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Enigmatic Ashraful is Bangladeshi hero
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 8, 2007 (AFP) – Stylish batsman Mohammad Ashraful finally bridged the gap between potential and performance with his brisk half-century in Bangladesh’s shock win over South Africa in the World Cup. He has often come under fire for performing much below his potential since making a dream debut against Sri Lanka in […]
South Africans lose match fees for slow over-rate in Bangladesh defeat
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 8, 2007 (AFP) – The International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Chris Broad rubbed salt in South Africa’s wounds by handing them a fine for a slow over-rate fine during their 67-run defeat against Bangladesh here Saturday. “Chris Broad imposed the fines after Graeme Smith’s side was ruled to be one over […]
Fans feeling blue over missing India
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 7, 2007 (AFP) – Hundreds of Indian fans, who dreamt of seeing India and star batsman Sachin Tendulkar take on South Africa here on Saturday, were left cursing their luck at the National Stadium. If things had gone to plan, India would have qualified from the first round to take their place […]
Bangladesh 2007, Sri Lanka 1975…
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, April 7, 2007 (AFP) – This World Cup was widely derided in advance for having too many minnow nations. But somebody forgot to tell little Bangladesh that they don’t belong. After beating India in the first round, they proved on Saturday that that result was no fluke with a 67-run Super Eights […]
Bangladesh humiliate South Africa with shock win
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 7, 2007 (AFP) – Bangladesh dealt a potentially fatal blow to South Africa’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals with a stunning 67-run victory in the Super Eights here on Saturday. Bangladesh did the unexpected when they dismissed South Africa for a modest 184 on a slow pitch after having […]
Sri Lanka steps up security as fresh fighting kills seven
COLOMBO, April 8, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lankan stepped up security Sunday over fears of bomb attacks ahead of the traditional New Year festivities this week while the military said six rebels and a soldier were killed in fresh fighting. A government soldier was killed in a confrontation with Tamil Tiger rebels in the north […]
History Maker
April 07, 2007 (LBO) – John Exter can be regarded as one of the history makers in modern Sri Lanka.He lent his wisdom, intellect and experience, without any reservation, for the establishment of the Central Bank of Ceylon, the name of the Bank at that time. For those interested in monetary policy/negative effects of Keynesianism […]
Pirates free ship with Sri Lankan sailors off Somalia
NAIROBI, April 7, 2007 (AFP) – Pirates have released a UN-chartered cargo ship and an Indian vessel they captured in the unpatrolled waters off the coast of Somalia, a maritime official said Saturday.Andrew Mwangura of the Seafarers’ Assistance Programme said the hijackers freed the MV Rozen on Friday, more than a month after it was […]
Bangladesh gets ready for possible bidding war with India over Whatmore
DHAKA, April 6, 2007 (AFP) – Bangladesh cricket chiefs will convene an emergency meeting next week to discuss Dav Whatmore’s future after he joined the race to succeed Greg Chappell as new coach of India, an official said.India, one of the pre-tournament favourites, were upset by Bangladesh in the first match and also lost to […]
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GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 7, 2007 (AFP) – Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar insisted on Friday that coach Dave Whatmore’s interest in taking charge of the India team has not been a distraction at the World Cup. Whatmore, who has been instrumental in guiding Bangladesh to the Super Eights for the first time, has declared his interest […]