Dhaka:Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar hit out Monday at World Cup killjoys who bemoan the absence of India and Pakistan, saying the sub-continental giants do not have a right to be in the finals.
More imagesGros Islet, St Lucia:England made light of Andrew Flintoff's absence by scoring 279 for six in their World Cup Group C match against Canada at Beausejour Cricket Ground here Sunday.
Centurion:South Africa coach Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan will feel the absence of leading batsman Mohammad Yousuf in the first Test starting tomorrow.
More imagesMumbai:New Zealand return to competitive cricket after a six month absence to take on formidable South Africa in their opening Champions Trophy match here on Monday.
More imagesLondon:Michael Vaughan has warned England captain Andrew Flintoff he must share the burden of his team's bid to retain the Ashes.
More imagesManchester:England coach Duncan Fletcher has told Monty Panesar must develop the other areas of his game before he can be assured of being the team's premier spinner.
New Delhi:India's star batsman Sachin Tendulkar is set to return to international cricket in August after a four-month absence due to shoulder surgery, an official said.
Lahore:Muttiah Muralitharan's match winning feat against England in the third Test at the Trent Bridge has been encouraging for Danish Kaneria as the Karachi-based leggie prepares to take over as Pakistan's main strike in injured Shoaib Akhtar's absence in the upcoming series with the Poms.
Lahore:Pakistan bowling coach Waqar Younis says pace ace Shoaib Akhtar's absence may prove costly to the team on their England tour.
Jaipur:Vikram Solanki will lead England in the absence of skipper Andrew Flintoff in the warm up tie against Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA ) Invitation President's XI to be played at the SMS Stadium here tomorrow.
