Lahore, Nov 4: The Pakistan cricket team suffered a jolt last evening when its star batsman Muhammad Yousuf announced that he would be joining the Indian Cricket League (ICL) promoted by a business house.

PCB Director (Cricket Operations) Zakir Khan confirmed that Yousuf had joined the ICL.

“We went to Yousuf’s residence and his wife told us that he had left for India to play in the ICL. We are waiting for facts before taking any action against him,” the Daily Times quoted Zakir as saying.

But, the ICL is yet to make an official announcement in this regard.

Earlier Yousuf was named in a squad to play three one-day matches against West Indies in Abu Dhabi this month.

London, Nov. 4 : Formula One world champ Lewis Hamilton''s father Antony has warned that any abuse and taunts hurled in his son''s direction will only make him more determined and stronger in his quest for more world titles.

In two seasons Hamilton, 23, has created a host of new records and is now the youngest ever F1 world champion.

According to the Daily Express, he has stirred mixed reactions for his colour, his driving and his self-confidence.

Hamilton’s father, Anthony, spoke of the strains of fame.

“Personally I have thought that maybe this is not the place for us to be. I have never said it to Lewis – you just go home and think, ‘I didn’t think the world was like this’,” he said.

London, Nov. 4 : Chelsea coach-cum-manager Phil Scolari is so sure about Chelsea making the Champions League final, that he has already booked the team hotel.

The Blues have been staying at the 1,000-pound-a-night Cavalieri Hilton before tonight’s Champions League clash against Roma.

The final is back here next May and boss Big Phil said: “I like this hotel, it’s beautiful.

“If the hotel accepts, we’ll book it for next year. I will be very happy to come back here in May. It’s a fantastic hotel. We went for a walk today and it’s in a beautiful area with a great view,” The Sun quoted Scolari, as saying.

The hotel is situated in 15 acres of parkland and guests can even have ‘Gladiator Training’.

Madrid - Wednesday will be a very important night for Real Madrid.

That is when the Spanish giants will be trying to turn the tables on their Euro jinx team of recent years, Juventus of Turin, in the week's most high-profile Champions League game.

At the same time, Real will be trying to go back on top of Group H.

"The Old Lady", as Juventus are known in Italy, are currently top of the group, with seven points to Real's six - thanks to their 2-1 home win over the Spaniards two weeks ago.

Los Angeles - Hours after losing Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess in a blockbuster trade, the Detroit Pistons went about their business as usual

Richard Hamilton scored 19 points and Rasheed Wallace had 15 to lead six teammates in double figures as the undefeated Pistons rolled to their third straight victory to start the season, by bashing the Charlotte Bobcats 101-83 on Monday night.

The victory wrapped up an emotional day for the Pistons, who sent their floor leader and three-time All-Star guard Billups, fan favourite forward Antonio McDyess and backup centre Cheikh Samb to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for the high-scoring guard Allen Iverson

London, Nov 4: Lewis Hamilton celebrated becoming Formula One world champion – by partying until 9am and downing only two glasses of champagne.

The 23-year-old race ace and his pop star girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, who was trackside to witness Hamilton''s amazing victory in the Brazilian Grand Prix, were joined by his family and McLaren staff.

However, Hamilton insisted the only thing he was dizzy on was his pride at becoming the sport’s youngest world champion.

“I only had a couple of glasses of champagne,” the Mirror quoted Hamilton, as telling a press conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“I remember sitting there towards the end of the night and a song came on, We Are The Champions by Queen.