10 February 2004 Tuesday 18 Zilhaj 1424 Advisory Council another bright idea of PCB boss LAHORE,Feb 9: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced names of four out of six members on the Advisory Council whose role chairman PCB says is confined only to making recommendations for the betterment of game in the country. ... Greater security to be provided: Shaharyar - Three-member Indian delegation arrives LAHORE, Feb 9: The Indian cricketers will be provided greater security than given to South Africa, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar M Khan told reporters on Monday. ... DCA Hyderabad criticizes PCB HYDERABAD, Feb 9: The District Cricket Association (DCA) of Hyderabad on Monday lashed out at some officials and selectors of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for ignoring DCA Hyderabad and preferring those people who were connected personally with these officials. ... Faisalabad and Peshawar ties also disrupted LAHORE, Feb 9: Only eight overs could be bowled on the opening day of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy match between Faisalabad and Sialkot at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad, according to a message received here on Monday. ... Players ready for Pakistan tour: Ganguly SYDNEY, Feb 9: Admitting that Indian cricketers are "indeed worried" about their security during the forthcoming Pakistan tour, Skipper Saurav Ganguly denied reports that a few cricketers have already decided not to make the trip. ... Indians are bigger chokers: Gavaskar NEW DELHI, Feb 9: India deserve the "tag of chokers" more than South Africa after suffering a pair of humilating defeats against Australia in the one-day series, former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said on Monday. ... Pathan reprimanded for mocking Martyn SYDNEY, Feb 9: Teenage fast bowler Irfan Pathan has been reprimanded for breaching cricket's code of conduct as India's long tour of Australia ended on a sour note on Monday. ... Proteas seek batting tracks in New Zealand AUCKLAND, Feb 9: The South African cricket team arrived in New Zealand looking for batsman-friendly conditions in the six-match one-day series, but captain Graeme Smith said on Monday he has no problems if the wickets are prepared to suit the home team. ... Time running out for McGrath MELBOURNE, Feb 9: Australian chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns said on Monday time was running out for Glenn McGrath to prove his fitness for next month's Test series against Sri Lanka. ... Drug cheat Warne back in action today SYDNEY, Feb 9: Shane Warne returns after a drugs ban on Tuesday hoping to play his way back into international cricket. The disgraced Australian leg-spinner, who has served a 12-month suspension ... England to face Zimbabwe in opener LONDON, Feb 9: Hosts England have been drawn against Zimbabwe in the opening match of this year's Champions Trophy, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday. ... Australia name second keeper SYDNEY, Feb 9: Australia have added a second wicket-keeper to their limited overs squad for the tour of Sri Lanka to ease the workload on Adam Gilchrist. ... Pakistani spikers to tour Iran ISLAMABAD, Feb 9: Two-day trials concluded on Monday to select a Pakistan team which will compete in a four-nations international volleyball tournament in Iran and also play a four-matches series against the Iranian national side. ... Hasselbaink keeps Chelsea title bid on track LONDON, Feb 9: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's 99th Premiership goal was good enough to give Chelsea a 1-0 win over London rivals Charlton at Stamford Bridge on Sunday that kept their Premiership title challenge alive. ... Europe without a world top 10 player LONDON, Feb 9: Europe has no player in the world's top 10 this week for the first time since the official rankings were introduced in 1986. Ireland's Padraig Harrington, the continent's sole representative a week ago ... Singh strolls to 16th PGA tour crown PEBBLE BEACH, Feb 9: Fiji's Vijay Singh is closing in on Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. Living up to his unofficial title as the most consistent golfer in the world ...

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