Pak national team retire; PHF sack selectors, team management - Hindustan Times

The Hindu

Pak national team retire; PHF sack selectors, team management Hindustan Times PTI The humiliating 12th place finish in the World Cup on Thursday threw Pakistan hockey in turmoil as the entire 18-member team announced collective retirement from international hockey after the sacking of the selectors and the team management by the ... 18-member Pakistan hockey team retires following World Cup debacleSify Pakistan hockey selectors, officials sackedTimes of India Pakistan hockey team resigns after World Cup lossPress Trust of India Reuters India -AFP -IBNLive.com all 180 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:42 am

You will hear more from me, Fennell tells Kalmadi - Sify

Citizen

You will hear more from me, Fennell tells Kalmadi Sify 'You will be hearing more from me!' Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief Mike Fennell told the organisers of the 2010 Games, specially committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, as he sought a faster pace of work in areas like venues development, ... Fennell voices fears over Delhi delaysTimes of India Delhi on track, some areas of concern: FennellPress Trust of India Delhi hoteliers threaten to boycott Commonwealth GamesNDTV.com HospitalityBizIndia -HardNews Magazine -Little About (blog) all 35 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:31 am

Deccan and Kolkata miss overseas stars in opener - CricInfo.com

Indian Express

Deccan and Kolkata miss overseas stars in opener CricInfo.com It's the first of 60 matches: The defending champions taking on wooden-spoon winners, after a flashy opening ceremony, amid high security at a stadium neither calls home. What stakes does the first bout of IPL 2010 hold, when the contestants know they ... Bottom dweller KKR takes on defender DCThe Hindu Back home, IPL gets off Friday with Chargers-Riders tieSify Knight Riders banking on change in attitudeNDTV.com Calcutta Telegraph -Indiantelevision.com -World News all 62 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:27 am

Germany outplay England, stay on course for a hat-trick of title(Lead) - Sify

Times Online

Germany outplay England, stay on course for a hat-trick of title(Lead) Sify World and Olympic champions Germany ended England's fairytale run routing the European champions 4-1 to storm into the final of the Hockey World Cup. Germany scored through Jan-Marco Montag (6th minute) and Oliver Korn (11) to take a 2-0 lead before ... Germany rout England to make third straight finalRediff Hockey World Cup 2010: Germany 4 England 1Telegraph.co.uk As it happened - England v GermanyBBC Sport The Hindu -Times Online -BreakingNewsOnline. all 460 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:23 am

Hayden set to launch into IPL opponents with new bat - Cricketnext.com

The Hindu

Hayden set to launch into IPL opponents with new bat Cricketnext.com New Delhi: Matthew Hayden is excited about his new bat which he is certain to use in the third edition of the IPL. Hayden has signed up with bat-maker Mongoose, which had developed a unique bat specially designed for T20 cricket. ... Hayden bullish on CSK winning titleThe Hindu IPL T20 to use Mongoose cric batsindiablooms Hayden confident of winning title in IPL-IIIPress Trust of India Cricketnext.com all 26 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 9:18 am

No place for I and Me in our team Preity Zinta

Preity Zinta, Bollywood actor and co-owner of the Kings XI Punjab, is confident that change of guard in their IPL side would not have any adverse affect on the team's performance since they do not support 'I' and 'Me' culture.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:48 am

Tendulkar bats for charity - Rediff

Techtree.com

Tendulkar bats for charity Rediff Sachin Tendulkar [Images] created history of another sorts on Wednesday, when he unveiled the first ticket of the theatrical screenings of the Indian Premier League [Images] matches. It would be the first time ever that cricket matches would be shown ... Cricket League Finds That Wealth Isn't the Only MeasureNew York Times Zaheer ready for a new challengeHindustan Times Buzz about IPL brand clutter growing louderEconomic Times TheSportsCampus.com -Indiantelevision.com -Indiatimes all 119 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:30 am

