Sports News for May 14, 2007

Former cricketers part of ICL: Kapil Dev to head its Executive Board
Former Indian captain Kapil Dev will head the Executive Board of the Zee Group backed Indian Cricket League (ICL). The announcement was made in Mumbai today. ANI

Warne, McGrath may feature in Indian Cricket League: Paper
Zee Telefilms Ltd. might have denied signing some big present and former international cricketers for its Indian Cricket League (ICL), but media reports in Australia have suggested that the recently retired Aussie bowling duo of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne would be seen in action when the league takes off. ANI

Akram says Shoaib Malik was the best available option for captaincy
The appointment of Shoaib Malik as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team has received the backing of former skipper Wasim Akram, who said the all-rounder was the best available option after Inzamam-ul-Haq quit the job in March. ANI

Shoaib has lot to offer if he takes care of himself: Akram
Terming fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar as vital for the national cricket team, former Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram said the Rawalpindi pacer still had a lot to offer, provided he remains fit. ANI

Inzamam should retire when the time comes: Akram
Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has said that Inzamam-ul-Haq should give retirement a thought after surpassing Javed Miandads record of 8832 Test runs. ANI