Pakistan are not used to playing against Australia and they are certainly not used to winning against them; this was only a second win in their last 12 ODIs (over nearly seven years) against them. Though not many in this team are scarred by that kind of record, they batted as if that history was firmly on their mind. If this was a weakened, transitional Australia, it was Australia nonetheless and Pakistan can happily point to an absent middle-order bearded wonder and an equally absent lanky fast bowling genius.
But with the added layers of what has happened to Pakistan cricket over the last two months, the broader fate that has befallen them over the last two years, and to a nation seeking cheer as desperately as Susan, it is as welcome as might be a water cooler in the Thar desert. The details don't matter as much as the bigger picture but they are worth noting, if only to sketch an outline over the rest of the series.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
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The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances
The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances
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Bangalore team was won by Vijay Mallya, who paid US$111.6 million for it. This was the second highest bid for a team in the IPL, next only to Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries’ bid of $111.9 million for the Mumbai team.
Indian actresses Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif were signed as the brand ambassadors of the franchise.
Vijay Mallya wanted to associate one of his top-selling liquor brands, either ‘No. 1 McDowell’s’ or ‘Royal Challenge’ with the team. Ultimately, ‘Royal Challenge’ was chosen, and hence the team was given the name ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’. The jersey colours of the team are red and golden yellow, and the logo consists of the RC emblem with ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’ in standard format.
Indian actresses Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif were signed as the brand ambassadors of the franchise.
Vijay Mallya wanted to associate one of his top-selling liquor brands, either ‘No. 1 McDowell’s’ or ‘Royal Challenge’ with the team. Ultimately, ‘Royal Challenge’ was chosen, and hence the team was given the name ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’. The jersey colours of the team are red and golden yellow, and the logo consists of the RC emblem with ‘Bangalore Royal Challengers’ in standard format.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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We might have lost the match in the records, but the the fans of chennai super kings will consider our team winners in all respects. Great performace by Rajasthan Royals, a few basic mistakes from our side but overall spectacular match that wrote history!
Dhoni - great captaincy! You let the world know that you are the best captain India have seen so far !
Chennai Super Kings drubbed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in a lop-sided contestto storm into Sunday's final...
Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings opener, will not be available for his team's remaining matches as he is...
Dhoni - great captaincy! You let the world know that you are the best captain India have seen so far !
Chennai Super Kings drubbed Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets in a lop-sided contestto storm into Sunday's final...
Stephen Fleming, the Chennai Super Kings opener, will not be available for his team's remaining matches as he is...
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Right now the KKR team management is in a frenzy trying to locate this mole in their camp. Fingers are being pointed at a lot of players and members of non-playing staff.
The writer has cleverly hidden his identity by giving fake names and identities to his team mates while describing their antics.
He calls Sourav - Lordie, Ishant Sharma - Long John, Dildo - Shah Rukh Khan, Coachie - John Buchanan, phoren babas - coach and his team, Prince of Patiala - Yuvaraj, Babli - Preity, Big Sister - Shilpa Shetty, Bevdaas - Bangalore Royal Challengers, Meera Bhai - Harbhajan Singh, Appam - Sreesanth and so on.
Now, the question is who is the “fake IPL Player”? He sure is creating havoc in IPL season 2.
The writer has cleverly hidden his identity by giving fake names and identities to his team mates while describing their antics.
He calls Sourav - Lordie, Ishant Sharma - Long John, Dildo - Shah Rukh Khan, Coachie - John Buchanan, phoren babas - coach and his team, Prince of Patiala - Yuvaraj, Babli - Preity, Big Sister - Shilpa Shetty, Bevdaas - Bangalore Royal Challengers, Meera Bhai - Harbhajan Singh, Appam - Sreesanth and so on.
Now, the question is who is the “fake IPL Player”? He sure is creating havoc in IPL season 2.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
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The panel, which has been probing national cricket affairs for a long time, last month called the current PCB management incompetent and recommended to president Asif Zardari, the board’s chief patron, that a new set-up should be appointed.
