0 Ankeet Chavan released from Tihar Jail

New Delhi: Suspended cricketer Ankeet Chavan, who was arrested on allegations of spot-fixing, was today released from Tihar Jail, a day after a court granted him bail to solemnise his marriage."Chavan was released from Jail Number 1 at 8:05 PM," Tihar Law officer Sunil Gupta told PTI.Chavan had sought bail on the ground that his marriage is fixed for June 2 and if the wedding does not take place it will harm his reputation and that of his fiancee.He was granted bail till June 6.Chavan had to deposit two sureties of Rs 1 lakh each and a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh with the court before he was granted bail.The cricketer was directed to surrender...

0 Indian cricket's reputation not affected by spot-fixing scandal: Dhoni

Birmingham: Addressing a press conference in Birmingham ahead of the Champions Trophy, Indian captain MS Dhoni again decided to evade questions on the spot-fixing scandal.However, when an indirect question related to spot-fixing was thrown at him he said that “I have not answered the Indian media about this issue there is no reason why I will answer you.’’The Indian captain though assured everybody that he will answer all questions when the right time comes. He also said that Indian cricket's reputation has not been affected by the spot-fixing scandal.He also said that some people are mentally weaker than others and all cricketers should not...

0 IPL spot-fixing: Srinivasan convenes BCCI Working Committee meeting

Mumbai: Buckling under relentless pressure on him to quit, BCCI President N Srinivasan on Friday convened an emergency meeting of the Board`s all-powerful working committee on June 8 to discuss the current crisis arising out of betting and spot-fixing in IPL.The beleaguered President`s decision came after three important members called him up to convene such a meeting and asked him to announce it by the evening in what is seen as the first step towards possibly ousting him.Significantly, the Working Committee at best could only pile more pressure on Srinivasan to quit as it had no powers to vote him out, which only a Special General Body meeting...

0 Sachin Tendulkar labels news of spot-fixing in Indian Premier League as "shocking and disappointing" Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-labels-news-of-spot-fixing-in-indian-premier-league-as-shocking-and-disappointing/story-e6frf3g3-1226654798852#ixzz2UtAd7RDr

  India's master batsman Sachin Tendulkar is shocked at the recent spot-fixing allegations that led to the arrest of Test teammate Shantakumaran Sreesanth and two other players. "It has always hurt me when the game of cricket is in the news for the wrong reasons,'' Tendulkar said in a statement issued on Friday. "The developments in the last two weeks have been shocking and disappointing. As cricketers we're always taught to go out, fight hard, give our very best and play in the true spirit of the game." The 40-year-old Tendulkar, who holds most batting records in international cricket including most runs and centuries in both...

0 Imran Khan gets injuries as falls from lifter in Lahore

 After an extensive election campaign throughout the country, Imran Khan stumbled and fell down from a lifter resulting in some injuries. Just after the fall, Khan was rushed to hospital in a bit unconscious condition. He had just reached area for election procession and was getting on the top when he fell down from the lifter with his two guards.He was rushed to a nearby Gulber hospital, but was referred to Jinnah Hospital for proper treatment. According to hospital sources, head of Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf was bleeding and he was in bit unconscious condition. Party leaders while setting aside any conspiracy say that they would...