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Mullally turns in dream spell
Alan Mullally produced a career-best performance to lead England to a thrilling win over Australia in the opening World Series match today. The left-arm paceman took four for 18, his best figures in one-day internationals, to steer England to victory by a faster run rate in a rain-affected match at the Gabba ground.

Betting worldwide
Betting and bribery in cricket may be widespread, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Khalid Mahmood said here today. Mahmood, here for the International Cricket Council8217;s Executive Board meeting which is grappling with the problem of corruption, hinted match-fixing may not be confined to his own country.

Pakistan keen
Pakistan today appreciated the assurances by India for providing quot;fool-proofquot; security to the Pakistan cricket team but at the same time expressed its grave concern at the continued belligerent attitude of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray.

Sobha record
Tamilnadu girl G Sobha created a new National record in the hammer throw event for girls under-18, on the second day of the 14th Inter-State junior National athletic meet at Cuttack.