Sri Lanka's World Cup stars reach homeland

Colombo:Sri Lanka's World Cup cricketers returned to an elaborate welcome Thursday after being stranded in London following Tamil Tiger rebel air raids in Colombo, officials said on Tuesday.

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Emirates Airline to sponsor umpires, match referees

Bangalore: With the International Cricket Council (ICC) forging an alliance with Dubai-based international airline, the ICC elite panel of umpires and match referees will be sponsored by Emirates Airline, according to an official press release.

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