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¤ There
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Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)

2008-08-27T20:33:00.002+05:30

Morgan Spurlock, who hilariously Super Size-ed himself to take down the American fast-food diet, sets his sights on the country s biggest enemy in similarly comic fashion. Armed only with a hasty round of survival training, a camera, and his trademark moustache, Spurlock searches the Middle East s mosques, malls, schools, and caves for public enemy #1. From Saudi Arabia to Pakistan to Israel, he interviews ordinary people and experts on all sides of the Middle East conflict, with results that are both funny and thought-provoking.

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WWE The Rock The Most Electrifying Man In Sports DVD (2008) + EXTRAS

2008-08-27T20:26:00.004+05:30

The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man In Sports Entertainment!

Throughout the Rock's incredible sports-entertainment career, fans and foes alike
knew enough to know their role, shut their mouth, or risk a beatdown from the Brahma
Bull. While he's gone from WWE rings to the big screen, his impact on professional
wrestling will never be forgotten. The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports
Entertainment highlights the meteoric rise of The Great One, the first man to hold
the WWE Championship seven times. This package is packed with 3 discs filled with 19
amazing matches!

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WWE SummerSlam (2008) PPV PDTV XviD

2008-08-27T20:08:00.007+05:30

WWE SummerSlam (2008)

For the 21st consecutive year, the Superstars of WWE come together for the Biggest Party of the Summer at SummerSlam. Some of WWE's most memorable moments have come on the SummerSlam stage, and last year's event, which saw the triumphant return of Triple H and Rey Mysterio, was no exception. This year will see some intense rivalries come to a head, and many of the biggest superstars in WWE will participate in career-defining moments.

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ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 Home Edition

2008-08-27T20:08:00.003+05:30

ESET Smart Security 3.0.672 Home Edition
ESET Smart Security - full security system from the company Eset, combines antivirus, spyware module combat software, personal brendmauer module and the fight against unwanted mailings.

Smart Security Each module is configured to interact with other parts of the programme, which ensure the full protection of computer and, last but not least, make optimal use of system resources.

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Death Race (2008/TS)

2008-08-27T19:58:00.002+05:30

Three champion racer-Jensen Ames arrested in jail for murder, which did not commit. Rather than release it to freedom, the jailer forced him together with the worst offenders involved in the bloody contest. Being driving a monstrous vehicle, equipped with machine guns, rocket launchers and flame-thrower, the desperate man will destroy everything in its path to win the most spectacular race for survival on Earth.

IMDB Rating: 6.4/10 (338 votes)

Issued: United States, Cruise / Wagner Productions
Duration: 01:38:14
Sound: The original (English)

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Video: 875 kb / s, 624x304
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Fast and Furious Trailer - Short Video clip - Fast and Furious

2008-08-27T19:03:00.006+05:30

New video clips (trailers) of the upcoming Fast and Furious 4 movie are starting to circulate on the internet. Here are a few clips of the production videos/the making of the movie. ENJOY!

Fast and Furious – The official name for The Fast and Furious 4.

The latest word on the street is the 4th installment of The Fast and the Furious will be simply called “Fast and Furious”. Go figure right.

:::: Resident Evil: Extinction :: (2007) ::::

2007-11-01T11:25:00.000+05:30

::::Plot Outline ::::

Survivors of the Raccoon City catastrophe travel across the Nevada desert, hoping to make it to Alaska. Alice (Jovovich) joins the caravan and their fight against the evil Umbrella Corp.

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::::Laga Chunari Me Daag ::::

2007-11-01T09:42:00.000+05:30

Presenter : Yash Raj

Producer : Aditya Chopra & Pradeep Sarkar

Director : Pradeep Sarkar

Release Date: 12 Oct 2007

::::Cast ::::

Rani Mukherjee .... Natasha
Konkona Sen Sharma .... Chutki
Abhishek Bachchan .... Rohan
Kunal Kapoor .... Vivaan
Jaya Bachchan .... Sabitri
Anupam Kher .... Shivshankar Sahay
Hema Malini in a special appearance

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1 hr 49 mins

Size : 367 Mb

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::: LG’s KU990 :: ( touchscreen ) ::::

2007-10-08T14:11:00.000+05:30

:::: Its out :::: LG’s newest heartthrob ::::

LG's KU 990 touchscreen "Viewty" is a 5 MP , HSDPA beauty

The KU990 is official and on the way to the UK (likely with Vodafone) this fall.

