Umar Akmal's injury not serious, will play against IndiaSeptember 25th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - The Pakistani cricket team management has clarified that middle order batsman Umar Akmal's hand injury that he sustained during the match against West Indies is not serious, and that he would definitely play in the game against India on Saturday. Team manager Yawar Saeed told PakPassion.net from Johannesburg that Akmal's injury was not serious.
Flintoff says he could never have been a Tendulkar, Botham, Sobers or Imran KhanAugust 26th, 2009 LONDON - Former England Test player Andrew Flintoff has said that he could have never achieved greatness and didn't profess to. "I was asked have you been a great cricketer and the obvious answer is no.
Oval Test might not be Ponting's last Test on English soilAugust 21st, 2009 LONDON - Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that he hasn't thought about the final Ashes Test match at The Oval being his final Test match against England on their soil. Ponting is unlikely to play in the next Ashes series on English soil, which would be held in 2013, but he avoided declaring The Oval Test as the last.
Despite Olympic dream, Bulls forward Deng not gambling on fitness to boost British hopesJuly 27th, 2009 Deng not gambling on fitness despite Olympic dreamLONDON — However desperate Luol Deng is to play at the Olympics, the Chicago Bulls forward won't jeopardize his fitness to help Britain ensure it clinches a spot at London 2012. The rehabilitation from a right-leg stress fracture that has kept Deng off the court since February is taking longer than expected.
Allan Border defends Ponting's captaincyJuly 22nd, 2009 SYDNEY - Former Australian cricket captain Allan Border has defended Ricky Ponting's captaincy in the face of criticism following Australia's dismal performances in both the Test matches of the Ashes series. "When Ricky took over with the likes of Warne and McGrath, the team wasn't all that different and he kept the ball rolling after Steve Waugh.
Pietersen reveals full extent of his Achilles injuryJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - English batsman Kevin Pietersen has revealed the full extent of his agonising Achilles injury, and disclosed that the injury was ruining his summer, as he is not able to run properly. "To be honest it plays on my mind all day and every day.
Achilles injury playing on my mind, says PietersenJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - England batsman Kevin Pietersen admitted his achilles injury is always playing on his mind and is affecting his performance in the ongoing Ashes. "To be honest, it plays on my mind all day and every day.
Aussie cricketers yet to get guidelines on on-field behaviourJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Australian cricketers haven't received the guidelines set by Cricket Australia (CA) to uphold the spirit of the game during the Ashes. Last month, CA commissioned a survey among fans, who asked Ricky Pontings team not to sledge, swear, cheat and spit during the ongoing Ashes Test series.
Injury plagued Garcia Calvo retiresJuly 14th, 2009 MADRID - Valladolid central defender Jose Garcia Calvo has announced his retirement, after three injury-plagued years at the club. Garcia Calvo, 34, said Monday that he was quitting the game because of the chronic injury to the big toe in his right foot which has plagued him in recent years.
Oz experts' panel questions Ponting's tacticsJuly 13th, 2009 MELBOURNE/CARDIFF - A panel of Australian cricketing experts, including Nick McArdle, Damien Fleming and Mark Waugh, have concluded that Australian captain Ricky Ponting's tactics on the final day of the first Ashes Test at Cardiff, Wales, came up short, and this enabled England to salvage a draw. Former Australia fast bowler Damien Fleming said he was mystified by Ponting's decision to remove pace bowler Ben Hilfenhaus just after he had taken the crucial wicket of Graeme Swann to leave the hosts reeling at 8-221.
Pietersen says he may not play all Ashes TestsJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who has been struggling with an achilles injury, might not play in all the Ashes Tests this summer. The star batsman said the problem could recur at any time.
Kiwi batsman Ryder admitted to London hospitalJune 10th, 2009 LONDON - Hard-hitting New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder has been admitted to a London hospital for tests as concern over his groin muscle injury escalates, the New Zealand Press Association reports. Ryder was unavailable to play in New Zealand's one-run loss to South Africa in their final World Twenty20 pool match at Lord's today.
Klitschko heavyweight title defense called off after Haye pulls out with injuryJune 3rd, 2009 Haye pulls out of Klitschko fight with injuryLONDON — David Haye has pulled out of his IBF and WBO heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko because of an injury. The British fighter had been scheduled to challenge Klitschko before a sellout crowd of more than 60,000 at Schalke's football stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, on June 20.
Ponting is an amazing cricketer, says ClarkeMay 31st, 2009 LONDON - Australias cricket vice-captain Michael Clarke has showered fulsome praise on his captain Ricky Ponting underscoring his energy and enthusiasm. Making light of Pontings recent results and his own form, Clarke said the Australia captain remained at the top of his game as both player and leader.
England tipped to block Ponting's Ashes extra man requestMay 28th, 2009 LONDON - England may scupper Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting's plans to field an extra player in each of Australia's two Ashes warm-up matches. In what would be the first shot across Australia's bow, the hosts are reportedly opposed to allowing Ponting to play an extra man in both games as he seeks to give all five quicks an opportunity to push for selection.
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