Mumbai, May 31 (IANS) Virender Sehwag Friday showed his class when it mattered the most as he struck a magnificent century to script Kings XI Punjab’s 24-run win over Chennai Super Kings to make their maiden IPL final where they will face Kolkata Knight Riders. For Kings XI Punjab what made the win memorable was that […]
Madrid, May 31 (IANS) Spain defeated Bolivia 2-0 in Seville Friday in their penultimate preparation game before starting the defence of their world title June 13. A Fernando Torres penalty and a neat finish from Andres Iniesta gave Spain a low key win against a Bolivia team, who defended solidly in a game which made it […]
Rio De Jaeiro, May 31 (IANS) Brazil’s Justice Minister Jose Eduardo Cardozo has said that no abuse, either from authorities or protesters, will be tolerated in any protests which might occur during the FIFA World Cup. Minister Cardozo commented on a Ministry handbook which aims to guide policemen’s actions in protests, and said that the Brazilian […]
Osijek (Croatia), May 31 (IANS) Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric joined the Croatian national soccer team based in east Croatia’s Osijek and trained with teammates for the first time Friday. “I am happy that I am finally with the team. I had a few days off to relax. I am feeling great and well rested,” Xinhua […]
London, May 30 (IANS/CMC) Former England spinner Graeme Swann says West Indian all-rounder Chris Jordan should be in England’s starting XI for the first Test against Sri Lanka in June. Jordan took five for 29 in England’s 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Wednesday’s third one-day international at Old Trafford, reports CMC. “A 1,000 percent yes,” […]
Falmouth (Jamaica), May 30 (IANS/CMC) New Zealand have clawed their way back after they were forced to struggle by Jamaica XI on the first day of the two-day tour match here at the Trelawny Multiplex. New Zealand, who were struggling at 42 for the loss of four wickets, limped to 112 for six. Debutant Mark Craig […]
Bridgetown (Barbados), May 29 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket team’s head coach Ottis Gibson says the presence of legends Sir Garfield Sobers and Sir Curtly Ambrose will be an asset to the team’s preparation ahead of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Sobers, arguably the greatest all-rounder in the game’s history will work with the West […]
Lucas Street (Barbados), May 29 (IANS/CMC) Captain Kraigg Brathwaite’s sixth first class hundred and fast bowler Miguel Cummins’s four-wicket haul, helped West Indies High Performance Centre (HPC) crush Bangladesh A by 351 runs under three days, in their opening four-day “Test” here. The right-handed Brathwaite made 164 (15X4, 1X6) to propel his side to 351 for […]
Rio de Janeiro, May 29 (IANS) The head coach of Brazil’s national football team has voiced praise for star striker Neymar who according to him has emerged a stronger and more mature player after his first season at Barcelona. “Neymar is better now than during last year’s Confederations Cup, when he led Brazil to victory by […]
Washington, May 29 (IANS) Golf star Tiger Woods announced Wednesday that he would miss his second straight Major Championship, the US Open, due to back injury. “Unfortunately, I won’t be there because I’m not yet physically able to play competitive golf,” Xinhua quoted Woods as saying. Woods had surgery on his back in late March, which […]