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Beckham wishes to own an MLS team

Beckham wishes to own an MLS teamLondon, Mar 9 : David Beckham has expressed an interest in buying his own Major League Soccer (MLS) team.

According to The Sun, Beckham had resolved not to return to the US and had even agreed to pay over two million pounds to avoid Los Angeles Galaxy and stay at Milan for the rest of the season.

However, considering the hazy future of Milan boss Carlo Ancelotti, Beckham is trying to return to the San Siro at the end of the MLS season in October.

The 33-year-old England midfielder has now launched a charm offensive in a bid to win round Galaxy fans.

Broad and `muppet’ Panesar launch verbal assault on umpires

Trinidad (West Indies), Mar. 9 : England's frustration against the West Indies in the ongoing Fifth Test here, was summed up by withering verbal assaults about the pitch and umpires by all-rounder Stuart Broad and left arm spinner Monty Panesar.

Describing the playing surfaces in the West Indies as `terrible' after another barren day in which just three wickets fell in the Fifth Test, The Sun quoted Broad as saying: "It was a frustrating day. We bowled well as a unit and a few chances didn't go to hand and there were a few poor umpiring decisions."

PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott call

PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott callLondon, Mar. 9: Notwithstanding the wide spread call of boycott by the international cricket community after the Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has vowed to co-host the 2011 World Cup.

Putting aside all the apprehensions by the international cricket associations, the PCB chairman, Ijaz Butt has said that Pakistan would be hosting an international team in the coming six to nine months, and that it will be hosting the 2011 World Cup.

Two bowlers reported for suspected illegal bowling actions at ICC Women''s World Cup

Dubai, Mar. 9 : England fast bowler Jenny Gunn and Sri Lanka off-spinner Rose Fernando have been reported because of suspected illegal actions.

The two bowlers were reported by umpires Gerard Abood and Kathy Cross at the conclusion of their ICC Women's World Cup 2009 match which England won by 100 runs at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on Saturday.

In their report the umpires raised concerns over the Gunn's short-pitched deliveries and Fernando's quicker balls and decided it was appropriate for their deliveries to be scrutinised further under the relevant ICC process.

That process states that any bowler reported in this way will be dealt with by the relevant Member board as per ICC regulations for women's ODIs below:

Twenty-20 World Cup to be played under strict security cover: Elworthy

Twenty-20 World Cup to be played under strict security cover: ElworthyLahore, Mar. 9 : The terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket players in Lahore last week has not only raised concerns over the 2011 cricket World Cup, but it also has alarmed British security agencies involved with preparations for the Twenty-20 World Cup this June.

Twenty-20 World Cup Organising Committee Director Steve Elworthy has admitted the attacks have set alarm bells ringing among security agencies.

Beckham has exceeded all expectations during his stay: AC Milan coach

Beckham has exceeded all expectations during his stay: AC Milan coachLondon, Mar 9: Ac Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has admitted that ace England midfielder David Beckham has exceeded all expectations during his first two months as an club player on the day it was confirmed he will remain with San Siro until June 30.

The England international arrived in Italy in January in what was largely regarded as a publicity stunt by the Serie A club, but has since become an essential part of Ancelotti’s side.

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