Sri Lanka’s Jayasuriya targetted by Australia
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 14, 2007 (AFP) - Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath has said his team will aim for the early dismissal of in-form Sri Lankan …
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Sri Lanka skipper praises Vaas and Murali old pals act
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene paid tribute to old stagers Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan who …
Aussies steamroller Irish to storm into semi-finals
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 13, 2007 (AFP) - Australia required just five overs of hostile pace to storm into the World Cup semi-finals with a crushing …
Sri Lanka veteran bowling attack smash New Zealand
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - Chaminda Vaas ensured Sri Lanka didn't miss Lasith Malinga by removing New Zealand's top three in a six-wicket …
World Bank head ordered girlfriend’s pay rise: report
HONG KONG, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz personally ordered the hefty pay rise given to his girlfriend at the bank, the Financial …
England hopes alive after win over Bangladesh
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 11, 2007 (AFP) - England thwarted another strong challenge from Bangladesh's spinners to register a much-needed four-wicket win in …
India test fires ballistic missile capable of reaching China
BHUBANESWAR, India, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - India on Thursday test-fired a nuclear-capable medium-range ballistic missile which can reach the Chinese cities of …
Sangakkara puts his faith in Sri Lankan way
ST GEORGE'S, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka vice-captain Kumar Sangakkara said it was vital his side kept faith with the style of cricket that won them the …
Controversy over World Bank chief’s girlfriend deepens; no resignation yet
WASHINGTON, April 12, 2007 (AFP) - World Bank president Paul Wolfowitz Thursday apologized for making a "mistake" over hefty pay rises given to his girlfriend …
Windies bow out after South Africa wins big
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, April 10, 2007 (AFP) - AB de Villiers slammed a maiden one-day international as South Africa beat the West Indies by 67 runs in a World …
Sri Lanka sweat on Malinga fitness; skipper denies Moody remarks
ST DAVID'S, Grenada, April 10, 2007 (AFP) - Record-breaking fast bowler Lasith Malinga is doubtful for Sri Lanka's World Cup Super Eights clash against New …
Windies don’t deserve semi spot, says Lara
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, April 11, 2007 (AFP) - West Indies captain Brian Lara apologised to fans after his team's World Cup hopes were shattered by South Africa …
Dope Deals
April 10, 2007 (LBO) – Heightened security in the country has allowed authorities to nab more drug dealers and abusers last year with arrests climbing 69 …
Sri Lanka v New Zealand head-to-head record
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, April 10, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka v New Zealand head-to-head record ahead of their World Cup Super Eights match at New Queen's Park here …
Bangladesh still have work to do, says Whatmore
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 11, 2007 (AFP) - Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore, who has masterminded memorable Caribbean World Cup wins over India and South …
World Cup is too long, says Hayden
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 11, 2007 (AFP) - Australia opener Matthew Hayden said Tuesday that the World Cup is too long and called for the marathon tournament …
Cricket: West Indies v South Africa head-to-head record
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada, April 9, 2007 (AFP) - West Indies v South Africa head-to-head record ahead of their World Cup Super Eights match at New Queen's Park here …
Bangladesh ‘no more minnows’ eye England scalp
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, April 10, 2007 (AFP) - Bangladesh hope their spin king trio can bamboozle England, just like they did South Africa, and boost their bid …
Fulton, Vettori star in big Kiwi victory
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 9, 2007 (AFP) - Peter Fulton hit a solid 83 as New Zealand boosted their chances of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals with an …
It was gamesmanship against England, says Vaas
LONDON, April 9, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka fast bowler Chaminda Vaas admitted teammate Dilhara Fernando did employ gamesmanship before the final ball of his …