Akram denies rift in team, says his body needs rest

Karachi: Pakistani fast bowler Wasim Akram said Thursday he bowed out of next month's Test series against Australia to give his body a rest and not because of any disagreements.

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Atapattu steers Sri Lanka to victory against Bangla

<p>Colombo: Marvan Atapattu slammed a superb 83 to guide Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the first One-day International on Sunday.<p>The 31-year-old opener hit one six and eight fours in his 101-ball knock as Sri Lanka surpassed Bangladesh's

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