Capello happy with England’s World Cup base February 23, 2010 FABIO CAPELLO insists he is happy with England’s World Cup training camp at Royal Bafokeng, near Rustenburg, despite criticism that construction is not fully complete. “I’m really happy,” he said. “We checked everything and it improved a lot from the last time we stayed here. The pitches are good and will be better for June. [...]
IPL will not be moved again, insists Modi February 23, 2010 INDIAN Premier League chief Lalit Modi insists the tournament will not be moved for a second year running despite security concerns. An independent report, written by British security expert Reg Dickason, has raised “serious” concerns about safety at the tournament, and now Australia’s players have refused to commit to playing until the issues are addressed. [...]
Craig has world at his feet February 23, 2010 HE may have only been on the scene five minutes, but Craig Kieswetter is almost nailed on to retain his place in the side for the three one-day internationals with Bangladesh, starting on Sunday. True, he couldn’t have wished for a gentler introduction to international cricket than in the form of a Bangladesh Cricket Board [...]
SPORT | IN BRIEF February 23, 2010 Goode signing for Worcester RUGBY UNION: Relegation-threatened Worcester have landed a coup by completing the signing of England international fly-half Andy Goode for next season. The Brive star will make the move to Sixways after finishing a five-week deal with South African Super 14 side, Sharks. Warriors director of rugby Mike Ruddock is a long-term [...]
FOOTBALL | IN BRIEF February 23, 2010 Redknapp hopeful on Lennon TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp has eased fears over Aaron Lennon’s latest injury setback, insisting the winger could be back in action in a couple of weeks. The 22-year-old suffered a setback on his return from a groin injury in training on Monday and scans have now revealed a new tear in [...]
Special One’s barbs do not bother Blues, insists Cech February 22, 2010 CHELSEA goalkeeper Petr Cech has warned former Stamford Bridge boss Jose Mourinho that his mind games will not sabotage the Blues’ Champions League hopes. Inter Milan coach Mourinho has indulged in characteristic psychological warfare as he prepares to face his old club tomorrow for the first time since his acrimonious departure in 2007. The outspoken [...]
Portsmouth chief Storrie slams black hole claims February 22, 2010 PORTSMOUTH chief executive Peter Storrie has hit out at suggestions money has gone missing from the crisis club, who are facing administration unless a buyer can be found by tomorrow. Storrie hit out at television pundits for depicting a £150m black hole at Pompey, who are £60m in debt and facing a winding-up order from [...]
Why satisfied Calzaghe is trading fight night for Hollywood limelight February 22, 2010 EVEN as he slugged it out with Roy Jones Jr in the biggest fight of his career, Joe Calzaghe knew that was it. He savoured every jarring blow, every trickle of sweat and every decibel of clamour, because his mind was made up. Calzaghe, arguably the greatest boxer ever to emerge from these shores, was, [...]
Kieswetter’s surprise at senior England call-up February 22, 2010 ONE-DAY sensation Craig Kieswetter has admitted his call-up to the England squad took him by surprise. The Somerset wicketkeeper-batsman has been parachuted into the senior one-day squad for the current tour of Bangladesh after impressing on the recent Lions’ tour of the United Arab Emirates. South Africa-born Kieswetter, 22, only completed his four-year qualification period [...]
Johnson calls for Hodgson amid Wilkinson injury fears February 22, 2010 ENGLAND are sweating on the fitness of fly-half Jonny Wilkinson for the crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland on Saturday. Boss Martin Johnson drafted Sale’s Charlie Hodgson into the squad yesterday after Wilkinson suffered from muscle tightness. The World Cup-winning No10’s place was already the subject of debate following England’s lacklustre win in Italy earlier [...]