West Indies coach Gus Logie applauds his players on their triumph in the Champions Trophy.

Ryan Hinds will replace the injured Dwayne Smith in the West Indies squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.

India will be based at Trinidad & Tobago in the preliminary round of the 2007 World Cup.

The USA, which was looking to host some of the matches, will miss out.

The West Indies skipper said his players but must find the mental strength to back up their ability.

Former Spanish Finance Minister Rodrigo Rato is almost certain to take over as the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund after the United States backed his candidature for the top job.

Bukhara restaurant of the Maurya Sheraton in Delhi has been adjudged as one of the top 50 restaurants in the world.

The all-rounder replaces Shivnarine Chanderpaul for the fourth and final Test against England.\n\n

Chanderpaul, who averages more than 42 in Tests, made 101 runs in six innings in the series against England.

The England skipper said victory at home next year was a realistic aim

Newspapers described West Indies' defeat by England as a crying shame and a horror story on Sunday.

BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya said the tour would be followed by the Asia Cup.

There were reports that Australia were on standby to take over as hosts following concerns about preparations in the Caribbean.

Teddy Griffith said he is confident of staging the 2007 World Cup without major problems.

The standoff over the World Cup guarantee money will be the most important issue at the ICC's two-day meeting in Barbados.

The legendary fast bowler said it is the worst he has ever seen in the West Indies.