Quarterfinal line-up completed
PARIS, Feb 10: Switzerland, Sweden, Russia and the conquerors of the United States, Croatia, completed the Davis Cup quarterfinal jigsaw on Sunday, bringing a European flavour to April’s last eight matches....
Klusener fails to exorcise ’99 ghost
CAPE TOWN, Feb 10: South Africa all-rounder Lance Klusener had the perfect opportunity to exorcise his 1999 World Cup semifinal ghost on Sunday....
Inter march clear, Barcelona held
LONDON, Feb 10: Budding and veteran internationals made their mark in Europe with Perugia shocking AC Milan 1-0 and allowing Inter to go three points clear in Italy and Barcelona surrendering...
Kiwis may change mind after Sri Lanka loss
BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa), Feb 10: New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming said his team’s defeat by Sri Lanka on Monday might force a change of mind about boycotting their World Cup Group...
Maula Bakhsh puts Sherwood into final
LAHORE, Feb 10: Six goals by Maula Bakhsh steered Sherwood into the final of the Brig R G Hyder memorial Cup polo tournament when they beat Travel Quest 8-7 on Monday....
Proteas frustrated after defeat: Rhodes
POTCHEFSTROOM (South Africa), Feb 10: South African talisman Jonty Rhodes said the World Cup hosts were frustrated rather than depressed after losing their opening Group ‘B’ game to West Indies....
England refute boycott decision
CAPE TOWN, Feb 10: England on Monday denied they have refused to play their cricket World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Harare....
Probables for U-16 camp
LAHORE, Feb 10: Forty probables were selected to attend the Punjab girls Under-16 training camp, starting at Queen Mary College from Friday....
Sri Lanka outclass Black Caps despite Styris’ heroics
BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa), Feb 10: Sanath Jayasuriya struck a sparkling century to inspire Sri Lanka to a comprehensive 47-run win over New Zealand in their opening World Cup Group ‘B’ match...
Wishart sets up rain-hit Zimbabwe victory
HARARE, Feb 10: Opener Craig Wishart hit a commanding 172 not out to set up Zimbabwe’s 86-run victory over Namibia in a rain-curtailed World Cup Group ‘A’ match on Monday....
Bangladeshis aim to end 26-match losing streak
DURBAN (South Africa), Feb 10: Barring a miracle, Bangladesh will finally end their embarrassing streak of 26 straight defeats when they begin their World Cup campaign at the Kingsmead here on...
Pakistan face Australia in titanic clash
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10: After West Indies heart-stopping victory over hosts South Africa, the unpredictable Pakistan are hoping to put one across favourites Australia when the two teams clash in what is...
Winning start not essential: Gilchrist
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 10: Australia vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has played down suggestions that the defending champions’ opening World Cup matches against Pakistan and India could decide their fate in the tournament....