The Daily Business Digest

Of the modern era Sachin Tendulkar and legendary Brain Lara are the greatest batsman but Brain Lara disagrees. Brain Lara feels that Sachin Tendulkar beats him hands down said Brian Lara conceded on Tuesday. The longevity of Sachin Tendulkar was appreciated and called him as Don Bradman by Lara during recent times. However the west Indian cricketer stopped comparing the icon who were from different eras.

Sachin Tendulkar is the our period Don Bradman when compared to today’s game the Bradsman would not even have an averaged 99. Bradman the Australian Legend had died duriong the year 2001 and averaged about 99.94 during the 52 test matches he palyed. Bradman gained about 29 centuries and 13 fifties during his cricket carreer and now has been an icon of the game. Sachin Tendulkar an Indian cricketer made his debut during 1989 and so far has completed 174 tests and has an average of 56.55.

Sachin is regarded as the best batsman especially scored about 49 centuries despite his present age he is able to make records. Master Blaster was appreciated by Brian Lara for his longevity and the way Sachin is scripting new records in different matches. The consistency of Sachin Tendulkar and his age has not affected his ongoing records and needs to be really appreciated said Brian Lara. Going on from the age of 16 and still making records at the age of 37 and the longevity needs to be cherished told Brian Lara.

Andrew Flintoff has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket “with disappointment and sadness”.

The injury-plagued all-rounder, 32, revealed the decision came after consultation with medical advisers.

He said: “Having been told my body would no longer stand up to the rigours of cricket, I had no alternative.”

Lancashire star Flintoff played a key role in England’s Ashes successes of 2005 and 2009 but had been dogged by knee problems in recent years.

He added in a statement: “I was told the problems I have been trying to overcome in rehab for the last year, following the latest of a series of operations, would not recover sufficiently to allow a comeback.

A stirring century from Tamim Iqbal on day four at Lord’s was the highlight as Bangladesh batted brilliantly to give themselves a chance of avoiding defeat following six losses in six Tests against England.

Tamim hit an eye-catching 103 from 100 ballst, but Imrul Kayes (75) and Junaid Sidique (66 not out) were no bit-part players.

Bangladesh, invited to follow on 223 runs behind when their first innings ended on 282 within the first hour, ended the day 105 ahead on 328-5.

The absence of a fifth bowler in easy batting conditions was, not for the first time, sorely felt by England’s attack.

Two own goals gave England an unconvincing win over Japan in their final warm-up game before flying to South Africa for the World Cup.

England started sloppily and were punished after six minutes when Marcus Tulio Tanaka met Yasuhito Endo’s corner and crashed the ball past David James.

Frank Lampard had a penalty saved before England levelled when Tanaka headed Joe Cole’s cross in his own net.

And England stole the win when Yuji Nakazawa turned Ashley Cole’s ball in.

England boss Fabio Capello will trim his squad from the provisional 30 to a 23-man World Cup party on Tuesday and after the match the Italian revealed he had made his mind up who would be selected – but would not share the information.

Lewis Hamilton led a McLaren one-two after an extraordinary clash between Red Bull’s Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel at the Turkish Grand Prix.

The incident happened on lap 40 of 58 when Vettel flew off the track after colliding with Webber in an attempt to take the lead from his team-mate.

Hamilton’s team-mate Jenson Button briefly passed him on lap 50 only for Hamilton to repass at the next corner.

Webber finished third while Mercedes’s Michael Schumacher was fourth.

The German’s team-mate Nico Rosberg finished fifth to cap off a good weekend for Ross Brawn’s team.

The super star who was disgraced for his splitting was out of his career for sometime. The media report said Tiger Woods had united after coming back from rehab center. The golf champion was having his treatment in Mississippi sex rehab center. The leader has now completely cured from his habits and thus reunited with wife and two children.

Elin had gone to Hattiesburg and to Mississippi all the way to bring her husband back. The couple had avoided being out in public so it was a private reunion. The couples and their children are not seen in and around for six weeks. The couples have heavy security around them and the Tiger is out of sight for some day. The couple has a six year old daughter Sam and a one year old son Charlie.

The two of them worked hard to keep up their marriage successfully. Elin is not seen wearing her wedding ring when last seen in public the report said. The situation was not commented publicly by the 34 year golfer. The world’s number 1 golfer was out of sight after his issue crawled but now he is out of it. In spring or earlier you can again see the successful golfer back on heels.

Snooker player Stephen Lee has been bailed following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns.

West Midlands Police confirmed the player, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and ranked number 25 in the world, was arrested on Thursday.

A spokesman said: “A 35-year-old man from Wiltshire was arrested on Thursday 11 February on suspicion of cheating.”

Mr Lee’s agents On Q Promotions said he denied any involvement in cheating or betting irregularities.

West Midlands Police said the arrest followed a joint operation with the Gambling Commission over concerns about betting patterns and Mr Lee was released on bail on Friday afternoon.

Roger Federer had tough time last year when Rafel Nadal spoiled his dream of winning his 15th Grand Slam title. But Federer was lucky this time, when Rafel Nadal got out of the tournament due to injury issues. That left Federer with literally no competition in the Wimbledon 2009.
And Roger Federer won the Wimbledon 2009 title in grand style and matched Pete Samparas with 15 Grand Slam title to his name. He needs to anyway struggle to add more titles to his name because apart from Rafel Nadal there could also be some new found opponents for Roger Federer.