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PCB to confirm Australia series venue next week
Malaysia, South Africa and Zimbabwe are among the countries Pakistan are considering as options to host their limited-overs series against Australia
Chanderpaul and Samuels revive West Indies
Another Test innings of great introspection by Shivnarine Chanderpaul continued to frustrate England on the fourth morning at Lord's
PCB chief invited to IPL final
The BCCI has invited Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Zaka Ashraf to watch the final of the IPL to be played in Chennai on May 27
Steyn, Duminy help Deccan knock out RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore imploded in their most crucial match of the season, choking in a low-scoring chase and bowing out of race for the playoffs
'I've played my last game of cricket' - Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist, the Kings XI Punjab captain, has said his playing career looks to be over
Ajmal not keen on developing new variations
On Pakistan's upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, Saeed Ajmal said, he will look to keep things 'simple'
Klinger signs off securing draw
A farewell half-century by Michael Klinger helped Worcestershire to a draw after rain on the final morning spoiled a hard-fought match with Sussex at New Road.
Taylor added to Performance Squad
James Taylor, the Nottinghamshire batsman, has been added to England's Performance Squad after being left out of the initial 26-man selection
Virtual quarter-final for Royal Challengers
ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Hyderabad
Time beats teams at Canterbury
Despite a brace of declarations that raised hopes for an enthralling last day run chase, Kent's encounter with Division Two rivals Northamptonshire petered out into a dull draw.
Shakib lifts Kolkata to No. 2 spot
Kolkata Knight Riders set up a first qualifier match against table-toppers Delhi Daredevils as they took the No. 2 spot with a comfortable win over Pune Warriors
Mumbai meet Rajasthan in inconsequential game
ESPNcricinfo previews the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Jaipur
Lancashire lose Junaid's services
Lancashire will not have Junaid Khan for the Friends Life t20 due to international commitments
Starc eased in during old-fashioned draw
Yorkshire's match with Hampshire fizzled out on the final day as rain ensured a draw
Dockrell can't force final day win
It ended in stalemate with two weary - and, ultimately, wary - teams shaking hands on a draw after 11 sessions of cut and thrust cricket and one of cat and mouse.
Contrived chase comes to nothing
The weather was the winner as Leicestershire's County Championship Division Two game against Essex at Grace Road ended in a tame draw
Horton vigil earns Lancs draw
Paul Horton batted for more than seven and a half hours as Lancashire escaped with what had appeared more than once to be a draw that was beyond their reach.
Chanderpaul leads West Indies rearguard
Shivnarine Chanderpaul continued to defy the England bowlers as West Indies fought hard to avoid defeat inside three days
Pomersbach granted bail by Delhi court
Luke Pomersbach, the Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman who was detained by police for allegedly assaulting a US national and her fiancé, has been granted bail
Delhi knock out Punjab and take top spot
Delhi Daredevils confirmed their standing as the team to beat with a power-packed performance to knock out Kings XI Punjab

Grosjean still not satisfied
Romain Grosjean says he and Lotus are not yet satisfied with their results this season, despite showing plenty of promise at the last two grands prix
Maldonado responds to pay-driver critics
Pastor Maldonado has responded to critics that have labelled him as a pay driver in the past, saying he hopes his win in Spain last weekend proves he is in Formula One on the basis of talent
Updates for E20 as Boullier warns against resting on laurels
Lotus boss Eric Boullier has warned his team not to rest on its laurels after two very solid results at the last two races
'I feel the whole team stands by me' - Massa
Felipe Massa is confident he still has the full support of Ferrari despite a disappointing start to the season with just two points from five races
Hamilton targets consistency over Monaco gamble
Lewis Hamilton is targeting another solid points haul at the Monaco Grand Prix as he aims to continue his consistent start to the season
Qualifying still key to Monaco - Raikkonen
Kimi Raikkonen is targeting a strong qualifying performance in Monaco next weekend to give him the best possible opportunity of scoring a decent result
