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Ponting to be fighting fit for Boxing Day Test against Pakistan

Perth, Dec 18 : Australian team officials have said that skipper Ricky Ponting will play in the Boxing Day Test despite not returning to bat after having to retire hurt in the first innings of the third Test at WACA Ground in Perth.  Read more »

Gayle insists of momentum despite double injury blow

Perth, Dec 15 : West Indies skipper Chris Gayle has said that injury blow to the squad would not kill team''s momentum ahead of the third Test against Australia starting at Perth on Wednesday.  Read more »

Nielsen tells Aussies to be ruthless to maintain winning edge

Perth, Dec 15 : Australian coach Tim Nielsen has told his team to score big if they have to break out of the recent disappointments against West Indies.  Read more »

Referral system losing its appeal: Haddin

Perth (Australia), Dec. 15 : Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has
said that he is not a great fan of the umpires referral system.

He claimed that it has caused considerable confusion and frustration,  Read more »

Injured Chanderpaul in doubt for Perth Test

Perth, Dec. 14 : Key West Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has undergone scans on an injured finger and is in doubt for the third Test against Australia, starting at the WACA Ground on Wednesday.  Read more »

Shocked North rubbishes calls for Hussey''s axing

Perth, Dec. 12 : Middle order Australian batsman Marcus North has rubbished calls for Michael Hussey axing from the Australia side, as he prepares for his first home Test at the WACA against the West Indies, starting on Wednesday.  Read more »

Oudin, Isner to lead fresh-faced US team at Hopman Cup

Perth, Australia  - The US will field a fresh generation of talent at January's Hopman Cup as breakthrough newcomers Melanie Oudin and John Isner represent the five-time champions.  Read more »

Oz pacer Johnson believes he has Strauss’s number

Perth (Australia), May 21 : The current leader of the Australian pace attack, Mitchell Johnson, believes that he has England cricket captain Andrew Strauss's number.  Read more »

Perth sports coach charged with sex offences

Perth (Australia), Sept. 19: Perth Police have charged a 24-year-old sports coach with sex offences against a 12-year-old girl.

Child Protection Squad detectives revealed to the Sydney Morning Herald that at least three alleged incidents occurred at a youth club and at the victim''s home over a three-month period.

They say the victim was taking part in sporting events at a Perth venue where the man was engaged as a coach.  Read more »

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Mazzarri replaces Stramaccioni at Inter Milan

Walter-MazzarriMilan, May 25 : Italian club Inter Milan announced that Walter Mazzarri has been appointed to replace Andrea Stramaccioni as head coach of the football team.  Read more »

Europa League winner qualifies for Champions League

Europa League winner qualifies for Champions LeagueLondon, May 25 : The winner of the Europa League will automatically qualify for a place in the lucrative Champions League from 2015, European football governing body, UEFA announced.  Read more »

We have no knowledge of betting, spot fixing: CSK

Stephen-FlemingKolkata, May 25 : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) said Saturday its players and support staff have no knowledge of betting and spot fixing and were distressed by the allegations and news reports concerning the franchise and the Indian Premier League (IPL).  Read more »

Sachin unlikely to play in final against Chennai

sachin-tendulkar_Kolkata, May 25 : Mumbai Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar who has been nursing a wrist and hand injury is unlikely to play the Indian Premier League final against Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens Sunday.  Read more »

Mahindra riders looking forward to Le Mans

mahindraMumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine.  Read more »

Disappointing outing for Bolisetti

Sailesh-BolisettiDijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.  Read more »