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Cantona would like to manage Man United 16 Nov 2012 - 11:45 am

PARIS: The ever-surprising Eric Cantona would like to coach Manchester United at some point, although the Frenchman does not expect that day to...

Sehwag puts India in control 16 Nov 2012 - 11:44 am

Ahmedabad: Virender Sehwag regained his touch with a sparkling century, and Cheteshwar Pujara is two short of his ton as India ended the...

Ton-up Islam leads strong Bangladesh reply 16 Nov 2012 - 11:44 am

DHAKA: Middle-order batsman Naeem Islam made a maiden Test century while Shakib Al Hasan smashed a dominating 89 to help Bangladesh thwart the...

India-England series hit by coverage blackout 16 Nov 2012 - 11:44 am

NEW DELHI: International news agencies suspended coverage of the Test series between India and England after Indian cricket authorities refused to lift restrictions...

Opener Warner denies pressure after lean run 16 Nov 2012 - 11:43 am

SYDNEY: Australian opener David Warner yesterday denied he was feeling the pressure after a lean run and said it was only a matter...

Pakistan bars players from Australian league 16 Nov 2012 - 11:43 am

KARACHI: Pakistan yesterday refused Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal and Umar Akmal permission to play in Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 competition, ordering them to...

New Zealand face spin test in Sri Lanka 16 Nov 2012 - 11:43 am

GALLE, Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka are set to probe New Zealand’s defences against spin in a two-Test series starting in Galle tomorrow as...

Soria’s strike lifts hosts Qatar 15 Nov 2012 - 07:50 am

Qatar’s Sebastian Soria celebrates after scoring a goal against Lebanon during their 2014 FIFA World Cup, Asian Zone, qualifying match in Doha yesterday....

Coach made the right moves, Qatar skipper 15 Nov 2012 - 07:49 am

Qatar captain Wisam Rizq vies for the ball with Fayez Chamsin of Lebanon during their 2014 FIFA World Cup match in Doha yesterday....

Iraq stay alive with 1-0 win over Jordan in Doha 15 Nov 2012 - 07:47 am

Iraq’s head coach Zico of Brazil celebrates with his players during their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Jordan in Doha yesterday....

Japan beat Oman to close in on World Cup 2014 spot 15 Nov 2012 - 07:46 am

Iraq’s Husam Ibrahim (left) fights for the ball with Jordan’s Khalil Baniateyah during their 2014 World Cup qualifying match in Doha, yesterday. Iraq...

Cornthwaite the hero for Australia 15 Nov 2012 - 07:45 am

HWASEONG, South Korea: Late call-up Robert Cornthwaite was the unlikely hero with an 87th-minute winner yesterday as Australia enjoyed a confidence-boosting 2-1 friendly...

Ton-up Gerrard reflects on England regrets 15 Nov 2012 - 07:45 am

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom: Steven Gerrard has seen all the highs and lows that have befallen England over the last decade, including three penalty...

Qatar aiming to host 50 events 15 Nov 2012 - 07:43 am

Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani (right), Secretary General of Qatar Olympic Committee during a Q&A session of Aspire4Sports Congress at Aspire Dome...

England are 15 years behind in player development, says Gullit 15 Nov 2012 - 07:42 am

English legendary footballer John Barnes (left), who scored 84 goals for Liverpool, Dutch former footballer and manager Ruud Gullit (centre), who captained Netherlands...

Football alone won’t end racism: Barnes 15 Nov 2012 - 07:41 am

BY DENZIL PINTO DOHA: Liverpool legend John Barnes believes racism will only be kicked out of football if people are educated on the...

New pitch for series opener 15 Nov 2012 - 07:40 am

AHMEDABAD, India: India and England will be without the services of fast bowlers Ishant Sharma and Steven Finn when they open a four-Test...

Bangladesh struggle after Chanderpaul’s double ton 15 Nov 2012 - 07:39 am

DHAKA: Struggling Bangladesh face the prospect of following on after Shivnarine Chanderpaul hit a brilliant double century to help the West Indies post...