`I knew if we bowled and fielded well, we’d win,’ says ClarkeABU DHABI - Australia acting-captain Michael Clarke has said that he always knew that if his team bowled and fielded well,” we would get enough opportunities.” Clarke, Hauritz star in Australia’s victory over PakistanABU DHABI - Michael Clarke and Nathan Hauritz spun Australia to a 27-run victory over Pakistan in the third One-day international at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here Monday. Faster bowler Lee summoned for Australia duties against PakistanSYDNEY — Fast bowler Brett Lee is set to rejoin the Australian cricket team and could play the last two limited-overs matches in a series against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi’s International Petroleum Investment gets credit ratings, boosting financing optionsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Another Abu Dhabi state investment fund has sought out credit ratings, a rare step toward greater transparency that could make buyout financing easier to get. Intikhab Alam criticizes ICC over Ajmal’s illegal bowling action issueABU DHABI - Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its inconsistency after off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was reported for illegal bowling action after Wednesday’s match against Australia. UAE warns its nationals against visiting Sri LankaABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sunday urged its citizens not to visit Sri Lanka except for ‘urgent matters’, due to security conditions in that country, WAM reported. Defence business not hit by financial crisis: ThalesABU DHABI - Defence and security businesses have not been impacted by the global financial crisis, Alexandre de Juniac, executive vice president of French defence systems company Thales, has said here. Arabian horse `beauty pageant’ to be held in UAEABU DHABI - A ‘beauty pageant’ of Arabian horses would be held Feb 12-13 in the United Arab Emirates capital, WAM news agency reported Monday. Arab states back Abbas-led Palestinian governmentABU DHABI - Foreign ministers of nine Arab countries gathering in Abu Dhabi Tuesday expressed their support for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ authority. UAE president congratulates ObamaABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to the new US President Barack Obama, WAM News agency reported Wednesday. Abu Dhabi Open: Jeev shoots flawless 66, finishes 26th with JyotiABU DHABI - Jeev Milkha Singh reserved his best for the last and shot a flawless round of six-under 66 to rise to tied 26th as the Abu Dhabi Open Sunday. Jyoti sizzles with 67, moves to 20th in Abu DhabiABU DHABI - A sizzling five-under 67 highlighted by five birdies on the back nine of the course helped star Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa rise to tied 20th midway through the third round of the Abu Dhabi Open here Saturday. Disappointing start for Indians at Abu Dhabi golfABU DHABI - It was a disappointing start for the Indian quartet on a hailstorm-hit opening day at the $2.5 million Abu Dhabi Open, as Shiv Kapur alone managed a par-round here Thursday. Jeev leads Indian challenge at Abu Dhabi Open golfABU DHABI - Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh will tee off with the reigning Masters champion Trevor Immelman of South Africa in the season opening Abu Dhabi Open here Thursday. |