The German IFA show at the end of the month will mark its coming out party seeing

The KU990 dressed up in a 5.1 megapixel shooter with Schneider-Kreuznach lens,

Image stabilization (likely digital), auto focus, 120fps video, and ISO 800 sensitivity.

3-inch, 240 x 400 touchscreen riding on 3G HSDPA data.

:::: Bmw :: (Concept ) :: X6 ::::

2007-10-01T20:45:00.000+05:30

:::: BMW ::X6 ::::

Defined by Bmw as the first "Sports Activity Coupé", the Concept X6 combines a dynamically flowing roofline with the typical features of a BMW X model.

:::: Concept ::::

The X6 also showcases the new Dynamic Performance Control, a drivetrain and chassis control system, combined with BMW’s intelligent xDrive all-wheel drive technology, that offers a high driving stability in every situation, by varying the distribution of drive forces between the wheels.

The Bmw Concept X6 combines four doors and a dynamically flowing coupé roofline with a high sill-line, muscular wheel arches, and a strong centre of gravity positioned right in the middle and making a clear reference to four-wheel-drive technology.

The front end is dominated by highlights in design clearly symbolising the car’s dynamic orientation to the road.

From the side, the short front body overhang emphasises the dynamic appearance, the long overhang at the rear, its stretched and sleek look.

The roofline, in turn, flows down gently to the rear spoiler, finally moving up again slightly in a small upward swing perfecting the overall line of a coupé and at the same time optimising the car’s aerodynamic qualities

Apart from the high window line, the large wheel arches and the centre of gravity visibly in the middle of the car, the profile is characterized by the interaction of convex and concave surfaces, the muscular side-sills with running boards made of drilled aluminium beneath the doors and the strong underfloor protection elements.

:::: Front end ::::

The large air intake scoops positioned far to the outside show a clear orientation, together with the side panels extending far to the inside beyond the headlights, to the wheels, emphasising the car stability.

The outer contours of the dual round headlights units extend far into the side panels, making the front overhang look shorter than it really is and giving the vehicle an even more sporting and dynamic appearance from the side

:::: Rear end ::::

The rear end of BMW Concept X6 features a muscular bumper and the protective underfloor panel, which are classic design elements of a BMW X car.

The rear lights, in their design re-interpret the L-shape of BMW’s X models and add a dynamic, sweeping line. Extending far into the side walls, the rear lights again express the full width of the car also through its night design.

(Source: Bmw)

Mercedes-Benz F700

2007-10-01T20:03:00.000+05:30

:::: Merc :: B :: F700 ::::

Mercedes-Benz's proposal for a futuristic and environment-friendly luxury saloon.

For the first time in this class, the powertrain features a compact engine which allows for really low fuel consumption values and integrates a compact hybrid module with an electric motor.

Indeed, the engine is a 1.8 liters 4-cylinders gasoline unit, which showcases the so-called "Diesotto" cycle, combining controlled auto ignition (CAI), direct fuel injection and turbocharging, for a total output of 238 hp (+20 hp by the electric motor), comparable to that of a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 engine.

As a result, the F700 can reach more-than-acceptable performances (a top speed limited to 200 km/h and a 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.5 seconds)

An average fuel consumption of 53.3 mpg (23.8 km per liter).

:::: The PRE-SCAN suspension ::::

Two laser scanners scan the roadway in front of the car and send data to the active suspension system which hydraulically compensates for detected hindrances, greatly improving the comfort.

:::: Exterior Design ::::

The design of the F700 Concept is characterized by soft, flowing forms.

The design language, named “Aqua Dynamic”translates the flow dynamics of a fish into the exterior shape of an automobile - using an idea that was at the base of the Bionic Car concept vehicle, unveiled in 2005.

