MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI has hailed star batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s dedication to his craft as India aim to secure World Cup glory on home soil today.

Sri Lanka had little trouble capitalising on Zimbabwe’s batting capitulation, reaching their victory target in a little over 33 overs to win the first one-day international by six wickets in Harare.

MUTTIAH MURALITHARAN had the last laugh in a week of cheer for Sri Lanka as England’s brave rearguard fell narrowly short at Asgiriya.

JUST an hour’s play was possible yesterday on the second day of the second Test between India and England in Mohali due to bad light and rain.

Peter Williams