Kumar Sangakkara continued his preparations for today's NatWest Series match against England.
Jul 6, 2011
Kumar awaits fallout of board criticism
Kumar Sangakkara continued his preparations for today's NatWest Series match against England.
Ishant declared fit for final Test
Ishant Sharma is set to play the final Test against the West Indies today despite carrying the after-effects of a collision with team-mate Praveen Kumar on his face.
Bishop: Pitch not conducive to batting
Former West Indies bowling ace Ian Bishop says if the match gets to days four and five, the pitch will start to take prodigious turn.
World record for Malaysian spinner
Somerset spinner Arul Suppiah took world-record Twenty20 figures of six for five in his side's five-wicket Friends Life T20 victory over Glamorgan at Cardiff.
Intikhab exposes interfering players
Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has revealed there are certain Pakistan players who interfere in the management issues and leak information to the media.
"There is a chink in Dravid's armour"
West Indies skipper Darren Sammy claims his team has finally figured out a chink in their chief tormentor.
Sangakkara in trouble over MCC speech
Kumar Sangakkara is likely to be called for an explanation by Sri Lanka's sports minister over his MCC Spirit of Cricket lecture at Lord's.
Holding attacks India's cricket 'power'
Former West Indies pacer Michael Holding has hit out at India for wielding "too much power" in world cricket.
Swann lifts lid on England aid
England, after back-to-back defeats against Sri Lanka, have an alternative method of assessing their Natwest series woes.
White left out of ODI squad
Australia`s Twenty20 captain Cameron White is a notable omission from the one-day squad named to tour Sri Lanka next month.
Filmmaker Mani Kaul passes away
Veteran filmmaker Mani Kaul passed away this morning in Delhi. The director had been suffering from cancer for a while. Mani Kaul has won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Movie for 4 of his films including Uski Roti, Ashad Ka Ek Din, Duvidha and Idiot (which featured Shah Rukh Khan during the early stages of his career). The director was a graduate from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) where he studied under veteran filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak. He also won the National Award in 1989 for the Best Documentary- Siddheshwari. Bollywood personalities paid their tribute to the legendary filmmaker on Twitter. Anupam Kher tweeted, "Mani Kaul was one of the pioneers of new wave cinema in India. And a great conversationalist. Will miss his persona. RIP." Filmmakers like Madhur Bhandarkar, Shirish Kunder and Sangeeth Sivan too offered their condolence to Mani Kaul's family via Twitter.Shah Rukh Khan acquires stake in Comcraft's KidZania
In an age where mergers and tie-ups are the name of the game, we have the 'Badshah of Bollywood' Shah Rukh Khan who recently tied up with Comcraft for their brand KidZania. The actor recently acquired a 26% stake in the company. This came after the international family entertainment conglomerate was searching for a stake holder for its Indian franchise. KidZania, a Mexico based family entertainment centre or indoor park, allows children between the ages of 5 to 13 years to participate in role playing games based on adult occupations within a miniature city. The first of these is apparently scheduled to open in R-City Mall in Mumbai's Ghatkopar area. The centre will be spread over more than 70,000 square feet. Similar edutainment centres are also likely to be opened later in Delhi and Bangalore.Producer Gaurang Doshi sentenced to three years imprisonment
It's a classic case of 'real life' following 'reel life'. Well, in this case, it is Bollywood producer Gaurang Doshi who is in the spot light. Gaurang has been held guilty of cruelty to his wife, for which he has been sentenced to three years rigorous imprisonment by a Magistrate's court. However, Doshi, the producer of the 2002 hit Aankhen, starring Amitabh Bachchan, is currently absconding. This ruling comes following the maximum punishment prescribed by law, for the offence of wife-beating under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. Though Gaurang is absconding, the police are on Doshi's trail and expect to arrest him soon. Though Doshi could have surrendered before the magistrate and then sought bail, he was not on the scene, even six hours after the court's order. Hence a standing non-bailable warrant and conviction warrant against him has been issued.Mugdha Godse buys new flat in Mumbai
Mugdha Godse, the dusky star from Madhur Bhandarkar's award winning film Fashion, who had recently been doing the rounds of the property registration office, has bought herself a cosy pad in the Versova area in Mumbai. Her flat is on the 22nd floor of a high rise building in Andheri. It is heard that Mugdha, who is currently shooting for the film Afra Tafree with Govinda and Suniel Shetty, will be doing the interior designing herself!Mithun Chakraborty hospitalized in London
The legendary disco dancer of Bollywood, Mithun Chakraborty, was recently hospitalized in London. Mithun, who is shooting for Sajid Khan's Housefull 2, had initially complained of stomach pain. However, the initial warnings were put off as it was indigestion caused by something the actor may have eaten. Post a thorough check up, the actor discharged and has been advised to rest. Producer Sajid Nadiadwala confirmed that the actor is doing fine.Karan Johar to be the brand ambassador of Lloyd Electronics?
Karan Johar is always the man of every season and every reason. And frankly speaking, he has every reason to be so. If Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Kal Ho Naa Ho etc. were anything to go by, then, watch out for an array of films like Agneepath, Short Term Shaadi and so on, coming from his production house, which will hit the silver screens in the days to come. And the days to come will also see the 'brand' called Karan Johar becoming the brand ambassador of Lloyd Electronics, according to Bollywood Hungama's ever so reliable sources. The official announcement of the same is being awaited.Ramu threatened; files police complaint and gets security
Trust Ram Gopal Varma to be in the news constantly. His audacious proclamation that he is willing to work with the alleged killer actress Maria Susairaj has raised the hackles of radical political parties in Maharashtra.
