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July 2, 2010 8:22 PM

Oz, NZ PMs back Howard; Pawar hits back at critics

Divisions within the ICC today deepened with Prime Ministers of Australia and New Zealand asking John Howard not to withdraw his candidacy for the Vice-President's post. The new President Sharad Pawar hit back at his detractors saying the former Aussie PM did not have the majority to suppor...

July 2, 2010 7:54 PM

FIFA to use World Cup Q-final matches to fight racism

FIFA is all set to use the World Cup quarter-final matches starting today to fight racism in the game and has called on fans worldwide to support its 'Say No to Racism' campaign. On the lines of the 2009 Confederation Cup, in all the four quarterfinal matches team captains will rea...

July 2, 2010 7:52 PM

Sports ministry to examine rescheduling of cricket matches

Sports ministry says it will examine the request of the Common Wealth Games Organising Committee chairman seeking rescheduling of the cricket matches.The two test matches are scheduled to be played between India and Australia between October 2 and 24. Official sources said that the ministers office ...

July 2, 2010 2:19 PM

Pawar rejects talk of divide in world cricket

Union Minister and former BCCI President Sharad Pawar today rubbished suggestions that rejection of John Howard's Candidacy for the ICC vice-President's post would divide world cricket. Mr Pawar arrived in Mumbai from Singapore after formally taking over as the ICC President. Upon ...

July 2, 2010 2:01 PM

FIFA WC: Brazil take on Netherlands, Uruguay face Ghana in quarterfinals

In the 1st quarterfinals of the Soccer World Cup in Port Elizabeth today, Brazil will take on the Netherlands at 1930 hours. In the 2nd quarterfinals, Uruguay will face Ghana in Johannesburg at midnight. On Saturday, Argentina will take on Germany in Cape Town at 1930 hours and Spain play Paraguay i...

July 2, 2010 11:28 AM

Senators summons PCB, selectors over test squad selection

Pakistan's Senate Standing Committee on sports and culture has summoned PCB officials and national selectors on July 9 to explain why Younus Khan was ignored for the tour of England. Senate committee Chairman Ghaffar Qureshi confirmed the hearing has been scheduled for July 9 as there has b...

July 2, 2010 9:49 AM

Paes-Black into Wimbledon mixed doubles semis?

India's Leander Paes and his mixed doubles partner Zimbabwean Cara Black advanced to the Wimbledon's semi-finals to be played today. Second seeds Paes and Black beat the Australian- Taiwanese pair of Paul Hanley and Chan Yung-Jan 6-4, 6-7 (7/4) 6-3 in the their quarter final match....

July 1, 2010 7:48 PM

Commonwealth Express reached at Ambala Cantt railway station

In Haryana, Commonwealth Express special train reached at Ambala Cantt railway station today. Deputy Commissioner Ambala, Mr. Sameer Pal Srow welcomed the train and visited the all 11 coaches and appreciated the efforts made by Railway Ministry to create awareness among the Nation regarding achievem...

July 1, 2010 6:32 PM

ICC to encourage resumption of Indo-Pak series: Pawar

After taking over as the ICC President, Sharad Pawar today said in Singapore that the game's apex body would try to encourage the resumption of Indo-Pak bilateral cricket series, if there is government clearance from both sides. Former BCCI President Pawar, who is also a serving Union Minis...

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