Lethal Akram decimates India in Champions Cup final

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, April 16 (AFP) - Pakistani captain Wasim Akram produced a deadly opening burst to send India crashing to a eight-wicket defeat in the Champions Cup final here on Friday.

The left-arm seamer grabbed two wickets off successive balls in the first over of the match as Pakistan skittled India for a shocking 125 and then raced to victory with 22 overs to spare. [scorecard]


Captains' crisis grips India and Pakistan ahead of Cup final

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, April 15 (AFP) - Rival captains Wasim Akram and Mohammad Azharuddin find themselves under unwanted pressure as India and Pakistan prepare for the Champions Cup final here on Friday.

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