Thursday, July 8, 2010

Spain, Netherlands in ‘classic’ World Cup final

Spain, Netherlands in ‘classic’ World Cup final

JOHANNESBURG, July 8: A new champion will be crowned at the World Cup on Sunday, when Spain meets the Netherlands in a final which has the potential to be a classic.
Well-organized and experienced but blessed with finesse and flair, Spain has the players to outplay any team in the world.
The Dutch have forwards,

No Indo-Pak cricket now: Pawar

No Indo-Pak cricket now: Pawar

MUMBAI, July 8: Newly-appointed ICC president Sharad Pawar on Thursday said that immediate resumption of cricket ties between India and Pakistan is not possible.
“Immediate ties between both countries is not possible. It is not in the hands of the cricket boards. It is a diplomatic issue. This is a decision taken by the Indian government,” Pawar said.
Asked about demands for the introduction of day-night Tests to save the longer format of the game, Pawar said the “issue has not reached his ear”.
“We are only administrators. If needed, I will let the experts take a call (on the issue),” he said.