Border welcomes Pak pair's World Cup pull-out

Sydney:Former Australian cricket captain Allan Border on Friday welcomed Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif's withdrawal from the World Cup, saying the tournament could not afford any possible doping scandals.

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Uthappa relishes dream-come-true selection for WC

Bangalore:It's a dream-come-true for India's new find in the opening slot Robin Uthappa, who has clinched a World Cup berth.

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Saurav coming at 3 can do team world of good: Anjum

Ranchi: Indian women's cricket skipper Anjum Chopra on Tuesday said the World Cup team would benefit if the captain batted at number three, giving Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag a chance to go at the bowling with their natural striking power.

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