Shoaib Akhtar will not play IPL match tomorrow
Shoaib Akhtar Pakistan speedster is not playing his first Indian Premier League (IPL) match as a Kolkata Knight Rider against Bangalore Royal Challengers on Thursday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata due to some fitness problem.
An official said, “Shoaib Aktar needs to spend some more days with the team so that he can get well with all the members. Besides I need to be more sure about his fitness before allowing him play for the team”.
Rumored The Great Khali Debut Names Revealed
According to a private news channel The Great Khali a WWE superstar has claimed that he lives a modest lifestyle & that he can’t afford a customized car. The Great Khali said, “I have no fancy villa or cars. I live in a simple home & do not have the money to order a customized car that would fit my size”.
The Great Khali also reveals some of ….
Sudhir Nanavati shocked by footage of Bhajji-Sreesanth slapgate
Sudhir Nanavati, BCCI appointed Commissioner investigating the slapping row between Harbhajan Singh & S Sreesanth, has said on Tuesday that he was left shocked after seeing the video footage of the incident.
Sudhir Nanavati said, “What I saw was shocking but it has made my job easier. It will also help me in my further investigation”.
Nanavati saw the footage at the BCCI headquarters in Ahmedabad with IPL Chairman & Commissioner Lalit Modi, Board Secretary Niranjan Shah & Joint Secretary MP Pandove. ….
Sachin Tendulkar honored with Padma Vibhushan
The master blaster Sachin Tendulkar was honored with the Padma Vibhushan which was awarded by President of India, Pratibha Patil on Monday in New Delhi.
Sachin Tendulkar after receiving the award said, “This is very close to my heart. I am very happy. It is difficult to explain in words. In my career of 18 years, I have received numerous awards but this one is close to my heart. I am really amused that the government has acknowledged my contribution to ….
Dare Devils & Mumbai Indians fined for slow over-rate on Sunday
Dare Devils & Mumbai Indians have been fined by the IPL for maintaining slow over-rates during their clash at the D Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday night.
The home team’s elation of stunning their league-topping rivals by 29 runs in a low-scoring match was dampened a bit when they copped a fine of US dollars 1000 levied by match referee Javagal Srinath for bowling two overs short in the stipulated period.
The Delhi outfit, led by Virender Sehwag, was also ….
Shoaib Akhtar’s banned suspended for one month
The five year ban on Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been suspended for one month on Sunday by an appellate panel. The next hearing of the appellate tribunal will now be held on 3 June.
IPL chairman Lalit Modi said after suspension of Ban on Shoaib Aktar, “We are very happy with PCB’s decision. After PCB’s no-objection certificate, Akhtar can play IPL. I ….
Sourav Ganguly & Shane Warne fined 10 percent of their match fee
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly & Rajasthan Royals skipper Shane Warne, both have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for showing dissent on the field during their IPL encounter against Rajasthan Royals.
Sourav Ganguly has been charged under Level 1 offence under the ICC’s code of conduct. Shane Warne found himself in the dock for public criticism and has been charged under clause 1.7 of ICC’s Code of Conduct. Umpire Pratap Kumar was also suspended ….
Former NBA star Dennis Rodman arrested in L.A.
Dennis Rodman the former basketball player has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery, police said today. Carmen Electra’s husband was arrested on suspicion of attacking his girlfriend during an incident at a Century City hotel on Wednesday. The 46 years old was released this morning on $50,000 bail.
An official said, “Last night Dennis & his girlfriend had too much to drink. When they returned to their hotel they started arguing & a minor altercation broke out where Dennis ….
Shoaib Akhtar can play in IPL
Pakistan Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has been allowed to play Indian Premier League. An appellate committee has allowed Pakistan speedster to play in IPL.
Chairman appellate committee Justice (Rtd) Aftab Farrukh has said on Wednesday that the Shoaib could not play cricket within Pakistan & for the national team.
The fast bowler however has not been banned to play cricket outside Pakistan & he could play in the IPL. He said that the disciplinary committee has only imposed ban on him over ….
Former Australian Umpire: Ban Harbhajan Singh for life
Lou Rowan the former Australian Test Umpire has said on Wednesday that there should be a life ban on the Harbhajan Singh for slapping Indian team-mate Sreesanth..
Lou Rowan said in his statement, “Harbhajan Singh doesn’t belong to the game of cricket. He has shown he is no good. They should just get rid of him from the sport”.
Rowan, who stood in 25 Tests between 1963 & 1971 has said Harbhajan comes across as a rogue player in whatever he ….
Umpire Ameesh Sahiba suspended for two matches after “Sree provoked” remark
Ameesh Sahiba an umpire has been suspended for two IPL matches on Tuesday for talking to the media regarding the Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap row & has been asked to answer the showcause notice served to him by BCCI within 48 hours.
