Football

Pakistan cricket divided on lie detector test

KARACHI: Pakistan cricketers and officials have reservations about using lie-detector tests to curb corruption in the game. Banned former captain Salman Butt even called the idea a “mockery” that could ruin players’ careers. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the guardian of the rules of cricket, recently floated the idea, saying that lie detectors had the …

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We want to win for Kolkata, Ganguly: Shah Rukh Khan

KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders who played their first match of the Indian Premier League season 4 at their home ground without city’s favourite son Sourav Ganguly, witnessed their lowest ever turnout and that prompted team co-owner Shah Rukh Khan to get into the damage control mode. Playing their first match at home without the ‘Prince …

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Blackpool beat Liverpool to complete shock league double

London: New manager Kenny Dalglish was again unable to deliver the Midas touch as Blackpool beat Liverpool 2-1 at Bloomfield Road on Wednesday to complete a remarkable Premier League double over the 18-times champions. The victory lifted Blackpool to ninth with 28 points while Liverpool, who brought in interim appointment Dalglish on Saturday to replace …

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