Battle of Mohali today

ISLAMABAD - Cricket fever gripped Pakistan on Tuesday ahead of a World Cup showdown with the historic foe India in Mohali today. The South Asian neighbours, with a shared history of brotherhood...

The time has come...

MOHALI: It’s the biggest match of the World Cup, not because it’s the semi-final, but because archrivals India and Pakistan are playing it. While both teams are under pressure,...

India-Pakistan excitement at fever pitch

Chaudhry Abdul Jalil (C), popularly known as 'Chacha Cricket', waves after crossing the India-Pakistan border in Wagah on the eve of the India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup semi-final match. MOHALI:...

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,...