Series to boost bilateral ties: PCB chief
KARACHI, Feb 1: Next month's cricket series between Pakistan and India will boost peace moves and improve bilateral ties between the south Asian nuclear rivals besides bringing the people closer, Pakistan cricket chief said.
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Zaheer hopeful of regaining fitness
MUMBAI, Feb 1: Indian bowling spearhead Zaheer Khan, who has started working out at a local Gymnasium, said he was confident of being fully fit for the Pakistan tour starting next month.
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Marytn warned for finger gesture
SYDNEY, Feb 1: Australian captain Ricky Ponting has reprimanded batsman Damien Martyn for making a finger gesture to a filming media cameraman outside the team's Melbourne hotel last Friday.
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Lanka cricket boss bows out of race
COLOMBO, Feb 1: Sri Lanka's cricket chief Thilanga Sumathipala, in custody on charges of breaking immigration laws, on Sunday announced he would not seek reelection to the governing body.
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Chanderpaul keeps Windies' hopes alive
CENTURION, Feb 1: West Indies opener Shivnarine Chanderpaul struck a whirlwind 92 to pave the way for a seven-wicket win over South Africa in the fourth One-day International and keep the five-match series alive on Sunday.
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Maher sends timely message to national selectors
BRISBANE, Feb 1: Queensland batsman Jimmy Maher sent a clear signal to Australian selectors by compiling a measured 116 against New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield match at the Gabba Ground here on Sunday.
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Gilchrist, Symonds help Australia outclass India
PERTH, Feb 1: Acting captain Adam Gilchrist and Andrew Symonds added 122 from 97 balls to lift Australia to a five-wicket victory over India in the triangular series One-day International here on Sunday.
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Johnson's late strike rescues Chelsea
BLACKBURN, Feb 1: Glen Johnson's dramatic winner gave Chelsea a 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park here on Sunday that kept their Premiership title challenge on track.
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Titi Camara puts Guinea in last 8
RADES, Feb 1: Guinea striker Aboubacar Titi Camara struck a late equaliser as his side held Tunisia 1-1 on Sunday to qualify for the African Nations Cup quarterfinals as runners-up in group A behind the Tunisians.
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Navratilova outlines plans after loss
MELBOURNE, Feb 1: Martina Navratilova plans to play in the last three grand slam tournaments this year before finally ending her illustrious career.
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Flawless Federer destroys exhausted Safin to lift crown MELBOURNE, Feb 1: A rampant Roger Federer brought Marat Safin to his knees on Sunday, beating the shattered Russian goliath 7-6 6-4 6-2 to win his first Australian Open crown.
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India's Atwal named Asian Golfer of the Year
BANGKOK, Feb 1: India's Arjun Atwal, Asian golf's first million dollar man, has been named the region's Golfer of the Year.
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