No plan to come out of retirement: McGrath!

Glenn McGrath has not lost any of the tricks of his heydays and looks the same old menacing pacer but the Australian insists he has no plans to come out of his retirement from international cricket.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

We will win the trophy, says Shah Rukh!

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, owner of Kolkata Knight Riders, says he is confident that his team will win the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 trophy.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

Harbhajan fortunate to get away with lighter punishment: Steve Waugh!

Ripping apart Harbhajan Singh for courting controversies regularly, former Australia captain Steve Waugh today said the offie was fortunate to have escaped with a minimum 11-match ban for slapping his India teammate S Sreesanth.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

Sri Lanka Cricket media manager removed for being `too good`!

Arjuna Ranatunga, head of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) interim governing body, on Thursday removed its media manager allegedly for `being too good with the media`.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

We want to win before crowd: Laxman!

Deccan Chargers captain VVS Laxman said his team would concentrate on their strengths rather than worrying over their rivals` to win the IPL match against Kings XI Punjab here.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

Shoaib fails to get his way despite support in tribunal!

Shoaib Akhtar had managed to garner support from two of the members of the appellate tribunal, hearing his appeal against the five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board, but failed to get his way.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

Power snag delays start of Delhi match!

The start of an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Bangalore Royal Challengers was delayed by 10 minutes due to a power snag at the Feroze Shah Kotla Stadium here Wednesday.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

Team for Bangladesh to be picked on May 30!

The Indian squad for the triangular one-day series in Bangladesh in June will be selected here on May 30.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

Nothing has been lost yet, we will bounce back: Ganguly!

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Sourav Ganguly feels that his side might have lost two matches out of four but nothing has been lost as yet in the long tournament.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

We are not a Test squad in T20 guise: Dravid!

Bangalore Royal Challengers may have sunk to their fourth defeat in five matches but skipper Rahul Dravid vehemently dismissed suggestions that it`s basically a Test side in Twenty20 jersey.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 1 May 2008 | 11:19 am

IPL, ICL beneficial for Indian cricket: Kallis

Kallis, playing for Bangalore Royal Challengers in the multi-million-dollar IPL sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), said both the leagues provide a learning base for the domestic players.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 10:53 am

Cheer girls make way for Bhangra boys

Move over cheer girls. Here come our own bhangra boys to add a desi flavour to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 10:37 am

IPL, ICL beneficial for Indian cricket, says Kallis

The Indian cricket board in a bid to promote the Indian Premier League (IPL) are using strong arm tactics against the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), but South African all rounder Jacques Kallis feels that all these leagues cropping up will ultimately benefit the game in the country.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 May 2008 | 10:30 am

Rajasthan win toss, bat against Kolkata

Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne won the toss and opted to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium here Thursday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 May 2008 | 10:30 am

Drogba answers critic with inspired display

Didier Drogba produced a masterful display of the centre forward arts on Wednesday to shoot Chelsea into their first Champions League final and answer the criticism of Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 10:27 am

Exciting clash among table toppers in IPL

The standings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) will undergo a major change at the top Friday when Chennai Super Kings take on Delhi Daredevils at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 May 2008 | 10:00 am

Harbhajan deserved harsher punishment

By having a fresh enquiry, the BCCI is only indulging in delaying tactics. Rather, the Board should have endorsed the IPL action by banning Harbhajan for a minimum of two years, writes Anand Philar.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 8:47 am

NCA cricketers to tour Australia

The Bangalore-based National Cricket Academy (NCA) will try to become the second Indian side after Karnataka to win the Emerging Players Tournament to be held here in July.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 8:10 am

Ronaldo's girlfriend leaves him

The nightmare launched by a sex scandal involving transvestites is not yet over for Brazilian striker Ronaldo, who is reportedly "very depressed" after girlfriend Maria Beatriz "Bia" Anthony left him.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 8:08 am

Chennai Super Kings wary of Delhi Daredevils

The high-flying Chennai Super Kings will meet their toughest rivals yet when they face Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament here Friday.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 May 2008 | 8:02 am

Chennai Super Kings wary of Delhi Daredevils

The high-flying Chennai Super Kings will meet their toughest rivals yet when they face Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament here on Friday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 7:37 am

Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach first Champions League final