Soon afterwards, Pakistan senate’s standing committee on sports moved a resolution for an “immediate change” in the PCB management.
If Butt is found guilty of a breach of privilege, he would be asked to apologise.
Meanwhile, Imran said only drastic measures can put Pakistan cricket back on track.
Soon afterwards, Pakistan senate’s standing committee on sports moved a resolution for an “immediate change” in the PCB management.
If Butt is found guilty of a breach of privilege, he would be asked to apologise.
Meanwhile, Imran said only drastic measures can put Pakistan cricket back on track.
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Karachi, March 21 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has said the country’s senators should refrain from interfering in national cricket affairs.
Imran, now a politician, told reporters that senators have no business telling the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) what to do as they “don’t know anything about the sport”.
“The senators should do the job they are supposed to do and leave cricket alone,” said Imran.
A war of words has been going on between the PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and the Senate’s committee on sports in recent weeks.
Imran, now a politician, told reporters that senators have no business telling the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) what to do as they “don’t know anything about the sport”.
“The senators should do the job they are supposed to do and leave cricket alone,” said Imran.
A war of words has been going on between the PCB chairman Ijaz Butt and the Senate’s committee on sports in recent weeks.
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The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances.
The attraction of playing in the Tournament seems clear for the teams. Testing yourself against world-class competition in the weeks preceding a major tournament seems like sensible preparation, yet India has fared badly in this tournament and not just because of their lacklustre performances.
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Vijay Mallya, the owner of Bangalore Royal Challengers, has kept the captaincy options open. Minutes after picking up Kevin Pietersen at USD 1.55 million, Mallaya said he was happy with the price he got him at. "The captaincy options are open. The team management will take a decision on it." The Royal Challengers, who finished second last the previous year, were led by Rahul Dravid. On March 21, 2009 Vijay Mallya announced that Kevin Pietersen was replacing Rahul Dravid as the team captain for the 2009 season.The reason given was Dravid's absence in the league due to family related reasons.[13] However many suspect that the change in captaincy is the result of the poor performance of the team in the first season of the Indian Premier League.
Monday, April 20, 2009
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Can Yuvraj and teammates give Kings XI Punjab owner Preity Zinta the IPL trophy she so desperately craves for?
A vividly disappointed Preity Zinta, one of the most involved team owners in the IPL, remains one of the most enduring photographs of the tournament's first edition.
Giving her players warm and affectionate hugs after every good performance, Zinta has done everything expected of her as a team owner. It is now on Yuvraj Singh and his teammates to give her the big prize-the IPL trophy.
Kings XI Punjab, given the talent pool available with them, start as the dark horses of the tournament. In Yuvraj Singh, they have the tournament's cleanest hitter and the only player to have hit six sixes in an over in T20 cricket.
His current form, perhaps the best he has played in his life, coupled with the fact that he will be leading the side may well make IPL season two Yuvraj Singh's tournament.
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Will the champions have their day again, despite injuries and suffering the loss of Pakistani players?
The "Underdogs" certainly had its day in the first edition of the IPL. Led by one of the most charismatic men ever to have graced the cricket field, and having in its line up some of the best exponents of the T-20 game, Rajasthan Royals were certainly the surprise package of the IPL in its inaugural year.
While they have added much by way of star value to their line up this year, Shilpa Shetty as co-owner was indeed a pleasant surprise, and has already done her part in the much talked about music video she has shot for the Royals, on the field they have lost a bit of zip with key players suffering from injury. Pakistani players' not being permitted to play in the IPL has affected the Royals more than any other team. Sohail Tanvir, best bowler in IPL one, isn't available and his replacement, Shaun Tait, is also out injured. Shane Watson, one of the key players for the Royals in season one, is undergoing rehab and it is a million dollar guess if he will be fit to bowl at the start of the season. Greame Smith though, is back from injury and in home conditions will surely give the Royals the start they need. But as in season one, at the start of season two the Royals look heavily reliant on the brilliance of Yousuf Pathan and skipper Shane Warne.
