Sports News for May 1, 2008

Choosing right team for upcoming Azlan Shah tournament is top priority
The ad hoc body set up by the Indian Olympic Association to clear the mess in the Indian Hockey met on Thursday here to discuss the future of the game. ANI

Harbhajan Singh got away lightly, says Steve Waugh
Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh has slammed Indian off spinner Harbhajan Singhs penchant for courting controversies, and said he got off lightly with a eleven match ban following the recent slapping row involving pacer Sreesanth in the Indian Premier League Tournament. ANI

Cheerleaders need to comply with Indian culture: PT Usha
Former athlete queen P T Usha said in a debate today that scantily dressed cheerleaders in the Indian Premier League should comply with Indian culture and that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will have to ensure this. ANI

MCGs new curator says pitch will be improved
The Melbourne Cricket Clubs new curator has said there will be no repeat of the problems that led Cricket Victoria to question the clubs commitment to cricket. ANI

Ronaldo urges ManU mates to focus on winning the Premier League
Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has warned his Manchester United team-mates to concentrate on winning the Premier League. ANI