BJP hails Ajmer Sharif spiritual head`s stand on Pak PM visit

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 15:20

Welcoming the decision of Ajmer Sharif Dargah Diwan, Zainul Abedin Ali Khan to boycott Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf`s visit to the Sufi shrine, BJP on Saturday said it reflects thinking of Indian citizens.

Khwaja wants him to come: Khurshid on Pak PM`s visit

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 14:06

"Khwaja wants him to come" was how External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Saturday welcomed Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf in Jaipur on way to Ajmer for his pilgrimage.

Lawyers, market association join protest against Pak PM`s visit

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 11:40

Local lawyers and the Ajmer Dargah market association on Saturday joined the protest against the visit of Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf.

Diwan of Ajmer Dargah demands stern action against terrorism

Last Updated: Sunday, February 24, 2013, 11:57

Demanding stern action against terror outfits involved in blasts, the spritual head of Ajmer Dargah on Sunday said effective measures must be taken to strengthen internal security.

Board President`s XI vs Australia: 1st Tour Game – Preview

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 15:58

Ed Cowan, Usman Khawaja and IPL`s million-dollar man Glenn Maxwell will be eyeing to get some batting practice in their first two-day warm-up match against the Board President`s XI.

Uncapped Maxwell, Henriques named in 17-man Australian squad for India Tests

Last Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013, 09:38

Allrounder Glenn Maxwell has been included along with specialist spinners Nathan Lyon and Xavier Doherty in Australia’s 17-man squad for the four-Test series in India starting next month.

Khawaja taking tips from Lehmann on how to stump Indian spinners

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 12:30

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja is taking the help of his state coach Darren Lehmann on how to fight against high-quality spin bowling in the Indian sub-continent.

George Bailey lashes out at Channel Nine criticism

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 14:29

Australia’s acting captain George Bailey has lambasted Channel Nine for claiming he will lead a second-string one-day international team against Sri Lanka, and accused the Nine Network of talking them down as a TV rights strategy.

Rookie trio to take top three spots for Oz against Lanka in MCG ODI

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 13:50

Australia will use one-day debutants Aaron Finch, Phil Hughes and Usman Khawaja at the top order during the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the MCG on Friday, captain George Bailey confirmed.

Hussey says Oz’s talent reserve good enough to replace him

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 16:25

Michael Hussey has claimed there is no lack of talent in Australia to replace him in the national team, adding that his younger brother David can get a crack at replacing him in the Test squad.

‘Perennially injured’ Watson contemplates quitting bowling to prolong Test career

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 16:50

Australia vice-captain Shane Watson is brooding over giving up bowling in Test cricket in order to avoid constantly recurring injuries which have plagued his career in the longest form of the game so far.

‘Fragile’ Watson again sidelined by injury

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 12:08

Australia vice captain Shane Watson has endured yet another injury set back after suffering a calf strain during their innings and 201 runs win against Sri Lanka at the MCG, and the all rounder is expected to be ruled out of the Sydney Test.