No detracting from England’s results December 11, 2012 THERE isn’t much that captain Alastair Cook has left to accomplish on this tour of India, but winning the toss is one of them. I’d love to see Cook call it right tomorrow in Nagpur and allow England to rack up a commanding first-innings score in the decisive final Test. Batting to 300-3 on day [...]
Swann warns of India backlash as tourists scent historic victory December 11, 2012 ENGLAND spinner Graeme Swann admits their Lazarus-like recovery from a dreadful start to the cusp of history will count for little if they do not complete a series win in India this week. The tourists need only a draw in tomorrow’s fourth and final Test in Nagpur to claim their first series on Indian soil [...]
Broad a doubt for T20s after injury setback December 11, 2012 ENGLAND’S Stuart Broad is an injury doubt for the two Twenty20 internationals against India next week after suffering a recurrence of a heel injury during a practice session. The all-rounder is unlikely to be picked for the fourth and final Test starting in Nagpur tomorrow, but will find out the result of a scan this [...]
Khan set for make or break bout December 11, 2012 BOXING: Britain’s Amir Khan admits defeat to Carlos Molina in California this weekend is likely to bring down the curtain on his career. The 26-year-old, who has lost his last two bouts, said: “I know it is a make or break fight for me, that’s why I’m taking it so seriously.”
O’Leary out for six months after op December 11, 2012 RUGBY UNION: London Irish scrum-half Tomas O’Leary will miss Ireland’s Six Nations campaign next year after undergoing back surgery. The 29-year-old Exile last featured against Harlequins at the end of October but is now facing up to six months on the sidelines after he went under the knife to repair the injury yesterday.
Barry charged for derby actions December 11, 2012 FOOTBALL: Manchester City’s Gareth Barry has been charged with misconduct following Sunday’s stormy 3-2 defeat to bitter rivals Manchester United. Barry breached the FA rule E3 regarding using abusive or insulting words towards a match official.
Clubs back standing in grounds December 11, 2012 FOOTBALL: Thirteen clubs, including Brentford, Crystal Palace and AFC Wimbledon, support the reintroduction of standing in football stadia, says the Football Supporters’ Federation. Standing was outlawed following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 and the Premier League insists that it will not be encouraging a change in the law.
Tullow snaps up Norway oil firm but shares sink December 11, 2012 BLUE CHIP explorer Tullow Oil plummeted more than eight per cent in trading yesterday as it announced it is to acquire Spring Energy Norway for up to $672m (£417m). Spring, a Norwegian oil exploration company, holds 28 offshore licences in the North, Norwegian and Barents Sea covering more than 18,000 square kilometres. Since 2008, it [...]
Boris poaches City economist Lyons to become finance guru December 11, 2012 MAYOR of London Boris Johnson yesterday appointed top City economist Gerard Lyons, formerly of Standard Chartered, as his chief economic adviser to help preserve’s Square Mile’s dominance as a global financial hub. Lyons, who stepped down as chief economist at Standard Chartered earlier this month after 13 years at the bank, will be paid an [...]
Cable to announce £110m lending scheme December 11, 2012 Business secretary Vince Cable will today unveil a £110m small business funding package – part of the British Finance Partnership scheme, which was left out of the Autumn Statement to go through extra legal due diligence. Government will provide £55m, matched by funds from the private sector, to help small firms invest and grow, he [...]