Chelsea will play Manchester United in the final of the Champions League after they beat Liverpool 3-2 after extra time in a thrilling semi-final of the second leg.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 May 2008 | 7:01 am

India to float company to run Soccer pro league

India's nascent professional soccer league will be placed in the hands of a private company to meet eligibility rules for clubs to play in Asia's Champions League.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 1 May 2008 | 5:46 am

Sports schedule for May 1, 2008

The following is the sports schedule for May 1, 2008:
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 May 2008 | 4:30 am

'Commonwealth Games projects will be on time'

With 30 months to go for the Commonwealth Games in October 2010, the government is working towards completing all its projects, including the Games village and the various venues, by June 2010 - three months before D-Day.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 May 2008 | 3:30 am

Air India triumphs


Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Goni doubtful for next match

Chennai: Paceman Manpreet Goni, suffering from a bout of fever, is a doubtful starter for the Chennai Super Kings’ next match against the Delhi Daredevils here on Friday. A decision on paceman L. Balaji’s match fitness will ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Another row could end Harbhajan’s career: Bindra

Melbourne: DLF-Indian Premier League (IPL) governing board member I.S. Bindra has cautioned off-spinner Harbhajan Singh to watch his on-field behaviour after the slapping row with Sreesanth as another spat with fellow players could spell the ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

I am not too eager to open: Afridi

HYDERABAD: Pakistan allrounder Shahid Afridi says he is in the mood to get going and believes with his team Deccan Chargers gaining momentum after the emphatic win over Mumbai Indians the other night, it can only get better. “We ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

R.R. Laxman triumphs

THRISSUR: A last-round win gave ICF’s R.R. Laxman a stunning victory in the Thrissur all-India FIDE-rating chess tournament which concluded here on Wednesday. Laxman defeated G.A. Stany in the final round and, with 8.5 points, finished ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Narrow win for Ganesha FC

Mysore: A goal each by Yogesh (15th minute) and A. Ali (66th) helped Ganesha FC register a 2-1 win over Royals FC in the MDFA ‘A’ division football league at the Doddakere Maidan grounds here on Wednesday. Ravi scored for ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Gagan maintains lead

GREATER NOIDA: Gagan Verma shot a second successive round of four-under 68 to maintain his two-shot lead at the halfway stage of the LG Jaypee Open amateur golf championship at the Jaypee Greens golf course here on ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Chargers should take charge

Kings XI, without its Antipodeans, looks a depleted side
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Nike Run Club launched

Bangalore: Amateur runners keen to improve their skills in the run up to the Sunfeast World 10k run here on May 18, can now train under the auspices of the ‘Nike Run Club’, which was launched here on Wednesday evening. The training ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Gambhir and McGrath do the star turn for Delhi Daredevils

Royal Challengers’ challenge not good enough
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 1 May 2008 | 12:00 am

Chelsea reach first Champions League final

Chelsea will play Manchester United in the Champions League final after two goals from Didier Drogba and a penalty from a grieving Frank Lampard gave them a 3-2 second leg semi-final win over Liverpool on Wednesday.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Apr 2008 | 10:28 pm

Dravid still searching for winning formula

Bangalore Royal Challengers captain Rahul Dravid is still searching for the winning formula and pinning his hopes on the return of Anil Kumble after his team slumped to its third successive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Wednesday night.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 30 Apr 2008 | 9:26 pm

Cheer girls make way for Bhangra boys

Move over cheer girls. Here come our own bhangra boys to add a desi flavour to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Apr 2008 | 6:31 pm

Warne thinks of an academy for spinners in India

Impressed with the quality of spinners in India, Shane Warne is contemplating opening an academy for spinners in India.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Apr 2008 | 6:31 pm

India, England to play two Tests, seven ODIs

India will play two Tests and seven One-Day Internationals in a home series against England in November-December.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 30 Apr 2008 | 6:30 pm

Indian cricket in cheerleader cover-up

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The Delhi Daredevils, a team of the Indian Premier League, has withdrawn cheerleaders from matches while others are being told to cover up, after protests that their dances and skimpy outfits were offensive to conservative Indians.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 30 Apr 2008 | 6:05 pm

Tribunal rejects Shoaib appeal on five year ban

KARACHI (Reuters) - A tribunal rejected fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's appeal on Wednesday against the five-year ban imposed on him by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 30 Apr 2008 | 12:11 pm
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