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Squad
Shane Warne, Graeme Smith, Robert Quiney, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Niraj Patel, Swapnil Asnodkar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Salunkhe, Raiphi Gomez, Naman Ojha, Shane Watson, Tyron Henderson, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Lee Carseldine, Morné Morkel, Shane Harwood, Shaun Tait, Munaf Patel, Siddharth Trivedi, Kamran Khan, Anup Revandkar, Sumeet Khatri.
Shane Warne, Graeme Smith, Robert Quiney, Yusuf Pathan, Mohammad Kaif, Niraj Patel, Swapnil Asnodkar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Salunkhe, Raiphi Gomez, Naman Ojha, Shane Watson, Tyron Henderson, Dimitri Mascarenhas, Lee Carseldine, Morné Morkel, Shane Harwood, Shaun Tait, Munaf Patel, Siddharth Trivedi, Kamran Khan, Anup Revandkar, Sumeet Khatri.
During a recent interview with Mark Nicholas, Royals captain Shane Warne sheepishly admitted to not having touched a cricket ball or bat since his team won the inaugural IPL last June. However, few would expect this to have any effect on the legendary leg-spinner's leadership skills, or indeed any other aspect of his game
It's impossible to get away from Warne's influence on the team. The continuity resulting from having a player of his stature in charge of all on-field affairs will, once again, be a massive advantage for the Royals.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
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Matthew Hayden was absoutely brilliant.After watching him play, I thought that we were lucky that that he was on our side.Other players are good too - Hussey, McCullum have made tons.But the sheer innovation of Hayden left me amazed.Who else could reverse sweep Shaun Pollock (If I am not mistaken) for four.Even Sachin was impressed.And what about that cheeky shovel??? Mind blowing.
Raina is fast developing into an extremely valuable player.The way he matched Hayden shot for shot was absoultely brilliant.Dhoni too did not disappoint in the end.
But what I was disappointed about was the poor show by Parthiv Patel.I feel that the cap on no. of foreign players has reduced the quality of the cricket.Surely Fleming could do better than Parthiv.
I did not see our bowling for two reasons -
1. I was sure that we would win with 208 on the board and Mumbai without Sachin
2. I don't like to see bowling
Contrary to my expectation, Mumbai Indians gave us quite a close call.Sanath Jayasuriya was expected to cause some trouble, but Uthappa and Bhajji added to it.All said and done, we managed to win, and that's the only thing that counts.
The Hindu reports that Goni was responsible for restricting the run-scoring of the Mumbai Indians.All I can say is well done, we need more like you m'boy.
Raina is fast developing into an extremely valuable player.The way he matched Hayden shot for shot was absoultely brilliant.Dhoni too did not disappoint in the end.
But what I was disappointed about was the poor show by Parthiv Patel.I feel that the cap on no. of foreign players has reduced the quality of the cricket.Surely Fleming could do better than Parthiv.
I did not see our bowling for two reasons -
1. I was sure that we would win with 208 on the board and Mumbai without Sachin
2. I don't like to see bowling
Contrary to my expectation, Mumbai Indians gave us quite a close call.Sanath Jayasuriya was expected to cause some trouble, but Uthappa and Bhajji added to it.All said and done, we managed to win, and that's the only thing that counts.
The Hindu reports that Goni was responsible for restricting the run-scoring of the Mumbai Indians.All I can say is well done, we need more like you m'boy.
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Chennai Super Kings have started the much feared downward slide.Not coincidentally, the slide has come after Hayden and Hussey left our team to play for Australia.I don't think anyone could have imagined how disastrous it was going to be.Chennai Super Kings seem to be greatly weakened and we have lost the chance to dominate the IPL.
Of course, a win in the next match will make me eat my words about the momentum and all.Who knows, these two losses may be the only ones for CSK this season.Twenty20 seems to be the bane of any cricket analyst,and for an amateur like me,predicting results is a nightmare.
