Govt. invite suggestions to put CWG stadia to commercial use

NEW DELHI: The Government has finally woken up from its slumber to utilise the Commonwealth Games stadiums for commercial purpose to justify their enormous maintenance costs. The SAI owns five stadiums in the capital — Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, Karni Singh shooting range, Syama Prasad Mookerjee swimming complex and Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium. But the under-utilisation of these venues had made it difficult for the SAI to generate revenue that could be used for their maintenance. 

My best is yet to come, hopefully: Anand
HYDERABAD: Indicating that he is still hungry for success, five-time chess world champion Viswanathan Anand said he is not quitting the game anytime soon and is preparing to play more tournaments in the coming year after a decent performance in 2014. Asked if his best is yet to come, Anand said: "I hope so. I try to be optimistic. "I am happy with this year. I played well in many tournaments. I won three tournaments. I hope the trend continues," said Anand. 

Banned Ajmal to play against Kenya
KARACHI: Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal will finally make an appearance in a competitive match three months after being suspended by the ICC for an illegal bowling action. The selectors included Ajmal in the country's A squad for the last two matches of the ODI series against Kenya.

Kolkata take on Kerala in ISL final
MUMBAI: Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) face Kerala Blasters FC in the ISL final at the D.Y. Patil Stadium. Kolkata's main striker Fikru Teferra, who was suffering from a hamstring tear, has been ruled out."Fikru's injury would have kept him out of the all important final... We decided to release him ahead of the title clash to enable his speedy recovery," said team co-owner Utsav Parekh.

Philander shines as Proteas close in on victory
PRETORIA: Vernon Philander took five wickets as South Africa closed in on victory having reduced West Indies to 76 for two in their follow-on innings at the close of play on Day Three of the opening Test. West Indies require 275 runs to make South Africa bat again and with the weather set fair for the next two days, the Proteas will be confident of completing the win. Philander grabbed four wickets as West Indies were bowled out for 201 in their first innings, before he removed Devon Smith after Hashim Amla asked the visitors to follow on. Brief scores: SA: 552-5 dec; WI: 201 (Smith 35; Philander 4/29) & 76/2) 

Cook out, Morgan in as ODI captain: Reports
LONDON: Alastair Cook has been dropped as England captain for next year's 50-over World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, the BBC and Sky Sports reported. Cook will be replaced as skipper by middle-order batsman Eoin Morgan. — Agencies