Perfect weather in Mohali after thunderstorm

MOHALI: Ahead of the crucial Pakistan-India semifinal, the skies cleared up on Wednesday morning after a thunderstorm followed by light rain in Mohali.

Met officials said the skies would remain clear for most of the day. They added, however, that there was possibility of light showers towards the evening.

The high-voltage semifinal clash between India and Pakistan starts at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium at 2.30 p.m. It will be a day-night encounter.

Tremlett seizes chance

PERTH: Towering fast bowler Chris Tremlett answered England’s call in emphatic fashion on the opening day of the crucial third Ashes Test at the WACA ground on Thursday.

Tremlett was recalled to play just his fourth Test, and first in more than three years, because of a tour-ending injury to Stuart Broad, and grasped his opportunity with both hands.

Preferred over Tim Bresnan because of the bounce he was likely to extract from the wicket, the 29-year-old admitted to pre-match nerves, but blew them away when he clean bowled another player returning to Test cricket, Australian opener Phil Hughes, with the last ball of his first over of the match.

He then went on to claim the prized wicket of Michael Clarke, as well as youngster Steven Smith, both caught behind the wicket, in claiming 3-63 from 23 impressive overs as England closed in on retaining the

US keen to help Pakistan meet flood crisis: Holbrooke

US Special Envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke has said that the US would show that it is an all-weather friend of Pakistan.
Talking to Dunya News on his arrival at Karachi Airport on Wednesday, Holbrooke said that Obama administration is keen to help Pakistan in this crucial time.
The Envoy said he would meet with President Zardari and Prime Minister Gilani to discuss the post-flood situation.

Live: India Lose Gambhir Cheaply

Full Story And Original Content.TrendPK.com Live: India Lose Gambhir Cheaply:India have elected to bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Motera, Ahmedabad. Sri Lanka have left out Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara and Ajantha Mendis. Live Scores – India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Latest: India are 15/1 in 3 overs.

Full Story And Original Content.TrendPK.com Live: India Lose Gambhir Cheaply:India have elected to bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Motera, Ahmedabad.
Sri Lanka have left out Nuwan Kulasekara, Thilan Thushara and Ajantha Mendis.

Live Scores – India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test
Latest: India are 15/1 in 3 overs.

Power For India, Jobs For The US

Full Story And Original Content.TrendPK.com Before joining President Obama in China on Monday, I am visiting India, another crucial partner for the United States as we meet the challenge of climate change and help speed the transition to a clean energy economy. India has three times as many citizens as the United States but consumes just 15

Full Story And Original Content.TrendPK.com Before joining President Obama in China on Monday, I am visiting India, another crucial partner for the United States as we meet the challenge of climate change and help speed the transition to a clean energy economy.
India has three times as many citizens as the United States but consumes just 15 [...]