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Sanjeev Datadin
Sanjeev Datadin

Row over local cricket not over

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) yesterday morning handed down a ruling giving representatives of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) more time to appeal a decision by Chief Justice Ian Chang to throw out their application challenging the establishment of an Interim Management Committee (IMC) to run the affairs of cricket in Guyana.

Rafa Nadal
Rafa Nadal

Nadal seals magnificent seven

PARIS, (Reuters) – A gaping hole on a smashed-up on-court bench bore testament to how maddening it is to play Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros as the Spaniard was hailed as the ‘greatest ever claycourt player’ after hoisting the French Open trophy for a record seventh time.

Shevchenko kicks off Ukraine party

KIEV,  (Reuters) – Ukraine’s Euro 2012 party started in style when they sealed a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Sweden as Andriy Shevchenko struck twice to complete a perfect evening for the co-hosts in Group D  yesterday.

Sir Vivian Richards

My boys respect the greats: skipper Darren Sammy

BIRMINGHAM, England,   CMC – Captain Darren Sammy yesterday was quick to reaffirm his young side’s huge respect for great former West Indies players after Denesh Ramdin was fined by the International Cricket Council for a jibe at legendary captain Sir Vivian Richards.

Denesh Ramdin

ICC slaps fine on Ramdin for jibe against Sir Viv

BIRMINGHAM, England,  CMC – Wicketkeeper/batsman Denesh Ramdin has been slapped with a fine by the International Cricket Council for his controversial jibe at Sir Vivian Richards while celebrating his century on Sunday’s penultimate day of the final Test against England.

Delorn Johnson picked up 4-20 to give Windies `A’ the scent of victory.

Windies ‘A’ eye win after lethal Johnson burst

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent,  CMC – West Indies A were closing in on a series-levelling victory in the second unofficial “Test” here  yesterday after left-arm seamer Delorn Johnson produced a lethal burst to leave India A reeling at the close on the third day at Arnos Vale.

Darren Sammy

Rain ends Edgbaston misery

BIRMINGHAM, England,  CMC – The third and final Test between England and West Indies limped to a sorry end here yesterday after rain returned to wreck the final day and force a no decision in the weather-marred contest at Edgbaston.

BEST MAN! Tino Best on the go during his record knock of  95 and he also picked up two wickets when England batted. (Westindiescricket)

Simply the Best!

BIRMINGHAM, England, CMC – Charismatic Tino Best astonishingly struck the highest score by a number 11 in Test history while Denesh Ramdin stroked his second Test century before embroiling himself in controversy, as West Indies dominated the fourth day of the final Test here yesterday.

Members of the Golden Jaguars contingent pose for a Stabroek Sport photo in the V.I.P lounge of the Cheddi Jagan International Airport when the team arrived on Saturday night. (Orlando Charles photo)

Mexico defeat an important learning curve

By Emmerson Campbell National football coach Jamaal Shabazz described the Golden Jaguars 1-3 defeat by  Mexico in their opening, third round, World Cup qualifier on Friday night in Mexico, as an important learning curve in the team’s journey.

Action in the female netball encounter between the GCC and Hikers ladies teams. (Orlando Charles photo)

Digicel Fiesta a success

By Iva Wharton The inaugural three discipline Digicel Fiesta held on Saturday at the National Gymnasium was a success Digicel’s Head of Marketing, Jacqueline James has declared.

Shaka Moore, right of the Essequibo Boxing Gym, in action against Stephan Baldeo of Rose Hall Jammers Saturday night at the National Gymnasium tarmac.

Pepsi/GABA U-16 tourney underway

Shaka Moore of the Essequibo Boxing Gym got the better of Stephan Baldeo of the Rose Hall Jammers boxing gym when the Pepsi/Guyana Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) under-16 tournament got underway Saturday night on the tarmac outside of the National Gymnasium.

Permaul gives Windies ‘A’ slim lead

KINGSTOWN, St Vincent,  CMC – Captain Veerasammy Permaul brandished his left-arm spin to good effect to gain West Indies A a narrow first innings lead on the second day of their second unofficial “Test” here yesterday.

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