:::: Features ::::

With an overall exterior length of 5.18 m the F 700 is a little shorter than the current long-wheelbase version of the S-Class, but with the wheelbase of 3.45 m excels the production model by 28.5 cm

The side view is marked by the tense curves of the roof contour and shoulder line, with lateral lines similar to those of the current CLS.

The distinctively shaped front wheel arches likewise are inspired by the S‑Class.

The headlamps are a futuristic interpretation of the Mercedes-typical twin-headlamp face. Two vertical rows of linear LED arrays with superposed lens have the function of driving lights.

A third vertical row of single high-performance LEDs are the daytime driving lights.

The headlamps integrate laser scanners that gather the roadway data for the active PRE-SCAN suspension. A similar scanner is located in the base of the mirror of the door and examines the area in which the door swings open for any obstacles.

The extremely spacious and flexible interior concept is emphasized by two large glazed areas in the roof.

The right rear door of the F 700 is hinged at the rear. Reversing the direction in which the door opens makes it easier to get into the REVERSE seat, which is the heart of the new seating concept: it permits individual seat and rest positions, both facing the direction of travel and in the opposite direction.

Mercedes-Benz F700 Concept - Technical Data

Engine type	Gasoline-powered
Length (mm)	5180
Width (mm)	1960
Height (mm)	1438
Wheelbase (mm)	3450
Inertia weight class (kg)	1700
Tyres	195/50 R21
Displacement (l)	1.8l
Rated power DIESOTTO + electric motor	175 kW/238 hp + 15 kW/20 hp
Max. torque	400 Nm
Acceleration 0–100 km/h	7.5 sec
Top speed, governed	200 km/h
Consumption*	53.3 mpg
CO2 emissions	127 g/km
Emission rating	EU6

:::: ( NEDC overall consumption* ) ::::

:: Mercedes-Benz :: F700 ::Concept::design images::

2007-10-01T19:27:00.000+05:30

The official design sketches and photos from the clay modeling and prototype construction processes of the F700 Concept, unveiled by Mercedes at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The styling of the F700 took shape in the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Irvine, California.

The basic form of the F 700 is inspired by nature.

“The research cars might be called the free program of the Design unit." says Professor Peter Pfeiffer, Senior Vice President Design, Mercedes Car Group.

"The impact of formal elements can be tested in them without having a direct bearing on a coming production vehicle.”

Below are official image galleries from the design sketching phases, and clay model construction.

Design Sketches - Image Gallery

Above: The two seat halves of the REVERSE seat are identical, each consisting of five flexibly connected elements

Clay model and prototype construction - Image Gallery

scale and full-scale clay models

(Source:Mercedes-Benz)

Australia tour of India

2007-09-27T19:48:00.000+05:30

::Sept 29:: ( Sat )::( Flood light Match ) ::

14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT
1st ODI - India v Australia -M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

::October 2 ::( Tue )::

09:00 IST, 03:30 GMT
2nd ODI - India v Australia -Nehru Stadium, Kochi

::Oct 5 ::( Fri )::

09:00 IST, 03:30 GMT
3rd ODI - India v Australia -Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

::Oct 8 ::( Mon )::

09:00 IST, 03:30 GMT

4th ODI - India v Australia -Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigar

::Oct 11::( Thu )::

09:00 IST, 03:30 GMT
5th ODI - India v Australia -I.P.C.L. Sports Complex Ground, Vadodara

::Oct 14::( Sun )::

09:00 IST, 03:30 GMT
6th ODI - India v Australia -Vidarbha C.A. Ground, Nagpur

::Oct 17::( Wed )::( Flood light Match )::

14:30 IST, 09:00 GMT
7th ODI - India v Australia -Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

::Oct 20::( Sat )::( Flood light Match )::

19:00 local, 13:30 GMT
Only Twenty20 International - India v Australia
Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai

Logitech G15 (Version 2) Gaming keyboard

2007-09-27T18:57:00.000+05:30

Logitech G15 (Version 2) Gaming keyboard

The G15 V.2 is clearly displays the aesthetic characteristics of its 2005 predecessor. The same pseudo-angular form factor is present, as is the silver and matte black color scheme, although the cool blue backlight has been replaced with a slightly less cool, but more functional amber glow. The difference is that the V.2 unit is clearly more streamlined and has a much more slick profile. Gone is the hinged, folding LCD display from the '05 model, and the volume control dial hidden underneath.

