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Kings of spin ready for Oval tussle
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, March 22, 2007 (AFP) – Whenever Sri Lanka play India, cricket becomes more than just a batsmen’s game as Muttiah Muralitharan, Harbhajan Singh and Anil Kumble prove there is a room for ace spinners. The two teams clash here on Friday in a crucial World Cup Group B match looking forward […]
India in make-or-break clash with Sri Lanka
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, March 22, 2007 (AFP) – India are determined to ward off the spectre of an early exit and its repercussions as they gear up for their do-or-die clash with Sri Lanka in the World Cup here on Friday. India failed to do justice to their stature in the opening game when […]
Jamaican papers say Woolmer may have been strangled
KINGSTON, Jamaica, March 22, 2007 (AFP) – Pakistan’s World Cup coach Bob Woolmer may have been strangled to death, two Jamaican newspapers reported on Thursday quoting unnamed police sources. The Jamaica Gleaner said a “high-ranking police officer” had confirmed that fresh evidence has surfaced which suggested that Woolmer was strangled in his room at the […]
Outsiders Ireland into Super Eights; Pakistan captain makes tearful exit after final win
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 21, 2007 (AFP) – In what is one of the biggest shocks in cricketing history, debutants Ireland were on Wednesday ensured a place in the World Cup Super Eights thanks to Pakistan’s thumping consolation win over Zimbabwe. Ireland previously tied with Zimbabwe and upset Pakistan in a three-wicket win, and will progress […]
Ton-up Jayasuriya fires Sri Lanka to easy win
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, March 21, 2007 (AFP) – Sanath Jayasuriya hammered a blistering century to set up Sri Lanka’s crushing 198-run win over Bangladesh in the World Cup here on Wednesday. The left-handed opener scored an 87-ball 109 for his 24th hundred as Sri Lanka posted a challenging 318-4 after being put in to […]
US, EU, China, Japan to send observers to SAARC summit in India
NEW DELHI, India, March 22, 2007 (AFP) – World powers including the United States, the European Union and China will send representatives for the first time to a South Asian summit, the Indian foreign ministry said on Thursday. The summit next week will focus on enhancing economic cooperation among members, she said. Bangladesh played host […]
Ordeal of Sri Lankan journalist shows threat to media from counter terrorism laws; rights body
Mar 22, 2007 (LBO) – The arrest of a journalist who was held without charge for four months and released today, underscored the threat to media freedom from Sri Lanka’s counter terrorism laws, a media rights body said. “We note with deep regret that because of these baseless public allegations the family and friends of […]
Sri Lanka troops in clearing operations after fighting
COLOMBO, March 22, 2007 (AFP) – Sri Lankan troops were engaged in clearing operations on Thursday, the day after simultaneous Tamil Tiger guerrilla attacks left at least 20 people dead and dozens more wounded, officials said. Fighting on Wednesday in the eastern district of Batticaloa and Muhamalai in the north of the war-torn island claimed […]
Sri Lanka and India in trade talks in Colombo next week
March 22 (LBO) – Sri Lanka and India will hold another round of trade talks in Colombo next week on liberalizing professional services, investments and trade in goods. The talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement or CEPA, has been ongoing for three years, to widen trade to include areas like professional services. The two […]
Sri Lanka raises more dollars from rupee bonds, shoring up official reserves
March, 21 (LBO) – Sri Lanka has raised 40 million dollars this week by selling rupee bonds to foreign buyers bringing the total so far 140 million dollars, an official said. On Tuesday the rupee hit a low of 109.92 against the dollar. On Wednesday morning trade the rupee was trading around 109.85 to the […]