Thursday 1st July, 2010 Howard fails in bid to become ICC vice president SINGAPORE (AP) - Former whether they would resubmit Australian Prime Minister John Cricket Australia chairman Jack Clarke said there had been no Howard’s nomination or pro- Howard failed in his bid to pose a new candidate. Nor did become vice president of the vote but that the nomination was pulled following a letter submit- they discuss a possible replace- International Cricket Council ted Tuesday by several cricketing boards opposing Howard. ment for Howard. after his name was withdrawn Howard, speaking to Sky Wednesday over stiff opposition Zealand officials said they were statesman with significant lead- I’ve got to say,” Clarke told News on Wednesday, said he did from several Asian and African frustrated and disappointed that ership and administrative reporters. “We’re incredibly dis- not know what led to his defeat. countries. Howard’s nomination had not skills. appointed that a man of John But he acknowledged his The ICC said in a statement received more support. Only Cricket Australia chairman Howard’s stature was knocked actions during his 11-year that Cricket Australia and Britain joined Australia and Jack Clarke said there had been off from his job. He’s such an tenure as Australian prime min- Cricket New Zealand, which New Zealand in supporting the no vote but that the nomination eminent person who has been ister could have tripped him up. jointly proposed Howard for a nomination among the 10 board was pulled following a letter through the most exhausted His coalition government was job that would have led to the members, far short of the seven submitted Tuesday by several process ever to get this job.” swept from office in 2007. Norman Kannangara,Deputy Vice presidency of world cricket’s votes needed for approval. cricketing boards opposing Clarke said he and his coun- Opposition to Howard’s bid President Nestle Lanka Pvt Ltd hands governing body in 2012, have The two governing bodies Howard. He said no reason was terpart in New Zealand, Alan was led by Zimbabwe, with sup- been asked to submit a new can- continued to argue that Howard given publicly for the rejection, Isaac, would go back to their port from South Africa, over his over sponsorship documents to didate by Aug. 31. was the best man for the job which left both boards upset. respective boards to consider past criticism of the Robert Rohana Karunaratne, President Sri Cricket Australia and New since he was an international “We’re pretty gutted here, the next move. They did not say Mugabe regime. Lanka Schools Aquatic Sports Association at a media briefing held in connection with the championships, in Colombo. Pic by Kamal Bogoda Villa’s top of the world; Schools swimming and diving championships Ronaldo out of World Cup begin today BY MANJULA D. PHILLIPS “I feel devastated, completely brokenhearted, The most significant event in the frustrated and unimaginably sad,” - Ronaldo Sri Lanka schools swimming calen- dar, Sri Lanka Schools Swimming CAPE TOWN, South Africa First shooting with his left and Diving Championships get (AP) - On this form, David Villa foot to force goalkeeper underway today at Ananda College is in contention to replace Eduardo into a save, he fol- Swimming complex for the 37th con- as Iberia’s lowed up the rebound with his secutive year. biggest football star. right foot for a 63rd-minute win- It will be worked off till July 4 and While 2008 world player of ner. is organized by Sri Lanka Schools the year Ronaldo was again Ronaldo was billed as one of Aquatic Sports Association together subdued as his Portugal side the top stars coming into the with the Ministry of Education and was eliminated from the World tournament in South Africa but sponsored by Nestle Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Cup, Villa scored his fourth left much as England’s Wayne Over 1300 girls and boys represent- of the competition for a 1-0 Rooney did: with bitter disap- ing 104 schools will be competing in win that took Spain into the pointment. over 3500 events at the champi- quarterfinals and moved him Ronaldo did not speak to onships. Schools from Western, top of the tournament scoring reporters after the match but Central, North Western, Southern charts with Gonzalo Higuain vented his frustration on his and North Central provinces along and Robert Vittek. agent’s website. with children from private and inter- “David Villa is on fire, “I feel devastated, complete- national schools will vie for honours. which is really good news for ly brokenhearted, frustrated The events will be worked off in the us,” Spain defender Gerard and unimaginably sad,” age groups under 9, 11,13,15,17 and 18. Pique said. Ronaldo said. “I know I’m the Speaking at the media briefing Villa showed the sort of captain, I have always faced up held in connection with the champi- lethal finishing against to my responsibilities, and I onships, Rohana Karunaratne, Portugal that Ronaldo has been always will.” President Sri Lanka Schools Aquatic lacking for his national side. But momentum is with Sports Association said that he regretted that some of the diving events would not be held this time as the Sugathadasa swimming complex, How different the for- which is the favourite venue for such tunes of Cristiano events, was being renovated. L.M.D.Dharmasena, Principal of Ronaldo have been. Ananda College will be the Chief Not that he lacked Guest at the opening ceremony which will be held today at 8.00 am. Mohan support among the De Silva Brand Manager Nestle Lanka will also grace the occasion. 