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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
Govt rules out reconsidering SAF Games pull out
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday ruled out reconsidering its decision to pull out from the South Asian Federation Games in Pakistan, saying there were genuine security threats to its sportspersons in that country.
Cricket
Security further beefed up at Kaif's house on Tuesday
Allahabad: Security around cricketer Mohammed Kaif's house was further strengthened on Tuesday, with 10 men of the Provinical Armed Constabulary (PAC) and a sub-inspector being deployed by the district administration.
Ganguly exhorts team to show character, remain focused
Harare: With his team having put up a dismal show in the World Cup so far and facing the wrath of the fans back home, Indian skipper Saurav Ganguly on Tuesday exhorted his players to remain focussed at the job ahead and show their ‘strength of character’.
‘No stroll in park but we are trying to pull off a win’
Harare: Zimbabwean captain Heath Streak is looking forward to pulling off a win against India on Wednesday and put his side in a strong position to qualify for the next stage of the World Cup.
Team management decides on bating order, says Dalmiya
Kolkata: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya on Tuesday said that the team management at the World Cup was empowered to decide matters like composition and batting order, and the BCCI had no plan to interfere in it.
TN leads table with 18 points, draws tie with Andhra
Resuming at the overnight first innings score of 156 for 3, Andhra was all out for 273, conceding a lead of 174 runs. Following-on, Andhra in its second innings scored 199 for 4 at the end of play.
Kapil disappointed, hopes India would perform better
Hubli: Former Indian captain Kapil Dev on Tuesday expressed disappointment with the performance of Saurav Ganguly's team in the on going World Cup championship and exhorted the squad to put in its best in the coming matches.
Sachin urges enraged fans to calm down, continue support
Harare: Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday urged Indian fans to support the players after the team's stuttering start to the World Cup.
Wicket-keepers watch out: Not so safe under pressure
Johannesburg: You've got to hand it to the World Cup wicket-keepers – when the pressure's on, some of the great names make big mistakes.
South Africans hope rain God will balance their account
Johannesburg: Eleven years after the downpours of Sydney washed away its World Cup dream, South Africa was on Tuesday hoping that the rain God would consider balancing its account so that the host can stay in the 2003 tournament.
Sri Lanka requests for standby for injured Gunaratne
Paarl: Sri Lanka on Tuesday requested the national selectors to fly in a standby for injured fast bowler Pulasthi Gunaratne whose World Cup hangs in the balance.
Kirsten’s outburst widens split in South African squad
Johannesburg: The splits developing in the South African World Cup squad widened even further on Tuesday when opening batsman Gary Kirsten hit back at those players who hanker for late, disgraced ex-skipper Hansie Cronje.
We're determined to do ourselves justice, do well: Knight
Johannesburg: England opening batsman Nick Knight believes the team is on the verge of producing "something special" at the World Cup.
Poor performance of Indian team echoes in High Court
New Delhi: The poor performance of Indian cricketers in the World Cup had an echo in the Delhi High Court on Tuesday.
PIL filed against Ganguly, Dalmiya for ‘poor cricket’
Bhavnagar: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in a district court, praying for directing Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and team captain to ‘adhere to certain guidelines’ for performing well in the remaining matches in the World Cup in South Africa.
I’ve served apprenticeship, await opportunities: Bichel
Johannesburg: Every cricket generation throws up at least one - the nearly man, the player who comes close to nailing down a regular place in an international side but, through no fault of his own, does not quite receive his just rewards.
'Donald is great fighter, will over come slack in form'
Johannesburg: Pakistani veteran Wasim Akram on Tuesday hoped South Africa's Allan Donald will return to form at the World Cup, saying there was no substitute for experience.
Australia's Waugh no closer to decision on Test career
Sydney: Steve Waugh said Tuesday he was no closer to making a decision about his Test cricket career.
RAF personnel on alert at Ganguly's home in Kolkata
Kolkata: With sentiments running high over the Indian team's disappointing performance in two World Cup matches, the West Bengal government on Tuesday beefed up security at skipper Saurav Ganguly's residence in view of India's match against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
Tight security: Entire floor reserved for Indian players
Harare: Zimbabwe is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the visiting Indian cricket team does not face
any safety or security hassle during its stay in the country.
Nemesis Hondo set to strike, eyes Sachin's scalp again
Harare: Zimbabwe paceman Douglas Hondo wants to rework the magic, which saw him dismiss four frontline Indian batsmen the last time he squared up to them, and claim the prized scalp of Sachin Tendulkar when the two sides clash in a World Cup match on Wednesday.
Entire nation with Indian team in SA: Parliamentarians
New Delhi: Expressing serious concern over the attack on the houses of Indian cricketers and burning of their posters and effigies for their "dismal performance" in the World Cup in South Africa, members in Lok Sabha on Tuesday unanimously asked the government to provide full
protection to them and their families.
Saurav coming at 3 can do team world of good: Anjum
Ranchi: Indian women's cricket skipper Anjum Chopra on Tuesday said the World Cup team would benefit if the captain batted at number three, giving Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag a chance to go at the bowling with their natural striking power.
Bangladesh captain wins toss, asks West Indies to bat
Benoni (South Africa): Bangladesh captain Khaled Mashud won the toss and asked the West Indies to bat in the World Cup Group 'B' match at the Willowmoore Park on Tuesday.
Sehwag to join Tendulkar at top, Ganguly to bat at four
Harare: Sachin Tendulkar will continue to open, while out-of-form captain Saurav Ganguly drops down the order as India rings changes to resurrect its World Cup campaign against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
Warne's 'B' sample tests positive for banned drugs
Sydney: Australian leg spinner Shane Warne's 'B' sample also tested positive for the banned diuretics and the cricketer now faces a maximum two-year ban from international cricket.
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