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India put West Indiies to bat in third ODI St Lucia (Gros Islet), July 3 : India won the toss and elected to field against the West Indies in the third one-day international cricket fixture here Friday. (111)

Yuki to take on Gajjar in ITF tournament final New Delhi, July 3 : Yuki Bhambri overcame a stubborn Vishnu Vardhan 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) to get into the final of the USD 15,000 International Tennis Federation (ITF) at the DLTA complex here Friday. (63)

IOA hails government's decision to keep sports in state list New Delhi, July 3 : The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) and national sports federations Friday welcomed the government's decision to allow sport to remain in the state list. (62)

Sohail denies reports of rift with PCB director Karachi, July 3: Former Pakistan Test cricketer Aamer Sohail Friday played down reports of a growing rift with fellow Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) director Wasim Bari. (57)

Yuki to meet Gajjar in ITF tournament final New Delhi, July 3 : Yuki Bhambri overcame a stubborn Vishnu Vardhan 6-3, 4-6, 7-6(4) to enter into the final of the $15,000 International Tennis Federation (ITF) at the DLTA complex here Friday. (52)

Don't want to see John with an England jumper on, says Ponting London, July 3 : With just five days left for the Ashes, Australian captain Ricky Ponting again made it clear that he is not happy with John Buchanan's decision to join the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) as an adviser. (62)

Hughes heads up ICC Cricket World audio show Dubai, July 3 : Australia's new batting sensation Philip Hughes heads up an all-star cast on this week's ICC Cricket World audio show ahead of the Ashes showdown with England that starts on 8 July. (146)

Booth criticises Houghton's comments New Delhi, Jul 3 : Mahindra United coach David Booth has lashed out at Bob Houghton for his adverse comments on the current situation in Indian football. (78)

Now, Bari in 'battle of egos' with Aamir Sohail Lahore, July 3: The internal rift between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials is out in the open again, with the board's Director Human Resources, Wasim Bari serving a show cause notice to Director National Cricket Academy, Aamir Sohail. (96)

Harmison warns of body targeting Aussies in Ashes Worcester (UK), July 3: Fast bowler Steve Harmison has warned that England's quicks plan to target the body of young Australian batting sensation Phillip Hughes during the Ashes series. (103)

England's bowlers in good shape for the Ashes Birmingham (UK), July 3: England's bowlers are in perfect shape for the Ashes. (86)

'Challenging' Sri Lanka series awaits Pak players: Afridi Lahore, July 3: Pakistan all rounder Shahid Afridi has said that Sri Lanka Test series would be challenging for the players, as they would have to change gear from the Twenty20 format of the game to the five-day mode. (89)

Keeper Matt Prior has grown into England's `Mr. Cool' London, July 3: Wicketkeeper Matt Prior believes his conversion from wannabe sledger to England's Mr. Cool can help secure Ashes glory this summer. (85)

Collingwood believes he has Australia's number ahead of Ashes London, July 3: England all rounder Paul Collingwood has revealed his double century in the last Ashes convinced him he could cut it against Australia. (82)

Lee gets help from McGrath, dreams of Ashes glory Worcester (UK), July 3: A little help from former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has Brett Lee now dreaming of Ashes glory. (88)

Lee's reverse swinging `toe curlers' fire him back for Ashes berth Worcester (UK), July 3: Speedster Brett Lee surged into Australia's Ashes attack contention with a devastating spell of reverse swinging ` toe curlers' against the England Lions. (84)

Buchanan denies split loyalties; will be backing Ponting London, July 3 : Ricky Ponting might be disappointed with John Buchanan's new job as an advisor in the English board, but the former Australian coach will be backing Ponting to win the Ashes. (86)

No genuine talent in Indian team, reckons Miandad New Delhi, Jul 3 : Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad has expressed serious concerns about the skills of the famed Indian batting line-up and claimed that none of the upcoming youngsters in the team, possess talent to play the Test cricket. (99)

