Johannesburg—The International Cricket
Council (ICC) has distanced itself from
Pakistan’s claims that Indian mafia influenced
umpire Simon Taufel for the exit of Pakistan
from the recently concluded Champions Trophy in
South Africa.
ENGLAND have been drawn against India, West
Indies and South Africa in their seven-team
group for the 2011 Cricket World Cup in the
Indian sub-continent. Bangladesh, the
Netherlands and Ireland complete Group B, while
world champions Australia are in Group A
alongside New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Bangalore—Barely have we finished with the
Champions Trophy than the Champions League is
upon us. But the tournament that starts in
Bangalore, India, this afternoon is Twenty20,
not 50 overs, and for clubs rather than
countries.
Egypt—Brazil U-20 ended Uruguay U’20s dream of
making it to the final of the U-20 World Cup in
Egypt. Brazil started the match the better side
of the two and picked up a deserved lead after
about twenty minutes. The Uruguayan defence
allowed Vasco da Gama attacker Alan Kardec too
much space in the area and the young forward
slotted home with confidence to make it 1-0.
Islamabad—Pakistan Hockey Federation(PHF) has
lauded National Database and Registration
Authority’s role in starting a new era in sports
activities in country by verifying the age of
less than under 18 hockey players participated
in National junior hockey Championship in
Karachi. It was stated in a press release issues
here Thursday.
