NEW DELHI - Playing down the hype surrounding the forthcoming World Cup, Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on Friday said that there are several key matches for the team to focus on before the global event.
LONDON - Former Australian wicketkeeper-batsman Adam Gilchrist Friday picked England as favourites to win the Ashes series against arch-rivals Australia, starting Nov 25.
NEW DELHI - The Delhi government was ready for probe by the investigating agencies into irregularities in the preparations for the recently-concluded Commonwealth Games, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said here Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR - Arjun Atwal shot an even par 71 to drop from 16th to 25th at the end of the second round of the $6 million CIMB Asia Pacific Classic here Friday.
LONDON - The England cricket team Friday left for the away Ashes series against Australia and captain Andrew Strauss said only a series win would wipe out the bad memories of the 0-5 whitewash the last time they toured Down Under.
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