Of course, a win in the next match will make me eat my words about the momentum and all.Who knows, these two losses may be the only ones for CSK this season.Twenty20 seems to be the bane of any cricket analyst,and for an amateur like me,predicting results is a nightmare.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
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Squad: Virender Sehwg (captain & ICON), Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Ashish Nehra, Amit Mishra, Aavishkar Salvi, Manoj Tiwary, Mithun Manhas, Pradeep Sangwan, Rajat Bhatia, Tejashwi Yadav, Umesh Yadav, Vijaykumar Yo Mahesh, Yogesh Nagar, Paul Collingwood, Farveez Maharoof, Andrew McDonald, Glenn McGrath, Owais Shah, Dirk Nannes, Tilakratne Dilshan, David Warner, AB de Villiers, Daniel Vettori.
Analysis: One look, last year, at the squad of the DareDevils from Delhi showed that they did not really have a well balanced team. Instead, they had some really good players who are well known exponents in their respective arts. In Sehwag and Gambhir, they boast of two very fine batsmen at the top of the order and some equally gifted bowlers in McGrath and Maharoof who could strangle any batting line-up at any given time. What they lacked was a backbone in the team, a sure shot match winner at number five or six, who would help the chase down targets, and even build the innings depending on a good or bad start to the innings. That was to prove their major failing when they were eventually knocked off their perch in the semis last time around.
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Two formidable stars in the business of entertainment in India, STAR Plus & Shah Rukh Khan, have now come together with yet another innovation. For the first time in India, a Hindi general entertainment channel is a team co-sponsor at the IPL. STAR Plus has partnered with Shah Rukh Khan’s team Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR) for the upcoming Indian Premiere League II cricket tournament, being held in South Africa this year. The KKR players will have the STAR Plus logo prominently displayed on the back of their T-shirts during the world’s most enjoyed television experience.
Friday, April 17, 2009
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And the Chennai Super Kings versus Mumbai Indians match will be the first one to kick off the season of IPL 2009. I love to see Laxmipathy Balaji coming to bowl after a long back. With Jacob Oram and Muttiah Muralidaran the bowling looks strong and there are many big wigs to give same strength to their batting.
In the MI team we have Zaheer Khan, Dilhara Fernando, Kyle Mills and Harbhajan Singh to scare the opposition and there are a few batsmen to scare with their willows; Sanath will be my favorite. The Twenty20 format of the IPL tournament instantly became popular with cricket fans across the world with loads of excitement.
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Dinesh Salunkhe, Paras Dogra, Anup Revandkar, Srideep Mangela,Ashraf Makda and Azhar Malik are the other Rajasthan Royals players wo will return to India.
"It has always been a target to pick a final squad of 17-18 players, and this year we have an even stronger squad than last year. It is disappointing to have to let go of any players, as they are all stars in our view," Badale said.
Claiming the franchisee is a close-knit family where a player's participation is not about one season alone, Badale said axed players will have a role to play in future matches and tournaments.
"Much of the attention will focus on Mohammed Kaif, who has been a key part of our success to date -- not just as a batsman, but as a role model for our younger Indian players. He has been extremely supportive of the decision, which says a lot about him as a person.
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The Chennai Super Kings Indian team members left to Cape Town today morning to play their first match on Saturday April 18, 2009. Captain of the team CSK team MS Dhoni will join them in South Africa.
And the Chennai Super Kings versus Mumbai Indians match will be the first one to kick off the season of IPL 2009. I love to see Laxmipathy Balaji coming to bowl after a long back. With Jacob Oram and Muttiah Muralidaran the bowling looks strong and there are many big wigs to give same strength to their batting.
In the MI team we have Zaheer Khan, Dilhara Fernando, Kyle Mills and Harbhajan Singh to scare the opposition and there are a few batsmen to scare with their willows; Sanath will be my favorite. The Twenty20 format of the IPL tournament instantly became popular with cricket fans across the world with loads of excitement.
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The opening game of the IPL 2009 will see Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai Indians, take on IPL 2008 finalists, the Chennai Super Kings, at Newlands in Cape Town.
