Auckland, Nov 20(ANI): New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond and batsman Peter Fulton have been included in the 13-man squad for the first of Three tests against Pakistan, starting in Dunedin on Tuesday.

Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (ANI): The first Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a draw on the final day at the Sardar Patel stadium on Friday.

Melbourne, Nov.20 (ANI): One of the best-known names in world sport, the late Don Bradman, was formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame at the Bradman Oration at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday.

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Soccer star David Beckham, Ewan McGregor and Cat Deeley have teamed up for Unicef 'photo pledge' campaign in a bid to raise awareness on children's rights.

London, Nov 20 (ANI): Apart from hard work, grit and, raw talent, there is another trait of the most accomplished jocks - a handsome face, says a new research.

Dublin, Nov 20(ANI): Irish Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has called on FIFA to order a replay of the controversial World Cup play-off between Ireland and France.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff wants to play in tWO more World Cups after coming through a career-saving knee operation.

Johannesburg, Nov.20 (ANI): In an indirect rejoinder to South African cricket team coach Mickey Arthur, England captain Andrew Strauss has said that his team is in South Africa to make runs and win matches, and not to make friends.

London, Nov 20(ANI): Human placenta therapist Mariana Kovacevic, who helped cure a host of Premier League stars, including Arsenal striker Robin van Persie and Liverpool defender Glen Johnson, could be put out of business following a widespread problem of unlicensed therapists.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): England football star David Beckham has sprung to the defence of under fire French striker Thierry Henry, who has been widely condemned for handling the ball in a World Cup qualifying match against Ireland, which set up the lone goal that denied the latter a place at the World Cup.

Pune, Nov 20 (ANI): The Indian hockey team's Spanish coach, Jose Manuel Brasa, has denied reports of a rift between him and the players.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): Totteham Hotspur goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini is due to be discharged from hospital today, eight days after a horror motorbike smash.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz and his team-mates have warned Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez that they intend to ruin his Christmas celebrations this year.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): Rival team bosses are tipping Manchester City to break into the top four of the Premier League this season.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): Pakistan cricket captain Younus Khan, who opted out of the New Zealand series citing need for rest, has announced his availability for the forthcoming Australia tour.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): The world has turned on French football star Thierry Henry, branding him a cheat, even as Irish football chiefs have approached FIFA with a demand for a replay of the World Cup tie.

London, Nov.20 (ANI): Irish winger Damian Duff has accused both FIFA and sports manufacturer Adidas of conspiring to get France through to the World Cup finals.

Karachi, Nov.20 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has said there is slim possibility of controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar returning to international cricket.

Brisbane, Nov.20 (ANI): West Indies fast bowler Kemar Roach has said that his side will be ready to compete on equal terms with Australia when the first Test begins at the Gabba from November 26.

Sydney, Nov.20 (ANI): Australian cricket needs to face the facts. They have lost three of their past five Test series, and as far as the selectors are concerned, the backslapping notwithstanding, it is a point to ponder over, feels weel known cricket columnist Peter Roebuck.

Melbourne (Australia), Nov. 20 (ANI): Former Australian cricket captain and coach Greg Chappell has warned that 50-over cricket would be the best way to measure all cricketing nations, but Twenty20 is the best format for ensuring the growth of the game.

Brisbane (Australia), Nov.20 (ANI): Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne will captain an All Stars team against a Michael Clarke-led Australian XI in a Twenty20 exhibition clash at the Gabba on Sunday.

Dubai, Nov.19 (ANI): The ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2010 (U19 CWC) will be launched in Dunedin, New Zealand on Monday (November 23).

London, Nov 19(ANI): Manchester City striker Roque Santa Cruz has revealed that team-mate Robinho has been completely open about his desire to move to Barcelona.

Johannesburg, Nov 19(ANI): South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has said his team had started the series against England in a friendly manner, but it is time to raise the voltage.

Washington, Nov 19 (ANI): Brit footballer David Beckham is set to spend his Thanksgiving holiday at an American army base in Germany in a bid to boost soldiers' morale.

London, Nov 19(ANI): British tennis player Andy Murray has said he is looking forward to utilizing the huge home advantage at the O2 Arena for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, which start on Sunday.

London, Nov 19 (ANI): Sir Alex Ferguson's first-ever signing cost him 100 pounds and he thought the player was overpriced.

London, Nov 19(ANI): Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that modern-day footballers need to toughen up and learn to admit their mistakes rather than complaining.

London, Nov 19 (ANI): Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out cutting short his stay at the club to coach the Italian national team.

Lahore, Nov.19 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) depleting bank account is set to get a boost through a 12.5 million dollar compensation for not hosting 14 matches of the 2011-World Cup because of security concerns.

London, Nov 19 (ANI): England defender Glen Johnson along with Anfield pal Fabio Aurelio arrived in Serbia for horse-placenta cure.

London, Nov 19 (ANI): Manchester United centre back Rio Ferdinand will not be able to play again this year and has been informed that he needs another six weeks of rest and physio work before his back will be strong enough for Premier League football.

Johannesburg, Nov.19 (ANI): A playful lion cub kept both Matt Prior and Kevin Pietersen on their toes as England's cricketers visited the Johannesburg Lion Park on a day off ahead of Thursday's first one-day international

London, Nov 19 (ANI): Formula One champion Jenson Button has signed a seven million pound-a-year deal, which is less than half what his new teammate Lewis Hamilton gets 15 million pound.

London, Nov 19 (ANI): One Show host Christine Bleakley has admitted that she is going around with footie star Frank Lampard.

Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (ANI): Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardene has become only the seventh batsman in Test cricket to score six or more double hundreds. He made 204 not out against India in the first Test.

Melbourne, Nov 19 (ANI): Australian vice captain Michael Clarke is being forced to receive daily treatment on his troublesome back to be ready in time for next week's opening Test against the West Indies at Gabba.

Melbourne, Nov 19 (ANI): Cricket Australia has picked Doug Bollinger ahead of fellow pacer Stuart Clark for a spot in the 12-man squad for the first Test against West Indies at the Gabba starting next week.

London, November 19 (ANI): Hundreds of fans flocked around their idol Zac Efron at the premier of his new film, Me And Orson Welles, in London.

London, Nov.19 (ANI): Croatian striker Eduardo has signed a new deal with Arsenal that ties him to the club until 2014.

London, Nov.19 (ANI): All-rounder Paul Collingwood has said that his best is yet to come despite becoming England's most capped one-day player today when he faces South Africa in his 171st one-day international. He will overtake former captain and wicketkeeper Alec Stewart.

Melbourne, Nov 19 (ANI): Former Australian pace legend Jeff Thomson believes Shane Watson's surprise role as a Test opener is an insult to opening batsmen across the country.

London, Nov 19 (ANI): England county team Middlesex is all set to sign master blaster Sachin Tendulkar to play Twenty20 cricket for them next season.

Paris, Nov.19 (ANI): A furious Ireland has branded French striker Thierry Henry a cheat, after an apparent 'Hand of God' touch sent France to the World Cup.

London, Nov.19 (ANI): A soccer hooligan has been asked to pay 120,000 pounds as a fine for his pitch invasion at a European Championship qualifier between Denmark and Sweden.