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PCB's decision to hire website proves disastrous
KARACHI, March 8: The claims made by a top official of the company handling sale of tickets for Saturday's first One-day International between Pakistan and India at the National Stadium appeared to be a watershed. ... 
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City Games mascot unveiled
KARACHI, March 8: The inauguration of the secretariat and unveiling of the "mascot" of the City Games scheduled to be staged in May was held at Civic Centre on Monday. ...
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Ijaz's century propels Faisalabad
LAHORE, March 8: A fine century by Ijaz Ahmed Junior and half-centuries by Mohammad Zaman, Asif Hussain and Imran Ali enabled Faisalabad to recover from a poor start ...
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Indian notables to watch matches
ISLAMABAD, March 8: A number of Indian dignitaries who are likely to cross borders to watch cricket includes among others Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka and her husband Robert Vadra, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman said. ...
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Zaheer under pressure on return
KOLKATA, March 8: India's pace spearhead Zaheer Khan will face extra pressure on his return from injury when he leads a depleted bowling attack on the tour of Pakistan starting this week. ...
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Muralitharan wrecks Aussies on a turner
GALLE, March 8: Spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan took his 40th five-wicket haul as Australia were bowled out for 220 on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday. ...
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Zimbabwe issue should not affect event: ICC chief
LONDON, March 8: International Cricket Council (ICC) president Ehsan Mani said on Monday he believed the vexed issue of England's tour of Zimbabwe this year should not affect the Champions Trophy one-day tournament. ...
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PM Jamali announces incentives for athletes
ISLAMABAD, March 8: Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali on Monday urged the Pakistani athletes due to take part in this month's SAF Games to work hard and announced cash incentives for them. ...
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Pakistan held to a draw by battling Malaysia
MADRID, March 8: Malaysia held Pakistan to a scoreless draw in Pool B of the Olympic qualifying hockey tournament on Monday. Pakistan must wait another day before earning a certain semifinal berth from Pool B. ...
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Pakistan to host ranking badminton tourney
LAHORE, March 8: Pakistan Satellite International ranking badminton tournament will be played on Nov 1-6 in Islamabad, a top official of Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF) said on Monday. ...
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Brazilians set to become Qataris for World Cup chance
DOHA, March 8: The Qatar Football Association on Monday defended their move to naturalise three Brazilian soccer players saying they are not violating any FIFA regulations. ...
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Milan keep up blistering pace but Real Madrid falter
LONDON, March 8: European champions AC Milan and English pretenders Arsenal were the most impressive winners in weekend action in Europe's major soccer countries. ...
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