The Chennai Super Kings, under the leadership of wicketkeeper/batsman MS Dhoni, are entering this year's IPL as one of the bookmaker’s favourite.
Big hitting all-rounders Andrew Flintoff and Albie Morkel will be at the forefront of the Super Kings attack this coming Saturday.
They will try to be tamed by the Mumbai Indian's bowlers, consisting of Zaheer Khan, Lasith ‘Slinga’ Malinga and Harbhajan Singh, who have the knowledge of Shaun Pollock (the Mumbai Indians' mentor) on their side, when taking on the often tricky Newlands pitch.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
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"Zaheer had an extra yard up, but looking up at his speed it was quite normal. But he bent his back and hurried the batsmen up. He bowled extremely well and deserved this fiver," said Taylor who top-scored with a stodgy 42 in the home team's 197 all out.
The right-handed middle order batsman said the home team was "shattered" with the visitors' performance today but said they have not lost hope of turning the tables against India with a strong response in the remaining days.
The right-handed middle order batsman said the home team was "shattered" with the visitors' performance today but said they have not lost hope of turning the tables against India with a strong response in the remaining days.
"It is going to be very difficult. But we have to take a positive frame of mind into tomorrow. A lot of things have to go our way to hopefully give ourselves a chance of getting back into the game. If we could knock three or four wickets early on, we could give ourselves a big sniff," said Taylor, who had made 151 in Napier in the second Test. He even went back to the history books to buttress the point that they can come back into the game, losing or drawing which would mean India clinching a Test series on New Zealand soil in 41 years.
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Gerrard agreed a two-year extension to his contract on Friday, believed to be worth around £130,000 a week, which means he will be at the club until 2013. "We have got big matches to play, all of them cup finals as we have to win them all to stay in the title race and go all the way to Rome for the Champions League final."
He added: "It is a fantastic feeling to have agreed the deal. This is what I wanted, to see out the rest of my career with Liverpool.Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool can fight for the Premier League and Champions League after tying down a string of stars to new deals.
"I have said all along that as long as the club wanted me then I would stay at Liverpool.
"I have been a fan all my life and it will be fantastic at the end of my career to look back and say I have been with Liverpool all the way through.
He added: "It is a fantastic feeling to have agreed the deal. This is what I wanted, to see out the rest of my career with Liverpool.Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool can fight for the Premier League and Champions League after tying down a string of stars to new deals.
"I have said all along that as long as the club wanted me then I would stay at Liverpool.
"I have been a fan all my life and it will be fantastic at the end of my career to look back and say I have been with Liverpool all the way through.
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The Blues have also been heavily linked with Juventus striker David Trezeguet, whose very public spat with manager Claudio Ranieri has alerted the eagle-eyed Frank Arnesen.
Maybe the Dane deserves that promotion to director of football after all - not just any Tom, Dick or Harry can unearth a man with over 200 career goals to his name, including the most famous Golden Goal ever.
Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has been quoted as pointing out that it 'would not be a huge drama' if he left the Bernabeu in the summer: maybe Arnesen - in charge of global scouting - could send a few of his number to watch the little-known Italian in action, with Manchester City also understood to be interested.
Arsenal are understood to be lining up the man billed as the 'Serbian Saviour', no, not Nemanja Vidic, but 17-year-old striker Danijel Aleksic.
Maybe the Dane deserves that promotion to director of football after all - not just any Tom, Dick or Harry can unearth a man with over 200 career goals to his name, including the most famous Golden Goal ever.
Real Madrid defender Fabio Cannavaro has been quoted as pointing out that it 'would not be a huge drama' if he left the Bernabeu in the summer: maybe Arnesen - in charge of global scouting - could send a few of his number to watch the little-known Italian in action, with Manchester City also understood to be interested.
Arsenal are understood to be lining up the man billed as the 'Serbian Saviour', no, not Nemanja Vidic, but 17-year-old striker Danijel Aleksic.
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Arsenal might fight off interest for a while, but it will be hard for Arsene Wenger to turn down an offer of £45 million from either, particularly as he has seen his side go 16 games unbeaten without his skipper.
