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Arshavin deals falls through - reports

Andrei ArshavinLondon - Andrei Arshavin's proposed transfer from Zenit St Petersburg to Arsenal fell through on Monday morning, according to Sky Sports News.

The Russian playmaker was in London to complete his move before the transfer window closes on Monday evening.

But sources suggest he left his Hertfordshire hotel a little after 9 a. m. (0900 GMT) to return to Russia after it became clear that Arsenal could not meet his salary demands.

It is understood, though, that the airport he was making for is closed because of snow.

Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza return home

Mahesh Bhupathi, Sania Mirza return homeMumbai, Feb 2 : The winning duo of Australian Mixed doubles title Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza arrived at the Airport here on Monday.

"It''s a great way to comeback. It is my first tournament of the year and many more to go ahead. So I am just going to be happy with wining this grand slam and will see from here," said Sania Mirza.

When asked whether both will continue to play such mixed doubles tournament in future, pat came the reply from Mahesh Bhupathi, "yes definitely".

Retired Warne still an all-rounder commentator, columnist

Shane WarneLondon, Feb 2 : Legendary cricketer Shane Warne may have retired from the much-watched game, but he has proved that he is a multi-talented man.

After he was applauded for his commentary recently, Nine boss David Gyngell is keen to make Warne permanent at the network, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Warne proved he''s got the right stuff to freshen up Nine''s commentary team: sense of humour, knowledge of current players and an amazing tactical analysis of the game.

Pak Foreign Office bars cricket players from visiting India for IPL auction

Milan includes Becks in its UEFA list

David BeckhamLondon, Feb. 2 : England football star David Beckham has been included on the updated UEFA Cup player list of Italian club A C Milan, fuelling speculation that he is likely to shift his loyalties from the United States-based L. A. Galaxy.

A report in The Independent quoted Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti as saying after last night''s 3-0 defeat of Lazio: "We have included Beckham in the UEFA Cup list because he is doing very well.

"We want to take advantage of his form for the two games against Werder Bremen (on February 18 and 26)," he added.

Ponting says he''s taking a break with reluctance

Ricky PontingSydney, Feb. 2 : Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said that he is missing the next two one-day internationals against New Zealand "reluctantly", adding that the decision was made by the selectors alone.

"My absolute priority is to the Australian cricket team. I wanted to play on through the coming week and continue to lead the team in the series against New Zealand. However, the decision was made by the national selection panel as part of their plan to rest all players at appropriate times during this year," Fox Sports quoted Ponting, as saying.

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