Ponting said Australia's 15-man squad, bidding for an unprecedented third consecutive title in the West Indies, were capable of victory despite their recent slump in form against England at home and New Zealand away.
Jacob Oram, who broke his finger during the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy match, said he would seriously consider amputating his injured ring finger to make it to the Caribbean for the mega event.
The ICC World Cup Technical Committee has approved Stuart Clark as a replacement for injured pacer Brett Lee in Australia's squad for the tournament starting next month in the West Indies.
The education department has decided to amend CET rules to make it mandatory that the father of a Horanadu Kannadiga candidate should have studied in the State. Most Deccan Herald readers agree that the norm betrays male chauvinism and a patriarchal mindset. But the rule also has backers who say the rule will ensure that there will be less number of Horanadu Kannadiga aspirants and thus more seats will be available for locals.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
