International careers of Moin and Rashid seem to be over
KARACHI, Nov 16: Pakistan selectors on Tuesday dropped experienced wicketkeepers Moin Khan and Rashid Latif from a list of 25 probables announced for the team's tour of Australia starting next month. "Kamran Akmal will be the only wicketkeeper on the Australian tour
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Salman passes test with flying colours
Have we found a Saeed Anwar in Salman Butt? It is too early to say because one swallow does not make a summer but if the young batsman can keep his shirt collar buttoned-down and his feet on the ground then at least one slot in the team has been firmed up as an opener.
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ICC accused of 'grossly insulting' cricket greats
WELLINGTON, Nov 16: The International Cricket Council's assertion that greats such as Sir Richard Hadlee, Dennis Lillee and Imran Khan threw the ball is "grossly insulting and degrading to the history of cricket"
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Australians riled by Muralitharan 'throwing' comments
MELBOURNE, Nov 16: Muttiah Muralitharan's suggestion that Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee and Jason Gillespie all bowl illegal deliveries was disappointing and unfair, Australia's players and officials said on Tuesday.
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South Africa narrowly escape defeat
JAIPUR, Nov 16: South Africa narrowly escaped defeat in their three-day tour match against an Indian Board President's XI on Tuesday.
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Patience key to success in India: Smith
JAIPUR, Nov 16: South African skipper Graeme Smith said on Tuesday his team had to learn to be patient on slow pitches if they hoped to do well in an upcoming two-Test series against India.
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Sharapova sinks Serena in thrilling final
LOS ANGELES, Nov 16: Teenager Maria Sharapova capped her stunning year by overcoming an injured Serena Williams 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the final of the season-ending WTA Tour Championships on Monday.
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Russia, France name teams
LONDON, Nov 16: French Open champion Anastasia Myskina and U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova will spearhead Russia's bid to win the Fed Cup later this month.
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