Cricket

The prime ministers of India and Pakistan stood side by side today in a symbolic gesture aimed at rebuilding ties.

Poonam Panday says she wants to excite Indian players to play better.

Prime Minister Gilani says he is hopeful for a victory, 51-member team to accompany him at Mohali.

Work across India and Pakistan will come to a grinding halt as millions of cricket fans gather to watch the World Cup.

Cricket buffs from the twin cities plan to get their fix at hot spots to watch the big game unravel.

Hindu community arranges special prayers for a victory for the green-shirts.

India need to raise their performance against “dangerous” Pakistan in order to win: Kirsten.

Saadat Minto's death may well define the intensity of matches played between the rivals.

Shoaib Akhtar remains doubtful for the semi-final clash.

Peshawar's Hindu community prays for a Pakistan victory in today's Semi Final.

Didn’t make it to India? Don’t sweat it, Karachi has plenty of options.

International sports promote goodwill, friendship and solidarity among nations which help in cementing of ties.

It is worth remembering that we are preparing for a sporting encounter, and not World War III.

From social networking sites, to clothes, food and music, everything bubbles over with cricket fever.

Busloads of Punjab Police personnel were rushed in, 1500 of them were deployed in and around the team hotel.

As the Pakistan team 'boom booms' its way into the semi-final with India, Asif Shah's song gains more viral...

Interi­or Minist­er makes announ­cement on behalf of prime minist­er; Sindh announ­ces public holida­y.

Pakistan decide to skip practice while the skipper amused the media with his one-liners.

Miandad has urged estranged rivals India, Pakistan to take advantage of the much-hyped semi-final clash to progress.

Vettori left to rue poor batting as New Zealand crumble.

Thousands of Pakistanis will take part in mass prayer sessions for a win in the semi-final.

Cricket fever grips India and Pakistan ahead of World Cup showdown between historic foes.

Entry to the stadium will be free, thousands expected to show up.

Afridi insists the pressure and expectation will all be on India's shoulders in the semi-final blockbuster.

Ricky Ponting quits as Australia's Test and one-day captain, bowing to pressure after their World Cup exit.

Team practises under lights to assess dew factor.

Murali doubtdul, Vettori eyes chance ‘to go one better’.

Saeed Ajmal says clash will be a contest between Pakistan's bowling prowess and India’s much hailed batting...

Security agencies leave no stone unturned to secure the city before tomorrow’s World Cup semi-final clash.

Umar Gul hopes Shoaib Akhtar is given one last chance to show what he can do against India.

Traffic police say they have plans for both scenarios.

Pakistan cricket team captain reacts sharply to Rehman Malik's 'warning' to his team against match-fixing.

Gilani genuinely wants to lower tension levels with India to be better able to cope with the problems.

The consequences of an economic defeat, however, will be far worse than simply losing a match.

Gilani tells federal cabinet he accepted Manmohan Singh's invitation, to watch the semi-final, in 'national...

Afridi expressed disappointment at remarks from Rehman Malik about the government keeping a close watch on players.

ICC chief executive hopes high-profile World Cup semi-final will build a bridge between the two nations.

Captain advises team not to watch news bulletins and talk shows ahead of semi-final as they may distract them.

Interior minister says Pakistan team is being monitored closely.

Tennis double partners insist that World Cup semi-final will not affect their 16-year old friendship.

Around 3,000 police will patrol Wednesday's match with some 2,000 expected to be deployed in and around the stadium.

Umar Gul says the team is ready to face India in the upcoming clash at the World Cup semi-final in Mohali.

Simon Taufel and Ian Gould named as umpires for World Cup semi-final between India Pakistan.

Taylor believes New Zealand can make history by qualifying for a first World Cup final.

Strauss believes his team’s five months on the road eventually undermined their World Cup hopes.

Pakistan all-rounder says Indian legend at the top of his game.

Misbah believes fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar has a key role to play in the World Cup semi-final against India.

Semi-final clash in Mohali draws immense security measures with Gilani also expected to show up at the venue.

FAC, is arranging a prayer sitting for the success of the Pakistan cricket team in the World Cup.

"Captain Shahid Afridi has brought aggression and leadership to the Pakistan team."