Appearance :

Now a slightly smaller screen is smoothly integrated into the top section of the keyboard and is surrounded by media control keys that were previously placed directly below the screen. Gone, also, are the 18 "G" keys that forced the abnormally large footprint on the previous model. Now there is a single column of six keys nestled snugly to the left of the main key array. This allows the G15 v.2 to maintain a more standard size footprint. Overall the G15 v.2 is exactly what you would expect from a new version of a two year old keyboard. It is more compact, more efficiently designed, and generally slicker looking than its predecessor. It's attractive, while still giving off a very modern vibe, and would look at home on virtually any gamer’s desk, assuming said gamer likes contemporary styling in his or her peripherals.

The new "G" key array :

The 18 "G" keys have been replaced by a single column of six. Above this column are three illuminated "mode" buttons that allow you to switch between 3 separate profiles for the keys below. This effectively allows for the functionality of 18 keys in a six key array. On the review unit, the M1 and M2 key indicator lights were reversed, but it is my guess that this is a defect in the review unit, and does not affect consumer models.

The G15 Gaming Keyboard is Logitech�s third installment in the G series of gaming peripherals. Designed to compete with other gaming keyboards such as the Saitek Gamer�s Keyboard, the G15 offers a feature rich, game-centric peripheral that should have everything a gamer wants, but is hampered by a few shortcomings.

Making a break from their standard rounded edged, �aerodynamic� style keyboards; Logitech has opted for a decidedly more angular, yet still hi-tech appearance with the G15. Matte black hard rubber surrounds the edges of a silver plastic face. Keys are a similar matte black to the outside border. At the top of the keyboard is a flip up LCD screen that uncovers the media control center underneath. To the left of the standard keypad are the 18 programmable �G� keys.

Performance

The performance of the G15 is a very mixed bag. On one hand the features and customizability of the unit make for a potentially excellent and useful piece of hardware. On the other hand the lack of developer support detracts from the benefits provided by the aforementioned features.

First, let�s talk about the good. The keyboard itself is very sweet. The standard QWERTY keys are a little click-ier than some of Logitech�s other offerings, which I actually prefer. I like a little tactile feedback to let me know when the key is fully depressed.

The G15 jumping for joy.

Conclusion:

With its second release of the G15 keyboard, Logitech has really demonstrated a willingness to consider consumer input and act on the suggestions that they receive. Virtually every aspect of the G15 v.2 has improved from the previous release. A more compact, efficient form factor coupled with some intelligent design changes really adds a shot of life to an already cool peripheral. Although some of the "G" keys have been eliminated, the corresponding size difference more than makes up for the loss. Frankly, I never needed all 18 keys on the previous iteration of the G15 anyway. If you are in the market for a new gaming keyboard, and are willing to spend the $99.00 necessary to buy the unit, the new G15 is a great option.

Highs :

Responsive keys; Cool appearance, Streamlined form factor; On-the-fly macro recording; Cool amber backlighting; Integrated USB ports; Gaming mode, LCD readout

Lows :

Expensive; LCD still lacks developer support; Slightly smaller LCD than '05 model; Fewer “G” keys could bother some gamers

Final verdict :

The legendary G15 gets a much needed and much appreciated Upgrade.

90%

New Wind Duo (Its Very Hot )

2007-09-18T14:49:00.000+05:30

WND Wind DUO 2000
'The dual screen mobile designed for users that carry two GSM handsets'

Synchronize personal and business life in one handset
Use seamlessly across continents
Over six hours battery talk time and more than six days on standby

The Wind Duo 2000 is a revolutionary innovation designed to deliver synchronized solutions in one versatile handset. By incorporating two screens, two keypads and two SIM cards, the Duo 2000 lets you streamline your life, bringing personal and business needs together in ultra convenient and sleek style.

