‘I’ll fight for my place’
Akhtar vows return after central contract snubPAKISTAN fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has vowed to fight for his place in the team after being snubbed a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Akhtar was told last month he would...
Dream come true for young Wasim
Football-mad Wasim to lead out England teamFOR many running out onto the Wembley pitch to the roar of 90,000 fans is a thing of dreams – unless your name is Wasim Tai!
10-year-old Wasim will fulfill a lifetime ambition this...
Amir eyes bright lights of Vegas
World glory could be on the cards for KhanAMIR KHAN could see his dream come true this summer with the possibility of his first fight under the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Hopes of his first fight stateside moved...
Pakistani Frustrations
Hopes and fears post Benazir BhuttoTHE COUNTRY of Pakistan has commenced a new year in a terrible political state of turmoil after the death of Benazir Bhutto. Is this death symbolic of the beginning of democracy or the end of...
Midland Asian sport stars gear up for awards
British Asian Sports Awards to honour achieversA HOST of British Asian sporting talent from the Midlands region are set to do battle next month at the British Asian Sports Awards (BASA).
The annual award ceremony recognises the impact young...
Ramprakash hits out at Aussies in race row
Ex-star admits he was victim of Aussie ‘racism’FORMER England cricket star Mark Ramprakash has revealed he suffered racial abuse when playing against Australia.
The former Surrey star also jumped to the defence of Indian spin bowler Harbhajan Singh who...
World title shot beckons for Khan
‘I’m four fights away’, says KhanBOXER Amir Khan is almost certain to get a shot at a world title this year, promoter Frank Warren has revealed.
The Bolton star will line up against World Boxing Organisation lightweight No 2...
Bucknor replaced for Perth Test
India win umpiring decision as Bucknor is removedINDIA look to have won their dispute over umpire Steve Bucknor after the International Cricket Council revealed he will not be officiating for the third Test between India and Australia.
Bucknor, who...
India’s tour of Australia under doubt
Team angry at Harbhajan Singh banINDIA’S tour of Australia looks in doubt after a race row during the second Test in Sydney resulted in a three-match ban for Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh.
India said they will appeal against the...
Pakistan safe for Aussie tour, say PCB
Doubts arise over March tour THE PAKISTAN cricket team may be forced to play the forthcoming home series against Australia on neutral ground following current unrest in the country.
The assassination of former PM Benazir Bhutto has led to widespread...
