HAMBANTOTA: Pakistan have put the unsavoury spot-fixing scandal behind as they begin their World Cup campaign – with a match against Kenya here Wednesday – as serious contenders. Pakistan coach Waqar Younis believes that the spot-fixing scandal, which led to their former captain Salman Butt, Mohammad Aamer and Mohammad Asif being banned, will not have …
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“ Hambantota: Jimmy Kamande was hit on the jaw during Kenya’s net practice on Tuesday but team officials said the skipper was in no danger of missing his team’s WC match against Pakistan. “Kamande is fine and will be available for the match on Wednesday,” media manager Arjun Vidyarthi told reporters. “Kamande was hit on …
DHAKA: A horrible mix-up between Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar saw the latter being run out after the two got India off to a blistering start in Dhaka against Bangladesh in the opening match of the World Cup against co-hosts India at the Sher-e-Bangla stadium. Both batsmen ended up at the non striker’s …
KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Aamer Sohail rates Gautam Gambhir as India’s most important player maintaining that the reliable opener can give India the edge over other title contenders in World Cup 2011. The former Test opener said Gambhir is the vital cog in India’s star-studded batting line-up because of his ability to play long innings. …
DHAKA: Lauding the One-Day International (ODI) format as an ideal mix of Test and Twenty20 cricket, Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Friday exuded confidence that the ongoing World Cup in the sub-continent will be a big success. “I love ODI because you see a bit of Test cricket and a bit of T20 in one …
DHAKA: Pace bowler Zaheer Khan is fit and should be ready for Saturday’s India’s World Cup opening game against Bangladesh, skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Friday. India take on Bangladesh in Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in a re-match of their previous World Cup opener which they lost by five wickets and were subsequently ousted …
DHAKA: Seemingly miles ahead in quality, particularly in batting, title favourites India will aim to turn the tables on Bangladesh – their nemesis of 2007 – in the inaugural match of the Cricket World Cup here Saturday. While India could be gearing up for a grudge match before a full house at the 28,000 capacity …
DHAKA: Australian captain Ricky Ponting admitted Wednesday that the defending champions were rusty in their two warm-up games, but sounded confident that his team will rise over the tide when it opens its World Cup campaign at Ahmedabad Monday, taking on Zimbabwe. “We have arrived just a couple of days back before the forst warm-up …
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DHAKA: Pakistan’s mercurial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was among three team-mates who were taken for random dope testing ahead of the World Cup, an official confirmed Thursday. Akhtar wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and seamer Umar Gul were tested after a practice session on Wednesday by the International Cricket Council’s drug inspectors, team manager Intikhab Alam said. …
DHAKA: Fourteen captains rode around the arena in cycle-rickshaws and breathtaking laser shows simulated the experience of the 22-yard pitch as the cricket World Cup got off to a rousing start here Thursday evening, showcasing the diverse cultures of the three South Asian neighbours co-hosting the mega event. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared the …
