Islamabad, Sep.4 (ANI): The three Pakistani cricketers under the scanner for spot-fixing, have admitted before the Scotland Yard inquiry that the British currency recovered from their hotel rooms was actually given to them by bookie Mazhar Majeed. The trio — Captain Salman Butt and pacers Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer-has maintained that the money was [...]
Saina apologises for terming 2010 CWG preparations ‘not upto the mark’
Hyderabad, Sep.4 (ANI): Ace Indian shuttler and brand ambassador of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Saina Nehwal on Saturday evening regretted for describing preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2010 “not being up to the mark in comparison to the games held in Melobourne and Beijing on previous occasions.” Talking to mediapersons in Hyderbad in the evening, [...]
Captaincy amidst spot-fixing scandal a ‘big challenge’: Afridi
Karachi, Sep 4(ANI): Pakistan Twenty20 and ODI captain Shahid Afridi insists that leading his side in the upcoming five-match ODI series against England would be the biggest challenge of his career. The Pakistan team is currently embroiled in a ‘spot-fixing’ scandal, following which the International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Test captain Salman Butt, Mohammad [...]
Three-way race to be world’s No.1 golfer
Washington, Sep 4 (ANI): Ace golfer Tiger Woods will be vying to retain his numero uno position whereas Phil Mickelson and Steve Stricker will try to become No.1 in the world this week. Woods has been No. 1 for the last 273 weeks, dating to the week before the 2005 US Open. According to early [...]
World swimming, diving champs have no security fears ahead of CWG
New Delhi, Sep 4 (ANI): Britain’s world diving champion Tom Daley has said that he has no security fears ahead of the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which kicks off on October 3. Sixteen-year-old Daley, who will be one of England’s most high-profile participants, believes the England team’s security plans will ensure his safety and that the [...]
Murray overcomes flamboyant Dustin Brown at US Open
London, Sep 4 (ANI): British No.1 Andy Murray defeated Dustin Brown 7-5 6-3 6-0 in just 85 minutes and silenced his noisy fans to advance to the third round of the US Open. Murray coped well with Brown’s mix of big serving, volleys and constant drop shots to win in New York. It was another [...]
All match-fixers are answerable to Dawood Ibrahim, claims top Pak bookie
Karachi, Sep 4(ANI): A Pakistani bookmaker has revealed that most of the bookies involved in match-fixing are ultimately answerable to India’s ‘most wanted man’, Karachi-based underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Dawood who is believed to be worth 4 billion pounds, ultimately controls the cricket match-fixing business in Pakistan. His daughter Mahrukh is married to Junaid Miandad, [...]
F1 trophy staying put in my living room: Button
London, Sep 4 (ANI): Ace McLaren driver Jenson Button has said that there will be plenty more action on the track in the final six races of the Formula One season, and added that the trophy is staying put in his living room. Button’s title hopes took a knock when Red Bull rival Sebastian Vettel [...]
Lampard warns critics to brand Chelsea as ‘pensioners’ at their own risk
London, Sep 4 (ANI): Midfielder Frank Lampard has said that they are no pensioners, hitting back at critics who question the ageing Chelsea squad. Chelsea relies heavily on experienced players like Lampard, 32, defender John Terry, 29, and striker Didier Drogba, 32. Lampard said that such experience is necessary, and added that Chelsea will once [...]
Defoe scores hat-trick as England beat Bulgaria 4-0
London, Sep 4 (ANI): Striker Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick as England started their road to recovery after a disappointing World Cup with victory against Bulgaria in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley. Defoe established the foundations with an early goal and added a second just after the hour as the home side beat [...]
Ehsan Mani slams PCB, Pak High Commission’s role in ‘spot-fixing’ scandal
Islamabad, Sep 4(ANI): Former International Cricket Council (ICC) President Ehsan Mani has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board for its handling of the ‘spot-fixing’ scandal. Mani said that the PCB had done nothing except talk about playing those players until proven guilty. “If the allegations are proven, the whole thing is totally unacceptable. Everyone involved in [...]