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Strauss backs Flower to be England’s new head coach

Strauss backs Flower to be England’s new head coachLondon, Mar 27 : England's cricket captain Andrew Strauss has offered his strongest support to Andy Flower to become the team's new head coach.

Strauss says he has loved working with Flower on this Caribbean tour and wants the relationship to continue beyond the summer Ashes series.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is expected to reveal the name of the new coach within days of the team flying home on April 5, The Sun reports.

Celebs paint their own masks to raise money for Africa

Celebs paint their own masks to raise money for AfricaLondon, Mar 27 : Celebrities like Lewis Hamilton, Paris Hilton, and Simon Cowell have decorated their own facemasks for an auction, aimed at raising 750,000 pounds for Africa.

Around 20 big names associated with business, sports, music and Hollywood have contributed to the auction by painting their own facemasks.

While Hilton has painted her mask with pink colour, including silver highlights with a purple headgear, Lewis Hamilton has painted his with red, black and silver colours.

Lakers end drought in Detroit, run past Pistons 92-77

Lakers end drought in Detroit, run past Pistons 92-77Los Angeles  - The Los Angeles Lakers didn't have much difficulty remembering their recent visits to Detroit - and even less trouble reversing those fortunes.

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points Thursday night, and the Lakers closed the third quarter on a decisive 20-0 run to pull away from the short-handed Detroit Pistons for a 92-77 victory.

"It feels good to finally walk out of here with a win," said reigning league MVP Bryant, who added eight rebounds and seven assists.

Ryder’s double ton helps Kiwis to tighten grip on Napier Test

Ryder’s double ton helps Kiwis to tighten grip on Napier TestNapier (New Zealand), Mar. 27: India was up against the wall on the second day of second cricket Test against New Zealand at McLean Park here on Friday, trailing the hosts by 540 runs and with only seven wickets in hand.

Replying to New Zealand’s mammoth 619 for nine declared, India was precariously placed at 79 for the loss of three wickets at the close of play. At the crease were batting stalwarts Rahul Dravid on 21 with two boundaries and Sachin Tendulkar, who is yet to open his account.

Ferguson to quit as ManU boss next year, says son

Ferguson to quit as ManU boss next year, says sonLondon, Mar 27: Sir Alex Ferguson will quit as Manchester United boss at the end of next season, his son Darren has said.

Ferguson Junior believes his 67-year-old dad will be happy once United overhaul Liverpool’s record of 18 league titles.

“His health is fine and he’s building a new team. If they win this year then they catch Liverpool in terms of titles won. I can see him doing this year and next — and then that might be it for him,” The Sun quoted Peterborough boss Darren, as saying.

Beckham wants to play until he turns 50

Beckham wants to play until he turns 50London, Mar 27: Ace English midfielder David Beckham has blown away all talk of international retirement by declaring that he wants to play until he turns 50.

Former England skipper Beckham is expected to win his 109th cap in the friendly against Slovakia at Wembley, breaking Bobby Moore’s record for an outfield player.

“I’d love to go to the World Cup and be involved in every squad that gets picked up to that time. I don’t think I’d ever retire.”

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