Anand holds Carlsen in Norway Chess Meet
Sandnes: World champion Viswanathan Anand won the psychological battle holding his world championship challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway to an easy draw in the second round of the Norway Chess 2013 Super tournament in progress here. The much awaited clash turned out to be a full entertainer for the audience as Carlsen tried but could not make much use of his white pieces in a keenly contested game arising out of a Sicilian defence. Both Carlsen and Anand inched to one point out of a possible two in the 10-player round-robin tournament following a draw in the opener too.
Kirsten decides not to continue with Sa
Johannesburg: Cricket South Africa says national coach Gary Kirsten has decided not to renew his contract and will leave his role this year. CSA made the announcement on Friday. The former batsman led South Africa to the top of the test rankings after his appointment on a two-year contract in August 2011. CSA says Kirsten informed the board he'll be leaving and cited "family reasons" for his decision. Kirsten has a young family and has often taken time out from his cricket duties to be with his wife and children.
‘Only Sachin can decide on retirement’
Mumbai: Former Sri lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya on Friday said Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed the freedom to take a call on his retirement from the Test format. "It's an individual decision. Sachin should decide on that. Nobody can decide. In India a lot of opinions are there. I think we should give him the chance. It is all up to him. It depends on his body and mind," Jayasuriya told PTI here. "He must be going through a lot of pressure. He is experienced and is a strong character. He will decide," the lankan said. PNS/Agencies