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Amir will not appeal against ban: ICC
Pakistan's teenage paceman Mohammad Amir has decided not to appeal against a five-year ban imposed on him for spot-fixing during the 2010 Lord's Test against England, an official said on Thursday. The 19-year-old Amir was released from a British prison last month after serving ha
Nani struggling for form ahead of Norwich test
Nani has admitted he is struggling to regain his top form since returning from injury for Manchester United. The Portugal international played in both legs against Ajax in the Europa League after being sidelined for a month. And although Nani helped United edge past the Dutch cha
India win toss and bowl against Sri Lanka
India captain M.S. Dhoni won the toss and chose to bowl in an attempt to claim a vital bonus-point win over Sri Lanka in Hobart Tuesday and stay in the race for the tri one-day series final. India, trailing Sri Lanka by five points, have to win with a bonus point to have any chan
Cricket: Sri Lanka win thriller over Australia to go top
Sri Lanka won a thrilling tri-series one-day international by three wickets over Australia with four balls to spare on Friday at the Bellerive Oval, taking them top of the tournament standings. Peter Forrest scored the first century of the series with 104 to carry Australia to 28
Football: Late goals see Basel and Marseille prevail
A goal deep in injury time by Ghanaian star Andre Ayew gave Marseille a 1-0 win over 2010 champions Inter Milan in their Champions League last 16 first leg and cast further doubt over Claudio Ranieri's future on Wednesday. There was also a late goal in the night's other tie as su
Pakistan beat England in nail-biting finish
Paceman Umar Gul took 3-18 to inspire Pakistan to a thrilling eight-run win in the first of three Twenty20 internationals against England at Dubai Stadium on Thursday. England, the reigning Twenty20 world champions, were cruising at 120-4 after 17 overs, chasing 145 to win, but G
India debates Tendulkar's one-day future
India's cricket greats have begun talking about a topic that was considered unthinkable a year ago -- Sachin Tendulkar's retirement from the sport. Or, at least, the need for the record-breaking batsman to quit one-day cricket to prolong his Test career, like former Australian ca
Cricket: Sri Lanka seamers tear through India
An outstanding display of seam bowling from Nuwan Kulasekara and Thisara Perera helped Sri Lanka beat India by 51 runs in their one-day international tri-series match in Brisbane on Tuesday. After Sri Lanka scored 289-6, man of the match Kulasekara took 3-40 and Perera 4-37 as In
Raonic advances to San Jose semis
Defending champion Milos Raonic of Canada advanced to the semi-finals of the $531,000 ATP San Jose Open on Friday by defeating South African sixth seed Kevin Anderson 7-5, 7-6 (7/3). Third seed Raonic fired 16 aces and never faced a break point in booking himself into a Saturday
Cricket: Rajshahi record easy 6-wkt win over Khulna
Duronto Rajshahi defeated Khulna Royal Bengals by six wickets with five balls remaining in the day-night Twenty20 match of the Bangladesh Premier League here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing an easy target of 146, Rajshahi completed its second victory in
Rock-bottom Novara stun hapless Inter Milan
Inter Milan slumped to a fifth successive game without a win as rock-bottom Novara walked away from the San Siro on Sunday with a stunning 1-0 victory. Andrea Caracciolo scored the only goal of a game in which the hosts never really got out of second gear. Inter have now lost fou
Sri Lanka win toss and bat in ODI
Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat in the tri one-day series international against India at the Adelaide Oval on Tuesday. Virender Sehwag has back trouble and made way for the return of Sachin Tendulkar, while paceman Zaheer Khan has an injured calf, allowing Irfan Pathan to
Gambhir helps India beat Australia by four wkts
India beat Australia by four wickets in the tri-series one-day international at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Australia made 269-8, led by half-centuries by debutant Peter Forrest (66) and David Hussey (72). In reply, India produced thei
India fight back against Australia’s huge score in final Test
Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke both hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day of the fourth Test on Wednesday. Sachin Tendulkar, who had made 12 not out, and Gautam Gambh
Australia squad for T20 series with India
The Australian squad named on Monday for two Twenty20 internationals against India in Australia next month: Australia - George Bailey (capt), David Warner (vice-capt), Travis Birt, Dan Christian, Xavier Doherty, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Hogg, David Hussey, Brett Lee, Mit
Sri Lanka win toss, bat against South Africa in 3rd ODI
Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat in the third one-day international at Chevrolet Park here on Tuesday. South Africa, leading the five-match series 2-0, made two changes from the side that played in the first two matches in Paarl and East London. Alviro Petersen and Colin
Amir could still have international career: PCB
Teenage Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir, serving six-months in jail for spot-fixing elements of a test match, could still have a future in international cricket, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf said. Amir, 19, was detained for six months in a young offenders instit
Jailed Asif appeals over seven-year fixing ban
Jailed Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against his seven-year ban for spot-fixing, the 29-year-old's lawyers confirmed on Saturday. Asif's legal team told the Press Association they have also filed an appeal against his
Australia declare at 659 in 2nd Test
Australia declared their first innings at 659 for four midway through the third day in the second Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. Captain Michael Clarke remained unbeaten on 329 with Mike Hussey not out 150 to give the home side an innings lead of 468
Fletcher calls for India's batsmen to focus
Coach Duncan Fletcher, feeling the heat over India's underwhelming batting in the series against Australia, said Tuesday his star batsmen must try to concentrate for longer periods while at the crease. India were bundled out for 191 after winning the toss on the opening day of th