International SAF Games to go ahead despite India's boycott
Islamabad: Pakistan on Sunday said it will go ahead with the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games as scheduled despite non-participation by key member India.
National India pulls out of SAF Games on terror threats
New Delhi: India has decided to pull out of the South Asian Federation Games in Pakistan next month citing threats to its contingent from al-Qaida, Taleban and other terrorist outfits operating from that country.
Cricket Anderson takes career best as England routs Netherlands
East London: James Anderson's career-best One-day International haul of four for 25 set up a six-wicket win over The Netherlands as England finally got its World Cup campaign underway at Buffalo Park on Sunday.
Things are falling into place for us very quickly: Sanath
Johannesburg: Sri Lanka skipper Sanath Jayasuriya is enjoying life in the slow lane so much so that he has his sights set on leading his country to a second World Cup title.
'No need to press panic button, we have 4 games to go'
New Delhi: Indian skipper Saurav Ganguly is "a bit worried" about India's continued batting nightmares but feels there is "nothing to panic" even after the humiliating loss to Australia in the World Cup league match.
Gibbs hammers ton, Proteas score imposing 306/6 vs Kiwis
Johannesburg: Herschelle Gibbs hammered a century as South Africa made an imposing 306 for six in its crucial World Cup match against New Zealand at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Fans target local boy Kaif's house to vent anger
Allahabad: Dejected by continued failures of local boy Mohammed Kaif, fans threw used Mobil oil and black paint at the cricketers's house here to vent their anger.
Ganguly needs to follow Waugh example: Imran Khan
Johannesburg: Slamming an "irresponsible" Saurav Ganguly for India's humiliating World Cup loss against Australia, cricket legend Imran Khan said the Indian captain should follow the example of Steve Waugh and learn how to pull the team out of the woods.
Indian bowling, fielding needs improvement: Azhar
Hyderabad: In a guarded comment on the Indian cricket teams performance in the ongoing South Africa World Cup former Indian skipper Mohammed Azharuddin said, "Bowling and fielding are the two areas the team should concentrate more."
'Morale low: India needs to turn corner soon'
India's defeat against Australia is not the end of the road for it. The game of cricket is as much about mental health as it is about physical condition.
Warne would face two-year ban: AOC chief Coates
Sydney: Cricket legend Shane Warne would face a two-year ban from competition if his positive drug test was assessed under Australian Olympic standards, according to the country's Games chief.
Strong top order keeps us waiting, no qualms: Martyn
Johannesburg: Damien Martyn insisted on Sunday that he will still have a major role to play as
Australia continues its march to a second successive World Cup crown.
Akram becomes most capped World Cup player
Kimberley: Celebrated Pakistan all-rounder Wasim Akram became the most capped World Cup player when he went out for his 34th match against Namibia on Sunday.
