Former Australian prime minister John Howard has welcomed India's new-found influence over world cricket as he prepares to become the sport's governing body chief in 2012. Howard, who is facing a challenge to win over Asian nations, according to Sri Lankan great Muttiah Muralitharan, said India's growing power was positive for the sport. "India is the second ...

Sri Lankan spinning great Muttiah Muralitharan said Wednesday that former Australian prime minister John Howard faced a challenge winning over south Asian cricket nations as the new head of the sport's world body. Howard, 70, was named on Tuesday as Australia and New Zealand's candidate to take over the rotating International Cricket Council presidency when it becomes available ...

Former Australian prime minister John Howard, a cricket lover seen at Test matches around the world, was Tuesday set to lead the sport internationally from 2012 after winning the nomination for the job. Howard, 70, said he was honoured and humbled to be Australia and New Zealand's candidate to take over the rotating International Cricket Council (ICC) presidency when ...

Former Australian prime minister John Howard, a cricket lover seen at Test matches around the world, was set to lead the sport internationally from 2012 after winning the nomination for the job Tuesday. Howard, 70, said he was honoured and humbled to be Australia and New Zealand's candidate to take over the rotating International Cricket Council (ICC) presidency when ...