Dalmiya in favour of reviving Sahara Cup

“Why should everyone say that cricket should be stopped. I think people are using cricket for their personal fame,” Dalmiya said.

He, however, said the decision to continue the series is a matter between the two boards.

The fourth edition scheduled for September was cancelled after sponsor Sahara India pulled out. A Toronto-based Pakistani business house, DBS group, had offered to step in for Sahara India to sponsor the series.

“I think Sahara went out of turn and said the event is cancelled. Probably Sahara was talking beyond its ambit,” Dalmiya added.

Pak announces camp forToronto

ISLAMABAD: While the uncertainty prevails, Pakistan has announced a camp for the tournament from August 10.

Giving this information, Mujeebur Rehman, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) ad hoc committee, has said the camp with about 40 probables will be held in Lahore.

But he expressed doubts whether the leading players will be able to attend it, while talking to reporters.

Rehman said some of the top players may not be able to attend the camp as they are busy playing in English county.

Pak name manager

KARACHI: The ad-hoc committee installed recently to run cricket affairs in Pakistan has appointed Yawar Saeed as manager of the national team till the next World Cup in 2003. He replaces Zafar Altaf, who was manager of Pakistan’s squad at the last World Cup.

A new coach would also be named shortly to replace Mushtaq Mohammad, whose contract ended after last month’s World Cup in England.