MCA puts off selection of coach
mumbai: Mumbai Cricket Association's Cricket Improvement Committee on Tuesday met to choose the coaches for different age group outfits, but put off selection of the candidate to coach its Ranji Trophy team by a few days. "We have appointed coaches for all the age groups barring the Ranji Trophy and will decide on the matter on June 2," informed an MCA source who attended the meeting at the Bandra Kurla Complex. The candidates in the running to take over the mantle of the coach of Mumbai's Ranji outfit are former Test batsman Praveen Amre, who has performed the job earlier, and former India stumper Sameer Dighe, a new entrant to the job, according to the source. "The choice will be between these two," the source indicated. Another ex-India wicket keeper, Chandrakant Pandit, was the coach in the season gone by in which Mumbai reached the final but could not retain the coveted Ranji crown that was won for the first-ever time by Gujarat.
Woods blames medications for his arrest
Miami: Tiger Woods attributed an "unexpected reaction" to prescription medicine for his arrest on a DUI charge that landed him in a Florida jail for nearly four hours. Woods, the 14-time major champion who had back surgery five weeks ago, was arrested on suspicion of DUI at about 3 am on Monday and taken to Palm Beach County jail. He was released on his own recognizance. An arrest report might be available today, Jupiter Police spokeswoman Kristin Rightler said. "I understand the severity of what I did and I take full responsibility for my actions," Woods said in a statement Monday evening. "I want the public to know that alcohol was not involved. What happened was an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications. I didn't realize the mix of medications had affected me so strongly." Woods apologized to his family, friends and fans and said, "I expect more from myself, too. I will do everything in my power to ensure this never happens again," he said.
Chhetri cleared for must-win AFC match
Bengaluru: Hit by the absence of key players including Udanta Singh due to injuries, the Bengaluru Football club on Monday received a shot in the arm with captain Sunil Chhetri declared fit for Tuesday’s must-win AFC Cup final group game against Maziya FC of Maldives. "Yes, Chhetri is fully fit for tomorrow," BFC Coach Albert Roca told reporters on the eve of the match at Sree Kanteerava Stadium here. Chhetri had picked up a hamstring injury during Federation Cup. Roca said Chhetri had been working hard with the medical staff to make himself available for selection. "Sunil has been undergoing workouts and training, with the medical team, to recover from the injury. We will see tomorrow. let us see," he added. Asked about the fitness of CK Vineeth, Roca said the Kerala player will also be available for selection and will look to continue his form.