OVERVIEW

Frequency Band	Tri-Band (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz)
Dimensions	97mm x 48mm x 17mm
Weight	100g
Front & Back Display	65,636 colors, 128 x 160, 1.5 inch OLED
Battery	Li-polymer, 1660mAh integrated
Standby Time	Over 150hrs with Standard Battery
Talk Time	Over 6hrs with Standard Battery

FEATURES

Form Factor	Slim Bar Dual SIM Type, Dual Phone
GPRS Class	Class 10
Speech Codec	HR, FR, EFR, AMR
Sound Format	MIDI, sp-MIDI, MP3, AAC, i-Melody
Ringtones	64 polyphonic MIDI and MP3
MP3 playback	up to 320kbps
WAP	v2.0
Connectivity	RS232C, USB, Bluetooth v1.2
Applications	Java, MIDP 2.0, CLDC 1.1
PhotoPhonebook

ACCESSORIES

Travel Adapter	10 Pin
Battery Charger
Earset
USB Cable
Manual
Gift Box
Gift Box
Bluetooth Headset	(optional)
Bluetooth Headset	Optional

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Class	GSM 900 Class 4 DCS 1800 Class 1 PCS 1900 Class 2
Display	Type OLED Pixels 128 X 160 Text Display 9 Lines
WAP	Version 2.0 WAP Download WAP Push WTLS

2007-09-16T21:50:00.000+05:30

Hands On the Nokia N81 (Verdict: Really Loud Music Phone)

You've already seen photos, but you haven't yet been told why the N81, which just went live, is special. Unlike the N9x series handsets this one's designed around music and gaming, not its camera-taking abilities. That explains why its MP rating is a mere 2MP and it's not armed with a Carl Zeiss lens. That also explains why Nokia put the loudest speakers I've ever heard on a mobile phone on this thing:

Nokia N81

The side-mounted stereo speakers were so powerful while the phone was placed on a table, bouncing music off the table top. They're far louder than those on an N95, and drivers are protected by a really nice looking mesh screen, and they image stereo with surprising clarity. The headphone jack is a 3.5mm headphone connector, and the phone has 3G (European bands) and Wi-Fi.

As far as gaming goes, the phone's four-way pad works as a D-pad when the phone is flipped on its side (like the Helio Ocean). However, like the Ocean, you can be pretty certain that on launch there won't be a large number of landscape games designed to be played in that orientation. In light of the of the N-Gage announcements and game download service, maybe this is a serious asset to the phone, but last time I checked, N-Gage was still pretty sad.

The phone will be sold in Europe for $599 with 8GB of internal memory, or $499 with 2GB of removable microSD that can be swapped out for a card up to 4GB in capacity.

Nokia N81: Entertainment made simple
With up to 8GB of memory, dedicated music and gaming keys, 3.5 mm headphone connector
and 3G and WLAN connectivity, the Nokia N81 multimedia computer is a true mobile
entertainment powerhouse. With a sleek, polished surface and keys that light up when you
activate them, accessing content on the 3D multimedia menu is fast and intuitive. Equally
impressive, the Nokia N81 is configured to find, buy, manage and play music and games
purchased from the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games service. The estimated retail price
of the Nokia N81 is 360 EUR before subsidies or taxes. The Nokia N81 8GB is expected to retail
for 430 EUR before subsidies or taxes. Both versions are expected to begin shipping in the
fourth quarter of 2007.

2007-09-16T21:27:00.000+05:30

Nokia N81: Music Junkies Will Love This Phone

Posted in Tags: Nokia, N81, Cellphone, Mobile

Unlike the N9x series cellphones which are designed for multimedia of all sorts, the new Nokia N81 is focused on music. It does not have any fancy Carl Zeiss lens or GPS, but it does sport really loud stereo speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack, 8GB of internal memory for all your tunes, 3G, and WiFi.

It can be a decent gaming phone too, with its support for landscape orientation games and a D-pad suited for gaming.

Lastly, the Nokia N81 is configured to find and buy music and games from the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games service. Sounds like a great integrated entertainment solution.

Price and Availability

US$499 for 2GB removable microSD memory model, US$599 for 8GB internal memory model. Fourth quarter of 2007.

