Zampa went past former pacer Nathan Bracken. He now trails Steve Waugh by 20 wickets.

The player also also declined to play in the Indian Premier League despite entering the players' auction.

The 2007 World Cup winner winner, who has played over a hundred one-day internationals for Australia, will run as an independent for a seat in Sydney.

Nadal will enter the Vina del Mar tournament at the second-round stage, with his first match scheduled for Wednesday, February 6.

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is ready to make his return from a serious knee injury two months ahead of schedule.

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has undergone a scan after suffering a knee injury, a Football Association of Ireland (FAI) spokesman said on Tuesday.

Former Test seamer Nathan Bracken is suing Cricket Australia, alleging negligence for failing to adequately deal with a knee injury that "ruined" his career, reports said on Thursday.

Former Australian pacer Nathan Bracken has accused Cricket Australia of negligence, arguing their doctors and lead physiotherapist can't provide "competent" medical advice to elite athletes.

Former Australian paceman Nathan Bracken has dragged Cricket Australia to court, claiming that he did not get enough support from the Board when he was struggling with a career-threatening knee injury.

South Africa coach Mickey Arthur has revealed his frustration at the sight of Jonathan Trott playing cricket for England rather than the land of his birth.