Monaco crash was a 'watershed event' - Perez
Sergio Perez sees his accident during qualifying for last year's Monaco Grand Prix as a "watershed" moment in his career
Rosberg and Schumacher expect W03 to suit Monaco
Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher are confident their car will be well suited to the tight and twisting streets of Monaco
Victory possible in Monaco - Maldonado
Pastor Maldonado sees no reason win back-to-back races with victory at the Monaco Grand Prix next weekend
Kovalainen eyes 'something special' in Monaco
Heikki Kovalainen is hoping Caterham might be able "to do something special" in the Monaco Grand Prix next weekend
Button bemused by lack of pace
Jenson Button admits he is concerned by a lack of race pace for McLaren after only scoring two points in last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix
Whitmarsh praises Button's attitude
Martin Whitmarsh has applauded Jenson Button's perseverance during a difficult weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix and has backed him to bounce back to his best soon
Kobayashi targets top four in Monaco
Kamui Kobayashi is targeting a top four finish in Monaco after the upgraded Sauber saw him have a strong race in the Spanish Grand Prix
Webber concerned at number of winners
Mark Webber is concerned that the number of different winners in Formula One could prove detrimental to the sport
Hamilton deserves Monaco win - Whitmarsh
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes Lewis Hamilton deserves to win the Monaco Grand Prix following his recent difficulties
Ricciardo hopes for Monaco 'miracle'
Daniel Ricciardo says he is hoping to pull off "a bit of a miracle" in Monaco after being encouraged by Pastor Maldonado's victory in the Spanish Grand Prix
Kaltenborn handed Sauber stake
Sauber CEO Monisha Kaltenborn has been handed a one third stake of the team by team principal Peter Sauber
Final Williams team member returns home
The final Williams team member injured in the fire on Sunday night has returned to England to continue receiving medical care
Williams result 'unreal' - Webber
Mark Webber has described Pastor Maldonado's victory in the Spanish Grand Prix as "an unreal result"
Daly to complete Force India aero test
GP3 driver Conor Daly is to carry out a straight-line aero test for Force India on Thursday

Chelsea crowned kings of Europe
Didier Drogba twice came to Chelsea's rescue, equalising in normal time before stepping up to the spot to seal the Blues a 4-3 victory on penalties over Bayern Munich and a first ever UEFA Champions League trophy.
Happy birthday to you!
In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week.
English press lead praise for Chelsea, Drogba
Media outlets across England have been quick to shower praise on Chelsea, as well as their penalty hero Didier Drogba, after their UEFA Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich.
Rebuilt Aussies aim for hat-trick
After ending a 32-year drought in reaching the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, a new-look Australia have overcome the pain associated with those failed campaigns and are optimistic of a third straight appearance on the world stage.
Blues rise like a phoenix from the ashes
Hollywood script writers could not have imagined a more dramatic coronation for Chelsea, who rose like a phoenix from the ashes to reach the summit of European football. FIFA.com witnessed the events up close.
Del Piero's black and white legacy
FIFA.com pays tribute to the artistic exploits of Juventus icon Alessando Del Piero, who brings to an end an historic 19-year career with I Bianconeri on Sunday.
Nomadic Hogan led European revolution
During the first half of the 20th century, one man led a football revolution across Europe: Jimmy Hogan. FIFA.com remembers a coach unappreciated in his home country but revered across a continent.
Paolo Maldini, an icon and a gentleman
FIFA.com takes a look back at Paolo Maldini, the AC Milan and Italy institution who embodied grace and style on and off the pitch.
Torino promoted to Serie A
A 2-0 victory at home to Modena has assured Torino of promotion to Serie A for next season, three years after they were relegated from Italy's top division.
Rosicky injury scare for Czechs
Tomas Rosicky has suffered a leg muscle injury and is currently a doubt for Czech Republic ahead of UEFA EURO 2012, with Viktoria Plzen midfielder Vladimir Darida waiting on standby.
Neuer has no idea how Bayern lost
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was in disbelief and "lost for words" after his side suffered defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea on penalties.
