Sports News for November 2, 2007

Hyderabad court orders lodging of FIR against Pawar, 3 cricket officials
Cases will be filed against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief, Sharad Pawar, and three others for alleged misappropriation of funds during the third one-day international match between India and Australia here on October 5. ANI

Becks is yet to show his best: LA Galaxy supremo
Dismissing suggestions that former England captain David Beckhams move to LA Galaxy has been a disaster, club owner Tim Leiweke has said that the ex-Manchester United winger still has what it takes to silence his critics. ANI

Flintoff is in the last chance saloon: Vaughan
Calling Andrew Flintoff a great person to have around the team, England skipper Michael Vaughan has said that the all-rounder is in the last chance saloon following his latest injury setback. ANI

Miandad surprised at reaction of Chief Selector Salahuddin
Pakistans former captain and coach Javed Miandad has expressed surprise at the reaction of Chief Selector Salahuddin Ahmed over the criticism levelled at the teams selection during the South Africa series. ANI

Pakistan plays warm up tie with Delhi team
Pakistans cricket team plays in a warm-up match against Delhis Ranji team on Friday ahead of fourth bilateral series between two countries. ANI

Martina Hingis quits tennis over doping charge
Former World tennis Number One Martina Hingis has admitted to testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon, as she announced that was quitting the sport permanently. ANI

Mohammad Sami likely to replace injured Asif
Fast bowler Mohammad Sami is likely to replace Mohammad Asif in the ODI and Test series against India, if the latter is ruled out for the entire tour. ANI