Not so long ago, Amr Zaki was one of the hottest properties in the Premier League.
On loan from Zamalek to Wigan, he scored eight goals in 10 games, prompting the Egyptian club to double their original £6 million asking price as clubs of the calibre of Liverpool began an apparent bidding war.
Fast forward six months, and Zaki has not scored from open play for 19 matches, has been involved in a bizarre row with his compatriot Mido and been described by Steve Bruce as the most unprofessional player he has ever worked with.
Not so long ago, Amr Zaki was one of the hottest properties in the Premier League.
On loan from Zamalek to Wigan, he scored eight goals in 10 games, prompting the Egyptian club to double their original £6 million asking price as clubs of the calibre of Liverpool began an apparent bidding war.
Fast forward six months, and Zaki has not scored from open play for 19 matches, has been involved in a bizarre row with his compatriot Mido and been described by Steve Bruce as the most unprofessional player he has ever worked with.
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It is another set back for the former Chelsea forward after he had only recently recovered from injury to step back into the Hammers' line-up.
West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has been ruled out for six weeks with a groin injury."Fortunately, he won't need an operation," West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola told the club website.The 25-year-old only played for 20 minutes as a substitute in England's home friendly against Slovakia before picking up the injuryThe Hammers have blocked more shots (161) than any other side in the top flight.
Sunderland have only scored more than once in a game in one of their last 12 Premier League games.
"It's just a problem in between the muscle and the tendon in his groin so he doesn't need an operation."
West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has been ruled out for six weeks with a groin injury."Fortunately, he won't need an operation," West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola told the club website.The 25-year-old only played for 20 minutes as a substitute in England's home friendly against Slovakia before picking up the injuryThe Hammers have blocked more shots (161) than any other side in the top flight.
Sunderland have only scored more than once in a game in one of their last 12 Premier League games.
"It's just a problem in between the muscle and the tendon in his groin so he doesn't need an operation."
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Bentley's problem is that he is not getting regular starts at Spurs, mainly due to Lennon's sparkling recent form - and Redknapp hopes he does not have to make changes to his side as they are in the hunt for a place in the Europa League.
Luka Modric has also impressed on the left so Bentley will probably be on the bench this weekend when he returns to Blackburn, who he left last summer. Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp expects bids for David Bentley this summer after a frustrating first season for the winger at White Hart Lane.Bentley arrived at Spurs looking to cement his place as David Beckham's successor for England but has fallen out of favour and is behind Aaron Lennon in the pecking order for club and country.
Redknapp added: "It's hard for David. Aaron has been in great form. You hope that Aaron keeps playing well and the team keeps winning and I don't have to change it, I've got to be truthful.
Luka Modric has also impressed on the left so Bentley will probably be on the bench this weekend when he returns to Blackburn, who he left last summer. Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp expects bids for David Bentley this summer after a frustrating first season for the winger at White Hart Lane.Bentley arrived at Spurs looking to cement his place as David Beckham's successor for England but has fallen out of favour and is behind Aaron Lennon in the pecking order for club and country.
Redknapp added: "It's hard for David. Aaron has been in great form. You hope that Aaron keeps playing well and the team keeps winning and I don't have to change it, I've got to be truthful.
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"The consensus of opinion was that Derby, Fulham and ourselves would get relegated, but two of us got out of it, so there is still everything to play for with every club down there at the moment."
There has been undeniable progress at Bolton since their successful fight with relegation last season, yet the fear of sliding into the Championship still haunts Megson.
The Trotters are five points above third-bottom Newcastle, but Megson said: "The relegation issue is between nine clubs at the moment, from West Brom up to ourselves, and we want to try and get out of that relegation area as soon as we can.
"At the moment I don't think there's a single club in the entire Premier League who has not got something to play for with eight games to go.
There has been undeniable progress at Bolton since their successful fight with relegation last season, yet the fear of sliding into the Championship still haunts Megson.
