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Tanvir hopeful of playing in IPL-3 following grant of Indian visa

Lahore, Dec. 17 : Pakistan speedster Sohail Tanvir has obtained an Indian visa, which has boosted his chances of playing in the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After receiving the visa, Tanvir, who played for the Rajasthan Royals in the inaugural edition of the cash rich T20 league, said he is contact with the league’s administration and that the ball was in their court.

Tanvir also clarified that he can not take part in fresh auctions, as he had already signed a 3-year contract with the Rajasthan Royals team.

Earlier, talking to media persons at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) here, the left-arm bowler said he is eager to get back in the national team.

“I am working hard for making a comeback in the national team. I am hopeful of becoming a part of the national ODI squad for the series against Australia,” Tanvir said. (ANI)


Hulk determined to win over Brazil fans

Hulk determined to win over Brazil fansFortaleza (Brazil), June 19 - Brazil forward Hulk insists he is unaffected by jeers from the stands and has vowed to win over the hearts and minds of Brazilian supporters during the Confederations Cup.  Read more »

Spain retains UEFA Under-21 crown

UEFA-U-21Jerusalem, June 19 : Spain retained the 2013 UEFA U-21 soccer championship beating Italy 4-2 here at the Teddy Stadium.

Spanish captain Thiago Alcantara hit a hat-trick in the first half  Read more »

Sri Lankans will target Indian bowling: Jayasuriya

Sanath-JayasuriyaCardiff, June 19 : Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya said Sri Lanka will target the Indian bowlers during the Champions Trophy semifinal slated for Thursday at the Sophia Gardens here.  Read more »

Champions Tropny semifinals: England put South Africa in to bat

england-vs-south-africaLondon, June 19 : England opted to field against South Africa in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy at the Kennington Oval here Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »