Melbourne, Feb. 8: The Australian cricket team is probably going through its toughest phase in 14 years, losing both home and away Test series, and a one day series at home in the last four months, but former captain Kim Hughes says that sticking together will be the key factor to facilitate a return to the position of world champions.

Sydney, Feb. 8 : The New Zealand cricket team that is in Australia to compete for the Chappell-Hadlee trophy, is optimistic, but not ready to be cocky about handing out a possible 5-0 score line to the Kangaroos.

According to middle-order bat Ross Taylor, the Kiwis are well aware of Australia's capability to bounce back when their backs are pinned to the wall.

London, February 8 : Manchester United footballer Carlos Tevez's white Bentley car, worth 140,000 pounds, has been seized by police.

Cops pulled over the 25-year-old Argentinian striker, while he was driving to the club''s training ground on the M60, because its windows were "too dark".

They initially warned him that the windows of his car were heavily tinted, but later seized the vehicle upon realising that the football ace did not have a full UK licence.

Jamaica, Feb. 8 : The West Indies handed out a shock innings and 23-run defeat to England in the first Test at Sabina Park on Saturday.

Trailing by 74 runs on the first innings, England collapsed to 51 all out in their second innings, five minutes before the tea break on the penultimate day. It was England''s third lowest total in Tests.

Victory fro the Windies came after England fast bowler Steve Harmison was bowled trying to sweep a delivery from spinner Suleiman Benn.

London (dpa) - England manager Fabio Capello recalled David Beckham to
his squad for the friendly international against Spain on Wednesday.

Beckham's performances in his loan spell with AC Milan of late
clearly impressed Capello, who also coached the former England captain
at Real Madrid.

Should he play against Spain, Beckham will equal the record of 108 outfield appearances for his country, held by Bobby Moore.

Wayne Rooney, who is close to full fitness after injury, was left
out of the squad, while Carlton Cole and James Milner were both

London  - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez hailed the strength of character in his side as they twice came from behind to beat Portsmouth 3-2 in injury time to regain top spot in the English Premier League on Saturday.

Fernando Torres came off the substitutes' bench to score the winner two minutes into injury time at Fraton Park and lift Liverpool one point clear of Manchester United, who play at West Ham United on Sunday.