PCB’s no vote helped ICC to move World Cup out of PakDUBAI - The Pakistan Cricket Board’s decision to stay away from voting helped the International Cricket Council to move World Cup matches out of Pakistan. ICC rejects PCB legal notice challenging decision to shift 2011 World CupDUBAI - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) legal notice challenging its decision to shift 2011 World Cup matches from the country. ICC rejects PCB’s legal claims on hosting World CupDUBAI - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected the legal claims of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on hosting matches of the 2011 Cricket World Cup (ICC CWC). US Navy detains 17 pirates after an attack on Egyptian ship in the Gulf of AdenDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A team of specialized American sailors apprehended 17 suspected pirates who attacked an Egyptian merchant ship in the dangerous waters off Yemen, the U.S. Navy said Thursday. Indebted Dubai island developer Nakheel gets cash injection from government bond fundsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Dubai developer behind the city’s manmade islands says it has received a portion of government funds aimed at reviving the Mideast financial hub’s ailing economy. Dubai port operator DP World says parent mulling possible stake sale to investment firmDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — DP World, one of Dubai’s most global companies, said Sunday its main government-owned shareholder is in talks to possibly sell a minority stake in the port operator to a Middle East private equity firm. Younus regains top spot in Test battingDUBAI - Younus Khan regains number-one position after West Indies’ Shivnarine Chanderpaul lost his number-one position in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen after his side’s 10-wicket defeat to England at Lord’s. IMF: Mideast, North Africa better poised to cope with global recessionDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Economic growth in the Middle East and Central Asia could slow by more than half this year, but the region should still fare better than most others thanks to government intervention and stockpiles of oil wealth, the International Monetary Fund said Sunday. Dubai port operator DP World talking with investment firm about possible minority stake saleDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Port operator DP World, one of Dubai’s most global companies, said Sunday it is in talks to possibly sell a minority stake in itself to a Middle East private equity firm. ICC Cricket Committee to consider results of technology trial next weekDUBAI - Consideration of the results of the recent trial of the umpires’ decision review system will form a key part of the agenda for the two-day meeting of the ICC Cricket Committee, which will meet at Lord’s in London on Monday and Tuesday (May 11 and 12). India, Pakistan favourites for World Twenty20 trophy: Misbah-ul-HaqDUBAI - Pakistan cricket vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said both India and Pakistan are favourites to win this year’s World Twenty20 tournament in England. Injured Watson, Hopes and Bracken to miss IPLDUBAI - The Aussie team’s medical staff have ruled out the injured all-rounders Shane Watson (Rajasthan Royals) and James Hopes (Kings XI Punjab) and medium-pacer Nathan Bracken (Bangalore Royal Challengers) from playing in the ongoing Indian Premier League II, but cleared all-rounders Andrew Symonds of Deccan Chargers and Knight Riders’ David Hussey and Punjab paceman Brett Lee. Brad Haddin and Shane Watson fined for dissentDUBAI - Australia’s stand-in captain Brad Haddin and all-rounder Shane Watson have been fined for showing dissent at umpiring decisions in Thursday’s Twenty20 game against Pakistan in Dubai. Brad Haddin and Shane Watson fined for dissentDUBAI - Australia’s stand-in captain Brad Haddin and all-rounder Shane Watson have been fined for showing dissent at umpiring decisions in Thursday’s Twenty20 game against Pakistan in Dubai. Ajmal to undergo biomechanical test before Twenty20 World CupDUBAI - Controversial Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal would have to undergo a biomechanical test before he could roll over his arms in the forthcoming Twenty20 World Cup in England. Haddin, Watson fined for breach of ICC Code of ConductDUBAI - Australian wicketkeeper Brad Haddin and all-rounder Shane Watson have been fined 15 per cent and 25 per cent of their respective match fees for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their country’s Twenty20 International against Pakistan in Dubai yesterday. Fragile Watson suffers groin injury as Pak thrash AustraliaDUBAI - Australian all-rounder Shane Watson’s plans to join the Rajasthan Royals in South Africa suffered a jolt on Thursday when he suffered a groin injury while batting against Pakistan in a Twenty20 clash here. ICC World Twenty20 organisers announce new release of ticketsDUBAI - Organisers of this year’s ICC World Twenty20 in England have announced a new release of tickets for every match day of the tournament. Pakistan will win Twenty20 World Cup this time around: Younis KhanDUBAI - Pakistan still regrets losing to India in the final of the ICC Twenty 20 World Cup two years ago, as captain Younis Khan has said that he will make sure that his side wins the trophy this time around. Bracken says plenty to learn about Twenty20DUBAI - Australian pacer Nathan Bracken says there is much to learn from the Twenty20 format of cricket and believes the current squad of which he is a part is light on experience in this form of the game. Oz skipper Haddin happy to have Lee backDUBAI - Australia’s stand-in captain for the lone twenty20 clash with Pakistan here, Brad Haddin, has said that the sight of Brett Lee tearing in with the new ball will be heartening regardless of how he fares in his comeback game. Pak, Australia look forward to ICC World Twenty20 2009DUBAI - Pakistan cricket captain Younus Khan and his Australian counterpart Brad Haddin moved into Twenty20 mode by saying that they were looking forward to the face-off on Thursday. They also said they were looking forward to next month’s Twenty20 World Cup in England. Decision to shift 2011 World Cup matches was made unanimously: ICCDUBAI - The International Cricket Council (ICC) has put aside all allegations that the decision to shift the 2011 World Cup matches from Pakistan was taken in a hurry, saying the issue was discussed appropriately before the final decision was taken. Detroit official charged city pension fund $20,000 for trip to conference in DubaiDETROIT — Records show a Detroit official charged the city’s police and firefighters pension plan more than $20,000 for a trip to the Persian Gulf emirate of Dubai. CEO: Emirates airline will not delay any order for new aircraft through 2011DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of Emirates said Tuesday the fast-growing airline will not delay any orders for new aircraft through at least 2011, and should turn a profit even as the global downturn erodes demand for global air travel. UAE tightens airport security amid swine flu fearsDUBAI - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has tightened security at airports to spot passengers infected with the deadly influenza A(H1N1) virus, also called swine flu, WAM reported. UAE business tycoon to sponsor Haj trip of Obama’s grandmaDUBAI - US President Barack Obama’s grandmother Mama Sarah will be performing Haj this year. Emirates to investigate member of ruling family over torture videotapesDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Emirates will investigate a member of its ruling family over videotapes showing the sheik torturing another man, the country’s official news agency reported. Dubai’s Sheik Mohammed, Godolphin Racing continue to try and win Kentucky Derby their wayLOUISVILLE, Ky. — New York has the Yankees. Dallas has the Cowboys. Dubai has Godolphin Racing. Pawar chairs organising committee meeting of World Cup 2011DUBAI/MUMBAI - The Central Organising Committee (COC) for the ICC Cricket World Cup (ICC CWC) 2011 met in Mumbai on Tuesday to continue preparations for the tournament. |
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