31.   Khan, a popular former cricket star, accused government supporters of the bombing attack, saying it was a bid to discourage him from entering politics.

32.   One of the most colorful campaigns pits a racy actress against an orthodox Muslim cleric and former cricket star Imran Khan.

33.   Sports Minister Johnston Fernando assigned Thilanga Sumathipala, a former cricket board chief, to represent Sri Lanka next month, a ministry official said on condition of anonymity.

34.   The former top Caribbean cricket official said more funds need to be devoted to development of the sport in the small Leeward and Windward islands.

35.   The fourth victim died while en route to another hospital, said a spokesman for former cricket star Imran Khan, who runs the hospital.

36.   The Montserrat medal and certificate of honor was given to Fred Davis, a former top cricket player.

37.   Former Indian cricket captain Bishan Bedi was at the centre of a new ball-tampering controversy on Thursday.

38.   Former international cricket star Imran Khan Thursday made his debut in Pakistani politics by launching a movement for social justice.

39.   Former Pakistani cricket star Imran Khan and his fiancee Jemima Goldsmith left for France Monday seeking privacy after news of their forthcoming marriage whipped up a media frenzy here.

40.   Former Sri Lankan cricket chief Ana Punchihewa is optimistic.