CLT20: Morne Morkel sends Jacques Kallis to hospital for x-ray

By Sheriff Michaels

CENTURION, South Africa (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: South African veteran all-rounder Jacques Kallis had to rush to a local hospital on Saturday after his fellow countryman Morne Morkel hit him on fingers with a rising delivery.

Victoria Azarenka faces Julia Goerges in Generali Ladies final

By Alexia Krause

Victoria Azarenka just a victory away from 14th WTA career title at Generali Ladies.

LINZ, Austria (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: World number one Victoria Azarenka locked horns against fifth-seeded Julia Goerges of Germany in final of the Generali Ladies after they won their respective semi-final encounters in Linz on Saturday.

Stosur exits Japan Open; Heather enters first WTA final

By Alexia Krause

Kai-chen Chang vs Heather Watson for WTA Japan Open title on Sunday

OSAKA, Japan (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: Kai-chen Chang of Taiwan stunned former world number one Samantha Stosur of Australia in an epic semi-final encounter at WTA Japan Open on Saturday.

World XI to meet Pakistan XI next weekend in Karachi

By Shehzad Owaisi

Pakistan XI vs World XI at National Stadium Karachi on October 21, 22, 2012

KARACHI, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: International cricket will return to Pakistan next weekend when World XI will take on Pakistan’s All Stars XI in two Twenty20 matches at National Stadium on October 20 and 21.

Murray, Djokovic set up mouth-watering Shanghai final

By Liu Shiwen

Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray for Shanghai Masters title

SHANGHAI, China (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: Defending champion Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic of Serbia set up a mouth-watering final at Shanghai Masters on Saturday after winning their respective semi-finals in straight sets.

CLT20: Titans maul Perth Scorchers by 39 runs

By Sheriff Michaels

Jacques Rudolph leads Titans with unbeaten 83 runs to win over Scorchers

CENTURION, South Africa (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: South African Titans started their Champions League Twenty20 title quest in an impressive fashion on Saturday when they outplayed Australian Perth Scorchers by 39 runs in their Group A match played at SuperSportsPark in Centurion.

My 2012 ICC World Twenty20 XI

By Adrian Meredith

Chris Gayle would be part of any World Twenty20 XI

VICTORIA, Australia (TheSportsNEXT) October 11, 2012: A lot has been written about the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 XI and former cricketers like Alec Stewart has also come up with his selection of the best players of the tournament. Time is now to check out my 2012 ICC World Twenty20 XI.

Spain, Germany, England shine in 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

By Steve Roberts

Lionel Messi finally silences his critics by scoring goals for Argentina

LONDON (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: World and European champion Spain romped to a 24th straight qualifying win on Friday, although no one in the country was able to see it.

Does Shahid Afridi need a break?

By Jawad Hussain
 

Shahid Afridi amid toughest time of his international cricket career

KARACHI, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Moin Khan said Friday that struggling top all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi should take a brief break from the game after a disappointing ICC World Twenty20 2012.

Samantha Stosur cruises into Japan Open last-4

By Liu Shiwen

Samantha Stosur of Australia into Japan Open Semi-Finals

OSAKA, Japan (TheSportsNEXT) October 13, 2012: Former world number one Samantha Stosur of Australia regained her lost touch in Osaka where she stormed her way into Semi-Finals of the Japan Open on Friday with an impressive 6-2 6-4 triumph over Jamie Hampton of United States.