Sports News for November 21, 2007

BCCI plays down controversy over Shahrukhs presence at Jaipur ODI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday tried to put to rest rumours about actor Shahrukh Khan attending cricket matches to garner publicity for his movies. ANI

Akhtar, Kaneria will be our key weapons: Shoaib Malik
Reiterating that Pakistans strength lies in fast bowling, skipper Shoaib Malik today said that speedster Shoaib Akhtar would be the key player for the visiting team in the three-match Test series against India beginning tomorrow at the Ferozshah Kotla stadium here. ANI

Indian Australian gives clues on Gilchrists cricket ball mystery
An Indian Australian who watched the second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at the Bellerive Oval here, has claimed that he can shed light on the disappearance of the ball that marked Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrists record-breaking 100th six in Test cricket. ANI

Peles No 10 jersey nets 66,500 pounds
The famous No 10 shirt worn by legendary footballer Peles yellow during the 1970 World Cup final has been sold for 66,500 pounds at auction on Tuesday. ANI

Brett Lee to feature on Seven News from next year
Australian pace bowler Brett Lee, who features prominently on rival Nine Networks coverage of Test cricket this summer, has been signed by the Seven Network to appear on its programmes, including the Seven News and Sunrise from next year. ANI

Peles No 10 jersey nets 66,500 pounds
The famous No 10 shirt worn by legendary footballer Peles yellow during the 1970 World Cup final has been sold for 66,500 pounds at auction on Tuesday. ANI

Pakistan cricket team is young and not weak at all, says PCB chief
Brushing aside comments that the visiting Pakistan team is the weakest ever to tour India, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Nasim Ashraf today said it is not weak by any yardstick. ANI

Its unfortunate, but Yuvraj will have to wait: Kumble
Indian Test team captain Anil Kumble today said that batsman Yuvraj Singh would have to wait for some time before cementing his place in the longer version of the game. ANI