Sports News for February 29, 2008

England defender Rio ready for fresh contract with ManU
England defender Rio Ferdinand has begun talks on a new Manchester United contract. ANI

Warne not surprised by Haydens frustration over reprimand
Former Australian leg spinner Shane Warne has said that he is not surprised about Mathew Hayden expressing his frustration over being reprimanded by Cricket Australia for his obnoxious weed comment against Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh. ANI

Waqar not Pakistans bowling coach: PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has denied reports that former captain Waqar Younis has appointed as the national teams bowling coach. ANI

Cricket Australia planning player summit
Cricket Australia officials are preparing for a summit with senior players to help repair the fracturing relationship from this summer of discontent. ANI

Cricket Australia peeved at players
Cricket Australia powerbrokers have expressed anger over claims they have not given their players enough support this summer. ANI

Cricket Australia wont budge on public sledges
Cricket Australia (CA) has said that it will stand by its policy of gagging players from publicly criticising rivals even while acknowledging that e much worse is taking place on the field. ANI

Cricket Australia officials to discuss Pak tour with Rudd Government
Cricket Australia officials and players association boss Paul Marsh will travel to Canberra next week to speak with government officials about the safety of touring Pakistan. ANI