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News February 2004

February 29, 2004

Australia reach Plate final
Indian colts go down to Pakistan
West need 207 runs for victory
Dream come true: Zoysa
England 'A' chase huge target
Indian eves beat Windies
Zoysa inspires SL to dramatic win
Tour opt-out clause unlikely: Dalmiya
Coping with pressure the key: Imran
Pak series a new challenge: Wright
Bhajji's replacement undecided
India no more a one-man team: Iqbal
Zimbabwe-Bangladesh: Day 4 abandoned
NZ make history with series win
Mani, Dalmiya to watch Karachi ODI
Bangladesh slip to 88-5
BCCI to appoint bowling coach tomorrow

February 28, 2004

PCB scouts for a trainer
Pakistan bowling would be tested: Mongia
Top batsman to face top bowler
Doctrove and Lloyds for Ind-Pak semis
Indian team for Pak tour on Mar 1
Ponting hails Kasprowicz
Rayudu banned for ICC Code of Conduct breach
Rain washes out New Zealand-South Africa match

February 27, 2004

Kasprowicz seals series win
Bangladesh complete clean sweep
Zimbabwe finish on winning note
Uganda claim first win
England beat Pakistan
West cut a swath through North
Security would be adequate:PCB
Shoaib questions Indians
Keep political importance of tour in mind: PCB
Tredwell dents East's hopes
Cronje crash report due in May
I will help Irfan Pathan: Akram
Indo-Pak series sponsorship worth $22 mn
Border to play in India
Prasanna feels bowling is a worry
India have choked in the big matches: Latif
Pak tour will be mentally taxing: Tendulkar
Controversy hits Pakistan team selection
Injury will make me fitter: Zaheer
Bad weather hits New Zealand profits
Pressure is on New Zealand: Smith
Tendulkar's experience crucial in Pakistan

February 26, 2004

Pak attack holds no terrors for Ganguly
Nitish gives land for Ganguly academy
Australia send Nepal packing
Scotland revival continues
Windies beat SA, enter semis
Indian eves thrash Windies
Pathan to try out Lillee's tips
Srinath tipped to become bowling coach
Shabbir set for Pakistan recall
Indian colts enter World Cup semis
India will win Pakistan Test series, says Srikkanth
One stone and tour could be off
Bucknor will officiate in Pakistan
Ganguly wants conditioning camp for Pak tour
Symonds pushing for Test place: Ponting

February 25, 2004

England qualify for semis
Hosts assured of semi-final berth
Ireland qualify for Plate semi-finals
Pakistan romp into semis
Australia win third ODI
Pakistan issues 8000 visas to Indians
Pakistan not as big as Australia: Ganguly
Indian team briefing on March 7, 8
Zaheer Khan fit for Pakistan tour
Tickets for Indo-Pak series
'Powar should replace Harbhajan'
Styris, Marshall guide NZ to victory
Indian juniors reprimanded
Asians dominate U-19 Man of Tournament standings
England cautiously optimistic: Vaughan
Flintoff excited about Lara challenge

February 24, 2004

Scotland claim first win
Another rapid win for Australia
Sri Lanka beat South Africa
Gilchrist found guilty of dissent
Highest fourth innings winning totals
South chase 501 and beat England 'A'
Aakash Chopra shines in North victory
Sharma routs WI at U-19 World Cup
New Zealand-South Africa match washed out

February 23, 2004

England outscore New Zealand
SL name unchanged squad
North closing in on victory
Jones added to England Test squad
Gilchrist, Symonds face dissent charges
Blignaut ruled out of second Test
Hat-trick Hero
South Zone fight back
Price spins out Bangladesh
Ireland power to victory over Uganda
Bangladesh begin Plate assault with victory
Pakistan maintain unbeaten record
India's success lies in bowlers' fitness: Borde
Objectives achieved: PCB chief
Kaif fit for Pakistan tour

February 22, 2004

India lose to South Africa
Batting will hold the key: Ganguly
Manhas, Ratra shine for North
England 'A' take first innings lead
Dravid is Sports Personality of 2003
Tendulkar inaugurates go-karting
Virender Sehwag engaged to Delhi maiden
Sri Lanka beat Australia by one run

February 21, 2004

Ashraful stands firm for Bangladesh
Pakistan recall Afridi to ODI squad
Parida prepared for Pak tour
Shabbir to work with Foster
Indian tour of Pakistan from March 10
Zaheer getting ready for Pakistan
Ponting warns Sri Lanka over pitches

February 20, 2004

Streak shines with bat and ball
Australia win first ODI against Sri Lanka
Pakistan tour delayed by a week
Pakistan thrash West Indies
SA squeeze into Super League
We can win Pak series: Ganguly
Windies eves to play 5 ODIs in India
Australia out of U-19 World Cup
Kiwis edge home in thriller
India cruise on Dhawan's ton
Australia recall Warne for Tests

February 19, 2004

Pathan to miss 12th standard exams again
Progress in World Cup money dispute: Dalmiya
Steady Ireland outscore PNG
Nepal victory means SA must win
NZ win sets up intriguing finale
Zimbabwe put pressure on Australia
South African bowlers urged to lift their game
ICC targets spinners' suspect actions
ICC to deal with suspect bowling actions
India, Pakistan should play more often: Ijaz