Official Press Release

Nokia N81 and Nokia N81 8GB: Entertainment made simple
With dedicated music and gaming keys, 3.5 mm headphone connector and 3G and WLAN connectivity, the Nokia N81 multimedia computer is a true mobile entertainment powerhouse. With a sleek, polished surface and keys that light up when you activate them, accessing content on the 3D multimedia menu is fast and intuitive. Equally impressive, the Nokia N81 is configured to find, buy, manage and play music and games purchased from the Nokia Music Store and N-Gage games service. The estimated retail price of the Nokia N81 is 360 EUR before subsidies or taxes. The Nokia N81 8GB is expected to retail for 430 EUR before subsidies or taxes. Both versions are expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter of 2007.

2007-09-16T21:23:00.000+05:30

Nokia N81 and N82: High-End N Series For Q4 2007

Posted in Tags: Nokia, N81, N82, Cellphone, Mobile

Find the Nokia N95 bulky? Well, then I’m sure you’ll like the rumored Nokia N82 pictured here (left, white).

The Nokia N82 is a candybar phone that features:

Quad-band GSM
HSDPA
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
Wi-Fi
GPS
TV-out
FM radio
microSD
Front VGA camera
5-megapixel back camera with Carl Zeiss lens and auto focus
Series 60 3rd edition

If sliders are what you like, there is also the Nokia N81 (pictured black).

Features:

8GB of flash memory
N-Gage gaming
2-megapixel camera
Quad-band EDGE
HSDPA
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP
Series 60 3rd Edition

Both phones will supposedly launch in Q4 this year, probably at a not-so-wallet-friendly price.

2007-09-16T21:10:00.000+05:30

Nokia N95 Smartphone: Only for Geeks

Posted in Tags: Nokia, N95, Mobile, Cellphone, Gadgets

Announced today is Nokia’s latest smartphone, the Nokia N95. From the pictures themselves, you could probably tell that it’s packed to the brim with nifty features.

Loves big screens? It has 2.6-inch of QVGA goodness.
Enjoys taking pictures? How about a 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics?
Need to surf the internet on the go? It comes with WiFi.
Got lost? Don’t worry, it has an integrated GPS to help you out.
HSDPA, 150MB of internal memory, 3.5mm audio jack, dedicated music keys, world-leading S60 Symbian OS software, and the list goes on.

What’s not to love about the N95? Oh, probably the price. It’s expected to be available Q1 of 2007 at around US$700. And maybe the form factor too, if you are the type that prefers paper-thin phones.

All in all, it is a phone worth owning. Even for the pure sake of upping your tech-coolness factor.

2007-09-15T13:25:00.000+05:30

T20 World Cup (Local Time) - Schedule

Now I am giving theTwenty20 cricket tournament Schedule according the countries of Indian sub-continent Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. The Twenty20 cricket tournaments take place in

South Africa

from September 11 to September 24, 2007. Twenty20 World Championship is the inaugural tournament. In the ten-day tournament twelve teams are going to take part. I gave the time schedule below. Here Sri Lanka Standard time is similar to Bangladesh Standard time.

Group A

Date	Match	Local	GMT	PST	IST	BST
Tue 11	South Africa vs West Indies at Johannesburg	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00
Thu 13	West Indies vs Bangladesh at Johannesburg	10:00	08:00	13:00	13:30	14:00
Sat 15	South Africa vs Bangladesh at Cape Town	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00

Group B

Date	Match	Local	GMT	PST	IST	BST
Wed 12	Australia vs Zimbabwe at Cape Town	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00
Thu 13	Zimbabwe vs England at Cape Town	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00
Fri 14	Australia vs England at Cape Town	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00

Group C

Date	Match	Local	GMT	PST	IST	BST
Wed 12	New Zealand vs Kenya at Durban	10:00	08:00	13:00	13:30	14:00
Fri 14	Sri Lanka vs Kenya at Johannesburg	10:00	08:00	13:00	13:30	14:00
Sat 15	Sri Lanka vs New Zealand at Johannesburg	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00

Group D

Date	Match	Local	GMT	PST	IST	BST
Wed 12	Pakistan vs Scotland at Durban	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00
Thu 13	India vs Scotland at Durban	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00
Fri 14	India vs Pakistan at Durban	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00

