Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi took a straight-set doubles win Saturday, allowing India to stay alive in its first-round Davis Cup series with Russia.

Somdev squandered the lead of a set and 5-2 to kick-start India’s downward spiral on the opening day of their Davis Cup tie with Russia.

With less than 99 days to go for the 2010 FIFA World Cup that kicks off in South Africa, ace footballer Bhaichung Bhutia and Bollywood actor John Abraham have joined hands to promote the lively game on a mass scale across the country.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former Test opener Mohsin Hasan Khan as the new chief selector.

Cricket”s highest wicket taker Muttiah Muralitharan plans to retire from Tests at the end of the year and from all forms of international cricket after the 2011 World Cup.

Napier”s McLean Park cricket ground erupted with joy after Scott Styris steered New Zealand to a thrilling two-wicket win over Australia in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy cricket opener today.

In an anti-climax of sort, India were totally outclassed by Australia in the 2nd match of the two teams. India lost 2-5 to the world number 2.

Cricket Australia and New Zealand Cricket have nominated former Australia Prime Minister John Howard for the position of ICC Vice-President.

Saudi Arabia, Iran and Nepal have pulled out of the 15th Tour de Pakistan cycle race owing to safety concerns.

Benjamin Wess spared Germany’s blushes with a crucial equaliser as the defending champions were held to a surprise 2-2 draw with Korea in their opening game at the Hockey World Cup in Delhi.