Sports Update

WT 20 called off: ICL Executive Board

Indian Cricket LeagueThe Indian Cricket League has called off its World Twenty20 Series because of the latest Terror attacks in Mumbai. Kiran More Executive board member and tournament director said, “We have taken the decision of calling off the rest of the ICL World Series tournament. We believe that it is inappropriate to continue the series under the given circumstances. All players and officials are under appropriate security."

The tournament was left with virtually the semi-finals, and the final to be contested.

The league had already called off Thursday’s match between ICL Pakistan and ICL Bangladesh.

Champions Trophy put off

Twenty20 Champions League The inaugural Twenty20 Champions League was deferred in the wake of security fears following the terror attacks in Mumbai.

The decision was taken by the league's governing council after consultations with the tournament's three founding board members - India, Australia and South Africa.

The Champions League organisers cited security as a major concern for the tournament and with teams reluctant to participate, they decided to postpone the eight-day event fresh dates for which will be decided next month.

Mumbai Terror strikes forces ICL To Call Off The World Series

ICLThe Indian Cricket League has decided to call off its Season 2 ICL World Series tournament because of the terror attacks in Mumbai on November 26.

The decision to call off the ongoing series was taken last evening at an executive board meeting.

Speaking on this, ICL Executive Board member, Kiran More said, "We have taken the decision of calling off the rest of the ICL World Series tournament. We believe that it is inappropriate to continue the series under the given circumstances. All players and officials are under appropriate security."

Asif puts off his Mumbai visit

Mohammad-AsifIn 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."

Terror Attacks Forces England To Cancel The Ongoing ODI matches, Tests Also In Jeopardy

Terror Attacks Forces England To Cancel The Ongoing ODI matches, Tests Also In Jeopardy 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.

ICL: Razzaq & Naved Shine For Pak XI

ICL: Razzaq & Naved Shine For Pak XI 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.

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