Robben: My penalty was terrible
Arjen Robben has revealed his despair at Bayern Munich's defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Chelsea, describing his missed penalty in extra time as "terrible".
Red Bulls keep going, Chivas beat Galaxy
The New York Red Bulls remain top of the Eastern Conference after beating Montreal Impact 2-1, Sporting Kansas City slipped up again, while Chivas USA defeated Los Angeles Galaxy.
Watanabe treble earns Tokyo win
Kazuma Watanabe scored a hat-trick in the final 15 minutes as FC Tokyo came from two goals behind to beat Sagan Tosu 3-2 in the J.League.
Figueirense start well, Flamengo take point
A last-minute winner from Caio gave Figueirense a winning start to the Campeonato season, while Flamengo and Palmeiras had to settle for draws against Sport Recife and Portuguesa respectively.
All Boys into third, Estudiantes climb
All Boys recorded a 1-0 home victory over San Martin San Juan to take third in the Clausura standings, while there were also wins for Estudiantes and Union Santa Fe.
Chelsea stars hail Champions League triumph
Didier Drogba insisted that Chelsea never stopped believing they could win the Champions League after he scored the crucial penalty kick in a nerve-shredding shootout triumph over Bayern Munich.
McCarthy brace seals Pirates another title
A second-half Benni McCarthy double sealed Orlando Pirates a 4-2 win over Golden Arrows and a second successive South African Premiership title, while Moroka Swallows were made to settle for second.
Lindegaard named to EURO squad
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard has been named to Denmark's UEFA EURO 2012 squad, with coach Morten Olsen convinced of the keeper's fitness after three training sessions.
Bertrand, Tymoshchuk given final chance
Chelsea named 22-year-old winger Ryan Bertrand to their starting line-up for the UEFA Champions League final, while Bayern Munich included Anatoliy Tymoshchuk in Holger Badstuber's absence.
Hearts thrash Hibs to win Scottish Cup
Hearts have won the 2011/12 Scottish Cup after thrashing ten-man rivals Hibernian 5-1 at Hampden Park, with goals from Darren Barr, Danny Grainger, Ryan McGowan and a Rudi Skacel brace doing the damage.
West Ham win promotion to the Premier League
West Ham United will be back in the Premier League next season after they won the Championship play-off final 2-1 against Blackpool to win promotion.
Podolski: We are ready to win
Lukas Podolski says Germany are no longer satisfied with semi-finals and finals and they will travel to Poland and Ukraine for UEFA EURO 2012 aiming to claim the title.
Seoul take summit, Jeju beaten
FC Seoul lead the way in the K-League after recording a 2-1 victory over Gwangju, while Jeju United lost ground at the top as they were beaten 1-0 at Chunnam Dragons.
Sendai stretch lead, Kashima hit seven
Vegalta Sendai are five points clear in the J.League after beating Nagoya Grampus 4-0, while Kashima Antlers thrashed Consadole Sapporo 7-0 with seven different players on the scoresheet.
Solskjaer set to stay with Molde
Molde coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled himself out of contention for the vacant Aston Villa job, explaining that he intends to see out the two years left on his contract with the Norwegian club.
Luna sends Tigre top
A hat-trick from Carlos Luna helped Tigre beat Newell's Old Boys 3-1 and rise to the Clausura summit, while Argentinos Juniors came from behind to claim a draw at Godoy Cruz.
Sunderland release goalkeeper Gordon
Sunderland have released Scottish international Craig Gordon five years after the Premier League side paid a British record fee for a goalkeeper of £9million for his services.
Welbeck: I owe Rooney a lot
Danny Welbeck has explained how much help he receives from England and Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney, and revealed his disappointment that Rio Ferdinand will not play at UEFA EURO 2012.
Sabella names foreign-based squad for Ecuador
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named an 18-man squad of foreign-based players for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and friendly with Brazil.
