Portsmouth chief Storrie steps down at crisis club

Published Sat, Mar 13 10 01:07 AM

Peter Storrie stepped down as chief executive of crisis club Portsmouth on Friday.

"After talks with his family and friends (Storrie has) decided it is in the best interests of the club for him to leave his full-time employment," administrator Andrew Andronikou said in a statement.

Storrie, former managing director at West Ham United, has been at Portsmouth since 2002.

The south-coast team have been in turmoil this season, a series of unsuccessful takeovers culminating last month in Portsmouth becoming the first Premier League club to go into administration, with debts of around 78 million pounds ($118.3 million).

They are also bottom of the table and almost certain to be relegated if the Premier League imposes a nine-point penalty deduction for going into administration.

Storrie, 57, will continue to assist Portsmouth on a range of matters including the sale of the club, said Andronikou.

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Portsmouth chief Storrie steps down at crisis club

Published Sat, Mar 13 10 01:07 AM

Peter Storrie stepped down as chief executive of crisis club Portsmouth on Friday.

"After talks with his family and friends (Storrie has) decided it is in the best interests of the club for him to leave his full-time employment," administrator Andrew Andronikou said in a statement.

Storrie, former managing director at West Ham United, has been at Portsmouth since 2002.

The south-coast team have been in turmoil this season, a series of unsuccessful takeovers culminating last month in Portsmouth becoming the first Premier League club to go into administration, with debts of around 78 million pounds ($118.3 million).

They are also bottom of the table and almost certain to be relegated if the Premier League imposes a nine-point penalty deduction for going into administration.

Storrie, 57, will continue to assist Portsmouth on a range of matters including the sale of the club, said Andronikou.

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Himachal Pradesh and Assam in last eight

Published Sat, Mar 13 10 12:37 AM

Indore, Mar 12 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh and Assam showed class to win their respective pre-quarter finals by defeating Jharkhand and Railways in All India T20 cricket tournament for Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy played at Usha Raje cricket grounds today. In the first match, Himachal Pradesh defeated Jharkhand by 11 runs to sail into the last eight. Hemant Dogra and Rishi Dhawan batted well and scored 41 and 49 respectively to help their team put on 159 for seven wickets in 20 overs. Yajuvendra Krishnatry bowled well to capture four wickets for 31 in four overs. In reply Jharkhand batsmen fell short by 11 runs and could muster only 148/4 in allotted 20 overs. Siddharth Sinha scored 31, Ishant Jaggi put on 24 while Rajeev Kumar swung his bat to score unbeaten 45 in just 26 balls with two boundaries and three huge sixes but his heroics failed to help his team. With this win, Himachal Pradesh has entered into the quarter finals. In the second match, Railways batting first could score 155/7 in 20 overs. Barring S Khanolkar who batted brilliantly for his 47 in 42 balls, none of the other batsmen could cross 20 run mark and lost their wickets regularly. .

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Himachal Pradesh and Assam in last eight

Published Sat, Mar 13 10 12:37 AM

Indore, Mar 12 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh and Assam showed class to win their respective pre-quarter finals by defeating Jharkhand and Railways in All India T20 cricket tournament for Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy played at Usha Raje cricket grounds today. In the first match, Himachal Pradesh defeated Jharkhand by 11 runs to sail into the last eight. Hemant Dogra and Rishi Dhawan batted well and scored 41 and 49 respectively to help their team put on 159 for seven wickets in 20 overs. Yajuvendra Krishnatry bowled well to capture four wickets for 31 in four overs. In reply Jharkhand batsmen fell short by 11 runs and could muster only 148/4 in allotted 20 overs. Siddharth Sinha scored 31, Ishant Jaggi put on 24 while Rajeev Kumar swung his bat to score unbeaten 45 in just 26 balls with two boundaries and three huge sixes but his heroics failed to help his team. With this win, Himachal Pradesh has entered into the quarter finals. In the second match, Railways batting first could score 155/7 in 20 overs. Barring S Khanolkar who batted brilliantly for his 47 in 42 balls, none of the other batsmen could cross 20 run mark and lost their wickets regularly. .

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IPL-III kicks off with grand opening ceremony

Published>Sat, Mar 13 10 12:13 AM

The third edition of the Indian Premier League returned to its home environs after a one-year gap with an eye-catching opening ceremony at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai here today.

The highlight of the ceremony was a spectacular light and sound extravaganza, which included international performers and pop stars like Lionel Richie.

Popular band UB40's Ali Campbell, Bjorn Again and Bollywood star Deepika Padukone regaled the spectators with their songs and dance routines on a stage erected on the turf.

Prior to the one-hour showbiz, captains of all the eight participating teams - Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne, Gautam Gambhir, Kumar Sangakkara, Adam Gilchrist, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni - took the 'MCC - Spirit of Cricket' oath to respect their opponents, their teams and the umpires.

The eight players also signed the 'Spirit of Cricket Board' as an attestation to play the game within the spirit of cricket after an address by BCCI chief Shashank Manohar.

In line with IPL's partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the captains of the franchises also affixed their autographs on a globe made of recyclable materials to demonstrate their commitment to reduce individual as well as the League's carbon footprint.

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IPL-III kicks off with grand opening ceremony

Published>Sat, Mar 13 10 12:13 AM

The third edition of the Indian Premier League returned to its home environs after a one-year gap with an eye-catching opening ceremony at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai here today.

The highlight of the ceremony was a spectacular light and sound extravaganza, which included international performers and pop stars like Lionel Richie.

Popular band UB40's Ali Campbell, Bjorn Again and Bollywood star Deepika Padukone regaled the spectators with their songs and dance routines on a stage erected on the turf.

Prior to the one-hour showbiz, captains of all the eight participating teams - Sachin Tendulkar, Shane Warne, Gautam Gambhir, Kumar Sangakkara, Adam Gilchrist, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni - took the 'MCC - Spirit of Cricket' oath to respect their opponents, their teams and the umpires.

The eight players also signed the 'Spirit of Cricket Board' as an attestation to play the game within the spirit of cricket after an address by BCCI chief Shashank Manohar.

In line with IPL's partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the captains of the franchises also affixed their autographs on a globe made of recyclable materials to demonstrate their commitment to reduce individual as well as the League's carbon footprint.

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Lee flies back to Australia; to miss initial IPL matches

Published>Sat, Mar 13 10 12:07 AM

Kings XI Punjab were on Friday dealt a severe blow ahead of their opening IPL match against Delhi Daredevils as the Australian paceman Brett Lee has been ruled out of the event for the first 10 days due to an injury.

Lee, who recently retired from Test cricket, has not recovered from his elbow injury and has flown back to his country to receive treatment.

"Kings XI Punjab player Brett Lee, will be missing the first ten days of IPL as he has not recovered fully from his injury. He has gone back to Australia for completing his treatment and will re-join the team and play in the IPL upon his return," a statement by the team said.

The Punjab side will open its campaign in the third edition of the tournament tomorrow in Mohali.

Lee will miss at least four matches his side is scheduled to play in the initial days of the 45-day tournament.

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