Indian Sports Headlines for September 2, 2009

Air India Red, BSNL split points after rain abandons match!

Rain played spoilsport tonight as the opening match between BSNL and fancied Air India Red in the Sahara BCCI Corporate Trophy was abandoned due to rains with both teams sharing two points each.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 2 Sep 2009 | 6:37 am

Rain washes-off second England-Australia T20!

The second T20 between England and Australia in Manchester was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 2 Sep 2009 | 6:37 am

Pawar bats for IMG in spat with BCCI!

Sharad Pawar has questioned the Cricket Board on its decision to "unilaterally" terminate IMG`s services in future IPLs.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 2 Sep 2009 | 6:37 am

Dhoni, Gambhir, Bhajji nominated for ICC year awards!

Dhoni, Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh, has been nominated for the prestigious ICC Cricketer of the Year award.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 2 Sep 2009 | 6:37 am

Court registers case against Virender Sehwag!

A local court today registered a case against cricketer Virender Sehwag and his business partner following a complaint from a college teacher.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 2 Sep 2009 | 6:37 am

Sehwag wants to play more Tests than T20

The public might be enchanted with the Twenty20 format but the swashbuckling opener prefers to play more Tests and ODIs than the shortest form of the game.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 2 Sep 2009 | 5:19 am

Dhoni set for rich haul at Cricket Oscars

India's successful run in both Tests and One-Day Internationals in the past season was reflected in the annual ICC Awards with captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni getting nominated for as many as three awards.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 2 Sep 2009 | 4:26 am

Court registers case against Virender Sehwag

A local court has registered a case against Virender Sehwag and his business partner following a complaint from a college teacher in Allahabad that the star batsman failed to grant him franchise for his restaurant despite taking Rs two lakh for the purpose.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 2 Sep 2009 | 4:22 am

'This unilateral move will put the BCCI in jeopardy'

Former BCCI President Sharad Pawar has questioned the Cricket Board on its decision to "unilaterally" terminate IMG's services in future IPLs and warned that it would invite a long-drawn legal war as well as harm their public image.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 2 Sep 2009 | 4:09 am

Damphousse: Next NHLPA leader needs free rein

Former NHL star and union executive Vincent Damphousse says the next leader of the NHL Players' Association must be free to make decisions without the fear of being fired.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 3:20 am

Australia coach Nielsen to head home for a break

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia cricket coach Tim Nielsen, who presided over the team's 2-1 Ashes defeat last month, will return home after the fourth one-day international against England, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Sep 2009 | 3:13 am

Corporate trophy to boost employment opportunities for cricketers

The eight day 'Inter-Corporate National Cricket Tournament' featuring 12 corporate teams to be held at four centres, is expected to generate employment opportunities for domestic cricket
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 3:10 am

Pawar bats for IMG in spat with BCCI

Former BCCI President Sharad Pawar has questioned the Cricket Board on its decision to “unilaterally” terminate IMG’s services in future IPLs.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 2 Sep 2009 | 3:02 am

Indians dominate ICC awards nominations; Dhoni in 3 categories

Skipper MS Dhoni was nominated for ICC Cricketer of the Year, Test Player of the Year and ODI Player of the Year awards, while Gautam Gambhir and Harbhajan Singh were the other Indian nominees for the prestigious Cricketer of the Year award.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 2 Sep 2009 | 2:50 am

Miandad, Alam at loggerheads over Champions Trophy preparations

A controversy seems to be brewing up between Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam and batting advisor Javed Miandad regarding the team's training methods ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 2:40 am

IPL asks BCCI to take final decision on IMG issue by Sep.24

The Indian Premier League (IPL) and its commissioner Lalit Modi has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a final call on whether or not to terminate the services of IMG as
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 2:10 am

US Open : Paes- Dlouhy sails into second round

India's Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy sailed into the second round of the US Open men's doubles event.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 2:10 am

Bond to make a welcome return to Kiwi ranks on Thursday

New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond, 34, will make a welcome return to top flight cricket when he squares up against Sri Lanka in a Twenty20 match in Colombo early tomorrow morning.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 2:10 am

Dhoni, Dilshan in three categories for ICC awards

MUMBAI (Reuters) - Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and in-form Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan have each been nominated in three categories for this year's International Cricket Council (ICC) awards.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 2 Sep 2009 | 1:46 am

'Personally I would like to play more Tests than T20 games'

The public might be enchanted with the Twenty20 format but swashbuckling Indian opener Virender Sehwag prefers to play Tests and ODIs more than the shortest form of the game that has taken the cricket world by storm.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 2 Sep 2009 | 1:40 am

Vettori's new role as a national selector will not hurt team: Mills

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Mills doubts that skipper Daniel Vettori's new role as a national selector will harm his relationship with the players.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 1:40 am

Muhammad Ali given huge Irish hero's welcome

Former World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali was given an Irish hero's welcome on Tuesday at Turnpike Road from where his great-grandfather Abe Grady set out for the New World almost 150 years ago.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 1:40 am

Dhoni nominated in three categories for ICC awards

Mumbai: India's recent superb run in Test and One-day cricket on Wednesday was reflected in the ICC's annual awards nominations as captain Mahendra
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 1:21 am

Vettori is nothing if not a fighter

The adjudicators must have deliberated for long before deciding on Thilan Samaraweera for the man of the series in the just concluded Tests between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. The Sri Lankan
Source: Sify.com Sports | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:29 am

AFC Referees Day observed

BANGALORE: The Karnataka State Football Association celebrated the AFC Referees Day at the Football Stadium here on Tuesday by hosting an exhibition match between Referees XI and Veterans XI. The former won 2-1. The KSFA also honoured ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

First 10-15 overs will be decisive: Malik

Karachi: Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik believes that the first 10-15 overs of an innings would prove decisive for the teams in the Champions Trophy starting in South Africa from September 22. Malik told newsmen in Lahore, where ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

IPL-II likely to take Rs. 34 crore hit

Mumbai: The IPL season I in India turned out to be a money-spinner. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) grossed Rs. 662 crore from it and met its commitments to the eight franchises paying Rs. 230 crore as their share from the ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Assistance to widows of ex-footballers

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister M.S. Gill has approved the financial assistance to widows of the members of the Indian football team which had reached the semifinals of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Nine players of the team are no longer ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Rohan eyeing comeback

Dharamshala: Back in the BCCI’s fold after resigning from the ‘rebel’ Indian Cricket League, Rohan Gavaskar is now eyeing a comeback into Bengal Ranji team, which he captained once. The left-handed batsman, who joined ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Rain threat to Ladies Open

Chennai: The Madras Ladies Open and Handicap golf championship begins at the Cosmopolitan Club golf course here on Wednesday. Ahead of the Wednesday’s first round, rain has left the organisers with fingers tightly ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Ibrahimovic scores in Barcelona’s win

BARCELONA: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored on his debut on Monday as Barcelona began its Spanish league title defence with a 3-0 victory over Sporting Gijon. The Swedish striker dived low in the 82nd minute to head in Daniel Alves’ ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Syeda for Singapore tournament

HYDERABAD: Syeda Falak will take part in the Karate Do-Goju-Kai Singapore annual invitational championships at Singapore from September 5. The tenth standard student of All Saints High School, Hyderabad, who is trained by Balram Rajput, ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Voges to replace Haddin in ODI series

Melbourne: Middle-order batsman Adam Voges on Tuesday replaced injured wicketkeeper Brad Haddin for Australia’s seven-match ODI series against England starting on Sept. 4. Haddin, who fractured his finger on the left hand prior to the ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Panesar may lose central contract

London: Out of form spinner Monty Panesar and Ian Bell are set to be taken off the list of England’s centrally-contracted players when the new deals are announced in the next 15 days, according to ‘ The Daily ...
Source: The Hindu - Sport | 2 Sep 2009 | 12:00 am

Bond to make a comeback today

Shane Bond makes a comeback to official cricket after two years when he plays in a Twenty20 international against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 1 Sep 2009 | 10:43 pm

What made Shoaib Akhtar apologize

Controversial pacer Shoaib Akhtar has apologised to the Pakistan Cricket Board for violating his central contract by appearing on a television talk show.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 1 Sep 2009 | 10:41 pm

Shimla to hold its first half-marathon

This Himachal Pradesh capital will experience the joy of running at the first edition of a half-marathon Oct 4.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Sep 2009 | 10:00 pm

'It's unfit for international cricket'

The second Twenty20 international between England and Australia in Manchester was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday because of a wet outfield.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 1 Sep 2009 | 9:43 pm

'The first 10-15 overs would set the tone in Champions Trophy'

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik believes that the first 10-15 overs of an innings would prove decisive for the teams in the Champions Trophy starting in South Africa from September 22.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 1 Sep 2009 | 9:34 pm

'I am looking forward to match against India'

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi is looking forward to play against India in the Champions Trophy in South Africa where his side had not beaten their neighbours in an ICC tournament in recent years.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 1 Sep 2009 | 9:29 pm

Pak players will play in IPL 2010

Cricket board chief Ejaz Butt is optimistic that the Pakistani players will feature in next year's Indian Premier League.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 1 Sep 2009 | 9:22 pm

England v Australia Twenty20 clash abandoned

LONDON (Reuters) - The second Twenty20 international between England and Australia in Manchester was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday because of a wet outfield.

Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 1 Sep 2009 | 8:59 pm

Indian Cricket Board in control despite losses in revenue

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has seen a reduction of revenues, thanks mainly to the cancellation of some matches and tours, and the shifting of the IPL to South Africa, but state associations never had it better, HT reports.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Sep 2009 | 4:23 pm

Gavaskar leads Tata onslaught

Debasish Mohanty, leading All India Public Sector Sports Promotion Board, chose to field in conditions that were conducive for bowling, reports Anam Arsalan.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Sep 2009 | 4:13 pm

MRF get in groove with win over BPCL

Bowlers dominated a rain-marred Group ‘B’ encounter as MRF beat BPCL by 12 runs in the VJD method here on Tuesday, reports Bivabasu Kumar.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Sep 2009 | 4:08 pm

Don’t regret joining the ICL at all, says Rohan Gavaskar

He is back and is gunning for glory. Once called a 'rebel', Rohan Gavaskar, after a two-year stint with the Indian Cricket League, is glad to return to the 'BCCI fold'. HT caught up with the 33-year old southpaw, reports Anam Arsalan.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Sep 2009 | 4:02 pm

Tyagi aiming to get back to the top

Fifty-five wickets in 15 first class matches is an impressive record by any standard. When 42 come in a debut season, and just 13 in the second season, something could be wrong somewhere, reports G Krishnan.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Sep 2009 | 3:58 pm

Rain snaps BSNL’s brave corporate charge

When Air India Red captain Yuvraj Singh won the toss and sent underdogs BSNL in, the feeling was that it was going to be an early finish in Group D's first league match of the Corporate Trophy at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Tuesday, reports G Krishnan.
Source: Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Cricket' | 1 Sep 2009 | 3:50 pm

CBI accused of slowing proceedings against Subhas Bhowmick

Lawyers of famed soccer coach Subhas Bhowmick Tuesday accused the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) of going slow on bribery and corruption cases filed against the former Indian team player.
Source: News from IndiaeNews.com | 1 Sep 2009 | 12:00 pm

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