Mahela steers Sri Lanka into Cup final
A SUPERB captain's innings of 115 not out by Mahela Jayawardene carried Sri Lanka to an 81-run victory over New Zealand at Sabina Park yesterday and into Saturday's World Cup final. The 29-year-old skipper was in near impeccable form as he steered the 1996 champions...
Tougher criteria for WI captaincy
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC): The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) has adopted a tough, new policy towards the captaincy of the regional team, as it seeks a fresh approach in the wake of a wretched Cricket World Cup campaign. Bruce Aanensen,...
Kiwis skipper steps down
Following a disappointing 81 run defeat to Sri Lanka, New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has stepped down as skipper of the one-day team after 10 years at the helm. However, the player announced his intention to continue playing for his country, as he believes...
The Minister set to dictate proceedings
Only eight races are scheduled for Caymanas Park today, the programme featuring race No. 4 in the CTL Claiming series ($200,000 and less) over 1400 metres to be contested by 11 starters. This popular series, which will be run in two phases of six races each...
Jamaican umpire for Australia, New Zealand tri-series
Jamaican umpire Sylvester Campbell has been invited by the International Federation Netball Association (IFNA) to officiate in a three-Test series between Australia and New Zealand in July this year. Campbell told The Gleaner yesterday that it was an honour once again to be invited...
Two-goal Rooney gives United 3-2 win
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters):Wayne Rooney scored twice, including a stoppage-time winner, to give Manchester United a thrilling 3-2 victory over AC Milan in their Champions League semi-final, first leg yesterday. Rooney pulled United back into the match when he levelled the score...
Rush for second, golden boot
The accumulation of more points to secure second and the other Caribbean Club Championship spot, and rush for the leading goalscorer's title - the golden boot - will be high on the agenda as the Wray and Nephew National Premier League goes into its penultimate set of matches...
Awesome Aussies, South Africa poised for humdinger
GROS ISLET, St. Lucia: Australia, the two-time defending champions and the number one favourites to win the title, begin the penultimate lap, the bell lap of the race, when they take on South Africa in the second semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2007 today...
Pakistan advertise for coach
KARACHI (Reuters): Pakistan cricket authorities have advertised the post of national cricket coach following the death of Bob Woolmer during the World Cup. The advertisement posted on the Pakistan Cricket Board website has called for interested candidates...
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