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New Zealand mulls hosting Pak ‘home’ series in November

New Zealand mulls hosting Pak ‘home’ series in NovemberWellington, Apr. 3 : The New Zealand Cricket Board is mulling over an idea of hosting a part of the scheduled Pakistan cricket tour in November, as the recent surge in terror activities in Pakistan has made it impossible for foreign teams to visit the country.

The New Zealand Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan said he will discuss the probability of hosting some of the matches of the series with the Pakistani officials during the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meeting later this month.

Ronaldo can be fit enough for 2010 World Cup, says team doctor

Ronaldo can be fit enough for 2010 World Cup, says team doctor Sao Paulo, Brazil - Three-time world footballer of the year Ronaldo could be fit enough to play for Brazil at the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa, his team doctor told German Press Agency dpa.

Although Ronaldo will be nearly 34 when the tournament takes place, he should be physically strong enough to play at the highest level, Corinthians doctor Joaquim Grava said.

Liverpool captain Gerrard agrees to extend contract to 2013

Liverpool captain Gerrard agrees to extend contract to 2013 London - Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has committed his future to the Premier League club by agreeing to extend his contract for a further two years until 2013.

Liverpool said on their website on Friday that the 28-year-old is expected to sign the deal "soon."

The agreement is a major boost for the club, who are chasing league and Champions League honours this year.

The news comes hot on the heels of the new five-year deal signed by manager Rafael Benitez last month.

"FIFA Virus" leaves Real Madrid without Marcelo and possibly Robben

"FIFA Virus" leaves Real Madrid without Marcelo and possibly Robben Madrid - Real Madrid will be without Marcelo, and possibly Arjen Robben as well, in their Spanish league match away to Malaga on Saturday.

The left-back Marcelo will be out of action for around 12 days, after pulling the abductor muscle in his right leg whilst warming up before Wednesday's Brazil vs Peru World Cup qualifying match.

Real coach Juande Ramos will now have to field either Miguel Torres or Royston Drenthe at left-back, because Gabriel Heinze is also missing through suspension.

Beckham''s World Cup dreams brightening with every game

Beckham''s World Cup dreams brightening with every gameLondon, Apr 3: Midfielder David Beckham's chances of going to the World Cup are increasing with every game.

Many thought England young guns Aaron Lennon and Shaun Wright-Phillips would edge out Beckham.

But boss Fabio Capello was thrilled with Beckham's game against Ukraine and Slovakia, and reckons his break at the end of last year did him good, The Sun reported.

"David is in very good form. He did not play until January and for that reason he is fresh," Capello said.

Most Pakistan players unwilling to shun ICL: Farhat

Most Pakistan players unwilling to shun ICL: FarhatLahore, Apr. 3: Former Pakistan left-hand opening batsman Imran Farhat has that all Pakistani players attached to the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) are planning to quit the league.

Farhat also clarified that neither he nor any other Pak ICL player has given any assurance in writing to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that they would terminate the league’s contract.

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