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Tearful Smith accepts responsibility for ball-tampering scandal

SYDNEY, Mar 29 (AFP): Distraught former Australia cricket captain Steve Smith was in tears Thursday as he accepted full responsibility for a ball-tampering scandal that has shaken the sport, saying he was devastated by his "big mistake"."I take full responsibility, I made a serious error of judgement and I understand...

BCB chief for wider women participation in sports

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan, MP, said on Thursday there is a huge potential for women in the country's sports arena and laid emphasis on nurturing them at the early stage, reports UNB."There is a huge potential for them if they are properly guided and nurtured at the...

South Africa, Australia final Test today

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 29 (AFP): South Africa will aim to take advantage of a scandal-hit Australian team in the fourth and final Test starting at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.But coach Ottis Gibson has warned that Australia will provide strong opposition, even without the disgraced trio of Steve Smith, David Warner...

England drop Moeen, Woakes for 2nd Test against NZ today

Moeen Ali and Chris Woakes have been dropped by England for the second and final Test against New Zealand in Christchurch today (Friday), reports BBC Sport.It follows the innings-and-49-run defeat in the first Test, when both players failed to take a wicket.Moeen, who scored 0 and 28 in the match,...

Adventurer David Grier to cover Great Wall in 70 days

BEIJING, (China) Mar 29: Fresenius Medical Care, the world's largest provider of dialysis products and services, announced on Wednesday a new partnership with extreme adventurer, David Grier, who will attempt to run the 4000km route of the Great Wall of China in just 70 days, raising awareness about kidney health...

Australian coach Lehmann to quit after SA series

JOHANNESBURG, Mar 29 (AFP): Darren Lehmann, coach of the scandal-tainted Australia cricket team, said Thursday he would quit after the fourth and final Test of a series in South Africa."This will be my last Test as head coach of the Australian cricket team," Lehmann told a press conference on the...

ICC to review punishment for ball-tampering

LONDON, Mar 29 (AFP): The International Cricket Council is set to review its punishment for ball-tampering in light of the Australia cheating scandal, warning the game is in danger unless decisive action is taken.Cricket Australia has banned Steve Smith and David Warner from international and domestic cricket for a year...

Williamson Sunrisers' captain after Warner exit

NEW DELHI, Mar 29 (AFP): Indian Premier League side Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday named New Zealand's Kane Williamson as captain after scandal-tainted Australian David Warner withdrew."I have accepted the role to stand in as captain for this season. It's an exciting opportunity with a talented group of players," the 27-year-old...

Potro, Isner, Collins, Ostapenko reach Miami Open semis

MIAMI, Mar 29 (AFP): Juan Martin del Potro raised the roof as he came from behind to beat Milos Raonic 5-7, 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/3) and power into a Miami Open semi-final clash with American John Isner.Roared on by a partisan crowd, del Potro rallied after losing the first set...

Messi returns to training with Barcelona

BARCELONA, Mar 29 (AFP): Lionel Messi returned to training with Barcelona on Thursday to offer the Catalans a boost with less than a week to go before their Champions League clash against Roma.Messi missed Argentina's two internationals over the last week due to a hamstring strain, although he did train...