WC crisis: New Zealand refuses to play in Kenya

Auckland: The New Zealand cricket team announced Friday it would not play its World Cup match in Kenya on February 21 due to fears for the safety and security of players.

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WC crisis: New Zealand refuses to play in Kenya

Auckland: The New Zealand cricket team announced Friday it would not play its World Cup match in Kenya on February 21 due to fears for the safety and security of players.

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Kalmadi to hold talks on reviving Pak ties

New Delhi: After refusing to play against Pakistan for almost two years over the issue of cross-border terrorism, India may finally revive its cricketing relations with its neighbour in the near future.

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Set-back hit Pak gears for tough Aussie challenge

<p>Colombo: Two top stars out with injury, two others refusing to play, a captain on trial straddled with a rookie team and an unpopular coach, who gets sacked one moment and re-hired the next. <p>Pakistan could not have asked for a

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