Wednesday World Sports News

Kiwis arrive tonight
Sports Reporter
Things are all set for the New Zealand cricket team to make a quiet arrival in the capital tonight as a long holiday starts from today to celebrate the Eid-ul-Fitr.

 
Mashud blames selectors
Sports Reporter
Former national captain Khaled Mashud has observed that the selectors created the majority of problems for the players in Bangladesh cricket as they are not transparent enough in their work.

 
Nazimuddin joins Dhaka Warriors
Pti, New Delhi
The Indian Cricket League (ICL) has further strengthened its players base, roping in four overseas and a domestic cricketer for its new season starting October 10.

 
'It's India v Australia'
Cricinfo, Bangalore
Sachin Tendulkar has said the India-Australia series is about more than just how the Indian seniors play. "It's India versus Australia, it's not certain individuals versus certain individuals in their team," he said, responding to a question whether the seniors were under extra pressure, especially after Sourav Ganguly was not picked for the Irani Cup.

 
Serie A
Ronaldinho the difference
Afp, Rome
Ronaldinho scored his first goal in Italian football to give AC Milan a vital 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a pulsating city derby at the San Siro on Sunday.

 
Sachin scoffs at security worries
Afp, Bangalore
Top batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Monday played down security concerns for the Test series against Australia, saying cricketers will never be targeted in India.

 
Friendly soccer tie on Eid Day
Sports Reporter
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has arranged a friendly match on the Eid Day at the Bangabandhu National Stadium.

 
Barclays English Premier League
City fall at Wigan
Afp, Wigan
Manchester City manager Mark Hughes took out his frustrations on referee Steve Bennett after his side crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Wigan.

 
Serie A
Carlo urges caution
Afp, Rome
AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has called for calm following his team's 1-0 victory over cross-city rivals Inter in Serie A action on the weekend.

 
LFP
Villa can't stop scoring
Reality check for Atletico
Afp, Madrid
David Villa's hot streak in front of goal continued with two goals as Valencia returned to the top of the Spanish first division after a 4-2 home win over Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.

 
Moyes blames himself
Afp, Liverpool
Everton manager David Moyes admits his failure to sign a new contract could have played a part in his side's disappointing start to the season.

 
I am fascist, says Abbiati
The Guardian
One of Silvio Berlusconi's players at AC Milan has declared he is a fascist. Christian Abbiati, 31, an Italian international, said: "I am not ashamed to proclaim my political beliefs. I share [the] ideals of fascism, such as the fatherland and the values of the Catholic religion."

 
Espanyol to launch protest
Afp, Madrid
Espanyol plans to make an official protest over the "anti-sporting" behaviour of some Barcelona players during incidents in the derby match at the weekend.

 
Gilly replaces Laxman
CricInfo, undated
Adam Gilchrist, the former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman, has been appointed captain of the Deccan Chargers, replacing VVS Laxman, who led the team during the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

 
Shah, Swann win places
Afp, London
Owais Shah and Graeme Swann have been named in England's 15-man squad for the forthcoming two-Test tour of India.

 
Gavaskar's fear
Cricinfo, undated
Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Australia are risking overkill by scheduling too many series with not enough time in between. Australia won the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at home in January and nine months on, the prize will be up for grabs again in a four-Test series in India.

 
McGain, Krejza in race
CricInfo, undated
Leg-spinner Bryce McGain and off-spinner Jason Krejza will be competing for the specialist spinners' spot in Australia's line-up after coach Tim Nielsen indicated they are likely to field three fast bowlers and a spinner for the Tests.

 
Jankovic eyes top spot
Afp, Beijing
Serbia's Jelena Jankovic, fresh off her win at the China Open, says she is determined to finish the year as the WTA's top player and is eyeing Grand Slam glory next season.

 
'You have to seize chances'
CricInfo, undated
VVS Laxman has said India will need to seize every opportunity to win the upcoming home Test series against Australia. "I think you should grab the opportunities and not lose them," he told the Indian news channel CNN-IBN on Monday.

 
SA denies Vaughan reports
CricInfo, undated
South Australia have denied reports in the weekend's newspapers that Michael Vaughan will look to them to provide him with a chance to regain his place in the England side.

 
Simmo handed captaincy duty
CricInfo, undated
Andrew Symonds has been handed extra responsibility as he aims to work his way back to international cricket, having been named captain of Queensland for a Twenty20 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Symonds will be handed the reins for a game in Brisbane on Tuesday even though the Bulls' full-time leader Chris Simpson will also play.

 
Uncertainty over Armstrong return
Bbc Online, undated
Lance Armstrong's cycling comeback is in doubt because of a technicality over anti-doping re-entry rules.