Daily Sports News

Commonwealth Games 2010 held in India capital state of Delhi from October 3 to 14. Country desires to obtain instantaneous steps to make sure it is in place. Ranbhir Singh secretary general of Indian Olympics Association whispered anxiety over development of Commonwealth is appropriate.

He raised this remark after the notification from chief of Commonwealth Federation Games Mike Fennell uttering strategy for the preparation is rigorously behind hand. Some of the main botheration are regarding housing for guests and security provision. Mr. Singh stated concerns are valid and things are working out bit slow, 13 out of 19 sports site operation is behind hand. He added saying infrastructure would be completed on time regardless of the delay. Chairperson of these committees hardly meets up out of the 23 committees gazing into different organizational facet of the game. Our focus now is to ensure they assemble more often and to give committees more power so that they don’t depend on the chairperson for every minute matter. We need to restore confidence of Commonwealth Games Federation that we can host the best games held ever. Arrangement of Commonwealth Games in Delhi is overwhelmed by arguments.

Rafael Nadal and Fernando Gonzalez for the second time have left center court in Arthur Ashe Stadium, as quarterfinal match at US Open has been overwhelmed due to rain delay. Rafael Nadal took over the first set lead over Fernando but the delay hit with serving at 2-3 in the second set tiebreaker.

Third seed Nadal saved two set points and had treatment for an abdominal injury but still on lead. Players were enforced to stop the game for 75minutes early in the second set. Nadal in lead of four points after the play ended for the day but Gonzalez need to thrive hard to gain the victory over the second set to retrieve the match. Gonzalez had win two set points in the 10th game of first set but missed a good chance on second return resulting in tiebreak. Nadal confirmed sign of uneasiness for the duration of three-minute medical timeout, his play continued to be of highest excellence.

England boomed into 5-1victory over Croatia at Wembley. Fabio Capello coach of England team tagged as their best performance under him. England pay backed in a most wide-ranging manner thanks to a powerful performance from Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard both scored twice while Wayne Rooney finished off scoring succeed record.

Capello expressed his view stating, he is very happy as they accomplished the target pity early. He added saying, a best performance under him, they played quick, and movement of ball was awesome and first 20 minute of the game was mind bowling. Capello was enchanted, as his team was qualified for World Cup. Both performances next to Croatia team were delightful. Fall out from Euro Cup 2008 with the loss of 3-2 over Croatia was at Wembley when Steven Mc Laren was the precursor of the team. John Terry the captain of England team was uniformly pleased. Slaven Bilic Croatian Manger was surprised by England’s performance and he did not even assume in a nastiest dreams. England players did look quick and assertive from the start of first goal. At half- time, it was only 2-0 and then we accepted a third goal it was difficult to come back. He added saying if they enhance playing like this then definitely, they can win the World Cup.

The first half of the day belonged to Pakistani Akmal Brothers but it was Sri Lanka who came out victorious in the end, giving them a first home ODI serious victory against Pakistan. Even though Pakistan posted a challenging score of 289 but the openers Jayawardene and Upul Tharanga made it look like child’s play. The opening stand of 202 for the first wicket made sure that Sri Lanka easily defeated the visitors to take the series 3-0. Jayawardene had not scored a single 50 against Pakistan in last ten innings but today performance of 123 of only 108 balls made sure that he removed all the doubts that critics had on his batting ability. Upul Tharanga played an important role in the Lankan innings by providing support to an aggressive Jayawardene after reaching his 50.

Contributions to the Pakistani score of 289 came from Akmal Brothers, Kamran scoring 45 and Umar scoring 66. Younis Khan contributed with 44 and Afridi with a quickfire 32 or 18 balls. For Lanka, Mathews bowled superb taking two wickets with a low economy rate of 4.10 runs per over, Murli even though took two wickets but was a bit expensive giving 6.4 runs per over.

During the Lankan Batting Pakistan managed to take four wickets but it was two late in the match as the openers have provided the rite platform for an easy victory.

It has been amazing for Sangakkara since he took captaincy and now has won both his opening series in the test and ODI format of the game. He scored the winning runs to sail Sri Lanka to a serious victory. Jayawardene was declared the Man of the Match for his impressive batting performance.

Alberto Contador became the second Spaniard to win the tour more then once; his last victory came in 2007 and could not take part in the 2008 as his team Astana was banned from the tour due to a drug scandal. After the 20th stage it was quite clear that Contadore would take victory in Paris, as the last day is considered as a day of enjoying the stage, moving in to Paris and enjoy the grandeur of Champs-Elysées.

The stage also saw another display of the sprinting ability of the fastest sprinter in the world, Mark Cavendish. This was his 6th stage in the tour this year making a total of 10 stages including 4 from previous year. Cavendish gave another stage win to his Team Columbia-HTC.

The 21st and final stage of the tour was 164 kilometers from Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Paris Champs-Élysées. The last stage had no climbs but two intermediate sprints, first at Haut des Champs-Elysées at 120 kilometer mark and the second on the fourth lap at Champs-Elysées at 133 kilometer mark.