The Trotters are five points above third-bottom Newcastle, but Megson said: "The relegation issue is between nine clubs at the moment, from West Brom up to ourselves, and we want to try and get out of that relegation area as soon as we can.
"At the moment I don't think there's a single club in the entire Premier League who has not got something to play for with eight games to go.
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Striker Daniel Cousin is Hull's only fitness concern after the international break gave the likes of Michael Turner, Andy Dawson and Ian Ashbee time to overcome injuries.
The two-week recess since the last-gasp loss at Wigan has also taken the sting out of the Tigers' 13th defeat of the season.
"To say the two-week break came at the right time is an understatement," Brown added. "We finished against Wigan with five playing out of position.
"But the effects of Wigan have not been evident in the last fortnight.
"The sessions I have been witnessing this week are ones that have given me a spur.
The two-week recess since the last-gasp loss at Wigan has also taken the sting out of the Tigers' 13th defeat of the season.
"To say the two-week break came at the right time is an understatement," Brown added. "We finished against Wigan with five playing out of position.
"But the effects of Wigan have not been evident in the last fortnight.
"The sessions I have been witnessing this week are ones that have given me a spur.
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And Pulis believes all three promoted sides - Stoke, West Brom and Hull - can all be proud to retain hopes of survival at this late stage of the campaign.
He added: "I'm very pleased that the three of us are still fighting because it's a massive, massive step when you come up from the Championship.
"Everything is different, on and off the field, and it's a big learning curve for us all.
"There may be only eight games left, but the biggest part of the season is still in front of us and it's all to play for.
"It's incredibly exciting with 10 or 11 teams still not safe and we think we are ready for the challenge."
He added: "I'm very pleased that the three of us are still fighting because it's a massive, massive step when you come up from the Championship.
"Everything is different, on and off the field, and it's a big learning curve for us all.
"There may be only eight games left, but the biggest part of the season is still in front of us and it's all to play for.
"It's incredibly exciting with 10 or 11 teams still not safe and we think we are ready for the challenge."
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Leicester are boosted by the return of Steve Howard and Andy King as they look to get their title charge back on track at home to Carlisle.Striker Howard is likely to go straight back into the starting line-up alongside top scorer Matty Fryatt after serving a two-match suspension.
Midfielder King comes back into the reckoning after missing the defeat at Peterborough while on international duty with the Wales Under-21 side.
Elsewhere, Wayne Brown is in contention to start after being on the bench at London Road. He will challenge Patrick Kisnorbo and Michael Morrison for the right to partner Jack Hobbs at the heart of defence.
The League One leaders saw second-placed Peterborough narrow the gap at the top of the table to just four points with a 2-0 victory in last week's meeting between the two sides.
Midfielder King comes back into the reckoning after missing the defeat at Peterborough while on international duty with the Wales Under-21 side.
Elsewhere, Wayne Brown is in contention to start after being on the bench at London Road. He will challenge Patrick Kisnorbo and Michael Morrison for the right to partner Jack Hobbs at the heart of defence.
The League One leaders saw second-placed Peterborough narrow the gap at the top of the table to just four points with a 2-0 victory in last week's meeting between the two sides.
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Brentford boss Andy Scott will be without striker Charlie MacDonald when the League Two leaders travel to Bradford City on Saturday.The Bees' top scorer suffered a dislocated shoulder during last weekend's draw with Gillingham and the club are waiting on the results of a scan to determine the extent of the damage.
Boss Andy Scott is therefore light in attack, with Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) ruled out for the rest of the season.
Ipswich forward Billy Clarke, who played on the wing against Gillingham, will probably be pushed up front alongside another loanee, Aston Villa's Sam Williams.
On-loan Cheltenham striker Damian Spencer and recent midfield recruit Craig Dobson are pushing for starting places but captain Kevin O'Connor is still missing with a knee injury.
Boss Andy Scott is therefore light in attack, with Nathan Elder (cheekbone) and Jordan Rhodes (metatarsal) ruled out for the rest of the season.
Ipswich forward Billy Clarke, who played on the wing against Gillingham, will probably be pushed up front alongside another loanee, Aston Villa's Sam Williams.
