Dec 25, 2009

FA charge is scandalous - Brown


Hull boss Phil Brown says it is "scandalous" that his club have been charged by the Football Association for their part in the mass confrontation at Arsenal.


Levein wants Driver for Scotland


Scotland coach Craig Levein will give Hearts' England Under-21 winger Andrew Driver the chance to switch allegiance.


Hearts players angered by fines


Hearts players are consulting the players' union about fines handed out to three players sent off against Hamilton Accies.


Only two SFL games survive


All but two Boxing Day fixtures are postponed in the Scottish Football League following Thursday pitch inspections amid freezing temperatures.


Oldham P-P Tranmere


The Boxing Day game between Oldham and Tranmere at Boundary Park is postponed for safety reasons.


Bury P-P Bradford


Saturday's game between Bury and Bradford in League Two is postponed because of snow.


Luton P-P Histon


Saturday's Blue Square Premier match between Luton and Histon is postponed.


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Kaneria doubtful for first Test


Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria was rendered doubtful for the first Test against Australia, due to a fresh finger injury.


Pak to play T20 series vs England


The PCB has arranged two Twenty20 matches for Pakistan against England in the Dubai Sports City in February.


Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens


Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was frisked by security men while entering the Eden Gardens Stadium.


Donald: SA bowlers still lack punch


The bowling attack of the South African squad lacks consistency to clinch the Test series against England, feels former pacer Allan Donald.


India team to be announced on Friday


The Indian team for the tour of Bangladesh is to be picked tomorrow in Delhi, Cricket Board sources said today.


Afridi: Playing in Big-Bash will help


Shahid Afridi feels playing in Australia's domestic T20 tournament will help him prepare well for Pakistan's ODI series Down Under.


Floodlight goes off at Eden


The Eden Gardens was left with inadequate lights when one of the four flood light towers went off, delaying the proceedings by 23 minutes.


Aus must beat Pak to retain its spot


Australia runs the risk of losing its third rank in the ICC Test Championship table, if it fails to beat Pakistan comprehensively in the Test series.


Steven Smith included in Aus squad


Australia drafted in Steven Smith as cover for offie Nathan Hauritz in the lead up to the first Test against Pakistan.


Akhtar: Coaches not needed in cricket


Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said coaches do not play any role in enhancing performance of a cricketer.


Arthur pinpoints England vulnerability


South Africa see a vulnerability in England's batting which they believe they can continue to expose, starting in the second Test.


MS to receive ICC Test C'ship mace


India captain MS Dhoni will receive the ICC Test Championship mace from International Cricket Council CEO Haroon Lorgat.


Ranji Trophy - Brief Updates


Here are brief roundups of various Ranji Trophy quarterfinal matches being played in the country.


Strauss expecting 'something special' from KP


Andrew Strauss senses some vintage Kevin Pietersen may be on the way for England in time for the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.


Gambhir, Kohli seal series for India


Centuries from Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli helped India defeat Sri Lanka by seven wickets to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.


India beat Lanka by 7 wickets, seal series


Riding on fine centuries by Gambhir (150*) and Kohli (107), India registered a comfortable seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka and sealed the series 3-1.


My best ODI knock, says Gambhir


Elated after guiding India to win, star batsman Gautam Gambhir said he would rate the unbeaten 150 against Sri Lanka as the best innings of his career.


'Sanga's decision to bat boomeranged'


Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara made a blunder by opting to bat first only to see his bowlers struggling to grip a wet ball, feels Virender Sehwag.


Injured Kaneria doubtful for first Test


Pakistan team suffered a major blow after Danish Kaneria was rendered doubtful for the first Test against Australia due to a fresh finger injury.


Strauss ready to face Steyn onslaught


Andrew Strauss said he was confident in the ability of his batsmen to deal with what is likely to be an improved South African bowling attack in the 2nd Test.


Team India looks tired: Dilip Vengsarkar


Dilip Vengsarkar questioned the current selection policy and said that the side looks tired as almost the same players are featuring in every game.


Saeed Anwar to train Pakistan openers


Saeed Anwar has agreed to hold a month-long specialist training camp for Pakistan openers in Lahore after the team returns from Australia in February.


Aussies retain winning combination for Sydney


Australia have retained the 12-member squad that played in the first Test against India in Melbourne for the second match in Sydney starting January 2.


Don't abuse me in front of kids: Pietersen


England's best bat Kevin Pietersen has said he doesn't mind being abused by South Africans because of his decision to leave the country and turn out for England, but cannot stand it when the abuse takes place in front of kids.


I don't wanna return to national side: Symonds


Content with money he is making Andrew Symonds says he has no desire to return to national side as he doesn't want to be tied down by rules again.


Kaul, Bhalla help Punjab reach 292 for nine on day one


Uday Kaul (68) and Vishwas Bhalla (61 no) hit half-centuries as Punjab survived two batting collapse to reach a healthy 292/9 against Karnataka.


Jhulan to lead India Green in Challenger Trophy


India captain Jhulan Goswami will lead the India Green team while Amita Sharma will captain the India Red team in the women's cricket Challenger Trophy tournament.


Ancelotti pleased with debut season


Carlo Ancelotti believes he has brought back the personality to Chelsea's team just as Roman Abramovich wanted.


Benitez: Players are hurting


Rafael Benitez insists Liverpool's underperforming players are hurt by their current struggles.


Fergie: It is an unusual league


Sir Alex Ferguson is confident Manchester United's five league defeats will not prove terminal to their title hopes.


Birmingham vs Chelsea Preview


Sebastian Larsson believes his Birmingham team-mate Barry Ferguson would "walk into the Scotland side" if new national team boss Craig Levein decides to end his international exile.


Arsenal vs Aston Villa Preview


Martin O'Neill will finally look to rotate his Aston Villa players during a hectic two-week period which could define their season.


Almeria appoint Juan Manuel Lillo


Almeria have appointed Juan Manuel Lillo as coach until the end of the season.


Brown furious at FA charge


Phil Brown has described as "scandalous" the decision to charge Hull with misconduct over last weekend's melee at Arsenal.


Kaneria doubtful for first Test


Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria was rendered doubtful for the first Test against Australia, due to a fresh finger injury.


Pak to play T20 series vs England


The PCB has arranged two Twenty20 matches for Pakistan against England in the Dubai Sports City in February.


Gavaskar frisked at Eden Gardens


Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar was frisked by security men while entering the Eden Gardens Stadium.


Donald: SA bowlers still lack punch


The bowling attack of the South African squad lacks consistency to clinch the Test series against England, feels former pacer Allan Donald.


India team to be announced on Friday


The Indian team for the tour of Bangladesh is to be picked tomorrow in Delhi, Cricket Board sources said today.


Afridi: Playing in Big-Bash will help


Shahid Afridi feels playing in Australia's domestic T20 tournament will help him prepare well for Pakistan's ODI series Down Under.


Floodlight goes off at Eden


The Eden Gardens was left with inadequate lights when one of the four flood light towers went off, delaying the proceedings by 23 minutes.