SA success
ABU DHABI
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi hoped his beleaguered side is focused enough to counter a spirited South African team in the back-to-back Twenty20 matches starting here on Tuesday.
Pakistan's recent tour to England was rocked by spot-fixing allegations which prompted a Scotland Yard investigation and the suspension of three of their players by the International Cricket Council.
Test captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were charged for
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi hoped his beleaguered side is focused enough to counter a spirited South African team in the back-to-back Twenty20 matches starting here on Tuesday.
Pakistan's recent tour to England was rocked by spot-fixing allegations which prompted a Scotland Yard investigation and the suspension of three of their players by the International Cricket Council.
Test captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer were charged for
British newspaper apologises to Younus
LAHORE
Widely circulated British newspaper 'The Daily Telegraph' has apologised to the former Pakistani captain Younus Khan for associating him with the controversial figure of Mazhar Majeed.
Majeed is under interrogation by Scotland Yard for fixing cricket matches and bribing Pakistani players in the recently concluded Pakistan tour to England. Younus' lawyer Abdul Qayyum said the 'Daily Telegraph' has published an apology regretting its story linking Younis with Mazhar.
Widely circulated British newspaper 'The Daily Telegraph' has apologised to the former Pakistani captain Younus Khan for associating him with the controversial figure of Mazhar Majeed.
Majeed is under interrogation by Scotland Yard for fixing cricket matches and bribing Pakistani players in the recently concluded Pakistan tour to England. Younus' lawyer Abdul Qayyum said the 'Daily Telegraph' has published an apology regretting its story linking Younis with Mazhar.
Raina involved in fixing, ICC and BCCI remain silent
MUMBAI
A British newspaper has revealed that Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has had links with a bookmaker. A Sri Lankan security expert who was deputed to look after the security of the Indian team during their tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year exposed Raina's links to the bookies.
CCTV Cameras installed at the Indian team hotel showed that on more than one night Raina was in the company of a woman known to be an associate of a man allegedly linked to a bookmaker. A
A British newspaper has revealed that Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has had links with a bookmaker. A Sri Lankan security expert who was deputed to look after the security of the Indian team during their tour of Sri Lanka earlier this year exposed Raina's links to the bookies.
CCTV Cameras installed at the Indian team hotel showed that on more than one night Raina was in the company of a woman known to be an associate of a man allegedly linked to a bookmaker. A
Australia’s misery continues to fall from the sky
GOA
India won the three-match One-Day series 1-0 as the final match was abandoned without a ball being bowled at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa on Sunday (October 24).
Heavy rain on the eve of the game clogged the ground and, though the weather was clear on match day, the outfield was not suitable for play. The opening match in Kochi too was also called off due to rain, while India won the second One-Day international in Visakhapatnam by five wickets.
India won the three-match One-Day series 1-0 as the final match was abandoned without a ball being bowled at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa on Sunday (October 24).
Heavy rain on the eve of the game clogged the ground and, though the weather was clear on match day, the outfield was not suitable for play. The opening match in Kochi too was also called off due to rain, while India won the second One-Day international in Visakhapatnam by five wickets.
Pakistan hopes to come out of the shadows
LAHORE
Pakistan is hoping to make a point by upstaging South Africa in their home series in the UAE. The team, which arrived in the UAE early on Sunday, will be without former captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who have been provisionally suspended by the ICC.
Before departing for the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan coach Waqar Younis admitted that the England tour had taken its toll on players. But he said he was confident they would bounce back against
Pakistan is hoping to make a point by upstaging South Africa in their home series in the UAE. The team, which arrived in the UAE early on Sunday, will be without former captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, who have been provisionally suspended by the ICC.
Before departing for the United Arab Emirates, Pakistan coach Waqar Younis admitted that the England tour had taken its toll on players. But he said he was confident they would bounce back against
It’s either Ferguson’s way or the highway
FOOTBALL FOCUS
As the drama at Manchester United unfolded over the week, things seemed to be getting unstuck for the premier English football brand. Rumours in the media found authentication from a flabbergasted Alex Ferguson that Wayne Rooney wanted out. The ace striker too released a statement, stating United's lack of ambition as the reason behind his failure to extend his contract.
Surely the differences were too big to be bridged, or they seemed to be, and a January
As the drama at Manchester United unfolded over the week, things seemed to be getting unstuck for the premier English football brand. Rumours in the media found authentication from a flabbergasted Alex Ferguson that Wayne Rooney wanted out. The ace striker too released a statement, stating United's lack of ambition as the reason behind his failure to extend his contract.
Surely the differences were too big to be bridged, or they seemed to be, and a January
