Sports News for October 14, 2008

ICC asks BCCI to meet ICL representatives
The ICC today asked BCCI President Shashank Manohar to meet the representatives of the Indian Cricket League, deferring a decision on Leagues strong plea for recognition. ANI

Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate in Toronto
The Sri Lankan team has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during its five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final of the Twenty20 International tournament in Toronto. ANI

Northeast women shine at 4th Asian women Boxing Championship
The recently held 4th Asian womens boxing championship witnessed a big cheer in the northeast, as of the three gold medals won by India , two were won by the women boxers belonging to this part of the country. ANI

New Zealand stays fourth in ICC ODI rankings
New Zealand has retained fourth place in the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Championship table but has dropped three valuable ratings points despite its 2-1 series win over Bangladesh. ANI

Ponting predicts bright future for leggie Cameron White
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has predicted a bright future in Test cricket for Bangalore debutant Cameron White. ANI

Hardest thing was getting Ranatunga out: Warne
Leg spin wizard Shane Warne in his new book to be launched in London on Tuesday titled Shane Warnes Century has said that the hardest thing for me was getting ex-Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga in - I tried every which way to leave him out. ANI

Mike Hussey is ICCs number-one Test batsman
Australias Michael Hussey has returned to the top of the Reliance Mobile ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after he scored 177 runs in the match, including a knock of 146 in the first innings. ANI

Botham says England can beat ageing Aussies
Former Endland all rounder Ian Botham is unimpressed with Shane Warnes prediction that Australia will whitewash England in next years Ashes battle. ANI

Gerrard worried about his future in England team
Midfielder Steven Gerrard last night admitted that he is worried about his future in the England team. ANI

Haddin, Zaheer escape censure over spat during Bangalore Test
Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and Indian fast bowler Zaheer Khan have luckily escaped censure for slanging during the just concluded Bangalore Test, as neither the captains nor the games International Cricket Council-appointed officials found fault with the duo. ANI

Alonso says that he will be back to wreck Hamiltons title dream
Spanish Formula One racer Fernando Alonso has warned key rival Lewis Hamilton of Britain that he will be back to haunt him and wreck his title dream. ANI

Ronaldo says Manchester United fans have forgiven him
Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Manchester United fans have forgiven him for trying to quit the club and join the Spanish club Real Madrid this summer. ANI

Norman as good as Woods, says their Kiwi caddy Williams
New Zealander caddie Steve Williams, who has caddied for both Australian golfer Greg Norman and American Tiger Woods, has said that former was at least equal in his skills to the latter. ANI

After poor show in first Test, talks galore about Kumbles retirement
After a lackluster performance in the first Test against the visiting Aussies - 160 runs in 51 overs and no wicket, Indian Test captain Anil Kumble might be planning his retirement, claimed a report in foxsports.com. ANI

The Beckhams items on eBay lead to trusted servants arrest
Ace footballer David Beckham and his Spice Girl wife Victorias trusted housekeepers were arrested on suspicion of theft after some items belonging to the celebrity couple appeared on eBay. ANI