Pitch set to serve up more of the same but back Robson to tuck in July 16, 2014 ROBIN HUTCHISON PICKS OUT THE BEST BETS FOR THE SECOND TEST WITH any luck James Anderson’s spat with Ravi Jadeja will add a little spice to the second Test at Lord’s between England and India, following an opening encounter which resembled the blandest of chicken kormas. The main ingredient at Trent Bridge was a moribund [...]
Spread betting on cricket July 16, 2014 ENGLAND’S five-Test series against India is finely poised after a draw in the opener at Trent Bridge last week. Ahead of the second Test at Lord’s, Sporting Index have priced up a huge range of cricket markets. Cricket and spread betting have always been a match made in heaven and it really is the most [...]
England and India at war over James Anderson push row July 16, 2014 England’s Test series against India erupted last night after the tourists accused fast-bowler James Anderson of pushing and verbally abusing their batsman Ravindra Jadeja. Former England captain Michael Vaughan called India’s allegations “pathetic”, and suggested they were a ploy to get Anderson banned for the conclusion of the five-match series. England chiefs said Anderson “categorically [...]
It’s now or never for Simon Kerrigan July 16, 2014 Lancashire spinner Simon Kerrigan’s possible recall for the second Test against India has provoked a real fuss, with fears that another flaying could end his international career. Clearly nerves got to Kerrigan when he made his England debut against Australia at the Oval last summer. He conceded 28 runs off his first two overs alone [...]
Mike Tindall becomes last of class of 2003 to hang up rugby boots July 16, 2014 World Cup winner Mike Tindall has revealed that he decided to retire from rugby after realising he could not face playing for anyone but Gloucester. Former England captain Tindall – the last of the triumphant 2003 squad to hang up his boots – spent nine years at Kingsholm, following eight seasons at Bath. “I could [...]
Ashley Cole: Brits afraid to move abroad July 16, 2014 Former Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole believes English players shun the chance to play in foreign leagues because they are scared of unfamiliar environments. Cole, 33, signed for Roma this month after eight years with the Blues, and said: “Perhaps British players are a little afraid to move abroad. They are accustomed to British culture and [...]
Diego Costa targets Chelsea titles July 16, 2014 Spain forward Diego Costa intends to add to his medal collection after completing a £32m switch from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea yesterday. The 25-year-old arrives on the back of a fine season, having reached the Champions League final and helped Atletico end an 18- year wait for La Liga. “I am very happy to sign [...]
Winners meet Berliners July 16, 2014 THOUSANDS of fans lined Berlin’s streets yesterday to see Germany’s World Cup winning team parade the trophy. Arsenal’s Per Mertesacker (second from left) and Lukas Podolski (furthest right) soaked up the adulation, while some team-mates amused spectators by performing choreographed dance routines on a specially erected stage. Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in Sunday’s final in [...]
Woods not content to make up the numbers July 16, 2014 IT MAY be six traumatic years since he last won a Major, but former world No1 Tiger Woods insists he is ready to claim his fourth Open Championship, starting tomorrow. The American was on bullish form yesterday when asked what would constitute a satisfactory result in only his second event since back surgery. “First,” he [...]
Graeme McDowell to plot his way to Open glory at Royal Liverpool July 16, 2014 This year’s Open Championship will be the 143rd renewal of the oldest golf Major, with the 2014 edition hosted at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake. The famous Wirral links course welcomes the special tournament for the 12th occasion and the first since 2006. There have been a few subtle tweaks to the course in the [...]