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Ponting rules out Australia return for Ashes

Ponting rules out Australia return for Ashes Sydney, Feb 22 : Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has ruled out the likelihood of making a remarkable return from retirement during the Ashes after agreeing to join English county club Surrey this northern summer.  Read more »

Clarke warns no Oz batsman guaranteed spot in Test team

http://topnews.in/sports/files/Michael-Clarke_125.jpgSydney, Feb 22 : Captain Michael Clarke has said no Australian batsman is guaranteed a spot in the Test team, adding no player is restricted to a certain position in the team and only form would decide the batting order.  Read more »

Oz fielding coach Nixon reveals inside information about Chennai''s pitch, stadium

Oz fielding coach Nixon reveals inside information about Chennai''s pitch, stadium Sydney, Feb 22 : Australia''s fielding coach Steve Rixon, who has been an assistant coach with Indian Premier League  Read more »

Henriques says ''in shape'' Oz pacers ready for ''energy-sapping'' Chennai Test

Moises-HenriquesSydney, Feb 21 : All rounder Moises Henriques has claimed Australian fast bowlers are fit and prepared for energy-sapping Chennai Test against India, starting on Friday.  Read more »

Ex-coach Buchanan says Oz needs swing, not spin to beat India

John-BuchananSydney, Feb 20 : Former Australia coach, John Buchanan, who led them to their era-defining Test series win against India on their home turf in 2004, has claimed the tourists shouldn''t play spinners  Read more »

CA appoints ex-AFL manager to review Oz cricket’s integrity

CA appoints ex-AFL manager to review Oz cricket’s integrity Sydney, Feb 20 : Cricket Australia (CA) has appointed former Australian Football League (AFL) general manager of football Adrian Anderson for the review of its integrity management.  Read more »

Watson ‘dooms’ prospect as opener after confirming his No.4 batting role

Watson ‘dooms’ prospect as opener after confirming his No.4 batting role Sydney, Feb 20 : Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has confirmed that he will remain at the No.  Read more »

Tiwary taunts Oz batsman over lack of technique against ''second-string'' spinners

Tiwary taunts Oz batsman over lack of technique against ''second-string'' spinners Sydney, Feb 19 : India A batsman Manoj Tiwary has scoffed at Australian
batsmen, saying since they couldn''t play their second-string spin  Read more »

Nadal taking inspiration from Brazilian footie legend Ronaldo to overcome injuries

Nadal taking inspiration from Brazilian footie legend Ronaldo to overcome injuries Sydney, Feb 19 : Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal has revealed he is taking inspiration from Brazilian football great Ronaldo to continue his return from injury.  Read more »

Indian-origin Oz woman all rounder Sthalekar retires from international cricket

Indian-origin Oz woman all rounder Sthalekar retires from international cricket Sydney, Feb 19 : Indian-origin Australian all rounder Lisa Sthalekar has announced her retirement from international cricket following their sixth World Cup in Mumbai on Sunday.  Read more »

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Seedorf out to revive Botafogo's past glory

Seedorf out to revive Botafogo's past gloryRio de Janeiro, May 23 (IANS) Mention Botafogo to most young Brazilian football fans and the likelihood is the word will conjure images of a battling club with a small, if passionate, supporter base and a sparse trophy cabinet.  Read more »

Pellegrini announces Malaga departure

Pellegrini announces Malaga departureMadrid, May 23 - Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave the Spanish football club at the end of the current season.  Read more »

IPL Playoff: Mumbai take on Rajasthan in the clash of titans

IPL Playoff: Mumbai take on Rajasthan in the clash of titansKolkata, May 23 (IANS) Notwithstanding serious doubts over injured Sachin Tendulkar's availability, Mumbai Indians would look to exorcise their Indian Premier League  Read more »

Royals down Sunrisers for Qualifier spot

Royals down Sunrisers for Qualifier spotNew Delhi, May 22 : Scandal-hit Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by four wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator here at the Ferozeshah Kotla Wednesday to enter Qualifier 2.  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 »