The Indian Express -- Sports

Wednesday, December 10 1997

Women's World Cup off to a damp start

The sixth women's Hero Honda World Cup cricket tournament got off to a damp start with the inaugural match between India and Sri Lanka in Group B being washed out at the Ferozshah Kotla grounds in New Delhi. Heavy rain did not permit play between West Indies and the Netherlands at Agra too.

Pakistan complete clean sweep over West Indies

Pakistan became the first team in 69 years to whitewash the West Indies on Tuesday, winning the third and final cricket Test by 10 wickets with more than a day to spare. Pakistan captain Wasim Akram attributed the memorable victory to the hard work of his team.

Malleswari flounders, finishes fifth

It was yet another dismal day for India at the World Weightlifting Championships with its main hope Karnam Malleswari finishing fifth in the 59 kg category, dominated by Asians. Another highly rated Indian Pratima Kumari, also gave a dismal performance, managing a lift of just 77.5 kgs.

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Women's World Cup off to a damp start

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