Sebastian Coe, Britain’s double Olympic champion, believes Chinese athletes could achieve dramatic success in track and field events at the Beijing Olympics next year. "I think the Chinese are going to come through quite powerfully," said the chairman of London's 2012 Olympic organising committee.

John Wright, the former India coach, will be back to his coaching ways in October when he takes charge of the New Zealand ‘A’ team for a series against Australian state sides. The former captain signed up with the country’s cricket Board last month but his specific responsibilities are yet to be worked out.