Bell targets England Test return
Ian Bell hopes his one-day form translates into a Test spot © Getty Images Ian Bell, the Warwickshire and England batsman, has set his sights on a Test recall. Overlooked for the Tests against Sri…
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Ray Jennings steps into Eric Simons's shoes
Eric Simons: heavily criticised by unnamed players© Getty ImagesEric Simons stepped down this morning as South Africa's coach after a week of speculation regarding his future. Tim Southey, the team manager, also quit. Their contracts…
Ranatunga sworn in as minister
Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed as a junior minister in Sri Lanka's recently-elected new government. He was sworn in on Friday as the deputy minister of industry, tourism and investment promotion, and intends to use…
New Zealand in positive mode with bat and on points table
New Zealand's big hitters made full use of an outstanding batting pitch to take a seven-wicket win from Bangladesh at Kimberley today.More importantly, the win put New Zealand in positive run rate mode on the…
A devoted coach who guided the fortunes of many great players
Keki Tarapore, who passed away in Bangalore on Thursday, was theperfect example of the adage that one need not be a good player to bea good coach. His playing credentials were modest. He played in…
Shelvey impresses Howe at Newcastle
Keith Downie has now shared some interesting Newcastle United news involving Jonjo Shelvey. The Lowdown: Misery under Bruce Before Eddie Howe took charge at St. James' Park, Shelvey was not having the best of times…
John Terry to miss City clash
Chelsea will be without captain John Terry for their clash against Manchester City on Wednesday night. The England international defender has returned from a knee injury and featured in the last two games, but will…
How will Manchester City cope in the Champions League?
It is rare thing that fans of Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur unite, however all of the aforementioned fans, crossed their fingers, prayed to the big guy in the sky and sold…
Ramires pleased with Chelsea start
Summer signing Ramires believes that he has made a decent start to his career with Chelsea, having moved to England from Portuguese champions Benfica a few months ago. The versatile 23-year-old Brazil international has made…
Mario Balotelli working harder and more mature
Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has admitted that he is working harder in training than he did this time last year, and feels that he is more mature. The temperamental attacker is famed for his…