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Donald8217;s comments, made during an interview with BBC Radio, are in breach of the International Cricket Council8217;s code of conduct. Donald and the rest of the South African tour party felt aggrieved at a number of decisions made by Kitchen, which they believe turned the match in England8217;s favour.

Donald claimed Kitchen, who has since admitted he may consider retiring because of the controversy, made 8220;a few shocking decisions8221; and looked 8220;like he was struggling.8221; He added: 8220;If you lose your concentration, you8217;re messing with people8217;s careers. One decision in the heat of the moment can swing the game.8221;

Cops gear up for cricket hooligans

LEEDS: Police intend to use football-style anti-hooligan intelligence methods as they bid to ensure that trouble makers do not wreck the fifth Test between England and South Africa.

Trouble has occured inprevious years on Yorkshire Ground8217;s infamous Western Terrace, which houses 6,000 spectators and traditionally attracts the rowdier element of the Headingly crowd.

And after unruly behaviour during the first Test at Edgbaston earlier this year, West Yorkshire police have adopted similar methods to those used by their colleagues at the National Football Intelligence Unit.

Toni Polster retires8217; but 8230;

VIENNA: Austrian captain Toni Polster has said he will no longer be a regular in the national team but may play in the European Football Championship qualifiers if his services are required.

8220;The coach basically took the decision for me,8221; the striker told Austrian Radio Orf yesterday. 8220;I8217;m sad, but if he thinks it8217;s time for a new, younger team then I respect that. Coach Herbert Prohaska always stood up for me in the past.8221;

Polster, who scored an Austrian record 44 goals in 94 appearances over 16 years, gave more detail on the Internet, saying: 8220;Of course I would like to reach 100 capsand score 50 goals. I would never say no if the team needed me.8221;

Rod Laver back in Intesive Care Unit

LOS ANGELES: Rod Laver has suffered a setback in his recovery from a stroke, but it8217;s not believed to be serious.

The former tennis great was back in the Intensive Care Unit at UCLA Medical Centre yesterday because of a fever and was responding to treatment, the hospital said.

Laver, who will turn 60 on Sunday, was in serious but stable condition, resting comfortably and in good spirits. Doctors said the Australian was not paralysed, although he continued having difficulty moving his right arm and right leg.

Kluivert shuns Manchester United

MILAN: Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert will stay at AC Milan next season despite interest from England8217;s Manchester United, the Serie A8217; side has said.

Asked whether Kluivert had reached any agreement with united or any other english club, the spokesman said: No. There are absolutely no agreements.8221;

Sanderson8217;s brother jailed formurder

WOLVERHAMPTON: A judge has jailed the brother of 1984 Olympic javelin gold medallist Tessa Sanderson for 18 months for manslaughter.

Eric Sanderson was working as a nighclub bouncer when he punched Martin Leaver, 36, in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on a sidewalk. Leaver sustained serious brain damage and died later in hospital.

Sanderson, 35, who admitted manslaughter, gave himself up to police the day after the attack.