On-loan Cheltenham striker Damian Spencer and recent midfield recruit Craig Dobson are pushing for starting places but captain Kevin O'Connor is still missing with a knee injury.
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Celtic boss Gordon Strachan is confident Artur Boruc will recover from his nightmare with Poland and rebuild his reputation with the Bhoys.Strachan was at fault for two goals in Poland's 3-2 defeat by Northern Ireland at Windsor Park last Saturday, the third goal especially embarrassing when he let a back-pass bounce over his foot.
Boruc was then axed from the squad following a confrontation with Poland boss Leo Beenhakker when he was told he would play no part in the midweek World Cup qualifier against San Marino.
It was the latest in a long line of controversial incidents involving Boruc on and off the field this season.
In January, Strachan revealed he would have a word with the erratic Pole after another gaffe had handed Dundee a shock opener in a Homecoming Scottish Cup tie at Parkhead.
Boruc was then axed from the squad following a confrontation with Poland boss Leo Beenhakker when he was told he would play no part in the midweek World Cup qualifier against San Marino.
It was the latest in a long line of controversial incidents involving Boruc on and off the field this season.
In January, Strachan revealed he would have a word with the erratic Pole after another gaffe had handed Dundee a shock opener in a Homecoming Scottish Cup tie at Parkhead.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed the club want to sign Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas.
Arsenal lured Fabregas away from Barcelona as a teenager after he came through the club's youth ranks.
The 21-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe and a host of clubs have been credited with an interest in his services.
Fabregas has been continually linked with a return to his native Spain with both Barcelona and Real Madrid keen on signing him.
Laporta is a big admirer of the schemer and believes the player
Arsenal lured Fabregas away from Barcelona as a teenager after he came through the club's youth ranks.
The 21-year-old has gone on to establish himself as one of the best young midfielders in Europe and a host of clubs have been credited with an interest in his services.
Fabregas has been continually linked with a return to his native Spain with both Barcelona and Real Madrid keen on signing him.
Laporta is a big admirer of the schemer and believes the player
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Bayern and Wolfsburg are joint second on 48 points, a point behind leaders Hertha Berlin with nine matches left and a defeat for either would see them drift off at least three points.
Wolfsburg, with seven consecutive wins, have the league's most feared home record, dropping only two out of a possible 36 points from 12 matches.
Toni's return from a four-week absence with a heel injury is welcome news for Bayern who had been short of fit strikers after Miroslav Klose injured his ankle and was ruled out for more than a month, leaving volatile Lukas Podolski as the only option.
"Luca is hungry. He wants to get stuck in there," said Bayern coach Juergen Klinsmann after the Italian scored a hat-trick in training.
Wolfsburg, with seven consecutive wins, have the league's most feared home record, dropping only two out of a possible 36 points from 12 matches.
Toni's return from a four-week absence with a heel injury is welcome news for Bayern who had been short of fit strikers after Miroslav Klose injured his ankle and was ruled out for more than a month, leaving volatile Lukas Podolski as the only option.
"Luca is hungry. He wants to get stuck in there," said Bayern coach Juergen Klinsmann after the Italian scored a hat-trick in training.
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even-time reigning champions Lyon, who are away at Le Mans on Saturday, top the table with nine rounds of fixtures left but they are just a point clear of Marseille, with Bordeaux a further two points back.
Les Gones are still considered favourites to land what would be a record eighth consecutive crown but they have won just one of their last four matches.
This weekend's match should be one of their easier games between now and the end of the season as they still have the likes of OM, Bordeaux, Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse yet to play.
"If we are going to win the title, we'll have to produce a great end to the season," said Lyon forward Ederson.
Les Gones are still considered favourites to land what would be a record eighth consecutive crown but they have won just one of their last four matches.
This weekend's match should be one of their easier games between now and the end of the season as they still have the likes of OM, Bordeaux, Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse yet to play.
"If we are going to win the title, we'll have to produce a great end to the season," said Lyon forward Ederson.
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