Super Eight

Date	Match	Local	GMT	PST	IST	BST
Sun 16	C1 vs D2 at Johannesburg	10:00	08:00	13:00	13:30	14:00
Sun 16	B1 vs A2 at Cape Town	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00
Sun 16	A1 vs B2 at Cape Town	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00
Mon 17	D1 vs C2 at Johannesburg	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00
Tue 18	C1 vs B2 at Durban	10:00	08:00	13:00	13:30	14:00
Tue 18	B1 vs D1 at Johannesburg	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00
Tue 18	A2 vs C2 at Johannesburg	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00
Wed 19	A1 vs C1 at Durban	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00
Wed 19	B2 vs D2 at Durban	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00
Thu 20	B1 vs C2 at Cape Town	10:00	08:00	13:00	13:30	14:00
Thu 20	A2 vs D1 at Cape Town	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00
Thu 20	A1 vs D2 at Durban	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00

Semi Finals

Date	Match	Local	GMT	PST	IST	BST
Sat 22	First Semi Final (E2 vs F1) at Cape Town	13:00	11:00	16:00	16:30	17:00
Sat 22	Second Semi Final (E1 vs F2) at Durban	18:00	16:00	21:00	21:30	22:00

Final

Date	Match	Local	GMT	PST	IST	BST
Mon 24	Final at Johannesburg	14:00	12:00	17:00	17:30	18:00

2007-09-15T12:38:00.000+05:30

Dravid resigns as captain

Rahul Dravid has relinquished his leadership of India with immediate effect.

BBCI president Sharad Pawar confirmed that Dravid wished to step down before Australia's upcoming tour.

"He said 'The selectors have placed faith in me to lead continuously for two years and I am grateful for that'", Pawar said.

"He said he would like the concentrate on his batting and the opportunity should be given to a new person to lead the side."

Dravid had led India in 20 Tests and 62 ODIs since taking on the position from Sourav Ganguly two years ago - winning eight Tests but having less success with the one day side.

His most recent triumph as captain was leading the side to a memorable Test series victory in England earlier this summer.

His darkest hour came in the 2007 Cricket World Cup when India failed to reach the Super Eight stage of the tournament - losing to Bangladesh in the process.

Dilip Vengsarkar - chairman of selectors - said that a decision on who will replace Dravid will be made on September 18.

2007-09-15T12:12:00.000+05:30

India edge into Super Eight phase after Pakistan thriller

India won a bowl-out 3-0 after a dramatic run out on the final ball of the game left the scores tied in their Twenty20 World Cup match.

India's first three bowlers - Virender Sehwag, Harbhajan Singh and Uthappa - all hit the stumps while Pakistan's top three all missed in the sudden death decider. India had looked set on victory after seamers Irfan Pathan, RP Singh and Agit Agarkar had left Pakistan struggling to reach the 142 target.

But a late flurish from Misbah ul-Haq (53) and Yasir Arafat (12) left the scores tied with one ball left, only for Sri Sreesanth to run out Misbah at the last.

The result ensures that both sides qualify for the next stage of the Twenty20 World Cup at the expense of Scotland.

Pathan took the key wicket of Younis Khan - who played onto his stumps in a rare wicket-maiden in Twenty20 - while Agarkar dismissed Salman Butt with Mahendrah Singh Dhoni holding onto an outside edge.

Once Pathan had dismissed captain Shoaib Malik in the 17th over, Harbhajan took a deserved wicket - dismissing the danger man Shahid Afridi for just seven.

Yuvraj Singh - who looked very active in the field - managed a superb run-out of Kamran Akmal to leave Pakistan on the brink.

Earlier Singh dismissed pitch hitter Imran Nazir for just seven - clean bowled - but Salman Butt and Kamran Akmal have built a useful platform for Pakistan.

Mohammad Asif had been the hero for Pakistan with four early wickets that helped restrict India to 141 for nine.

Robin Uthappa (50) and Dhoni (33) led the rearguard action for India before both men were dismissed looking to increase the run-rate.

In a blistering spell of fast bowling, Mohammad Asif took four wickets in the opening seven overs - the second best spell in international Twenty20 history - to leave India rocking at 36 for four at one stage.

