Fund raising match with India not possible: PCB Widow of Bob Woolmer, Gill had written to the cricket Board's of Pakistan and Indian to arrange a Twenty20 match to raise funds for the academy coming up in memory of her husband in Cape Town.
India deliver late blows There were more than one element -- favourable conditions for seam bowlers early on and a venue steeped in great tradition among the most notables that should have spurred a team hoping to have a tryst with the history.
CRICKET / Need to cash in
Just a decent one-day player, says Yuvraj After seven years of international cricket, Yuvraj Singh hasnt done justice to his talent. The Punjab left-hander is well aware that isolated sparks in one-day cricket do not guarantee him a place in the longer version, so he is ready to work towards that goal.
Miandad now ready to work with Lawson Former Pakistan captain and coach Javed Miandad on Thursday softened his stance on Geoff Lawson, saying he had no ego hassle in working with the Australian, who wants him to be a part of the coaching crew.
FOOTBALL / Mandela tribute match
African XI draw with Rest of World Nelson Mandela's 89th birthday was celebrated on Wednesday with a charity match in which an African XI drew 3-3 with a Rest of the World team.
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