62,955 fans at the From left, Spain’s Hernandez, Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, Spain’s Andres Iniesta and Spain’s Sergio Green Point Stadium. Busquets compete for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and Portugal at One banner read the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, June 29, 2010. (AP) “Marry me Ronaldo.” Villa. Even before coming to dreds of Spanish fans were still heavens with outstretched Germans: South Africa, Villa already had singing Villa’s praises. Again, arms, seemingly begging to his big club move from Valencia Villa will be an overwhelming make his mark on a huge game. to Barcelona in the bag. It favorite to score when Spain It didn’t work. has allowed him to fully concen- plays Paraguay at Ellis Park on Villa turns it on when it trate what he does best - score Saturday. matters - three goals at the 2006 no respect goals. How different the fortunes World Cup, top scorer with four ERASMIA, South Africa (AP) - And with seven World Cup of Cristiano Ronaldo have been. goals at Euro 2008 and four Germany Bastian goals overall, the 28-year old Not that he lacked support already here. already is Spain’s best ever at among the 62,955 fans at the Ronaldo scored one penalty Schweinsteiger has accused World the tournament. Green Point Stadium. in 2006, one goal at Euro 2008 Cup quarterfinal rival Argentina of There is only one key to One banner read “Marry me and one goal in South Africa. showing no respect for opponents and Villa’s success. Ronaldo.” Three girls each had When he came to Real referees, and urged his teammates “To keep scoring,” Villa a banner “Ro” “Nal” and “Do.” Madrid from Manchester not to be provoked. said. “It was one of my best Others were Portuguese jerseys United as the world’s most Germany eliminated Argentina on goals because it got us through with Ronaldo’s photo printed on expensive player at euro94 mil- penalties four years ago at the same to the next round. Keep scoring the front. lion, just showing up for the fan stage and there were chaotic scenes so we can keep going.” It also showed Ronaldo’s presentation filled the Santiago The strike left Villa with 42 predicament. When Villa has an Bernabeu stadium. after the shootout with both sides goals in 62 games, just two off day, there is Andres Iniesta, He was supposed to end a exchanging punches and kicks in a short of the 44 in 102 racked up Xavi Hernandez or Fernando trophy drought for Real Madrid fracas that included team officials from by Raul Gonzalez, Spain’s icon Torres to absorb the pressure. and get it into the Champions both benches. in the game. Tuesday’s loss showed that League final that his club host- “The shootout is still in our memory On top of scoring, Villa was during the biggest games, ed. He failed on those counts but what really weighs heavily on our constant threat on the left, con- Portugal still relies too heavily despite scoring 26 goals in 29 minds is what happened after that tinuing to pound Portugal with on Ronaldo. And the Real matches in his debut season. Portugal supporters hold up a sign for Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo match,” Schweinsteiger said surging runs and powerful Madrid forward sometimes has And in the high-stakes rival- before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Spain and shots. trouble dealing with it. ry with Barcelona, he will be Wednesday. “We have to remain calm Portugal at the Green Point stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, Half an hour after the game Right before the opening facing a surging Villa next sea- and not get provoked and I hope the Tuesday, June 29, 2010. (AP) at Green Point Stadium, hun- whistle, Ronaldo pleaded to the son. referee will be very alert. Spain in 1-0 win over Portugal CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - David Villa foot. finished off a move of Spanish perfection to final- “It was one of my best goals because it got us ly break down Portugal’s defensive wall Tuesday through to the next round,” Villa said. “Keep scor- and give the European champions a 1-0 win and ing so we can keep going.” spot in the World Cup quarterfinals. Portugal’s only defensive weakness had been Villa scored his fourth goal of the tournament on its right flank, where Ricardo Costa struggled. in the 63rd minute, while Cristiano Ronaldo again He was sent off for elbowing in the failed to inspire Portugal. 89th minute, stifling a late Portuguese drive. A trademark Spanish passing move found Spain will now play Paraguay in the quarterfi- Andres Iniesta in the centre. He flicked the ball nals on Saturday at Ellis Park. through to Xavi Hernandez, who backheeled to Exactly two years after Spain ended a 44-year Villa charging in on the left. drought by winning the European Championship, The Barcelona-bound striker saw his first shot the team stayed on course to become the first blocked by Portugal goalkeeper Eduardo, but on European titlist to add the World Cup since West the rebound, he coolly slotted home with his right Germany did it in 1974.

Thursday 1st July, 2010