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Proteas spinner Botha’s action similar to Lanka’s Murli, says Oz bio-mechanist

Proteas spinner Botha’s action similar to Lanka’s Murli, says Oz bio-mechanistPerth, Apr. 16 : A University of Western Australia bio-mechanist has said Proteas off spinner Johan Botha's action is similar to Sri Lanka's Muttiah Muralitharan.

According to Bruce Elliot, Botha has an action that looks "not quite as different as Murali but heading in that direction."

Familiar English feel to semi-final line-up

Familiar English feel to semi-final line-upLondon - We've been here before. English domination of Europe is becoming a habit.

Statistics don't always tell the full story, but in this case they are incontrovertible.

For the third season running, three of the Champions League semi-finalists come from the Premier League.

In the past five seasons, the Premier League has provided 12 of the 20 Champions League semi-finalists while Spain, in the same period has yielded four semi-finalists, Italy two and the Netherlands one.

Striker Pavlyuchenko seeks Spurs talks

Striker Pavlyuchenko seeks Spurs talksLondon  - Roman Pavlyuchenko will seek talks with Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp after losing his first-team place at White Hart Lane, according to media reports on Thursday.

The Russia forward has not started a game since the first week of March, when he scored in the 4-0 win over Middlesbrough.

"The situation with Roman sitting on the bench is not good," said Pavlyuchenko's agent, Oleg Artemov. "It is my intention to talk to Harry Redknapp."

Lampard says Chelsea ready to take on Barcelona

 Lampard says Chelsea ready to take on BarcelonaLondon, Apr. 16 : Chelsea’s Frank Lampard has said that he cannot wait to take on Barcelona in the semi-final of the Champions League.

Lamps rates Barcelona as the best side in the world, but he insists no one at Chelsea is scared of the team that stands between them and a second Champions League final.

Arsenal manager Wenger dances for joy after semi-final entry

 Arsenal manager Wenger dances for joy after semi-final entryLondon, Apr. 16 : Arsene Wenger danced for joy last night as Arsenal booked a Champions League semi-final with old foe Manchester United.

The Sun quoted the Gunners chief as saying: “Manchester United is a test, but it is a challenge we relish and we are excited about it.”

Chelsea players indulge in partython after triumph over Liverpool

Chelsea players indulge in partython after triumph over LiverpoolLondon, Apr. 16 : England and Chelsea star Frank Lampard enjoyed a well deserved night out after Chelsea''''s thrilling triumph over arch rivals Liverpool yesterday.

The midfielder - who scored twice as the Blues drew 4-4 to go through 7-5 on aggregate in the Champions League quarter-final - started his celebrations with dinner at Carpaccio restaurant in Chelsea with his father Frank senior, team mate Petr Cech and others.

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