Elect hockey panel or be banned, FIH tells India - Hindustan Times

The Hindu

Elect hockey panel or be banned, FIH tells India Hindustan Times International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre on Thursday said the world federation would not hesistate to disaffiliate India if it does not have an elected organisation in place by May 31. The Spaniard, however, said the things are ... Teams should know how to use video-referral, says NegreSify Chak De HockeyTimes of India Zambia: International Hockey Federation (FIH) to promote hockey in ZambiaLusaka Times Calcutta Telegraph -The Hindu -Daily News & Analysis all 71 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 8:25 am

It's a normal result: Brasa - The Hindu

The Hindu

It's a normal result: Brasa The Hindu India coach Jose Brasa is not too excited about the host's performance in the hockey World Cup. India finished 11th in the previous edition and on Friday it will take on Argentina in the contest for the seventh and eighth places. ... It will be a different match against Argentina: BrasaSify Brasa says 7th place would be a reasonable finish for IndiaIndia Today India have to learn the art of winningIndiatimes Daily News & Analysis -ESPN STAR Sports -Ahmedabad Mirror all 50 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:57 am

UNAIDS appoints Preity Zinta as its Indian ambassador - Economic Times

Hindustan Times

UNAIDS appoints Preity Zinta as its Indian ambassador Economic Times NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Preity Zinta was on Thursday named the Indian ambassador for the joint United Nations Programme on HIV-AIDS (UNAIDS). As an ambassador, she will raise awareness on HIV prevention, treatment, care and support, with an emphasis ... Kings XI have the fire to win IPL: Preity ZintaCricketnext.com Preity Zinta to spread AIDS awareness via IPLSify Preity will make paranthas for us: YuviTimes of India Indian Express -Press Trust of India -Cricket365 News all 93 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 7:34 am

PCB defends punishments meted out to top players

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ejaz Butt defended the punishments imposed on seven top players, saying strong action was needed to stamp out indiscipline in the national side.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:54 am

Young Indians are aggressive: Gilchrist - The Hindu

The Hindu

Young Indians are aggressive: Gilchrist The Hindu AP Deccan Chargers skipper Adam Gilchrist Deccan Chargers have in captain Adam Gilchrist a leader who can look at the bigger picture. Maybe the wide view of the field from a wicketkeeper's viewpoint reflects in his thought process on the game. ... IPL-3 all set to rollRediff 6UP offers Rs 50000 prize during IPL openerTheSportsCampus.com Deccan Chargers will play exciting cricket, says GilchristTimes of India Hindustan Times -The Guardian -CricInfo.com all 69 news articles »

Source: Sports - Google News | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:50 am

Aus win 4th ODI to secure Chappell-Hadlee trophy

Australia secured the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy on Thursday after a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the fourth One-Day International in Auckland on Thursday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 11 Mar 2010 | 6:17 am

IPL-3 all set to roll

A sneak preview of the third edition of the Indian Premier League that starts on Friday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 11 Mar 2010 | 5:18 am

Cricket-PCB chief defends punishment of top players

KARACHI, March 11 (Reuters) - Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ejaz Butt defended the punishments imposed on seven top players, saying strong action was needed to stamp out indiscipline in the national side.
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:59 am

UPDATE 1-Cricket-England's Onions ruled out of Bangladesh series

* Injury only short-term, says captain Cook (adds quotes, changes dateline)
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:28 am

`Decision to ban players got clearance from Zardari`!

PCB decided to take disciplinary action against the players after getting clearance from the Presidency, sources said.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:27 am

Roach, Sammy crush Zimbabwe; WI lead series 2-1!

West Indies enjoyed a crushing 141 run victory over Zimbabwe to take a 2-1 lead in their five match one day series.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:27 am

Umpire Taufel crosses 150th ODI milestone!

Simon Taufel joined the exclusive club of five umpires who have officiated in 150 ODIs.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:27 am

Ponting wants Clarke to sort out problems before joining team !

Ricky Ponting has told CA that he doesn`t want vice-captain Michael Clarke back in his side until he has sorted out his off-field issues.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:27 am

England ready to face Bangladesh spin Test!

England will have to master Bangladesh`s spinners if they are to win the two-Test series starting in Chittagong on Friday.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:27 am

ICC rejects PCB complaint against IPL!

