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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
A long way from '75
Thirty-two years after the first World Cup was decided over a modest five playing days, the 2007 edition will open on Sunday and will go on and on until April 28.
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B. League
Yousuf strikes for Ctg Mohammedan
Chittagong Mohammedan Sporting Club pulled off the first upset in the B. League when they stunned Dhaka giants Muktijoddha Sangsad with a solitary goal victory at the MA Aziz Stadium here yesterday.
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
India crush Windies
India completed a morale-boosting nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in their final World Cup warm-up match here on Friday. Chasing a modest 86 for victory, India hit the jackpot with 31.
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Aussies' good prep
Adam Gil-christ's 72 was the cen-trepiece of Australia's successful run-chase during a five-wicket victory against England in the teams' final World Cup warm-up match here Friday.
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Younis buries pitch fears
Younis Khan overcame a controversial pitch with an attractive half-century as Pakistan whipped South Africa by seven wickets in the final World Cup warm-up match here on Friday.
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Tigers reach Jamaica
Bangladesh cricket team reached Jamaica yesterday from Barbados to attend today's World Cup opening ceremony.
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BD A play third match today
Bangladesh A play the third and final one-dayer against visiting England A only to restore some pride at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.
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Bookies working overtime
The first ball of the World Cup has not yet been bowled, but a virtual tournament is already in full swing, with the online gaming industry betting Australia will lift the title for a third successive
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Local Snippets
Kalatia High School thrived on two half-centuries by Sunny and Sabbir to secure a massive 125-run win over Rupnagar Adarsha High School in the Standard Chartered Young Tigers National School tournament
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
'Watch out for Tait'
Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes fast bowler Shaun Tait can be the reigning champions' ace card during the World Cup.
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Hafeez delights Inzy
Pakistan have found a surprise match-winner in opener Mohammad Hafeez, who played a crucial role in his team's two successive victories in the World Cup warm-up matches.
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
Lara angry over loss
West Indies captain Brian Lara acknowledges his side has a major problem to overcome if they are to fulfil their goal of becoming the first host nation to win the World Cup.
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ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007
'No need to panic'
South Africa coach Mickey Arthur said there is no need to panic despite watching his world number one side's batting line-up fail to click for the second successive match.
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Chelsea to face Galaxy
David Beckham is set to face a handful of his former English international teammates as part of a four-team tournament unveiled Friday that will include Chelsea and South Korea's Suwon Bluewings.
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Charlton eulogises Ronaldo
Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton has paid arguably the greatest tribute yet to the team's brilliant Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Henry out for the season
Arsenal captain Thierry Henry will miss the rest of the season after suffering groin and stomach injuries during his side's Champions League exit against PSV Eindhoven.
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Wembley reconstructed
The delayed 800-million-pound (1.2-billion-euro, 1.5-billion-dollar) reconstruction of Wembley Stadium in London has been officially completed, the Football Association said Saturday.
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Tharanga ton goes in vain
Upul Tharanga hit a majestic century but couldn't stop Sri Lanka from slipping to an 18-run defeat against New Zealand in their final World Cup warm-up on Friday.
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Dravid still backing Sehwag
India captain Rahul Dravid insisted he still had confidence in struggling Virender Sehwag despite the dashing opener suffering another miserable failure with the bat.
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SAARC car rally from Mar 15
About 140 people from the South Asian region will have the experience of a lifetime as they get the opportunity to visit seven member countries of the SAARC, making up about a fifth of the world's population,
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Lille opt against CAS appeal
Lille have finally decided to drop their protracted protest against the Champions League last 16 first leg goal scored by Manchester United last month.
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Rijkaard soft on Motta
Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Thiago Motta has been given a few days holiday to sort out personal problems, coach Frank Rijkaard said on Friday.
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Platini backs measures against violence
UEFA President Michel Platini has voted in favour of implementing a new measure to combat the increased violence which has plagued the sport across Europe in recent months.
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The FA Cup
Terry likely to play
Jose Mourinho will play the commanding figure of captain John Terry at the heart of his defence in the FA Cup against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday if he gets the final go-ahead from doctors.
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When the legends meet
Roger Federer never got the opportunity to face Pete Sampras in a Wimbledon final but they will forever be linked for their Grand Slam achievements.
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Henry vows stronger return
Thierry Henry admitted he was devastated to be ruled out for the rest of the season, but the Arsenal captain is determined to return better than ever.
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Sharapova advances at Indian Wells
Top seed Maria Sharapova launched her defence of her Indian Wells title Friday, winning in straight sets but not before Michaella Krajicek made her earn it.
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Spirit is MU strength
Manchester United's growing team spirit will make up for all their absentees in Saturday's FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough, said manager Alex Ferguson.
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Italian booters want hostages released
Italian footballers plan to wear jerseys reading "Free Them" at the weekend in support of hostages in Afghanistan and Nigeria, the ANSA news agency reported Friday.
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Injured Chivu in Romania squad
Romania coach Victor Piturca named captain Cristian Chivu in his squad on Friday for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Netherlands and Luxembourg later this month.
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Independiente break duck
Independiente finally won a match in the Argentine Clausura championship, beating Rosario Central 2-0 on Friday night to lift the pressure on beleaguered coach Jorge Burruchaga.
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