Kiwis set up semis with Pak
New Zealand will play Pakistan in the ICC Knock-Out Mini-World Cup semifinal on Wednesday after their 64-run win on Monday against Zimbabwe.



Unchanged squad for Sharjah; Laxman to lead Rest of India
The National cricket selectors on Monday expectedly retained the 14-member Indian team, which is now in Nairobi, for the October 20-29 triangular series in Sharjah.



Serena aims to follow in the footsteps Pistol Pete
Serena Williams admires Pete Sampras, tries to copy his forehand and she has already followed in the great American's footsteps towards World No 1 by winning her debut event in Japan.



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