Bacher plays down Australian terror alert: Report

Johannesburg: World Cup cricket boss Ali Bacher on Friday played down an Australian warning to travellers that terrorists might strike in South Africa, a month ahead of the 2003 World Cup.

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PCB wants Aussies to play at Pak, not neutral venue

Islamabad: Pakistan's cricket boss on Monday said he would like to see world champions Australia play in Pakistan despite safety concerns voiced by the Australian Cricket Board and some players.

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