Italy joined Ferrari on Friday in condemning the decision not to punish McLaren for the spying controversy that has gripped Formula One. The International Automobile Federation said on Thursday that although McLaren had Ferrari data in their possession, there was insufficient evidence that they gained from it.
Giro d’Italia champion Ivan Basso said on Tuesday he had never used illegal substances or blood transfusions, but was guilty of attempts at doping. ”It is only attempted doping. In my career I have never used doping substances or transfusions,” Basso told reporters at a packed news conference in Milan.
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West Indies captain Brian Lara will play the last game of an illustrious international career on Saturday when his side take on England in the final World Cup Super Eights clash. Lara, who holds the record for the top Test score (400 not out) and highest first-class knock (501 not out), retires after the match and will be given a huge reception at the Kensington Oval.
Peter Moores will succeed Duncan Fletcher as England’s permanent coach, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Friday. Fletcher’s resignation was announced on Thursday after England were dumped out of the World Cup following some dismal performances. He will stand down after Saturday’s final World Cup Super Eights match with hosts West Indies.
Duncan Fletcher will step down as England coach after Saturday’s final World Cup Super Eight game against the West Indies, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Thursday. He is expected to be replaced on a temporary basis by England academy director Peter Moores, although the ECB declined to confirm this in a news conference.
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Paul Collingwood’s late flurry with the bat and four wickets from Andrew Flintoff gave England a 48-run win over rank outsiders Ireland in their World Cup Super Eights match on Friday. Collingwood smashed 90 including three sixes to help England add 65 runs in the last five overs and amass 266 for seven.
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Opener Ed Joyce hit 75 to help England into the Super Eights with a seven-wicket win over Kenya in a rain-affected World Cup Group C decider on Saturday. Dublin-born Joyce, who made 66 against Canada last Sunday, combined with Kevin Pietersen (56 not out) to eliminate the Africans with 10 overs to spare.