Indian wrestling team to lave for Manila on July 6 Patiala, July 3 : A 24-member Indian men and women wrestling contingent will leave for Manila in Philippines on July 6 to compete in the upcoming Asian Junior Wrestling Championship slated for July 9 to 13. (56)

Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals against Middlesex By Omar Khalid, Karachi, July 3 : All-rounder Sohail Tanvir will be back playing for Rajasthan Royals during a charity match against Middlesex Panthers at Lord's next week. (101)

Morton credits calmness for his recent success St Lucia, Jul 3 : Having become a hard nut to crack for the Indian bowlers in the ongoing four-match ODI series against the West Indies, in-form opener Runako Morton has credited his recently-acquired calmness for his of late heroics with the bat. (79)

Muralitharan set to sign for Victoria Bushrangers Melbourne, July 3 : Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is all set to sign for Victoria Bushrangers for the Twenty20 Big Bash and play as local hero at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), the same venue where 14 years ago he was labelled a chucker by umpire Darrel Hair. (78)

Lee unlocks secret of reverse swing; stakes claim for Ashes selection Melbourne, July 3 : Australian speedster Brett Lee boosted his selection chances for the first Ashes Test starting Wednesday at Cardiff with a burst of five for 21 in 40 balls in a practice match against Englad Lions at Worcester. (104)

Racing expert returns to India after six months Bangalore, July 3 : Indian Racing expert Karun Chandhok had returned to India after six months. (68)

Muralitharan to sign up with Victoria for Big Bash T20 tournament Melbourne, Jul 3 : Spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan is all set to sign up for Victoria, and become this year's fourth foreign recruit to play in Australia's domestic Big Bash Twenty20 tournament. (94)

Qadir to appear before Sports Standing Committee on Jul 14 Lahore, Jul 3 : The Standing Committee of the National Assembly on Sports has summoned former chief selector Abdul Qadir for a hearing on July 14. (81)

Lee's England experience will help him to bounce back: Gilchrist Melbourne, Jul 3 : Former wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist has backed pacer Brett Lee to be in the playing XI, saying the struggling speedster could use all his England experience positively to help Australia retain the upcoming Ashes series, starting July 8 in Cardiff. (78)

PCB fines Asif for Dubai drugs detention Lahore, July 2 : Pakistani cricket authorities on Thursday fined Mohammad Asif one million rupees (12,500 dollars) over the fast bowler's 19-day detention at Dubai airport for alleged drug possession. (94)

Pakistan challenges Sri Lanka for fourth place in Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table Dubai, July 2 : Following victory over Sri Lanka in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 at Lord's last month, Pakistan aims to carry that momentum into the three-Test series against Sri Lanka starting at Galle on Saturday as it targets fourth place in the Reliance Mobile ICC Test Championship table. (105)

Pakistan to play home series against NZ at neutral venues Lahore, Jul 3 : Security concerns has once again come to haunt Twenty20 World Champions, as Pakistan's home series against New Zealand is all set to be held at neutral venues. (92)

Gilly predicts Lee to fire in 2-1 Ashes victory for Australia Perth, July 2 : Former Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist has backed a 'hungry' Brett Lee to fire the Australians to a 2-1 victory in the 2009 Ashes series against England in England. (83)

Loss of faith in Cricket Australia system convinced me to quit: Martyn Perth, July 2 : Former Australian middle-order batsman Damian Martyn has revealed that he quit because he had lost faith in the system promoted by Cricket Australia. He also said that he could not accept the way the board treated the players. (112)

MP eves in Asia Cup team Bhopal, July 2 : Six players owing allegiance to the Gwalior-based Madhya Pradesh State Women's Hockey Academy have been selected for the team that will represent India at the Asia Cup Under-18 Junior Women's Hockey Championship scheduled at Shanghai later this month. (55)

Pakistan aim to topple Lanka from 4th place in ICC rankings Dubai, Jul 2 : Following victory over Sri Lanka in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 2009 at Lord's last month, Pakistan aims to carry that momentum into the three-Test series against Sri Lanka starting at Galle on Saturday as it targets fourth place in the ICC Test Championship table. (96)

