US hails India-Pak cricket diplomacy

Updated at: 0407 PST,  Friday, April 01, 2011 WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday praised the "cricket diplomacy" between India and Pakistan after their leaders met for a game, saying that better ties between the rivals were in the world's interest."The expansion of dialogue between India and Pakistan is a welcome and encouraging development for both countries,...

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Afridi says he is thankful to nation

Updated at: 0719 PST,  Friday, April 01, 2011 KARACHI: Skipper national cricket team Shahid Khan Afridi said that he was thankful to entire nation from the bottom of his heart upon the high support extended to team from nation,He vowed to display a good show on continuous basis on the condition of this support from nation which team is enjoying at this point of time.“Players,...

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AFRIDI SAY PAKISTAN PEOPLE SORRY

I am sorry to my nation -Afridi. Why sorry? You gave us a hope by reaching the semi final and bringing that beauty back to your nation. Why sorry?A 6th ranked team beating and competing with the top class teams in their ground. Why sorry? It was because of YOU that Pakistani National Anthem was sung in the Indian ground. Why sorry? You raised Pakistani Flag in Mohali. And...

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Aleem Dar, Simon Taufel to umpire WC final

Updated at: 1559 PST,  Thursday, March 31, 2011MUMBAI: Pakistan’s Aleem Dar and Australian umpire Simon Taufel will supervise World Cup Final to be played between Sri Lanka and India on 2nd April in Mumbai, ICC announced on Thursday.Australian umpire Simon Taufel and Pakistani Umpire who is declared ‘Umpire of the year’ Aleem Dar will supervise this match however...

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Sachin v Murali -- a farewell battle to cherish

Updated at: 1221 PST,  Thursday, March 31, 2011MUMBAI: Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan face-off in a mouth-watering duel for the last time when India and Sri Lanka clash in the World Cup final on Saturday. The contest between the world's leading batsman and highest wicket-taker in their final appearance in cricket's showpiece event will add spice...

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People gather around screens to watch Pak-India clash

Updated at: 2049 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011 ISLAMABAD: Millions of people in Pakistan gathered on Wednesday around giant screens set up on streets and in playgrounds across the country to witness the World Cup semi-final thriller with rival India. The government declared a half-day holiday in offices and schools to enable the cricket-mad population to enjoy a...

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Wahab Riaz shines with career best bowling

Updated at: 1947 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011MOHALI: Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz emerged from the shadows with a career-best five for 46 in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final as India made 260 for nine.The 25-year-old left-armer, who comes from the Pakistan side of the border state of Punjab, has often only played when others were injured, and all eyes focused...

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Tendulkar takes India to 260-9 against Pakistan

Updated at: 1757 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011 MOHALI: India set a modest target of 261 runs for Pakistan in the second semi-final of the World Cup here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday After India captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bat first on a flat pitch, India made 260 runs for nine wickets in their 50 overs.India's...

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Sachin’s fight goes on as India reach 182-4

Updated at: 1649 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011 MOHALI: Sachin Tendulkar was still at the crease with 76 not out as India reached 182 for four in 35 overs against Pakistan in the second semi-final of the World Cup here at the Punjab Cricket Association ground on Wednesday.However, Tendulkar got two lives before completing his 94th one-day international half-century...

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India 73-1 in 10 overs against Pakistan

Updated at: 1506 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011MOHALI: Virender Sehwag blasted 38 off 25 balls as India reached 73 in the first ten mandatory overs against Pakistan in the second semi-final of the World Cup here at the Punjab Cricket Association ground on Wednesday. After India captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat first on a pith which favours...

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India win toss, elect to bat against Pakistan

Updated at: 1337 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011 MOHALI: India captain Mahindra Singh Dhoni has won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan as the two cricket-crazy countries are heading for an epic World Cup showdown in the second semi-final here at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.This clash will highlight the bitter rivalry and common...

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Perfect weather in Mohali after thunderstorm

Updated at: 1006 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011 MOHALI: Ahead of the crucial Pakistan-India semifinal, the skies cleared up on Wednesday morning after a thunderstorm followed by light rain in Mohali.Met officials said the skies would remain clear for most of the day. They added, however, that there was possibility of light showers towards the evening.The high-voltage...

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Full day for Sindh, half day for rest to see semi-final

Updated at: 0707 PST,  Wednesday, March 30, 2011 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday announced Wednesday (March 30) as a half working day due to the Pakistan-India World Cup semi-final.All the offices will close at 12:00 noon on Wednesday so that the people could watch Pakistan-India cricket match, said a press release issued here from the...

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