On Monday, Ramu received a threatening letter allegedly from the Bharatiya Janta Party warning him of dire consequences if he insisted on working with Maria. Ramu promptly complained to the police. On Tuesday afternoon he lodged a former complaint at the Versova police station. His office and home are now surrounded by a posse of policemen. Sounding anything but intimidated, Ramu said after filing the complaint, "It's something I had to do. If some elements threaten me with dire consequences I've to guard myself, no? I received a threatening letter on Monday. Now don't ask me details of what the police station looked like, if they offered me tea or...for the record the cop in-charge was having tea but he didn't offer me any." Getting more serious Ramu says, "It's easy enough to target me because I'm the only one who actually said I'd sign Maria if I had a role for her. I don't think anyone else made that offer. And my offer remains." Ramu says he is not being defiant or audacious. Simply logical. "See, Maria is not my sister or my girlfriend for me to blindly support her. For all we know she could be innocent or guilty. She may be a serial killer for all I care. That isn't the point. I believe in a civilized society and in democracy, there should be legitimate ways of determining guilt or non-guilt. We should go by what the judiciary says rather than depend on ill-informed emotional knee-jerk reactions." Mincing no words and displaying a fearlessness that could prompt Salman Khan to cast him in Dabangg 2, Ramu says he won't tolerate political 'goondaism'. "In the pretext of getting justice, if people resort to goondaism it is completely unacceptable to me, as it should be to any right-thinking citizen." Ramu says this is why he trotted down to the police station. "As a free citizen of India, I lodged a police complaint against the BJP's threat issued to me." Now Ramu's movements are somewhat restricted by the tight security cordon. "You don't worry about me. You got a sensational story. Be happy," is the irrepressible Ramu's parting shot.
Coentrao up for Madrid challenge
New Real Madrid signing Fabio Coentrao is relishing the fight for a starting place with Marcelo in Jose Mourinho's squad next season.
Stolz eyes second OneAsia title
Andre Stolz is determined to turn a recent run of impressive form into a second OneAsia title of the season at this week's inaugural 2011 The Charity High1 Resort Open.
Kumar awaits fallout of board criticism
Kumar Sangakkara continued his preparations for today's NatWest Series match against England.
FIFA set date for Bin Hammam case
FIFA's ethics committee will meet on July 22 and 23 to hear the case against Mohamed bin Hammam, who has been suspended on bribery charges.
De Gea gets Van der Sar backing
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has given his approval to the man most likely to replace him - David de Gea.
Keith Lamb joins FA Board
Former Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has been appointed to the Football Association's board of directors.
De Zeeuw joins Spartak from Ajax
Spartak Moscow have confirmed the signing of Holland midfielder Demy de Zeeuw on a long-term contract.
Sarsfield's Alvarez heading to Inter
Velez Sarsfield have announced they have reached an agreement with Inter Milan for the transfer of Ricardo Alvarez to the Italian outfit.
No new Bremen deal for Wiese
Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs admits the club cannot afford to offer goalkeeper Tim Wiese a new contract.
Costa Rica, Bolivia in do-or-die clash
Jose Cubero is relishing the prospect of his first senior start for Costa Rica in five months in the Copa America clash with Bolivia on Thursday.
Stoke close in on Birmingham pair
Stoke City owner Peter Coates thinks the club are close to striking a deal with Birmingham for Scott Dann and Cameron Jerome.
United given go-ahead for Sneijder
Inter Milan have opened the doors for Manchester United to sign Wesley Sneijder after admitting they are considering selling him.
Juve readying €21m bid for Vidal
Juventus are ready to launch a massive €21 million bid to prise midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayer Leverkusen.
Modric to demand Chelsea move
Luka Modric is expected to inform Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy of his intention of joining Chelsea.
Wenger: Asian Tour vital for Arsenal
According to arsenal.com, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes that Arsenal’s Asian tour will be key in prepping his team for the 2011-2012 season.
Liverpool fail with Downing offer
Liverpool have a £15m bid for Stewart Downing rejected by Aston Villa, BBC Sport learns.
Sportsday Live - Breaking sports news as it happens
Breaking sports news as it happens - Liverpool fail with a £15m offer for Aston Villa's Stewart Downing.
Fifa set date for Bin Hammam case
Fifa's ethics committee will meet on 22 and 23 July to examine the case of Mohamed bin Hammam's provisional suspension on bribery charges.
Injured Woods ruled out of Open
Tiger Woods confirms he will miss the Open Championship at Royal St George's this month because of injury.
Peacock signs new Rhinos contract
Leeds Rhinos forward Jamie Peacock signs a new one-year deal with the Super League club.
2018 Olympics verdict due
The three cities competing to host the Winter Olympics in 2018 will find out on Wednesday which of them has been awarded the Games.
Richards-Ross 'forgives' Gatlin
World 400m champion Sanya Richards-Ross says she has forgiven sprinter Justin Gatlin after his return to athletics following a four-year drugs ban.
Khan-Mayweather moves step closer
Amir Khan sets his sights on a fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr within the next 18 months and is confident the mouth-watering match-up will go ahead.
GB footballers 'may lack passion'
A member of the last football team to represent Great Britain at an Olympics says leading international players should not take part in London 2012 because they may lack passion.
Striker Earnshaw back at Cardiff
Record goalscorer Robert Earnshaw moves to Cardiff City on a free transfer.
Evans holds off Contador for win
Cadel Evans gets the better of Alberto Contador in a photo finish to win stage four of the Tour de France.
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