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December 7, 2001 Friday Ramazan 21, 1422 United on course for a place in last eight PARIS, Dec 6: Manchester United beat Boavista 3-0 in the European Champions League on Wednesday to keep them on course for the quarter-finals in a welcome diversion from troubles at home.... Windies agree to tour Pakistan LAHORE, Dec 6:The Pakistan Cricket Board authorities heaved a sigh of relief as the West Indies have given them a green signal of touring Pakistan from Jan 25 to March 7 for three Tests and as many... Court dismisses writ petition ISLAMABAD, Dec 6: Justice Ali Nawaz Chohan of the Lahore High Court (Rawalpindi Bench) Thursday dismissed a writ petition filed by Jawadul Hassan, a self-proclaimed representative of Islamabad Cricket Association (ICA).... Camp in full swing RAWALPINDI, Dec 6: The national junior camp, in progress here at the Rawalpindi Stadium, is focussing on the weak areas identified during the recent home series against Sri Lanka.... Rehan’s blistering knock in vain KARACHI, Dec 6: A blistering 69 by Rehan Malik studded with seven boundaries and one six, could not see his team through to victory when Karachi Club went down by six... Asim’s century to no avail KARACHI, Dec 6: A supeb 111 by burly Asim Rizvi was to no avail, as his team Aftab Memorial suffered a six-wicket defeat against Malir Gymkhana, in the 14th Karachi Gymkhana... Sabir powers Airport Gym KARACHI, Dec 6: A dashing century by Agha Sabir, coupled with deadly right-arm leg-spin bowling by Iqbal Sikander, enabled former champions Airport Gymkhana register a comfortable 78-run victory over Total Energy,... Another upset KARACHI, Dec 6: Wackenhut CC caused another upset in the Zultec Ramazan Invitational cricket tournament here Thursday, beating fancied Dewan Group by 29 runs at the PCB Regional Academy ground.... Rahman, Publican Clubs in semis LAHORE, Dec 6: Akhtar Abdur Rahman Club and Publican Club also entered the semi-final of the Lahore Ramazan-ul-Mubarak football tournament at the DPS ground on Thursday.... Ahmad’s late goal proves winner LAHORE, Dec 6: An excellent field goal in fifth chukker by Ahmad Nawaz helped Millat Tractors narrowly beat Cherat Cement 8-7 after both sides were tied at 7-7 at the end of stipulated four chukkers in... Argentina favourites for Champions Challenge KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6: In July, Argentina sounded a warning that a new world hockey order might be on the cards when they won the World Cup qualifiers in Edinburgh.... Kidd eclipses Marbury as Nets triumph EAST RUTHERFORD (New Jersey), Dec 6: Jason Kidd won his duel with Stephon Marbury and Kenyon Martin’s scuffle with Rodney Rogers sparked the New Jersey Nets to a rousing 106-87 victory... Record distance LONDON, Dec 6: The Commonwealth Games baton relay, the equivalent of the Olympic torch relay, will travel a record 56,000 kms through 21 countries en route to Manchester.... Brilliant Pervez helps Bishop Club capture title LAHORE, Dec 6: Bishop Club annexed the Lahore Inter-club Ramazan-ul-Mubarak basketball tournament title, beating Don Bosco Club in a thrilling final 80-78 at the Cathedral School II courts Thursday.... Astle sets up New Zealand victory CANBERRA, Dec 6: Nathan Astle helped New Zealand notch their first tour win in their final match against the Australian Prime Minister’s XI in Canberra on Thursday.... Kumble spins England to 10-wicket defeat MOHALI (India), Dec 6: The ghost of 1993 returned to haunt England Thursday as leg-spinner Anil Kumble grabbed six wickets for 81 and bowled India to a 10-wicket victory on the... Skipper Blake killed in shooting PARIS, Dec 6: America’s Cup winner Peter Blake, one of most successful sailors in yachting history, was killed in a shooting in Amazonia on Thursday, his sponsors said.... Kenya-Zimbabwe ‘A’ tie ends in tame draw NAIROBI, Dec 6: The second three-day cricket match between Kenya and Zimbabwe “A” ended in a draw at the Simba union club on Thursday, despite Gavin Rennies’s unbeaten ton for the... Anand halfway to semifinal MOSCOW, Dec 6: India’s Viswanathan Anand took a large step towards qualifying for the semifinals of the official FIDE world chess championship on Saturday, beating Spain’s Alexei Shirov in the first... Last ball success KARACHI, Dec 6: United Sports beat Nazeer Gymkhana by four wickets in the very last delivery of the Eighth Shoaib Trophy Colour Kit cricket tournament at the Shadab ground.... Gallant century by Qadeer KARACHI, Dec 6: Tooba Sports beat Modern Gymkhana by nine wickets and Saudabad Eaglets beat Spartic CC by just one run in two more matches decided in the Mufeed-e-Aam Colour Kit... Sehwag recalled for 2nd Test MOHALI (India), Dec 6: India have recalled controversial batsman Virender Sehwag and fast bowler Javagal Srinath for the second Test against England starting Tuesday.... Schoolboy gets hottest batting gloves PERTH, Dec 6: A 16-year-old self-confessed cricket nut has become the owner of one of the hottest pair of batting gloves in the game — those worn by New Zealand opener... All-round show by Shahid KARACHI, Dec 6: The hosts AKUH finished in the second spot in the Pool of the AKU Ramazan Colour Kit cricket tournament, after an eight-wicket triumph over Apparel Net Gladiators at... Inter-school sports from Jan 10 KARACHI Dec 6: The Karachi Board of Secondary Education (BSE) Thursday announced to hold eight inter-school tournaments for the boys and five for the girls.... Osama, Mohsin share glory in drawn games KARACHI, Dec 6: Inside-left Osama Shah turned out to an outstanding attacker netting four goals for Latifur Rehman Eleven in a 5-5 draw against Munawwar-uz-Zaman X1 in the second match of... Struggle for Muslim Sports LAHORE, Dec 6: Muslim Sports struggled to beat Islamia Club 2-1 while Tiger Club earned a facile 2-0 win as two matches were decided in the Lahore Ramazan-ul-Mubarak Inter-club volley-ball tournament at the Iqbal Park Sports... Tigers in quarterfinals KARACHI, Dec 6: Karachi Tigers moved into the last eight of the Third All Karachi Sundip Trophy Colour Kit Ramazan cricket tournament after beating United Gymkhana by 28 runs at the... Match winning effort by Munir KARACHI, Dec 6: A match winning 75 by Muniruddin, enabled City Government beat Miandad Colts by nine wickets in the 11th Mohammad Zamir Khan Memorial cricket tournament, played at the Al... Lewis goes to court LONDON, Dec 6: World heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has gone to court in a bid to prevent Mike Tyson fighting Ray Mercer on January 19, British newspapers reported on Thursday....

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