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Cricket: India give new meaning to hunger for victory

India were so anxious about capturing the World Cup in front of their demanding fans that they were too nervous to eat, said winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

"Playing was not easy as there was a

Match screening allowed, Lucknow fans throng theatres

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Cricket fans here thronged theatres on Saturday to watch the India-Sri Lanka final, elated that the authorities had given their nod now after having refused permission to screen the India-Pakistan sem

Indians tweet their hearts out

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While impromptu gigs and insane celebrations were scenes on the streets, the happiness of the twiterrati knew no bounds as they overwhelmed the virtual world with their unified voices of joy after Ind

Half-day holiday in Pakistan over Indo-Pak WC

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Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has announced a half-day holiday on March 30 as Pakistan encounters India in a much-awaited World Cup semi-final clash in Mohali on Wednesday.

All the offices will c

Message for Mohali - straight from the web

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If it's the talk of the town, could social networking sites be far behind? Celebrities and commoners alike posted last minute online messages of excitement, tension and good luck on the India-Pakistan

Extra drinks on sixes and wickets - at pubs, restaurants

The Mohali match spelt brisk business. Most popular restaurants and pubs were almost 100 per cent booked on Wednesday as they rolled out unlimited snacks and drinks, music and, of course, the India-Pa

Enter stadium at 6 - for 2.30 p.m. match!

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Believe it or not, spectators are expected to start moving into the stadium here by 6 on Wednesday morning though the India-Pakistan World Cup semifinal starts only at 2.30 p.m.

Punjab Deputy Chief M

Pakistan prayers, prizes for win over India

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Thousands of Pakistanis are expected to take part in mass prayer sessions, asking God to guide them to victory against India in the hotly anticipated World Cup cricket semi-final on Wednesday.

On the

No specific terror threat to Cricket World Cup: US

Noting that there is no specific terrorist threat to the ICC World Cup being held in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the US has urged its citizens to be alert while travelling to these countries during the tournament as such big events are always a soft targets for the militants.

Kallis to only bat in warm-up tie

Feb. 8: Star South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis may only bat in a Cricket World Cup warm-up against Zimbabwe in India Saturday as he recovers from a rib injury.

Team officials said caution was t

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