Detractor challenges his eligibility for contesting polls, says RCA chief was convicted for drug-trafficking in the US

Testing time for Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) president Lalit Modi doesn't seem to end though he has secured four back to back 'legal' win against his detractors in the past few days.

One of his detractors Sanjay Dixit, who is fuelling a battle against Modi in RCA, challenged Modi's eligibility for contesting in RCA elections. Dixit on Wednesday filed an application before justice NM Kasliwal, who is chairman and observer for the elections of RCA. Dixit alleged in the application that Modi had been convicted for drug trafficking, kidnapping and assaulting in the US in 1985.

Johannesburg, Feb. 25 : The Australian team has opted for Tasmania swinger Ben Hilfenhaus in place of spinners Nathan Hauritz and Bryce McGain for the first Test against South Africa to be played at the Wanderer's Cricket Ground.

Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting will wait till Thursday morning before making the decision on who will be the 12th man, the Fox Sports reports.

After being the first Indian club to create history by reaching the semifinals of the AFC Cup, Dempo SC find themselves on the doorsteps of another milestone. The reigning I-League champions will take on Al Sharjah in the play-off match of the AFC Champions League at the Sharjah Stadium on Wednesday.

Dempo need to put behind their mediocre performance in the ongoing I-League for the clash against a physically stronger UAE club. The winner will book a place in Group B of the AFC Champions League, where they will clash with Iran's Persepolis, Al Shabab of Saudi Arabia and Qatar outfit Al Gharafa.

Beat MIG, Mumbai by 43 runs to book their place in the semifinals; Maharashtra Cricket Association joins the party

"It is not the victory my side looks, but a game of good cricket," were the few words the Cadence Cricket Academy's chief coach David Trist had to say after his side had posted 203 on board in the quarter-finals of the Cadence under-13 Cricket Tournament, at their own back yard here on Tuesday.

Looking at the score board, with MIG, from Mumbai cruising at 57 for one in 9 overs, David was quick to comment a place in the semi-final would be a great achievement. And it was there as the Cadence Academy bundled out their rivals MIG, Mumbai for 160.

Rajasthan Royals to play all home matches in Jaipur

The Season II of the Indian Premier League will commence on April 10. The inaugural match will be held in Jaipur between defending champions Rajasthan Royals and Delhi DareDevils. Chennai will host the two semifinals on May 21 and May 22 while the final will be held in Mumbai on May 24.

The venue for the final has not yet been decided. "We're in talks. Soon we will come to a decision," an IPL official said. The options before the IPL are the CCI and the DY Patel Stadium in Nerul.

Christchurch (New Zealand), Feb. 25: The New Zealand cricket team will seek to put pressure on explosive Indian opener Virender Sehwag during the series that includes two Twenty20 matches, five one-day internationals and three Tests.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori made no attempt to diminish the influence the 30-year-old could exert throughout the tour.