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PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott call

PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott callLondon, Mar. 9: Notwithstanding the wide spread call of boycott by the international cricket community after the Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has vowed to co-host the 2011 World Cup.

Putting aside all the apprehensions by the international cricket associations, the PCB chairman, Ijaz Butt has said that Pakistan would be hosting an international team in the coming six to nine months, and that it will be hosting the 2011 World Cup.

Two bowlers reported for suspected illegal bowling actions at ICC Women''s World Cup

Dubai, Mar. 9 : England fast bowler Jenny Gunn and Sri Lanka off-spinner Rose Fernando have been reported because of suspected illegal actions.

The two bowlers were reported by umpires Gerard Abood and Kathy Cross at the conclusion of their ICC Women's World Cup 2009 match which England won by 100 runs at the Manuka Oval, Canberra on Saturday.

In their report the umpires raised concerns over the Gunn's short-pitched deliveries and Fernando's quicker balls and decided it was appropriate for their deliveries to be scrutinised further under the relevant ICC process.

That process states that any bowler reported in this way will be dealt with by the relevant Member board as per ICC regulations for women's ODIs below:

Twenty-20 World Cup to be played under strict security cover: Elworthy

Twenty-20 World Cup to be played under strict security cover: ElworthyLahore, Mar. 9 : The terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket players in Lahore last week has not only raised concerns over the 2011 cricket World Cup, but it also has alarmed British security agencies involved with preparations for the Twenty-20 World Cup this June.

Twenty-20 World Cup Organising Committee Director Steve Elworthy has admitted the attacks have set alarm bells ringing among security agencies.

PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott call

PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott callLondon, Mar. 9: Notwithstanding the wide spread call of boycott by the international cricket community after the Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has vowed to co-host the 2011 World Cup.

Putting aside all the apprehensions by the international cricket associations, the PCB chairman, Ijaz Butt has said that Pakistan would be hosting an international team in the coming six to nine months, and that it will be hosting the 2011 World Cup.

PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott call

PCB vows to host 2011 World Cup despite international boycott callLondon, Mar. 9 : Notwithstanding the wide spread call of boycott by the international cricket community after the Lahore terror attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has vowed to co-host the 2011 World Cup.

Putting aside all the apprehensions by the international cricket associations, the PCB chairman, Ijaz Butt has said that Pakistan would be hosting an international team in the coming six to nine months, and that it will be hosting the 2011 World Cup.

Tendulkar doubtful for fourth ODI against New Zealand

Tendulkar doubtful for fourth ODI against New ZealandWellington, Mar 9 : After scoring a majestic 163 in Christchurch and helping India to take a 2-0 series lead over New Zealand, batting superstar Sachin Tendulkar is doubtful for fourth ODI to be played in Hamilton on Wednesday.

The "Little Master" retired hurt with an abdominal injury that left him a doubtful starter at Seddon Park.

The record holder for most one-day and test runs was to have the injury examined today, but may be rested for the fourth match in the five-game ODI series, the Waikato Times reported.

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