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Anne Hathaway talks about taking up bigger roles

London, Jan 25 : American actress Anne Hathaway has spoken about her role in the movie `Rachel Getting Married', and how she is ready to take on bigger ones.

For most, the name of the movie sounds like it is based on some dopey romantic story, but in reality it is a drama about a recovering drug addict visiting her family.

"When they came up with the title Rachel Getting Married, I thought well that''s great," Sky News quoted her as saying.

"I don''t know if this matters to anyone but my next movie is called Bride Wars, and it might get a little confusing. Or people might think that I''m a little desperate," she added.

Harmison can regain his form against the Windies, says Malcolm

Harmison can regain his form against the Windies, says MalcolmLondon, Jan. 25 : Former England pace bowler Devon Malcolm believes Steve Harmison can regain his form against the West Indies during the current tour.

The Daily Star quoted Malcolm as saying: "To get him firing, Steve needs to prove he has completed his rehabilitation. Going back to the Caribbean, with the memories he has of the place, will have a good and positive effect on him."

Kuwaiti consortium backs off from buying Liverpool FC

Kuwaiti consortium backs off from buying Liverpool FCLondon, Jan. 25 : A Kuwaiti consortium has pulled OUT of negotiations to buy the Liverpool Football Club for a reported one billion pounds, delivering a body blow to co-owner Tom Hicks, who had been at the forefront of bringing the Kuwaitis to the table.

Opener Cook appointed England vice captain for Windies tour

Opener Cook appointed England vice captain for Windies tourLondon, Jan. 25 : Opener Alastair Cook has been named the vice-captain of the England Test cricket team for the Caribbean tour, suggesting that the England and Wales Cricket Board sees him as future captaincy material.

Essex batsman Cook, 24, has been chosen over the more experienced former one-day skipper Paul Collingwood. Collingwood is likely to be Strauss''s deputy in the one-dayers.

Mushtaq vows to make Panesar a match-winner again

Mushtaq vows to make Panesar a match-winner againLondon, Jan 24 : Former Pakistani leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed is trying to shake off mutterings about his murky past and make Monty Panesar a match-winner again.

Mushtaq praised Panesar, and said Monty "has the potential to win games single-handed."

Mushtaq, England's new spin-bowling guru was heavily criticised in cricket's most detailed match-fixing probe nine years ago, The Sun reported.

Tom Cruise terms wife Katie Holmes an ‘extraordinary mum’

Tom Cruise terms wife Katie Holmes an ‘extraordinary mum’London, Jan 24 : American actor Tom Cruise has nothing but praise for the way his wife Katie Holmes keeps their daughter Suri happy.

Insisting that Holmes has "extraordinary" talent as a mother, Cruise said that the way the actress had taken to motherhood was helping shape the little girl's friendly personality.

"She is such a happy girl and I think Kate is an extraordinary mother and very calm," the Daily Express quoted him as telling GMTV.

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