Asif took the wicket of Gambhir with his third delivery after he held on to the openers mistimed drive for a caught and bowled.

In his next over he forced Virender Sehwag - only just back in the side - to play onto his stumps and matters got worse for Dhoni's men when Asif found a leading from Yuraj Singh, the ball looping up to Shoaib Malik at mid-on for an easy catch.

Dinesh Karthik looked in good nick early on in his innings before he suffered the same fate as Sehwag, playing-on to give Asif his fourth wicket.

That brought Dhoni to the crease and India began a rearguard action before Uthappa finally fell to debutant Sohail Tanvir, edging behind to Akmal.

Spinner Shahid Afridi got in on the action in the 16th over to remove the dangerous Pathan, who had hit a quick fire 20 before being clean bowled.

After the teams had come back out after a rain break, Afridi then took his second wicket with his first ball, clean bowling Harbhajan Singh.

Dhoni decided not to hang around, hitting the ball to all parts of the ground, before he skied one to Yousef Kahn at mid-on to end his innings.

In the end a draw seemed a fair result but India will certainly be the happier of the two sides.

India: Virender Sehwag, Robin Uthappa, Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Dinesh Karthik, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Irfan Pathan, Ajit Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, RP Singh, Sreesanth.

Pakistan: Salman Butt, Shahid Afridi, Imran Nazir, Sohail Tanvir, Younis Khan, Shoaib Malik, Misbah-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Yasir Arafat, Umar Gul, Mohammad Asif.

2007-09-11T20:23:00.000+05:30

T20 World Cup (Preview) - South Africa

In Group A along with the West Indies and Bangladesh.

South Africa - The hosts will favour themselves to go far in this World Cup, and in so doing hope to win the countries first major cricket honours.(The have won the ICC championships, but not a World Cup) The will have to guard against the burden of expectation by both themselves and their country, a burden that has proved to strong in each of the last 4 World Cups, where they were amongst the favourites to win. In 2003, the last time South Africa hosted a World Cup, they failed to progress past the group stage in a tournament they were fancied to win, both as hosts and on form. Along with England, South Africa has the most experienced T20 domestic league and thus have more experienced players in the shortened version of the game. They have dipped into this pool of talent for their squad with the inclusion of Gulam Bodi, Albie Morkel, and Johan van der Wath.

Players to watch

Graeme Smith - The South African captain is the leading batsman in international T20 cricket, with 259 runs in 5 matches and a strike rate of 138, including 3 fifties. His best score of 89 not out came against the Australians and took just 59 balls.

Shaun Pollock - the senior bowler in the attack, his batting will be as important in this format as his bowling. While economy is used loosely in T20, when anything under 8 is good, Pollock will have to lead from the front and take the pressure off the less experienced bowlers in the SA attack, like Albie and Morne Morkel. His free hitting stroke play may be South Africa’s secret weapon, both as a finisher of an innings in the lower order, or has an injection of aggression higher up.

Albie Morkel - The Titans all rounder has had the label of potential hanging on his shoulders for a few seasons now and it may be time for him to cash that in and prove his ability to be a big player in the current squad. Like Pollock, Morkel can be expected to float anywhere in the batting order, and while his bowling will be relied upon to restrict and take wickets, it’s his ability to hit any attack far and wide that will have all South Africans hoping for an on form Albie Morkel. Scored 97 batting at number 3 in the last ODI South Africa played, against Zimbabwe, and it will be that form that he will hope to carry through to the T20 World Cup. The scene may be set for Albie to come of age.

Morne Morkel - The younger brother of Albie, Morne has shown a great deal of promise in his young career, both as a future Test and ODI star. More then the pace he is able to bowl at it will be the bounce he gets from any wicket that will cause batsman problems. A strike bowler who is also economical is a rarity, and in Morne SA have this scarce resource that they will hope to get the best out of. Has shown capability with the bat that wont see he bat higher than 9 but will ensure depth that is needed in this form.

While T20 can be a lottery, more about luck then anything else, there is a fair amount of skill and tactical know how needed to best utilise the talent at your disposal. A South African team packed with all rounders, and Twenty Twenty experience, backed by home ground experience, may finally be able to make the impact on the world stage that their talent warrants.