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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
England survives Burger scare, beats Namibia by 55 runs
Port Elizabeth: Namibia's Jan-Berry Burger gave England a massive World Cup scare before the minnows' lack of experience saw them go down by 55 runs in its Group ‘A’ match at St George's Park on Wednesday.
We obviously did a lot better today, says Indian skipper
Harare: The smiles were back on the faces of Indian cricketers after their emphatic win against Zimbabwe in a World Cup league match on Wednesday with captain Saurav Ganguly saying the victory was an important step towards the team's qualification for the Super Six.
Pleasure to watch Sehwag from the other end: Tendulkar
Harare: It could not have been a greater tribute for Virender Sehwag when Sachin Tendulkar, on whom the batsman from Najafgarh has modelled himself, on Wednesday, said it was a pleasure to watch Sehwag from the other end.
Passions high: Indians turnaround for emphatic victory
Harare: Under-fire Indian captain Saurav Ganguly grabbed three wickets in six balls on Wednesday to resurrect his team's World Cup campaign and lift the mood of millions of fans back home.
Indian players should be passionate about game: Kapil
Mangalore: Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev said the members of the Indian cricket team should show their passion towards the game or otherwise they will lose matches.
Maintain low profile, Azhar's advice to battered Saurav
Kolkata: Former national skipper Mohammed Azharuddin has suggested that
Saurav Ganguly should not speak more than 'absolutely necessary' for the
time being, while differing with the Indian team management for asking
Rahul Dravid to appeal to irate fans at home following the defeat
against Australia in the World Cup.
Pakistan offie Saqlain makes big pitch for spinners
Johannesburg: Pakistan's wily off spinner Saqlain Mushtaq on Wednesday warned World Cup rivals that slow bowlers should not be taken lightly since they turn around games with their bag of tricks.
Dutch hope to uncork 1964 vintage against Australia
Potchefstroom: Reigning champion Australia is rated 2,000-1 odds-on favourites to beat minnows the Netherlands when the teams meet in a World Cup Group ‘A’ match at North West Stadium on Thursday.
Zimbabwe's Andy Flower continues anti-Mugabe protest
Harare: Zimbabwe's star batsman Andy Flower defied cricket authorities on Wednesday by protesting once more against President Robert Mugabe's government during the World Cup match against India.
Record-breaking Sri Lankans crush Canada to WC lowest
Paarl (South Africa): Sri Lanka sent Canada crashing to a world record low total of 36 all out to cruise to a nine-wicket win in the World Cup Group 'B' match at Boland Park here on Wednesday.
UCBSA bids to keep team united, stops all Cronje talk
Johannesburg: South Africa's cricket chiefs on Wednesday moved to keep their World Cup squad united by warning players not to comment publicly on disgraced former captain Hansie Cronje.
Match referee finds Saurav, Sehwag using bigger bats
Harare: The already battered Indian team may land itself in a new controversy with the match referee for the India-Zimbabwe tie reportedly finding the bats of skipper Saurav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag "broader" than prescribed limits.
Oh brother: Your time's almost up, says Ganguly sibling
New Delhi: India's beleaguered World Cup captain Saurav Ganguly has received a resounding vote of no-confidence - from his big brother.
'Shame' Warne popped more than one pill, claims report
Sydney: Analysis of Shane Warne's positive drug test indicates Australia's champion spin bowler
must have taken more than one banned diuretic tablet, it was reported on Wednesday.
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