The ICC has rejected PCB`s complaint against IPL for snubbing Pakistani players, saying that it cannot act against a domestic event.
Source: Zeecric : Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:27 am

Tanvir out of T20 World Cup with knee injury

Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of international cricket for at least four months due to a knee injury thus ending his chances of playing in the World T20 Championship in the Caribbean next month.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 11 Mar 2010 | 4:14 am

Mohanlal-Priyan @ IPL: All izz not well

Seeking anonymity, a top Dubai-based industrialist told rediff.com, 'We are not at all happy with the proceedings leading up to the bidding. We were not taken into confidence by the IPL administrators. The picture has not changed even after the IPL governing council changed the disputed terms and conditions. It looks like they have already decided on the two teams.'
Source: Rediff Cricket | 11 Mar 2010 | 3:38 am

ICC rejects PCB complaint against IPL

The ICC has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's complaint against the Indian Premier League for snubbing Pakistani players, saying that it cannot act against a domestic event.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:52 am

Cricket-Coach wants Bangladesh to take back 'confused' Raqibul

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, March 11 (Reuters) - Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons wants the country's cricket board to take batsman Raqibul Hassan back if he decides to end his sudden retirement.
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 11 Mar 2010 | 2:46 am

Decision to ban players got clearance from Zardari sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board's stringent disciplinary action against erring players, including indefinite bans on former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan, was backed by the country's President and PCB chief patron Asif Ali Zardari.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:46 am

Gilchrist happy with IPL security

Adam Gilchrist has backed comments by Damien Martyn that suggest Australian cricket bosses are applying double standards when it comes to assessing security threats on the subcontinent. He said adequate security measures are in place for the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Source: Rediff Cricket | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:25 am

Waugh backs Clarke as future skipper

Australian great Steve Waugh is backing Michael Clarke to make a name for himself as a future Test captain despite his current high-profile off-field troubles, reports said.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:02 am

Ravindar and Jameeludin clinch title

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Ghosal-Dipika in final

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Star Phoenix triumphs

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

I am prepared to play 16 IPL III matches: Zaheer Khan

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Advani and Joshi advance with ease

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Pune FC holds Mohun Bagan

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

PCB bans Younus and Yousuf

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Hold elections or face suspension

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Madurai triumphs

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Drab draw

Source: The Hindu - Sport | 11 Mar 2010 | 12:00 am

Decision to ban players got clearance from Zardari: sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to take disciplinary action against the players, including indefinite ban on former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan, after confirming reports off internal strife in the team and after getting clearance from the Presidency, sources said on Wednesday.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:48 pm

Bradman is the greatest, Sachin comes only second: Waugh

Sachin Tendulkar can come only second, after legendary Don Bradman in the list of all-time great cricketers, according to former Australia captain Steve Waugh.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:24 pm

ICC rejects PCB complaint against IPL

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board's (ICC) complaint against the Indian Premier League (IPL) for snubbing Pakistani players, saying that it cannot act against a domestic event.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:07 pm

Windies seamers skittle Zimbabwe

West Indies enjoyed a crushing 141 run victory over Zimbabwe to take a 2-1 lead in their five match One-day series after dismissing the tourists for just 104 at Arnos Vale in St Vincent.
Source: Rediff Cricket | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:00 pm

Delhi's WADA-approved, anti-doping lab ready for Games

Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell Thursday said that anti-doping procedures during the 2010 Games in Delhi would be all the more stringent thanks to the recent World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) approval of the testing lab here.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

Germany outplay England, stay on course for a hat-trick of title(Lead)

World and Olympic champions Germany ended England's fairytale run routing the European champions 4-1 to storm into the final of the Hockey World Cup.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

Pakistan hockey squad steps down after World Cup debacle

In a dramatic development, the entire Pakistan squad announced retirement from international hockey Thursday owning moral responsibility for their poor performance in the World Cup.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

Australia beat Kiwis in the 4th ODI, win series

Auckland: Australia  secured the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy on Thursday after a six-wicket victory over New Zealand  in the fourth One-Day International in Auckland on Thursday.Credit for the
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

India, Pakistan to revive hockey Test series

New Delhi: India and Pakistan are set to revive their bilateral hockey Test series after four years with the two national federations agreeing, on Thursday, to start an annual series for men and women
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

Hoelzl wins giant slalom WCup title; Vonn crashes

-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Olympic silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia won the final giant slalom race of the season Thursday and Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany clinched the World Cup title
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

Hoelzl wins giant slalom WCup title; Vonn crashes

-PARTENKIRCHEN, Germany (AP) — Olympic silver medalist Tina Maze of Slovenia won the final giant slalom race of the season Thursday and Kathrin Hoelzl of Germany clinched the World Cup title
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

Elect hockey panel or be banned, FIH tells india

International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Leandro Negre Thursday said the world federation would not hesistate to disaffiliate India if it does not have an elected organisation in place by May 31.
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

18-member Pakistan hockey team retires following World Cup debacle

By Sify CorrespondentNew Delhi: All the 18 members of the Pakistan hockey team announced their retirement from international hockey following the four-time champions’ 12th place finish in the Hockey
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

PCB chief defends punishment of top players

Karachi: Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt defended the punishments imposed on seven top players, saying strong action was needed to stamp out indiscipline in the national side."I am not
Source: Sify.com Sports | 10 Mar 2010 | 9:27 pm

PREVIEW-Cricket-England ready for Bangladesh spin test

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, March 11 (Reuters) - England will have to avoid complacency and master Bangladesh's spinners if they are to win the two-test series starting in Chittagong on Friday, captain Alastair Cook said.
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 10 Mar 2010 | 6:00 pm

UPDATE 1-Cricket-Windies seamers skittle Zimbabwe

* Zimbabwe collapse after losing four wickets for seven runs
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 10 Mar 2010 | 2:28 pm

Cricket-West Indies v Zimbabwe, third ODI scoreboard

March 10 (Reuters) - Scoreboard from the third one-day international between West Indies and Zimbabwe at Arnos Vale, St.Vincent on Wednesday:
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:51 pm

Cricket- West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 141 runs in third ODI

March 10 (Reuters) - West Indies beat Zimbabwe by 141 runs in the third one-day international in St Vincent on Wednesday.
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 10 Mar 2010 | 1:23 pm

With IPL back on Indian tracks it is time for batsmen to party

The third Indian Premier League edition is here and there is palpable excitement in the air. Teams have started playing limb-looseners and are looking to see which combo suits them the best. T20 is such a fast format that there is hardly any time to blink, Sunil Gavaskar explores...
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 10 Mar 2010 | 11:47 am

Zaheer ready for a new challenge

Zaheer, who has been leading one of the two teams during Mumbai Indians’ warm-up games over the last week, said he was enjoying the challenge, reports HT Correspondent.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 10 Mar 2010 | 11:39 am

Striking a balance in cricket s big league

It’s come a month or so earlier than the last two years. But, yes, the Indian Premier League (IPL) is back, with the third edition kicking starting with defending champions Deccan Chargers facing Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Friday, reports Abhijeet Kulkarni.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 10 Mar 2010 | 11:29 am

Inzamam slams PCB s harsh move

Pakistan cricket fraternity today reacted with surprise, anger and content to severe punishment handed out by the Board to half-a-dozen current players on disciplinary counts.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 10 Mar 2010 | 11:13 am

Schedule of two IPL matches changed

The schedule of two Indian Premier League matches have been changed due to the Corporation Council elections in Bangalore.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:51 am

Kings XI Punjab have good mix of players Sangakara

Newly appointed captain of Kings XI Punjab Kumara Sangakara feels that despite injuries to Yuvraj Singh and Brett Lee, he has a good mix of players to choose from in the forthcoming third season of the Indian Premier League.
Source: HindustanTimes.com - Top Cricket News Headlines | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:40 am

Cricket-Bangladesh's Raqibul announces surprise retirement

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh, March 10 (Reuters) - Batsman Raqibul Hasan threw the Bangladesh team into disarray on Wednesday after announcing his international retirement just two days before the start of the first test against England.
Source: Reuters: Cricket News | 10 Mar 2010 | 10:21 am