Aussie batsman Clarke to bat in pain at World Cup

Sydney:Australian batsman Michael Clarke says he may have to bat in pain during the cricket World Cup because of a troublesome hip injury, reports here said Saturday.

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Cup success could stop talent drain, says Richards

Bridgetown (Barbados):Viv Richards, who played in the only two West Indies teams to win the World Cup, believes victory in the 2007 edition could help stem the exodus of the islands' leading talent to other sports.

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Azhar keeps fingers crossed on lifting of ban

Dubai:With finally a glimmer of hope that the life ban on him might be lifted, former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin is keeping his fingers crossed and is not ready for a premature celebration.

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Saurav keeps fingers crossed on Srinath return

London: Indian captian Saurav Ganguly said he would not be surprised if India fast bowler Javagal Srinath ended his retirement from Test cricket announced earlier this month.

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Saurav keeps fingers crossed on Srinath return

London: Indian captian Saurav Ganguly said he would not be surprised if India fast bowler Javagal Srinath ended his retirement from Test cricket announced earlier this month.

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