Team Colombia-HTC took control of the pace making from the time the peloton entered the Champs-Elysées. All the nine riders of the team were committed to get their man, Cavendish a stage win. Colombia train worked in an excellent manner and the effort was lead by Renshaw and Gorge Hincapie, Renshaw took the second spot behind his teammate. Garmin – Slipstream rider Tyler Farrar took the third spot.

This year’s tour saw excellent results for the young Luxemburg rider Andy Schleck who came on the second place in the tour and also won the white jersey in the young rider classification. Another impressive result came from Lance Armstrong who came back to the tour after years of game, he finished third. The King of the Mountains crown went to Franco Pellizotti of team Liquigas. Thor Hushovd of Cervelo Test Team took the green jersey.

Captaining the team for the first time, Sangakara lead the Lankan team to a series victory. This is the first home series win for Sri Lanka against Pakistan. Kumar Sangakkara scored an unbeaten century and closed all doors for a Pakistani victory. The Lankan team made a clean sweep in the series 2-0. Sangakkara was 111 not out and now has 19 test centuries to his name. He had an excellent 122 run fourth wicket stand with teammate Thilan Samaraweera who contributed 73 runs to the Lankan score.  New comer in the team Angelo Mathews was not out at a score of 33 runs.

Lanka were give a world record chase target of 492 runs to chase for a victory but could not beat the record. The best chase in the history of the game has been of 418 runs by the West Indies team in 2003 against the Australian team in Antigua.

This has been a disappointing series for the visiting Pakistani team as they had lost the first test on the fourth day of the test and the second on the third day of the test.

This match was also the last test match for Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas who quit test cricket. He has been an inspiration to many young pace bowlers. Vaas was the first successful pacer in Lanka with has a history of producing excellent spinners. Vaas has to his credit of taking 355 wickets in 111 test matches.

Some thought that it was a revival of the golden era of German Tennis when Boris Becker, Steffi Graf and Michael Stich won Wimbildon Titles, but they were all put to rest by The Magician Roger Federer when he defeated Tommy Haas in straight sets 7-6, 7-5, 6-3. Federer won the semifinal match and now is just on win away from recording his 15th Grand Slam title.

Centre Court witnessed the shear brilliance of Federer and audiences were enthralled with the quality of his game. He pocketed the win with a majestic slam dunk smash and made his way to the finals. It took Federer just two hours to beat his German opponent. Federer also created history by becoming the first to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon finals. Federer currently shares the record of most grand slam wins with American Pete Sampras and thus this final would be really special as he count go past him with 15 tiles if he wins on Sunday.

Federer in a post match interview said that he has been under lot of pressure over the years and Sundays win would make sure that he creates history and enters into the record book. If Federer wins on Sunday then he would clear all the doubts amongst the pundits of the game and also bring an end to the long going debate – Who is the best player in the history of the game.

Federer is the sure favorite as he has beaten Roddick in all the three previous engagements at the Wimbledon. Also on the over all record he is miles ahead of the American beating him 18 times and having only lost twice.

Pakistan managed to avenge their loss to Ireland in the 2007 World Cup, which knocked them out. Now they have ended Ireland’s dream run in the T20 World Cup and have joined S.A in the semis.

Wicket-keeper Kamaran Akmal, scored a sparkling half-century. He scored 57 off 51, as is partners frequently changed at the other end to propel Pakistan to 159 for five in their stipulated 20 overs after skipper Younis Khan elected to bat. Afridi scored a blistering 24 off 13 balls which included 3 fours. Captain Younis Khan failed to score as hr just managed 10 off 8 balls! But still they managed to put up a challenging total for Ireland.

Ireland, in reply, never really got going. Ireland lost opener Niall O’Brien early in their chase when the wicket-keeper was caught and bowled off a miscued hook by 17-year-old paceman Mohammad Amir.Paul Stirling, himself only 18, came in for his first match of the tournament with Ireland 13 for one but got off the mark first ball with a superb cover-driven four off left-armer Aamir.But the teenager, on 16, became the latest batsman to be bowled playing across the line against leg-spinner Shahid Afridi, who struck with his sixth ball and Ireland were 42 for two off seven overs. Despite a brave 36-ball 40 from their captain Williams Portersfield as the fiery pace of Pakistan bowlers Saeed Ajmal (4-19) and Umer Gul (2-19) proved too hot to handle.

With six overs left Ireland needed 72 more runs to win, John Mooney, trying to keep Ireland up with the rate, also fell to Ajmal after he was caught in the deep by Abdul Razzaq. Then Umar Gul, who took a Twenty20 international record five wickets against New Zealand, got in on the act by bowling Trent Johnston for a duck. At 99 for five in the 17th over the game was up for Ireland, who later saw four tailend wickets tumble for three runs in six balls.

Although pleased Pakistan were in the last four, Younus said their batting required improvement.

“We were still 20 runs short. It’s not possible all the time to score 150 and restrict the opposition,” he added.

“Especially against teams like South Africa, England and the West Indies, we need 170 plus.”

So, with this, Pakistan have kept their title hopes alive…. But they didn’t put up a great show against the Irish. So will Pakistan be able to hold on till the very end?