In the wake of terror attacks in Mumbai, dope-tainted pacer Mohammad Asif has cancelled his visit to Mumbai as the hearing of the drugs inquiry tribunal of the IPL has been delayed.

Asif was scheduled to leave for India on Thursday to appear before the drug inquiry tribunal on November 29.

Speaking with the media persons, Asif said, ''After the Mumbai attacks, I called them up to find out the status quo of the drugs tribunal hearing and they told me they will convey fresh dates later on to me."

Here’s sad news for cricket fans.

Following the deadly attacks in Mumbai on Wednesday night, England cricket team has decided to call off their ongoing tour in India, leaving the succeeding Test series also in doubt.

A blazing fourth-wicket partnership of 83 runs between Abdul Razzaq and Rana Naved-ul Hassan, powered ICL Pakistan to a compelling six-wicket win in their do-or-die league match of the 20s World series.

Some great hittings by Razzaq (73 n.o. off 45) and Rana Naved (74 off 38) saw Pakistan through with 13 balls to spare after World XI had piled up a huge 188 for three in their alloted 20 overs.

Here’s some relief for controversial Aussie cricketer Andrew Symonds. A hotel manager has backed the all-rounder denial that he motivated a physical dispute while drinking on Sunday night.

Commenting over Symmo involvement in this case, manager of the Normanby Hotel, Mark Lassman said, “This is one situation that neither got out of hand, nor was Andrew's or the hotel's fault. Andrew did nothing wrong and it's disappointing it's been reported in an ambiguous manner."

London, Nov.

Powered by a good batting performance, India ICL XI registered a comprehensive four-wicket win over Pakistan ICL XI.

Man of the Match Ambati Rayudu played a splendid innings of 65 runs for his team. Though he did not finish what he started, but batted long enough to ensure those behind him didn't sweat too much. Experienced left handed batsman Hemang Badani saw India through with an unbeaten 32 from 22 deliveries.