I'd have picked Imran for World T20: Bari Lahore, Jul 2 : Former skipper and interim chief selector Wasim Bari has backed Imran Nazir to be in Pakistan's limited overs squad, and said he would have picked the explosive batsman for the recently-concluded World Twenty20 event. (86)

Youngsters should aspire to play for country not IPL: Gavaskar Mumbai, Jul 2 : Former captain Sunil Gavaskar today said youngsters should aspire to play for the nation and the Indian Premier League(IPL) should not be the all and end all. (87)

Ashish, Aravind make main draw of Tata Open Badminton Mumbai, Jul 2 : Chandigarh's Ashish Sharma eased past Anil Kumar (AP) in straight sets at 21-12, 21-14 to book his place in the main draw of the Tata Open All India badminton tournament being played at the CCI courts here today. (56)

Mumbai cricket is strong as ever: Vengsarkar Mumbai, Jul 2 : Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar maintained that he has no doubts about the strength of Mumbai cricket. (80)

Adequate sports infrastructure needed in every schools: Goa Speaker Panaji, Jul 2 : Goa Legislative Assembly speaker Pratapsingh Rane today stressed on the need to provide adequate sports infrastructure to the schools to enable the students to develop their sports talent. (51)

Shiv Sena warns BCCI over scrapping Deodhar Trophy Mumbai, Jul 2 : The Shiv Sena today warned the BCCI to hold the Deodhar Trophy that was purportedly scrapped for the coming season, or else they would not allow the IPL to be held next year. (78)

Tasmania signs up Malinga for T20 Big Bash Melbourne, Jul 2 : Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga has been roped in to play for Tasmania in Australia's next season's domestic competition, Twenty20 Big Bash. (73)

R K Anand re-elected president of Jharkhand Olympic Association Ranchi, Jul 2 : R K Anand was today re-elected president of Jharkhand Olympic Association a (JOA) after the AGM of the sports body held in Dhanbad. (53)

National Badminton for the Challenged from tomorrow Bangalore, Jul 2 : More than 90 shuttlers will be seen in action vying for top honours at the 9th National Badminton Championship for the physically challenged, to be played at the Malleswaram Association Court here from tomorrow. (48)

Gambhir at 3rd spot, Harbhajan stays at 6th place Dubai, Jul 2 : Opener Gautam Gambhir stood his ground firmly at the third spot with no other Indian in the list of top 10 batsmen, while off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was at the sixth place in the list of ICC Test bowlers. (74)

Martyn blames Buchanan for Australia's 2005 Ashes loss Melbourne, Jul 2 : Damien Martyn has joined the chorus of criticism for John Buchanan with the former batsman blaming the ex-coach for Australia's failure to retain the Ashes in 2005. (77)

Serena through to Wimbledon final London, July 2 : Dinara Safina is all that stands in the way of a fourth Williams sisters Wimbledon final after second seed Serena Williams held off Russian Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 8-6 in their semi-final Thursday. (117)

Wimbledon files complaint on shoddy 2000 construction London, July 2 : Wimbledon's Millennium media and player complex, unveiled at the start of the new century, is falling apart due to shoddy workmanship, the All England Club says in a 7.5-million-dollar complaint filed in the High Court. (112)

Somdev surprised his Grand Slam debut came in doubles New Delhi, July 2 : Somdev Devvarman, back from his maiden stint at the Wimbledon tennis championships, says he is amused that his Grand Slam debut happened to be in the doubles event. (107)

India bag three more medals at Asian Youth Games New Delhi, July 2 : Indian athletes continued their impressive run at the Asian Youth Games in Singapore, winning three medals Thursday to take their tally to six. (95)

PCB fines Asif over Dubai misadventure Karachi, July 2 : The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a fine of Rs.1 million on bowler Mohammad Asif over his Dubai misadventure. (137)

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