The inaugural Videocon Cup in Amsterdam got off to a flyer on August 21 as two old enemies, India and Pakistan, clashed in a 10,000 sellout at Amstelveen, with Pakistan emerging victorious in an entertaining tussle.

The inaugural Videocon Cup in Amsterdam got off to a flyer on August 21 as two old enemies, India and Pakistan, clashed in a 10,000 sellout at Amstelveen, with Pakistan emerging victorious in an entertaining tussle.

Wasim Bari, the chairman of Pakistan's selection committee, has launched a scathing attack on the 63-year-old David Shepherd following Pakistan's narrow defeat

After edging out Pakistan in the final of the Videocon Cup in Amstelveen, Ricky Ponting reckoned that Australia were in fine shape to go on to England and annex the ICC Champions Trophy, the one bauble missing from a glittering trophy cabinet

Australia sneaked a 17-run win over Pakistan in a low-scoring final and proved that they had the determination and nous to pull off victories even in conditions that did not suit them

In a survey conducted by the ICC, technology has found favour with most international captains, who believe that it will result in better decision-making by umpires

Both teams could take positives out of a tense encounter played out in conditions that are fast becoming alien to one-day cricket

Bob Woolmer believes that Pakistan can beat Australia in the final of the Videocon Cup in Amsterdam tomorrow

The final of the Videocon Cup may be another rain-hit affair and the boards of the three participating countries are likely to incur severe losses as a result