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‘Personal reasons’ cited in decisionGREG Chappell, the man many predicted would be the first casualty of India’s shock exit from the World Cup, has resigned. The 58-year-old whose contract was up for renewal next month released a statement to...

Cricket world in shock after new developmentsPOLICE investigating the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer have confirmed he was murdered. The shocking new development, which has stunned the cricketing world, was revealed in a press conference where Karl Angell,...

‘It’s a possibility’, says grieving widowTHE GRIEVING widow of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer has conceded her husband could have been murdered. Gil Woolmer revealed it was a “possibility” her husband was murdered as reports of broken bones, poisoning and...

Chappell urges players to ‘get over’ defeat INDIA cricket coach Greg Chappell urged his players to put aside their shock defeat against Bangladesh and save their World Cup dream. His team were beaten comprehensively by their South Asian neighbours Bangladesh...

Fallout begins as Pakistan crash out of World CupPAKISTAN captain Inzamam-ul-Haq became the first casualty of the team’s dramatic exit from the World Cup after he announced his decision to quit as Test captain and retire from one-day cricket....

Pakistan coach dies of suspected heart attackHUINDREDS of tributes have begun pouring in for former England cricketer and Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer who died suddenly this weekend from a suspected heart attack. The 58-year-old was found unconscious in his...

Decision angers female playersA DECISION by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to ban the Hijab from the game has been met with dismay by two British Muslim players. Aisha Ahmad and Ayesha Abdeen who play for the British Muslim...

Captain Inzamam admits team under pressurePAKISTAN looked a team million miles away from one tipped to take the World Cup crown after they were comprehensively beaten by hosts West Indies on the opening day of the cricketing showpiece. On...

Confident Indian's seek World Cup gloryINDIAN captain Rahul Dravid has laid down the gauntlet and declared his team are good enough to win the World Cup. Cricket's top tournament starts later this month in the West Indies and India, with a...

Pakistan in disarray ahead of Caribbean showpieceFORMER Pakistan player Ramiz Raja has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to come clean over players Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Asif after they were ruled out of the World Cup. The duo,...