Alpesh Vadher to head selection panel
Cricket Kenya has appointed former international Alpesh Vadher, as chairman of their newly constituted selection panel
Archive for June, 2011
Hafeez, Akmal issued showcause notices
The Pakistan Board has issued showcause notices to Mohammad Hafeez and Umar Akmal for giving unauthorised interviews to the media
Ottis Gibson rues another batting failure
Ottis Gibson, the West Indies coach, has said the failure to bat for long periods has been West Indies' real problem in the recent past
Live – Wimbledon day three
Andy Roddick and Laura Robson are in action on day three at Wimbledon, after wins for Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams but defeat for Britain's Heather Watson.
Warner’s chance to show Test credentials
David Warner will be out to prove he can become a Test opener when he faces the new ball during Australia A's upcoming four-day series in Zimbabwe
Mishra fined for protesting umpire’s decision
Mishra was found to have breached Article 2.1.3 of the code which relates to "showing dissent at an umpire's decision by action or verbal abuse"
Injured Fernando out of one-day series
Dilhara Fernando, the Sri Lanka fast bowler, has been ruled out of the limited-overs series against England due to an injury he sustained during the third Test at the Rose Bowl
Emotional Serena battles through
Defending champion Serena Williams breaks down in tears after overcoming Aravane Rezai 6-3 3-6 6-1 in her first-round clash at Wimbledon.
McCullum disappointed, but firmly behind Taylor
Brendon McCullum has admitted he was disappointed to miss out onthe role of New Zealand captain but said Ross Taylor had his full support and their friendship was "good enough to overcome any differences"
Illicit drug tests net six AFL players
Six AFL players tested positive for recreational drugs last year.
Thurston’s legal rep stuck in US
Johnathan Thurston's preparations for tonight's NRL judiciary hearing have been dealt a setback, with prominent lawyer Geoff Bellew stranded in Los Angeles.
Warriors aim to be clever with Cameron
Western Australia have launched an off-season raid on the eastern states, having added Nathan Rimmington, Travis Birt and Mark Cameron to their squad for 2011-12
Satisfied Hewitt soldiers on
Lleyton Hewitt proved he is not quite ready to hand over the baton in Australian men's tennis as he used all his years of grasscourt know-how to beat 21-year-old Japanese Kei Nishikori in four sets overnight.
McIlroy arrives back in N Ireland
Rory McIlroy returns home to Northern Ireland two days after his US Open triumph.
Brits Ward, Cox and Evans bow out
British number two James Ward is among three home men casualties on the second day of Wimbledon after losing his first-round match against Michael Llodra.
Isner ensures no repeat of epic
John Isner made sure last year's marathon win over Nicolas Mahut would not be repeated by beating the Frenchman in three sets in the first round at Wimbledon.
Wozniacki, Sharapova & Li all win
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki and 2004 Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova concede only three games each in their opening-round victories at Wimbledon.
Roddick & Del Potro make progress
Andy Roddick and Juan Martin del Potro advance into the second round of the men's draw at Wimbledon, following straight-sets victories.
Serena in tears as Federer, Djokovic cruise
Defending champion Serena Williams broke down in tears as she made an emotional Wimbledon return overnight while Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic barely broke sweat.
Irishman Niland blows big chance
Ireland's Conor Niland suffers a heartbreaking first-round defeat at Wimbledon as he squanders a 4-1 lead in the final set against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.
Stosur falls at first hurdle
Samantha Stosur's Wimbledon hoodoo has continued with the Australian being dumped out in the opening round by world number 262 Melinda Czink, as compatriots Lleyton Hewitt and Bernard Tomic secured wins.
Westwood ton puts Warwickshire on top
The figures might be unremarkable, but Boyd Rankin produced an unusually fine spell of fast bowling on the first day of Warwickshire Championship match with Somerset
Tuson hit by one-match suspension
Wigan Warriors forward Chris Tuson is hit by a one-game suspension for making dangerous contact on St Helens forward Jon Wilkin.
Worcester confirm Rebels friendly
Worcester Warriors confirm their high profile pre-season fixture against Super 15 club Melbourne Rebels.
Stevens included in England squad
Prop Matt Stevens is included in England's 45-man World Cup training squad.
Maguire backs Burgess Sydney move
Wigan Warriors coach Michael Maguire is looking forward to working with "quality player" Luke Burgess at South Sydney Rabbitohs next year.
McIlroy ‘can be world number one’
Rory McIlroy is being tipped to land the world number one spot within the next year.
Gollings to leave England Sevens
England Sevens top scorer Ben Gollings is not offered a new deal.
Thomas pleased to extend career
Ex-British and Irish Lions and Wales captain Gareth Thomas says he still has a lot to offer after signing a new one-year deal with Super League side Crusaders.
Dragons recruit coach Appleyard
Newport Gwent Dragons appoint Rob Appleyard as assistant coach on a full-time contract.
Waugh hopeful of Wallabies swan song
Record-setting New South Wales captain Phil Waugh is headed for retirement but refuses to give up hope of a fairytale recall to the Wallabies for the World Cup.
No Inglis square-up, say Broncos
Squaring up with Greg Inglis for walking out on a deal with the six-time premiers will not be on Brisbane's agenda when it tackles South Sydney in Perth on Friday night.
Boomers sweat on future NBA star
Boomers head coach Brett Brown concedes there are significant hurdles to overcome if the man tipped to be the number one pick in the upcoming NBA draft is to ever represent Australia.
Ash cloud leaves Ablett stranded
Flight cancellations caused by volcanic ash have again caused havoc with AFL scheduling, leaving Gold Coast Suns captain Gary Ablett stranded in Melbourne on Tuesday.
Nicklaus tips McIlroy for glory
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus joins those hailing Rory McIlroy after the 22-year-old re-wrote the record books in winning the US Open.
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