Ponting rules out Australia return for Ashes
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 08:25.
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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 08:20.
Sydney, 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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 02/22/2013 - 08:17.
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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 10:56.
Sydney, 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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 11:44.
Sydney, 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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:15.
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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 09:57.
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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:22.
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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:07.
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
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 02/19/2013 - 11:03.
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 »

Rio 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.
Madrid, May 23 - Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave the Spanish football club at the end of the current season.
Kolkata, May 23 (IANS) Notwithstanding serious doubts over injured Sachin Tendulkar's availability, Mumbai Indians would look to exorcise their Indian Premier League
New 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.
Mumbai, 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.
Dijon-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.