Aug 23, 2011
Akram: Nothing cool about Dhoni
Former Pakistan skipper found the Indian captain aloof and his batting form a big worry against England.
'England can rule for five years'
Ian Botham has hailed England's ruthless 4-0 Test series thrashing of India, predicted that England can remain as the world's numero uno team for at least five years.
Indian press mourns series whitewash
The Indian press were united in their criticism of the country's cricket team this morning following the completion of their 4-0 whitewash in England.
Aaqib Javed tipped to replace Waqar
Aaqib Javed is being tipped as a strong candidate to fill in the Pakistan head coach's post left vacant by the sudden resignation of Waqar Younis.
Strauss wants England to rule ODIs too
England are keen to remain unbeaten in the upcoming ODI series against world champions India, said Andrew Strauss after handing out the visitors a 4-0 whitewash.
Dhoni: I don't believe in surrendering
Defiant India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni insisted he "didn't believe in surrendering" after his side suffered a 4-0 Test thrashing at the hands of England.
'India weren't up for the fight'
British media on Tuesday heaped praise on England for recording a 4-0 series whitewash, which according to it lacked fighting spirit and faced long walk back from the "embarrassing" defeat.
World beaters England not done yet
England's constant quest for self-improvement goes on unchecked by either their world number-one status or latest trouncing of India.
Dravid: Tough to explain series fiasco
Rahul Dravid is known for showing dead bat to questions that can court controversy, but in a one-line statement after the defeat, he revealed all about what went wrong.
Strauss takes pride in whitewash
England produced an ultra-professional performance to complete a 4-0 series whitewash of India and leave captain Andrew Strauss rightly proud of their world-beating achievements.
'Number-one teams don't lose this way'
It was not the defeat but the manner in which India capitulated in the four-match Test series against England, was what surprised former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.
Dhoni: Batsmen to blame for debacle
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Monday blamed his batsmen for the humiliating whitewash at the hands of an inspired England team.
Flower likens India rout to Ashes win
England coach Andy Flower compared England's whitewash of India to their home Ashes triumph of two years ago as The Oval again provided the setting for the team's joyful celebrations.
"Series was an abject surrender"
It was not the defeat, but the manner in which India capitulated in the npower Test series against England, which has surprised greats like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri.
Flower: These are brilliant moments
England Head Coach Andy Flower has likened the post-match celebrations at the Oval to those following his side's Ashes victory two years ago.
Man City agree deal to sign Nasri
Manchester City reach an agreement with Arsenal to sign Samir Nasri, with the France midfielder set to discuss personal terms before completing his move to Eastlands.
Breaking football news as it happens
Arsenal agree terms with Manchester City for Samir Nasri, Samuel Eto'o becomes the world's highest-paid footballer, Mark Cavendish out of the Tour of Spain, plus more.
Mourinho rubbishes quit rumours
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho writes an open letter dismissing claims he will leave the club.
Newcastle and Arsenal fined by FA
Newcastle and Arsenal are found guilty of failing to control their players during a Premier League match at St James' Park on 13 August.
Blackburn seal Vukcevic transfer
Blackburn Rovers sign midfielder Simon Vukcevic from Sporting Lisbon for an undisclosed fee.
Powell plays down coward comment
England women's coach Hope Powell says comments where she accused her players of "cowardice" in their World Cup defeat by France overshadowed what the team achieved in Germany.
Arsenal eye £26m playmaker Hazard
Lille midfielder Eden Hazard emerges as a transfer target for Arsenal.
McCarthy left out by Trapattoni
Wigan's James McCarthy is left out of the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Slovakia and Russia.
Newcastle reported over Mali star
French club Sochaux ask Fifa to intervene and stop Newcastle United contacting their striker Modibo Maiga without their permission.
Ferguson praises striker Welbeck
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson praises Danny Welbeck and the rest of his young side after their 3-0 win against Tottenham.