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. Pak skipper Khan believes Australia is still the world’s bestDUBAI - Australia are still the world’s best one-day team in the view of Pakistan captain Younis Khan, despite official rankings and recent form suggesting otherwise. For Afridi hitting sixes with bat more enjoyable than taking wicketsDUBAI - All rounder Shahid Afridi prefers hitting fours and sixes than taking wickets with his sharp leg-break deliveries. Dubai police deny pirate ransom money laundered through Gulf city-state’s banksDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s deputy police chief denied a report that pirates have laundered ransom money through banks in the Gulf city-state, according to a local newspaper. Ex-India wicketkeeper Engineer to help Cricket Espana catch the spiritDUBAI - Former India wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer will help Cricket Espana and Madrid Cricket Club catch the spirit during ICC centenary year celebrations from April 25 to 27. Oz cricketers not weak against spin: ClarkeDUBAI - Stand-in Australian cricket team captain Michael Clarke has refuted suggestions that his players are not good against spin. A look at economic developments and activity in stock markets around the world WednesdayA look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: Clarke says does not need ’serious speed’ to defeat Pak in Dubai ODIsDUBAI - Australia’s acting captain Michael Clarke has said that he will not need “serious speed” to defeat Pakistan in the one-day series in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Oz squad thrilled to have Symonds back despite poor formDUBAI - Australian cricketers have welcomed Andrew Symonds back into their fold despite his poor form, both on and off the field. Oz skipper Clarke says fringe players must perform against PakistanDUBAI - Australia’s acting captain Michael Clarke has urged fringe team members to use the one-day series against Pakistan as an opportunity to book an Ashes or World Cup berth. Playing Pak on neutral venue was only option available: Oz coach Tim NielsenDUBAI - With security conditions in Pakistan remains far from improving, playing against it on neutral venue was the only option available, Australian cricket coach Tim Nielsen has said. Don’t be complacent against ’starless’ Australia, Younis Khan tells teammatesDUBAI - Despite the fact that the Australian team would be missing their three top class players in the Dubai one day international series, Pakistan captain Younis Khan has asked teammates not to be complacent against the World Champions. Australia keen to take on Pakistan after long gap: ClarkeDUBAI - Australia’s stand-in captain for the UAE one-day international series against Pakistan, Michael Clarke, has said that his team is desperate to take the field against Pakistan, whom they have not played much in the recent past. World cricket body rejects ICL’s request of official statusDUBAI - The International Cricket Council (ICC) Saturday rejected Indian Cricket League’s (ICL) request for an official status. PCB disappointed, ex-players angered over Pakistan’s exclusion as 2011 World Cup hostPCB disappointed over World Cup hosting loss ISLAMABAD — The Pakistan Cricket Board expressed disappointed Saturday after the game’s governing body removed it as co-host of the 2011 World Cup because of security fears. 2011 cricket World Cup shifted from PakistanDUBAI - International Cricket Council (ICC) Friday decided to shift the 2011 World Cup from Pakistan due to ‘uncertainty in security situation’. ICC takes away 2011 World Cup from PakistanDUBAI - Pakistan were dropped as co-hosts of the 2011 cricket World Cup due to the ‘uncertain security’ situation there, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced after its board meeting here Friday. Shastri replaces Holding in ICC cricket committeeDUBAI - Former India captain Ravi Shastri will replace legendary West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding in International Cricket Council’s (ICC) cricket committee, the world panel announced here Friday. ICC denies Pakistan hosting right for 2011 World CupDUBAI - In a major setback to Pakistan Cricket Board, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday decided not to hold any match of the 2011 World Cup in Pakistan. ICC board to discuss World Cup and ICLDUBAI - The International Cricket Council (ICC) at its two-day board meeting Saturday will discuss the feasibility of holding the 2011 World Cup in the terror-hit subcontinent and the demand for official status by Indian Cricket League (ICL). India rise to No.2 in ODI rankingsDUBAI - India rose to the second spot in International Cricket Council’s ODI rankings following Australia’s loss to South Africa in the fourth One-dayer at Port Elizabeth. Younis Khan ready to take on Aussies in UAEDUBAI - Pakistan’s charismatic cricket captain Younis Khan has said that he is ready to take on the Australians in a one-day series in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, but regrets the fact that Ricky Ponting is missing out. Botha reported for suspected actionDUBAI - South African off-spinner Johan Botha has been reported for a suspected bowling action by the match officials after the fourth One-dayer against Australia Monday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Tuesday. World’s first cloned camel born in UAEDUBAI - After Dolly, the world’s first cloned sheep born in Edinburgh, the first cloned camel has been born in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to a media report Tuesday. Dubai claims to have world’s first cloned camelDUBAI - The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday claimed that it had the world’s first cloned camel. Abu Dhabi, a strong candidate for headquarters of Renewable Energy AgencyDUBAI - The emirate of Abu Dhabi in the UAE, although an oil producer, is considered to be one of the strong candidates for hosting the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) which was officially established in Bonn earlier this year. Flydubai, a new low cost airline launched in DubaiDUBAI - The prevailing financial crisis has not deterred the emirate of Dubai to launch a new low cost airline, called Flydubai. Australia regain top spot in ODI rankingsDUBAI - Australia have regained the number one spot in the Reliance Mobile International Cricket Cuncil’s ODI Championship table after defeating South Africa by 141 runs in the first ODI at Durban. Oz regains number one ODI spot from Proteas after Durban winDUBAI - Australia has regained the number one spot in the Reliance Mobile ICC ODI Championship after defeating South Africa by 141 runs in the first ODI of the five-match series in Durban on Friday. Cricket flourishes in war-ravaged AfghanistanDUBAI - Cricket has returned from wilderness to war-ravaged Afghanistan, and the national team is now on the last leg to seal a place in the 2011 World Cup. |
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