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Kenya desperate to end losing streak against Zimbabwe
 BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa), March 11: Kenya captain Steve Tikolo insisted that history would count for nothing when his side took on Zimbabwe in their Super Six match here at Goodyear Park...
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‘There’s Sachin and there’s the rest’
BLOEMFONTEIN, March 11: According to Andy Flower, there are two categories of batsmen: Sachin Tendulkar, and the rest....
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Zimbabwe v Kenya factbox
FORMWATCH: Zimbabwe, amazingly, still have a mathematical chance of reaching the last four, yet they have only beaten Namibia, by the D/L method, and Holland to date. A forfeit against England...
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You are creating monsters: Harper
BRIDGETOWN, March 11: West Indies coach Roger Harper launched a blistering attack on the Caribbean islands which make up the national team on Tuesday, accusing them of self-interest which is ripping...
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Four punters held
NEW DELHI, March 11: In yet another crackdown on a racket involved in betting over the World Cup matches, Indian police arrested four persons allegedly involved in betting on India-Sri Lanka...
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Capriati and Safin made to work hard for victories
 INDIAN WELLS (California), March 11: Seventh seed Marat Safin had to come from a break down in the third set to overcome Austria’s Stefan Koubek 3-6 6-3 7-5 in the first...
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Yousuf Haroon to lead Pakistan
KARACHI, March 11: Sweeper Yousuf Haroon has been named to lead a 20-member football squad in the Asian Cup group “E” pre-qualifiers being held at Singapore from March 21-25....
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Germany encounter crucial: Nadeem
KARACHI, March 11: Pakistan’s opening match against World Champion Germany will set the trend and decide the outcome of Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Tournament in Ipoh (Malaysia) which push-off from March...
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Selectors’ ultimatum to Steve Waugh
SYDNEY, March 11: Selectors have given Steve Waugh until Sunday to say whether he wants to continue his Australian Test career in the West Indies next month....
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Ahmad steers Shahpur into final
LAHORE, March 11: Four goals by Ahmad Ali steered Shahpur into the final of the Spring Cup polo tournament after beating Black Berets (BB) 8-6 in the first semifinal on Tuesday....
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Wapda’s Basit sprints to glory
ISLAMABAD, March 11: Basit Munir of Wapda won the 200m sprint Tuesday by clocking 21.2 sec in the SAF Games Ranking meet that concluded at the Jinnah Stadium....
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Ali powers Pakistan past France
LAHORE, March 11: Pakistan registered its first win in the 5th Akhbar-el-Youm tournament outplaying France 4-1 first two drawn games against Poland and India with identical 1-1 margin in Cairo....
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National Junior championship from March 22
LAHORE, March 11: Punjab Hockey Association will organise a preliminary round of the national junior championship here from March 22 atthe Nnational Stadium....
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FIFA group in Athens
ATHENS, March 11: A delegation from world soccer’s governing body FIFA arrived in Greece on Tuesday amid ongoing uncertainty over venues for the 2004 Athens Olympics tournament....
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Champions come back from dead to bury Kiwis
 PORT ELIZABETH (South Africa), March 11: Australia came back from the dead on Tuesday to beat trans-Tasman neighbours New Zealand by 96 runs and maintain their unbeaten World Cup record....
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Andy Flower quitting after World Cup
BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa), March 11: Zimbabwe batsman Andy Flower said on Tuesday he will retire from international cricket as soon as his team’s World Cup campaign comes to an end....
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Wake up or go home, warns Whatmore
JOHANNESBURG, March 11: Sri Lankan coach Dav Whatmore lashed out at his squad on Tuesday, saying they had no one but themselves to blame for facing an early flight home....
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McGrath breaks seven-year Cup duck
PORT ELIZABETH, March 11: In the greater scheme of things, Glenn McGrath’s three not out off two balls in the World Cup against New Zealand on Tuesday may not stand out....
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Results and fixtures
Feb 9: West Indies beat South Africa by three runs (Cape Town, D/N). Feb 10: Zimbabwe beat Namibia by 86 runs on D/L method (Harare)....
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Quota system will stay: SA chief selector
JOHANNESBURG, March 11: South Africa’s chief selector Omar Henry on Tuesday defended his team’s controversial quota system and insisted it can’t be used as an excuse for the country’s dismal World...
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‘Don’t forget Bond’
PORT ELIZABETH, March 11: New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming said Shane Bond’s record-breaking six-wicket display against Australia on Tuesday should not be forgotten even in defeat....
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Sidelined Olonga itching to play
BLOEMFONTEIN, March 11: Henry Olonga is itching to let fly for Zimbabwe in their Super Six match against Kenya here but is unsure whether he will get the chance....
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