ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat has questioned Steve Waugh's claim that 56 cricketers reported illegal approaches by bookmakers to the world governing body last year.
Jul 25, 2011
Lorgat questions Waugh claims
ICC CEO Haroon Lorgat has questioned Steve Waugh's claim that 56 cricketers reported illegal approaches by bookmakers to the world governing body last year.
Prior ton hands England big chance
A Matt Prior century and an early blow from Stuart Broad have put England in a commanding position against India with a day to go.
"Bookies using facebook for contact"
James Anderson has revealed Facebook has become the latest tool in the hands of illegal bookmakers to approach players, a danger that the ICC is keeping a close eye on.
Sachin may sway BCCI to use Hawk-Eye
The BCCI could be persuaded to allow the usage of the Decision Review System by Sachin Tendulkar who has been convinced about its utility by the innovation's inventor.
"Ishant should have bowled yorkers"
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels Ishant Sharma flopped during England's first innings and his figures tell the story of a man belted all over the park.
Broad doesn't fancy win at Lord's
England have the distinct advantage over India but their star pacer, Stuart Broad, is still not quite sure if the hosts can go on to win the first Test at Lord's.
Sachin batted with running fever
Sachin Tendulkar batted with a running fever during India's first innings on Saturday and left for the team hotel soon after he was out in the first Test.
Unflappable Dravid back to his best
Rahul Dravid doubted himself after he had a dismal series in South Africa but with an unbeaten ton against England it seems he is back to his best form.
Dravid: Focus on Sachin suited me fine
Rahul Dravid became the second-highest run scorer in Test cricket but admitted he had been allowed to "slip by quietly" amid the hype surrounding Sachin Tendulkar.
Change of emphasis clicks for Broad
Stuart Broad produced the best spell of bowling since his Ashes-winning stint at the Oval in 2009 against India on Saturday and put his success down to a change of approach.
Modest Broad deflects praise
England bowler Stuart Broad hailed a "team effort" after his return to form helped give his side a healthy lead against India.
Boxing: Fury opts for steady approach
Manchester heavyweight Tyson Fury is in no rush to challenge for world honours after taking the British and Commonwealth titles from Dereck Chisora at Wembley Arena.
Roach: Khan is the new Manny
Freddie Roach predicts Amir Khan will become boxing's next superstar by emulating the popularity of Manny Pacquiao.
Snooker: Bingham claims maiden title
Stuart Bingham staged a superb comeback to stun Mark Williams in a thrilling final of the Australian Goldfields Open.
NFL lockout nears conclusion
The NFL lockout which has plagued the off-season may be over by next week, the US media are reporting.
Forlan continues family tradition
Uruguay striker Diego Forlan believes his name is now enshrined in South American football folklore.
Mancini: Balotelli was unprofessional
Mario Balotelli has been warned about his behaviour by Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini after showboating during a friendly with LA Galaxy.
Corinthians finally lose
Corinthians slumped to their first defeat of the Campeonato season after losing 1-0 at home to Cruzeiro.
Gradel planning for Leeds stay
Highly-rated winger Max Gradel claims he is planning to stick around at Leeds 'for a long time to come'.
Stockdale seeking loan switch
David Stockdale believes Fulham will soon send him out on loan, allowing him to see regular first-team action.
Walter Smith would consider return
Former Rangers boss Walter Smith has not ruled out returning to management - but it will not be in Scotland.
Given glad to be at Villa
Shay Given is delighted to have broken free of his Manchester City shackles and believes his best is yet to come.
Kenny Miller set for Cardiff
Cardiff have clinched the signing of Scotland striker Kenny Miller from Turkish side Bursaspor.
Nelsen calls for patience from fans
Ryan Nelsen has urged Blackburn's supporters to trust the club's owners when it comes to transfer policy.
Stuart Holden wants USA return
Stuart Holden has revealed that he hopes to return to former employers Houston Dynamo at some stage in the future.
Blackburn Rovers in Petrovic link
Partizan Belgrade have confirmed that they are ready to sell striker Radosav Petrovic, as Serbian sources claim Blackburn Rovers are interested.
T-Series confiscates latest film copies from Lokhandwala
In a raid conducted by T-Series (Super Cassettes Industries Ltd.) on July 19, 2011 at Lokhandwala, Andheri, Mumbai, by Leon Joseph and D.K.Naik, over 1880 CDs, DVDs, MP3s of Wanted, Ready, Double Dhamaal, Buddhah Hoga Tera Baap, Delhi Belly, Zindagi Na Mileage Dobara and others were confiscated. The raid was conducted by the police staff from Oshiwara Police Station, Mumbai, under the supervision of D.C.P. Zone- IX, K.M.M. Prasanna, Sr. P.I. Shri D.K. Raghuwansi, PSI Shri Raut, and two Police Staff. The accused, Sanjay Bapi Das, has been arrested for further remand and has been booked under the section of the Copyright Act, vide FIR no:- C.R. No- 362/11 and the property confiscated is valued at Rs 2,18,500/- (Rupees Two lakh eighteen thousand five hundred). The accused were remanded to Police custody for seven days. Divya Khosla Kumar, Creative Head of T-Series said that, "It is sad that we do not look at piracy as theft. We have to conduct regular raids to safeguard the interest of filmmakers who face tremendous losses due to piracy."
Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha in Son Of Sardar
Just last week we had informed you that Ajay Devgn would be starring in Ashwni Dhir's next. The news is now confirmed and the film is titled SOS- Son Of Sardar. The film will star Sonakshi Sinha in lead opposite Ajay. There is however a small problem as the title that the makers are looking for is currently registered under Akshay Kumar's production house Hari Om Entertainment. Reportedly, Akshay already has a complete the script for his film under the same title and is currently in the process of finalising the rest of the details. Watch this space for more details.Farhan Akhtar's poetries in ZNMD to be released on audio CDs
Of all the films released in the recent times, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara happens to be one of the films that stood out, courtesy its quintessential male bonding story and the stunning visuals. Even though all the actors delivered some of their best performances, it was Farhan Akhtar's poetries that became the toast of the film. And if you happen to be one of those who went gaga over Farhan Akhtar's poetry in the film, then gear up for more. These poems that were penned by Javed Akhtar will now be released as audio CDs soon.Shaan to endorse Shure Professional headphones?
Shaan is undoubtedly one of the most loved and talented singers in Bollywood. After having started off as a child model and singer (who can forget the Tobu cycles jingle, that he did along with his kid sister Sagarika), he went onto do some of the most brilliant works that Bollywood has ever heard! After having sung practically in every second film, this flawless singer has now been signed to endorse Shure Professional headphones, so reports Bollywood Hungama's reliable sources. The official confirmation of the same is being awaited.Singham screenings disrupted in Karnataka
Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty's latest offering Singham has opened to mixed reviews with some saying the film is a must watch while others claiming that the film could have been better. However, Bangalore is another tale altogether, as four shows of the film Singham were cancelled in a theatre on Friday after pro-Kannada activists gathered in front of the hall and protested against the alleged anti-Kannada dialogues in the Tamil remake. If that wasn't enough, the posters, banners and other publicity material that were put up in front of Tribhuivan theatre were torn by the agitators led by Karnataka Rakshana Vedike volunteers. The staff of Tribhuvan theatre said they stopped the screening of the film, and were awaiting instructions from the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and Distributor for further action. Further similar protests were also observed at Hubli and Belgaum cities, where police used batons to disperse the gathered protesters; however the screening were not cancelled. As for the reason behind this unrest, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike president Narayana Gowda said that one of the dialogues in the film refers to 'Kannadigas as dogs'. He claimed that they are hurt and will not allow the screening of the film till the objectionable portions are removed. The film, Singham is the remake of a Tamil blockbuster with the same name. The film has been remade in Kannada as Kempe Gowda.Kareena's 'Chameli' look finalised for her wax statue at Madame Tussauds
Just last month we had informed you that the latest Bollywood celeb to be joining the wax works at Madame Tussauds is Kareena Kapoor. Well, the leggy damsel will now be seen in her Chameli look at the museum. For her wax statue, various looks were discussed, however the maximum number of votes went to Kareena's look in her film Chameli, for which she won many awards. Besides, the museum wanted her wax statue to appear in Indian wear. Hence, her Chameli look was finalised. Kareena's look in the film was designed by Manish Malhotra and executive producer Rangita Nandy, who scoured the streets of Mumbai to get the look of a sex worker down pat. With this, we guess Manish's work will last forever along side Kareena.US turns heat on ISI, says it spies on Pakistani-Americans
The latest salvo comes on the heels of FBI's arrest of Ghulam Nabi Fai on charges that he illegally funnelled money from the ISI to influence US policy makers.
Norway killer wants to wear uniform at court: Lawyer
"He has two wishes: the first is that there is a public hearing and the second is that he is allowed to wear a uniform," Anders Behring Breivik's lawyer said.
Indians spending more on kids’ education, less on food
The expenditure on education increased by a phenomenal 162% in rural areas and 148% in urban areas between 1999 and 2009, reveals NSSO survey.
Beijing backs big role for India in Asia club
Beijing recently wrote to New Delhi saying that it would like India to play a bigger role in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, the six-nation body which holds the key to not just resource-rich central Asia but also the security situation in Afghanistan as the US drawdown starts to take effect.
Food security law could push up world prices
The proposed Food Security Act has the potential to stoke global food prices and significantly increase the country's food subsidy bill, officials and experts say.
Man files 550 RTIs for 'missing' wife
Ramshankar Saroj, 39, is not the run-of-the-mill Right to Information activist. The autorickshaw driver has filed around 550 RTIs in a little over three years. That works out to around one RTI every two days.
Banks seek RBI help on Noida Ext loans
Facing a potential hit on nearly Rs 10,000 crore lent to builders and home buyers in Noida Extension, banks are planning to seek a special dispensation from the Reserve Bank of India to do without setting aside funds for possible default on these loans.
Intelligence agencies keep getting dumber
I am in Mumbai where homemade bombs killed 19 people only blocks away from the Internet cafe in which I’m writing this, the latest in an 18-year string of terror attacks on India’s commercial capital. And how have the authorities reacted?
Khap leaders oppose film on honour killing
The movie 'Khap - a story of honour killing', based on Haryana's notorious caste panchayats, has invited wrath of the village bodies.
Land buyout bill to have Rahul's stamp: Jairam
Jairam Ramesh has not lost his capacity to get to the point in his shift from the environment ministry to the politically crucial rural development portfolio. In an interview, the minister makes it clear that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s views on land acquisition will form the cornerstone of UPA-2’s policy.
'Power of three drives Rani Mukerji's money matters'
Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji believes in numerology when it comes to accepting or making payments. The amounts paid or received are mostly divisible by three, a reply by her accountant to the income tax showed.
Ayurveda gets mediclaim cover
Till some time back, health insurance policies used to cover only allopathy treatment while ayurveda, homeopathy, naturopathy and unani treatments were left out of the ambit.
UK Muslims extra vigilant after Norway attacks
Mohammed Shafiq, leader of one of UK's largest Muslim groups, said people are afraid that they will be the next target. Added security has been placed at mosques.
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