Sri Lanka fans defiant despite World Cup loss

Colombo:Disappointed Sri Lankan cricket fans drew solace Sunday from their team's performance despite seeing them lose to Australia in the World Cup final.

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BCCI takes exception to Kirmani's statements

Kolkata:The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is believed to have taken exception to selection committee chairman Syed Kirmani's adverse comments against skipper Sourav Ganguly following the team's debacle in the final of the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

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Zim confident of repeating 'English' act

Mumbai: The captain of the Zimbabwean cricket team, which arrived here early this morning, Stuart Carlisle, said his team would play positively during the month-long tour of India, starting from February 15.

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Zim confident of repeating 'English' act

Mumbai: The captain of the Zimbabwean cricket team, which arrived here early this morning, Stuart Carlisle, said his team would play positively during the month-long tour of India, starting from February 15.

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Stoic Tillakaratne helps Sri Lanka to 263/6 on day 1

<p>Centurion: Veteran Hashan Tillakaratne anchored a solid batting performance as Sri Lanka recovered their pride on the first day of the second and final Test against South Africa at Centurion Park Friday. <p>Sri Lanka was 263 for six at the close

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Thatscricket - News - We stuck to our game plan, won: Pollock

Port of Spain: South Africa beat the West Indies by 69 runs in the second Test at Queens Park Oval on Wednesday in what South African captain Shaun Pollock described as "the most intense Test match I have played in". Pollock

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