Fiji: Reaction to detention of alleged bloggers
Region: FijiGlobal Voices previously reported that Fiji police detained and seized the laptops of three people who had been named as bloggers behind the anti-government site Raw Fiji News. The three lawyers, among others, had recentl... more
Views: 1199Fiji: Bloggers debate media censorship
Region: FijiAs reported here last week, Fiji’s government extended for another 30 days its “emergency regulations” that, among other things, controls public gatherings and forbids the media from printing stories that... more
Views: 1090Bhajji unperturbed by Kiwi tracks
Region: New Zealand"I think it is all in the mind. Your role definitely changes on different sorts of wickets in different conditions. If they are not suiting you, then there is a bit of change in your role in the team," Indian off-spinner H... more
Views: 778Pawar: Govt view on IPL important
Region: IndiaSharad Pawar said "I don't think in India one should worry (about security) like Pakistan. I don't think that type of situation is here. Our security forces are quite competent and public is alert," "It's not about any pr... more
Views: 679Oram voices IPL safety concerns
Region: New Zealand"I think before (Mumbai) I would have had no worries going to India but now I think there are definite questions to be asked," said New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram. He added: "(Players Association executive manager) He... more
Views: 573"Tough for Pak cricket to wipe the blot"
Region: New Zealand"I suppose it is tough for Pakistan cricket to come back from this despite no fault of their own. It is difficult to see teams turning there in the future," New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said. "At the moment, we ar... more
Views: 602"Buying KP makes business sense"
Region: India"Pietersen is one of the better batsmen in the world. I will also use him for promoting my brands (Kingfisher beer and international flight to London). He has a huge brand promotional value.” said IPL team BRC owner ... more
Views: 591Dhoni relieved being in NZ
Region: India"I am glad I am in New Zealand. I don't have to worry about these incidents. Now on, cricketers will be on alert. However, there is not much a cricketer could have done in a situation like this, espescially when the whol... more
Views: 675Home Minister urges to postpone IPL
Region: India"I have asked the Home secretary to get in touch with the IPL organisers. Since, the election dates are unalterable, I have asked to find out of the dates of the IPL can be rescheduled. I would be happy if the tournament s... more
Views: 632Black Caps not touring Pakistan
Region: New Zealand"I can confirm that we haven't made a final decision on the Pakistan tour for November," said NZL Cricket chief executive Justin Vaughan. "Although I think it is highly unlikely that we will be playing in Pakistan I think... more
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