February 18, 2004

Entire team will tour Pakistan: Ganguly
West Indies too strong for PNG
Nepal stun South Africa
Lanka name squad for ODIs
Streak wants to dominate Bangladesh
Sunny stars as India beat New Zealand
Zimbabwe destroy Australia
Jones grabs 10 wickets on injury comeback
Warne prepares for a battle
India against playing Test in Karachi

February 17, 2004

East take first innings lead
Murali hopes to race against Warne
England thrash Uganda
Jadhav, Kanitkar shine in dull draw
Fleming fashions NZ win
'We are committed to go through the tour'
Nervous players can opt out of Pak tour: Dalmiya
Sri Lanka ready for Aussies

February 16, 2004

West fight back against Central
South precariously placed
Windies survive Ireland scare
BCCI team satisfied with Pakistan facilities
Kiwis edge past Bangladesh
Lankan colts down Zimbabwe
Easy win for England
India colts massacre Scots
Warne denies contact with punter
Fleming has doubts about wicket
Mark Waugh to retire from first-class arena
VVS Laxman ties the knot
India wants short stay in Karachi, Peshawar
Pakistan crush Papua New Guinea
Sena lampoons tour of Pakistan

February 15, 2004

Kabir spares Bangladesh blushes
East strike back on second day
Central pile agony on West
India wants stay in Karachi shortened

February 14, 2004

Unbeaten 107 by S S Das
Khoda helps Central seize initiative
Warne strikes with second ball
Tour is definitely on: Dalmiya
BCCI yet to receive formal communication: Dalmiya
Indian team to go ahead with Pak tour

February 13, 2004

RSS in favour of Pak tour
Dippenaar steers SA to win
Australia look to improve 'away' record
Home ministry asks for dossier on terrorists; PM will decide on Pak tour

February 12, 2004

PCB may move ICC if BCCI backtracks
BCCI to go by Government's advice
Ponting is Aussie player of the year
Warne takes 5-152 on comeback
Sriram leads India 'A' to victory
Pak tour after election: home ministry

February 11, 2004

Friends despite tense rivalry
Imran to help Pakistan bowlers
England 'A' captain to return home
BCCI team satisfied with security measures
Warne scalps two in comeback
Warne's comeback is return of king

February 10, 2004

BCCI delegation meets Pak officials
Laxman looks forward to Pakistan
Samsung named title sponsor for Indo-Pak series
SL cricket chief on trial for fraud
India 'A' win second match
Rain dampens Warne's comeback
More knee surgery for Astle
Decision on Pak tour after meeting BCCI: Ganguly
Indian team arrives in Hyderabad
Tour puts Indo-Pak ties to test

February 09, 2004

PCB says letters' issue closed
Musharraf assures full support
England to play Champions Trophy opener
India are bigger chokers than SA: Gavaskar
Statistical highlights: Ind vs Aus, 2nd final
Mongia guides India 'A' to victory
Irfan Pathan is top wicket-taker
Indian colts leave for under-19 World Cup
Warne to return on Tuesday
Haddin added in Aus squad for SL
Irfan Pathan reprimanded

February 08, 2004

Ganguly target of sledging
Biggest victory margins in ODIs
Papps is new face in NZ ODI team
Sourav concerned about safety in Pak
We had the momentum: Ponting
India mauled at the SCG

February 07, 2004

Statistical Highlights: Ind-Aus, 1st final
We're on fire, says Hayden
India likely to go unchanged
Break will be good for Warne: Ganguly

February 06, 2004

SC issues notice to Zaheer
Ganguly lauds lower order
BCCI delegation for Lahore
Ngam will not be replaced: UCB
Refocused Kallis making merry
Australia win with much to spare
Venkataraghavan to retire next month
India win toss, elect to bat

February 05, 2004

Venkat to retire as umpire next month
PCB to look into match-fixing claims
Waqar slams match-fixing allegations
Astle to play on despite injury
Ponting to exploit India's past
Ganguly seeks 'special effort' from team
Past does not matter:Ganguly
Irfan Pathan sets bowling record
Statistical highlights: India v Zimbabwe
Lara heaps praise on Kallis
Kallis steers SA to series win

February 04, 2004

Australia can't wait for return of Warne
India should stick to basics: Hughes
Kumble still uncertain for final
Luck running out for India: Gillespie
Dravid says India not WACA-scarred
Green signal for Ganguly academy
Sri Lanka recall Lokuarachchi in training squad

February 03, 2004

Fernando out of Australia ODI series
Bahutule to lead West Zone
Pathan eager to settle scores with Aus
Dravid equals a world record
ICC mum on Condon's letter
Statistical highlights: Australia v India
Axed Bichel blames double standards
India struggle to victory
Australia drop Bichel for Kasprowicz

February 02, 2004

ICC nails Pak player's sex act
Gough signs up for Essex
SA recall Boje, Ngam
Lara wary of floodlit games
India keen to settle pace doubts
I am back to my best: Lee
Tenth wicket stand - highest in an innings
Windies keep series alive

February 01, 2004

Gilchrist, Symonds smash India
Australia reprimand Martyn for gesture
India win toss, elect to bat