Venues for ind-aus series
New Delhi: The BCCI on Sunday announced the venues for Australia’s tour of India to be held from October 10 to November 2, with MS Dhoni’s home town Ranchi all set to host one of the One-dayers. India and Australia will play seven ODIs and a Twenty20. Apart from Ranchi, other venues for the One-dayers will be Bengaluru, Pune, Mohali, Nagpur, Jaipur and Cuttack. Rajkot will host T20 tie.
Neymar joining Barcelona
Sao Paulo: Neymar said Saturday he will be joining Barcelona after the Confederations Cup. The 21-year-old striker made the announcement on Twitter and Instagram. “I wouldn’t be able to wait until Monday. My friends and my family already know of my decision. On Monday I will sign a contract with Barcelona,” he wrote.
oscar probe to end by Aug
Johannesburg: The police investigation into Oscar Pistorius’ killing of his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day won’t be completed until August, prosecutors said Saturday, ahead of the double-amputee Olympian’s first court appearance in nearly four months. The National Prosecuting Authority said in a statement that it was “content with the progress thus far” of the investigation, which will have taken nearly six months by the time the state is ready to proceed with Pistorius’ murder trial. Pistorius will return to Courtroom C at Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on June 4.
Bharath posts first win
Shanghai: Indian youngster Raj Bharath posted his first win of the 2013 Formula Masters championship in the final race at Shanghai International Circuit here on Sunday. Backed by Bangalore-based Embassy Group and driving for Meco Motorsport, Raj had started fifth. Afiq Yazid and Akash Nandy finished second and third respectively. PNS/Agencies