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South Africans tampered ball against India in 1997

South Africans tampered ball against India in 1997 In a sensational revelation, a former Australian match refree has claimed that the South African team under Bob Woolmer tampered with the ball in a match against India in 1997. Siding with Darrell Hair in the recent ball-tampering controversy against Pakistan, former Aussie Test captain and wicketkeeper Barry Jarman says the South Africans under the then coach, Woolmer, scratched the ball from one side to get it to reverse swing against the Indians. Jarman, who was refereeing in the match, said he noticed two Protea fielders messing with the ball and asked for

India gains edge in par-boiled rice market

India gains edge in par-boiled rice market India is enjoying an advantage in the African market for par-boiled rice with the Thailand Government's domestic intervention programme pushing up prices there and duty advantage in Nigeria making consignments from New Delhi competitive. At least, one lakh tonnes of par-boiled rice have been contracted for exports since the beginning of this year with most of the shipments taking place from Kakinada. "Indian par-boiled rice is selling $20-25 a tonne lower than Thailand's offer," said trade sources. India and Thailand are the only nations which export par-boiled rice. On Monday, Thailand offered its

Brazil, India and S.Africa to step up trade, ties

Brazil, India and S.Africa to step up trade, ties The leaders of India, Brazil and South Africa agreed on Wednesday to cooperate on energy and transportation and boost trade to $10 billion per year as part of a deepening alliance between three of the worlds leading emerging markets. Brazils President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and South African President Thabo Mbeki said the summit was an important step in boosting trade among developing nations that have traditionally had more commerce with richer Northern Hemisphere economies. Speaking at its opening, Mbeki said the IBSA alliance was a needed response

India to boost ties with Cote dIvoire, West Africa

India to boost ties with Cote dIvoire, West Africa A 110-member delegation from Cote dIvoire -- one of the most prosperous mineral-rich African countries -- comes to India Tuesday to accelerate energy and economic ties, underscoring the growing importance of the West African region for Indian diplomacy. The delegation will be headed by Cote dIvoire (Ivory Coast) Foreign Minister Youssouf Bakayoko and comprises four other ministers and top industry leaders of the country that is one of the worlds largest producers of cocoa, coffee beans and palm oil. The Ivoirian foreign minister will meet Minister of State for External Affairs Anand

India ready for tough assignment

India ready for tough assignment India captain Rahul Dravid predicts a tough triangular series against South Africa and hosts Sri Lanka, saying both rivals are a force to reckon with. Dravid said: Sri Lanka are playing very good cricket at the moment and are always difficult opponents at home. And lets not forget South Africa. They are the number two team in the world. Any side that chases down a 400-plus score has to be explosive. More : news.bbc.co.uk