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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
A sweet problem
What has al-ready happened in West Indies is something new for the Tigers.
 
ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
West Indies v Sri Lanka

Fight is already on
West Indies captain Brian Lara is looking forward to an impro-ved performance from his batsmen in a crucial World Cup Super Eights match against Sri Lanka here on Sunday.
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Woolmer Murder Case

Shields calls old friends
A team of Bri-tish detectives is expec-ted to arrive in Jamaica next week to assist in the Bob Woolmer murder in-vestigation, two weeks after the Pakistan cricket coach was found strangled in his hotel
 
ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Inzy quashes fixing rumours
Former Pa-kistan captain Inza-mamul Haq has denied that members of his team may have been involved in match-fixing.
 
Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 8th National Cricket League
Rajshahi atop alone
Defending champions Rajshahi forced Sy-lhet out of the top slot with an emphatic 79-run victory in the third round of the limited-overs Ispahani Mirzapore Tea 8th National Cricket League at the Fatullah
 
Govt hands over cheques to Rana, Shetu's families
The government on Saturday provided financial support to the families of two talented cricketers Manzarul Islam Rana and Sajjadul Hasan Shetu, who were killed in a tragic road accident in Khulna recently.
 
A team improve batting, yet lose
Even a much improved batting performance was not enough for Bangladesh A to taste their first victory in the trip as they lost the first game of the three-match one-day series against Sri Lanka A by five
 
Local Snippets
Rising star Prithul Mandal fought back to win 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 against Mazharul Islam to reach the quarterfinals of the Independence Cup tennis tournament at the Ramna Tennis Complex yesterday.
 
ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Fans irate at Pak exit
With the local mosque decorated in the green and white colours of Pakistan, Wasim Karim dreamed of watching the Asian giants play in the World Cup Super Eights here.
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Colly carries England
England rode on Paul Collingwood's fighting half-century and four wickets by Andrew Flintoff to beat Ireland by 48 runs in their Super Eights match here on Friday.
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
The Narail Express
Bangladesh's youngsters are suddenly the talk of the tournament.
 
ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Control pleases coach
New Zealand coach John Bracewell believes his attack are starting to reap the rewards of their work with bowling guru Dayle Hadlee as they bid to reduce their extras count at the World Cup.
 
ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Vaughan form 'patchy'
England captain Michael Vaughan has conceded he will have to work hard to regain his form ahead of the remaining World Cup Super Eights matches.
 
ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Lara, Murali lick lips
Sparks are bound to fly when West Indies skipper Brian Lara bats against ace Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralidaran in a World Cup Super Eights match here on Sunday.
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Muktis thrash Ctg Abahani
Muktijoddha Sangsad Krira Chakra notched their third consecutive victory in the B League as they crushed Chittagong Abahani by 4-0 goals at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
 
Ponting wants WI to stay
Australia captain Ricky Ponting fears the already small crowds at the World Cup will be further reduced if hosts West Indies go out in the second round Super Eights.
 
All's well with McGrath
Being criticised by an angry fast bowler is not most people's idea of fun. But so long as Glenn McGrath is nagging away at Ricky Ponting, the Australia captain knows all is well with his champion quick.
 
Pakistan holds Bob memorial service today
A memorial service will be held for murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer in the eastern city of Lahore on Sunday, a Pakistan Cricket Board official said.
 
Ian Thorpe tested positive!
Former Olympic champion Ian Thorpe of Australia tested positive for testosterone and a banned hormone in 2006, according to French newspaper L'Equipe's website on Friday.
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Barclays English Premier League
Gunners live Anfield nightmare
Peter Crouch hit a classic hattrick as Liverpool launched their new era under new American ownership in style with a 4-1 hammering of Arsenal at Anfield on Saturday.
 
No regrets, says Becks
Former England captain David Beckham has insisted he does not regret his move from Manchester United to Real Madrid, despite the likelihood he will end his four-year stint there without a trophy.
 
Phelps bags sixth
Michael Phelps banked his sixth gold medal of the world championships Saturday and Australia set a new world record, but their heroics were overshadowed by doping allegations against Ian Thorpe.
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Swimmers behind Thorpe
Leading coaches said Saturday they are concerned Australian great Ian Thorpe's celebrated career may be smeared by doping allegations as the swim world rallied around him.
 
Dortmund in drop zone
Former European champions Borussia Dortmund's miserable season hit a new low as they slipped into the relegation zone following a 1-0 defeat at Arminia Bielefeld.
 
Maradona still in hospital
Football legend Diego Maradona remained in hospital Friday for alcoholic detoxification, two days after being admitted, with a psychiatric nurse by his side, the hospital director said.
 
Barcelona set for Asia tour
Spanish giants Barcelona, spearheaded by Ronaldinho, are planning pre-season matches this summer in Hong Kong, Beijing and Tokyo, a report said Saturday.
 

 
   
 
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