USA top Azerbaijan-bound trio
We review the CONCACAF qualifying action for Azerbaijan 2012, with USA finishing atop an eight-nation competition to find their way through, while Canada and Mexico also secured their place.
Eriksson's IFK stun Hamburg to lift UEFA Cup
Sven-Goran Eriksson enjoyed perhaps his finest moment as a coach 30 years ago today, as his unfancied IFK team shocked dominant Hamburg over two legs to lift the UEFA Cup.
The Week in Quotes
Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo declaring himself better than Lionel Messi, Nuno hailing the Real Madrid star as the greatest player in history, John Barnes on sackings and Falcao on a humorous encounter with Michel Platini.
Three magic nights in Munich
With Bayern Munich and Chelsea set to contest the 2012 UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday, FIFA.com remembers the three previous finals which were held in the German city.
Cluj crowned in Romania
CFR Cluj won the Romanian title for the third time in their history after beating local rivals Universitatea Cluj 3-2 on Friday.
Caparros sticks with Mallorca
Real Mallorca coach Joaquin Caparros has penned a new contract to remain in charge of the Primera Division club for the 2012/13 season.
Van Buyten: The fire still burns
Bayern Munich defender Daniel van Buyten is back from injury just in time for the UEFA Champions League final, and FIFA.com chatted to the Belgian on the eve of the big day.
Beckham confirms Olympic dream
David Beckham said on Friday that he wants to continue playing for at least another two years and that he is keen to be included in this summer's Great Britain Olympic squad.
Luhukay takes charge of Hertha
Hertha Berlin have announced that former Augsburg coach Jos Luhukay has agreed to take charge of the club following their recent relegation from the Bundesliga.
New members welcomed onto committees
FIFA’s decision-making bodies have become more representative than ever, with a recent major restructuring ensuring that all 208 member associations have at least one delegate on a FIFA committee.
Grant quits Partizan position
Former Chelsea manager Avram Grant has quit his role as coach of Serbian champions Partizan Belgrade due to "personal reasons" after just five months in the job.
McArthur signs new Wigan contract
James McArthur has agreed a new contract extension with Premier League side Wigan Athletic, with the Scotland midfielder increasing his stay with the Latics by another two years.
Executive Committee: agenda and press conference live
FIFA.com reveals the agenda of the FIFA Executive Committee meeting on 21-22 May in Budapest, to be followed by a press conference broadcast live on the site.
Tite outlines route to Brasileirao success
FIFA.com sat down for an exclusive conversation with Corinthians' coach Tite, a man with no mean amount of insight into the complexities of the club scene in Brazil.
Trio leave Wolfsburg by mutual consent
Wolfsburg coach Felix Magath has revealed that Thomas Hitzlsperger, Hasan Salihamidzic and Chris have left the Bundesliga club by mutual consent and explained the reasons for the decision.
Solskjaer set for talks with Villa
Norwegian club Molde have confirmed that their manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been allowed to talk to Aston Villa with a view to taking charge of the Premier League side.
Marin backs Chelsea against Bayern
New Chelsea signing Marko Marin believes the Blues will win the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich on Saturday as they have "better players", but warns they must stop Franck Ribery and Mario Gomez.
Luiz: We're strong enough to cope
David Luiz tells FIFA.com that Chelsea have the squad to cope with suspensions and injuries they have for the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern Munich, with he and Gary Cahill likely to be fit to bolster their defence.
FIFA President supports Stefano Borgonovo
Former Fiorentina and AC Milan striker Stefano Borgonovo has been presented with a personal and private gift from the FIFA President: the German and English translations of Borgonovo’s book ‘Born striker’.
Ronaldo: Messi makes me better
Cristiano Ronaldo has said that the rivalry between him and Lionel Messi inspires them both, but admits the constant comparisons "make me tired".
Robben, Makaay hopeful of Bayern win
Bayern winger Arjen Robben and club legend Roy Makaay have been speaking about tomorrow's UEFA Champions League final, with the latter telling FIFA.com that home advantage could prove crucial.