Geoff Lawson: The 10 players to watch in cricket’s World Cup
This 11th edition of the world Cup could be the most open since India surprised all in 1983. The home teams will appreciate being at home, knowing the pitches and having the best of the crowd’s support. Australia have begun the Tri-Series with an impressive victory against England. The new... read more »
Sharapova wants to play her top tennis in New Year
Maria Sharapova says her target for 2015 is playing her best tennis rather than wrestling the World No.1 ranking back from Serena Williams. Should World No.2 Sharapova win the Brisbane International, she will cut the ranking points margin between her and Serena to 685 points where the American... read more »
BUTT-ASIF-AAMER CASE TO BE RE-EXAMINED
Prosecutors are re-examining the criminal convictions of three Pakistan players jailed in 2011 over spotfixing allegations, according to a report in Britain’s Guardian newspaper, The Guardian said the convictions in a London court of then Pakistan captain Salman Butt, paceman Mohammad Asif... read more »
Pranab Mukherjee congratulates Bhakti Sharma for world swimming record
President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated Bhakti Sharma for setting a world record by swimming 1.4 miles in 52 minutes in the Antarctic Ocean. In his message, the President said, “I am delighted to know that you have set a world record by swimming 1.4 miles in 52 minutes in the Antarctic... read more »
