Collingwood candidate for England captaincy in T20 World Cup

Updated at: 1736 PST, Monday, April 13, 2009

KARACHI: Allrounder Paul Collingwood is also among the candidates of the captaincy of the England team for the Twenty20 World Cup but selectors said that first the team would be finalized and then captain would be announced.

The Twenty20 World Cup will be held in June in England.

This is still a question mark that who will lead England in this tournament.

Earlier, names of Kevin has also joined this race.

Collingwood had earlier ruled out the possibility of becoming captain of the England team but talking with an English newspaper yesterday he said that this possibility cannot be ruled that he may accept the responsibility of captaincy.

Ignacio, Seppi advance into second round of Monte Carlo Tennis Updated at: 1300 PST, Tuesday, April 14, 2009 MONTE CARLO: Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina beat Igor Kunitsyn of Russia 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 in the Monte Carlo Masters, setting up a second-round match against top-ranked Rafael Nadal. Andreas Seppi of Italy advanced with a 6-2, 6-0 win over Jurgen Melzer of Austria and will play second-ranked Roger Federer.Oscar Hernandez of Spain defeated Julien Benneteau of France 6-4, 6-4. He will meet No. 3 Novak Djokovic of Serbia.

India to provide more info on Mumbai attacks: Mukherjee
Updated at: 1858 PST, Tuesday, April 14, 2009

NEW DELHI: India agreed to provide more information to Pakistan about Mumbai carnage, but said Islamabad should not delay investigations on the pretext of clarifications. "I have just had a discussion with our foreign secretary. We have received the papers (from Pakistan). We are examining them and if there be further information necessary, then we will give them the further information," Indian External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee told new .... Full Story

Afghanistan unrest to rise in 2009: Mullen
Updated at: 2100 PST, Tuesday, April 14, 2009

WASHINGTON: The chairman of the military Joint Chiefs of Staff says violence can be expected to rise in Afghanistan in the next few months as the United States increases its combat presence there.

Adm. Michael Mullen noted that 17,000 additional combat troops and 4,000 military trainers from the United States will soon be on the ground in the wartorn nation and said that ultimately they will have "the right impact."

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Chinese air force delegation visits Air Headquarters
Updated at: 1940 PST, Saturday, April 11, 2009

ISLAMABAD: General Xu Qiliang, Commander PLA (Air Force) along with a nine member delegation visited Air Headquarters here on Saturday said a press release.On his arrival at Air Headquarters, Chief of the Air Staff Rao Qamar Suleman, received the distinguished guest.

A smartly turned out contingent of Pakistan Air Force presented the Guard of Honour.After reviewing the Guard of Honour, he was introduced to Principal Staff Officers of Pakistan Air Force. The distinguished guest also paid homage to the martyrs of PAF by laying wreath on Martyrs' Monument at Air Headquarters.General Xu Qiliang, also invited Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman in his office. Both discussed matters of professional interest.

They also discussed measures to further strengthen the friendly relations between the two air forces.The delegation was briefed at Air Headquarters on the organization, role and functioning of Pakistan Air Force. On this occasion Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui was also present.Commander PLA (Air Force), General Xu Qiliang along with his delegation who is on a visit of Pakistan is guest of Pakistan Air Force. During his stay he will visit various PAF Operational and Training establishments.

Pakistan can beat Australia: Shoaib Akhtar
Updated at: 1955 PST, Saturday, April 11, 2009

LAHORE: Pakistan’s world renowned fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar said that by defeating Australia in UAE, Pakistan can prove themselves the best team in the world.Shoaib Akhtar said that the Pakistan Cricket Board has reposed its confidence in him and he would make all out efforts to get Pakistan win the series against Australia.

Talking with media in Lahore, Shoaib Akhtar said that the Pakistan-Australia ODI series would be a difficult series because grounds in Dubai are above sand. This is why the board has decided to take the team to Dubai early enabling the players to adjust themselves to the conditions.Shoaib Akhtar further said that the absence of star Australian players would make a difference but despite this fact their batting line-up is very strong and if Pakistanis bowl well then Australia can be defeated.

India beat Malaysia to lift Azlan Shah Cup
Updated at: 1845 PST, Sunday, April 12, 2009

IPOH: Indian beat hosts Malaysia 3-1 in the final to clinch the 18th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh on Sunday. Arjun Halappa, Prabhjot Singh, Shivender Singh scored a goal each for India.At half-time India were leading 2-1. They built the lead to 3-1 in the second half to win the title for putting an end to their 13-year title drought.Earlier on Saturday,
India overcame arch rivals Pakistan 2-1 to meet Malaysia in their sixth final in the
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