India batsmen face off with Pakistan bowlers

NEW DELHI - India will bank on the stroke-makers while Pakistan will pin hopes on their bowlers in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday which has gripped the sub-continent's imagination. Cricket...

Ponting gives up captaincy, but bats on

Ricky Ponting quits as Australia's Test and one-day captain, bowing to pressure after their World Cup exit. SYDNEY: Ricky Ponting quit as Australia’s Test and one-day captain Tuesday,...

'Intikhab is a blessing in disguise'

MOHALI, March 28: Pakistan, surprisingly, could have more advantage over India when the teams come head-to-head in the Wednesday’s semi-final at the PCA Stadium here. The reason: Intikhab Alam,...

Advantage NZ as Murali in doubt

COLOMBO - Sri Lanka's record-breaking spinner Muttiah Muralitharan is a doubt for Tuesday's World Cup semi-final against New Zealand after struggling to shake off a hamstring injury and knee problem....

More than a cricket match

MOHALI - Anyone who believes cricket is just a game is likely to have their opinion altered when India and Pakistan meet for a World Cup semi-final in the border state of Punjab on Wednesday....