Sports News for February 18, 2008

India Cements Ltd. unveils Chennai IPL team logo
India Cements Limited (ICL), franchisee of the Chennai Indian Premier League (IPL) team, unveiled the logo for the team today and named the team as Chennai Super Kings: Fearless Entertainers who will play to win. ANI

Shoaib Akhtar visits Haji Ali ahead of IPL players bid
Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar today visited the famous Haji Ali shrine here, and offered prayer for the victory of his team and his country. ANI

PCB expects ICC assistance if Aussies pull out
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it will seek support from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a bid to fill in what will be a gaping hole in their home season if Australia pull out of their tour scheduled for March-April this year. ANI

Australian teams tour of Pakistan close to cancellation
The Australian cricket teams tour of Pakistan is almost certainly off despite the Pakistan Cricket Boards (PCB) assurances of safety. ANI

Gilchrist suspected to have broken thumb
Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist may have broken his thumb during the closing stages of last nights one day win over India at Adelaide Oval. ANI