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  ICC's Move 'An Absolute Disgrace': Porterfield

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 19:13 IST

  London, Apr 5: Enraged by the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the 2015 World Cup to 10, the Irish cricket authorities and captain William Porterfield said the move is an "absolute

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  Harbhajan Hits Out At Critics

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 17:22 IST

  Jallandhar, Apr 5: Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today hit out at those who have criticised his patchy performance in the World Cup, asserting that he ought to be praised and not ridiculed.Harbhajan, who took 9 wickets

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  US Gives Thumbs Up To PM's Cricket Diplomacy

  World | April 01, 2011 7:47 IST

  Washington, March 31: The US today welcomed the cricket diplomacy of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying expansion of dialogue between India and Pakistan is a welcome and encouraging development for the region and the world.“The

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  Multi-Layer Security In Mumbai Ahead Of WC Final

  Cricket | March 31, 2011 22:33 IST

  Mumbai, Mar 31: An unprecedented three-tier security cover to maintain vigil over land, air and water has been put in place in the metropolis, turning it into a fortress, ahead of Saturday's World Cup final

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  As Sachin Took Singles, Singh-Gilani Discussed Serious Business

  India | March 31, 2011 12:17 IST

  Chandigarh, March 31 : Both the Indian and Pakistani Prime Ministers discussed serious issues for at least 90 minutes inside the PCA stadium in Mohali, as batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar was taking singles and occasional

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  Talks With Manmohan "Positive": Gilani

  India | March 31, 2011 9:58 IST

  Mohali, March 30: Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani tonight termed his talks with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh as “positive” and said they discussed all the core issues between the two countries.“Talks were positive.

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  India, Pak Push For Genuine Normalization Of Ties

  India | March 31, 2011 8:29 IST

  Mohali, Mar 30: With the high-voltage cricket World Cup semi-final providing the backdrop, India and Pakistan today sought to give a push for “genuine normalization” of their ties with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his

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  Manmohan Meets Gilani Over Dinner

  India | March 30, 2011 22:55 IST

  Mohali, Mar 30: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight met his Pakistani counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani over dinner here on the sidelines of the Indo-Pak cricketing encounter.The dinner at the Punjab Cricket Association club house at

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  Pak PM Arrives To Watch Mohali Match

  India | March 30, 2011 14:20 IST

  Chandigarh, Mar 30 :  Expressing happiness at the resumption of dialogue, Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani arrived here for witnessing the high octane cricket World Cup Indo-Pak semi-final encounter and for talks with his

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  Pakistan Declares Half Day Holiday

  World | March 30, 2011 12:27 IST

  Islamabad, March 30: Pakistan  Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani announced on Tuesday a half-day holiday on Wednesday to enable people to watch the Pakistan-India World Cup semi-final.All government offices  shall close at noon, said a

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  Cricket Diplomacy Worthwhile Only If Pak Changes Attitude: BJP

  India | March 30, 2011 10:00 IST

  Nagpur, Mar 29: The BJP today insisted that initiatives like the 'cricket diplomacy' will succeed only if Pakistan stops cross border terrorism and helps in arresting perpetrators of 26/11 terror attacks.On Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's

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  Mohali SF Will Build Bridge Between India And Pakistan: ICC

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 23:02 IST

  Colombo, Mar 28: The ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat today said that the World Cup semi-final clash between India and Pakistan would help in building bridge between the two countries who have not played a

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  World Cup Semi-Final Timely Opportunity For India, Pak: Gilani

  World | March 28, 2011 22:59 IST

  Islamabad, Mar 28: The World Cup semi-final between the cricket teams of India and Pakistan is a timely opportunity for the two countries to show the world that they can play together as well as

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  Yuvraj Need To Keep His Cool On Home Turf: Ganguly

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 21:12 IST

  Kolkata, Mar 28: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today said in-form Yuvraj Singh will have to keep his cool when he comes out to bat in front of his home crowd in the high-voltage World

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  Sahara May Dilute Some Stake In Pune Warriors

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 16:48 IST

  Boston, Mar 28: Sahara Group Chief Subrata Roy has said he will consider reducing his stake in IPL team Pune Warriors, which he acquired for USD 370 million, and indicated there will be no infusion

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  We Will Rip Through Indian Top Order, Says Umar Gul

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 16:42 IST

  Mohali, Mar 28: Speedster Umar Gul today upped the ante ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan World Cup semifinal clash, saying that his side has the edge in bowling attack and would look to rip through

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  Pak Punjab Governor Wants To Visit Mohali

  World | March 27, 2011 18:32 IST

  Lahore, March 27: Latif Khosa, the governor of Pakistan's Punjab province, has said he is keen to go to Mohali to watch the India-Pakistan semi-final of the cricket World Cup."I am a cricket lover and

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  PM Invites Zardari, Gilani to Watch Mohali Match

  Cricket | March 26, 2011 10:05 IST

  New Delhi, March 26  : The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will be visiting Mohali to watch the World Cup Cricket semifinal  match between India  and Pakistan.  He has  invited Pakistan President Asif Ali  Zardari

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  Dialogue Only Way To Resolve Issues, Not War: Gilani

  World | July 25, 2010 23:00 IST

  Lahore- Pakistan and India will have to resolve all outstanding issues through dialogue as wars are no solution to any problem, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Sunday.  Gilani made the remarks while interacting

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  Kashmir Dispute Is Core Issue Between India And Pak: Gilani

  World | July 20, 2010 23:10 IST

  The Kashmir dispute is a "core issue" between India and Pakistan and New Delhi should show "more seriousness" about the dialogue process between the two countries, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Tuesday in