Ameesh Sahiba was officiating the Mumbai vs Mohali match during which Mumbai Indians stand-in skipper Harbhajan slapped Sreesanth.
Earlier in the day, Umpire Ameesh Sahiba has claimed that Sreesanth had provoked other players during the match. Sahiba said that Sreesanth had commented ….
Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh banned for 11 IPL matches
Harbhajan Singh has been banned for 11 IPL (Indian Premier League) matches on Monday. This judgment came after he had pleaded guilty for slapping Sreesanth, before an IPL disciplinary hearing conducted by match referee Farokh Engineer. Harbhajan Singh, had carried a letter, which he presented before the commission. He also expressed regretted for his actions which hurt Sreesanth’s feelings.
The temperamental off spinner already admitted to the media persons of getting physical with Sreesanth. Slapping a fellow player constitutes a Level ….
Tarlochan Bawa hockey Olympian passes away
Tarlochan Bawa a hockey Olympian has passed away at his daughter’s residence at Ambala in Haryana on Thursday. He was 85 years old. Bawa, who was a member of the team under Balbir Singh which went on to win the gold Medal in the Olympics, held at London in 1948, had gone to Ambala to visit his daughter where he breathed his last.
He was born on February 12, 1923, at Lahore (Pakistan), he joined the Punjab Police as Assistant Sub-Inspector ….
Mahendra Singh Dhoni rewards Green Park pitch curator
Mahendra Singh Dhoni the captain of Indian Cricket team has sent a note of thanks & Rs 10,000 to Green Park stadium’s pitch curator for preparing the turning track that helped the hosts clinch the series-levelling win over South Africa in the third Test in Kanpur.
Curator Shiv Kumar said he was pleasantly surprised to receive a personal note of thanks & the cash reward from the stand-in Test skipper after the hosts beat the Proteas inside three days on a ….
Mohammed Azharuddin injured after accident in Mumbai
Mohammed Azharuddin the former captain of Indian cricket team was injured after his car collided with a state transport bus in Navi Mumbai on the outskirts of the metropolis on Sunday, Police said on Monday.
An official of Police said that the driver of the Honda City car was also injured. The accident occurred when Azharuddin, along with his two children, was going via Palm Beach Road towards Uran Phata.
A Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation bus dashed against his vehicle. A ….
India vs Sout Africa, India won the Match
India has won the third & final test match against South Africa at Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on Sunday. India has beat South Africa by 8 wickets to clinch the Kanpur Test & level the series square 1- 1. After this win, Team India have leveled the Future Cup series and retained their position in the ICC Test rankings.
Detailed Scores:
South Africa 1st Inning: 265/10.
ND McKenzie = 36 runs.
GC Smith = 69 runs.
HM Amla = 51 runs.
JH Kallis = ….
India beat Japan, reached Davis Cup World Group Playoff
India has beat Japan on Saturday. Leander Paes & Mahesh Bhupathi put behind personal differences to win the doubles tie against Japan & guide India to the Davis Cup World Group Playoff in Delhi today.
The “Indian Express” pair beat Satoshi Iwabuchi & Takao Suzuki 7-6 (2) 3-6 6-3, 6-4 to complete a 3-0 win. Yesterday, Rohan Bopanna & Prakash Amritraj won both the singles matches to put the host 2-0 ahead.
Georgia Tech’s baseball Player Michael Hutts found dead
Michael Hutts a Geogia Tech’s baseball team member was found dead on Saturday (IST). University officials said pitcher Michael Hutts of Dunwoody, Ga was found dead in his off-campus apartment. Atlanta police & Georgia Tech police said they had not yet determined the cause of death.
Dan Radakovich, Georgia Tech athletic director, said he didn’t believe foul play was involved in the death of the 21-year-old Michael Hutts.
Dan Radakovich said, “From his teammates & everyone else, Michael Hutts was known to ….
Felipe Massa won “The Bahrain Grand Prix”
Ferrari’s Felipe Massa has won his first race of the 2008 season “The Bahrain Grand Prix” on Sunday. This race is the second win for Team Ferrari this season. In the 57 lap race, the Ferrari drivers made a blistering start to the race & continued their winning streak till the end of the race.
Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen finished second at the Bahrain circuit, while Robert Kubica of BMW Sauber finished third. BMW Sauber driver Nick Heidfeld took the fourth position.
McLaren’s ….
Team India announced for third test against South Africa
Indian cricket team for the third & final cricket Test against South Africa to be played in Kanpur from April 11 has been announced on Sunday.
Pacer Munaf Patel will play the third test match. Patel replaced R P Singh in the squad announced in Ahmedabad on sunday.
Anil Kumble & Ishant Sharma, who are nursing injuries, will undergo a fitness test on April 10 before the final 14 is decided for the match. Off-spinner Ramesh Powar has been drafted in as ….