The Finn won the world title in 2007 before leaving for the world rally championship where he spent two years.

Board of Control for Cricket in India, which owns the IPL, did not say why Sri Lanka's request was rejected.

Zheng Jie beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic

Mitchell Starc added to squad for next week's third Test in Perth, with Ryan Harris also set to make a return.

Australia thrash tourists by an innings and 68 runs, go 2-0 up in four-match series.

Former cricketers blame hype over Tendulkar's bid for India's defeats in Australia.

PCB honours squad for 2011 show; Younus terms current crop the best.

Irfan Ul Haq was sentenced to 50 months in jail by a US federal judge in Washington on Thursday.

The plan calls for preparing for possible challenges from Iran and China with air and naval power.

Topple Spain 2-0 at the mixed team event in Australia.