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India hold advantage over Pakistan
MULTAN, March 26: When India arrived in Pakistan earlier this month, they had never won a series on Pakistani soil. The visiting team, however, is gearing up for the historic opening Test starting on Sunday ... 
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Inzamam hopes for hat trick of centuries
MULTAN, March 26: Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq goes into Sunday's first Test against India hoping to notch up a third consecutive match-winning century on his home ground. ...
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One-day win will boost Indians: Gavaskar
NEW DELHI, March 26: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar on Friday said India enjoyed a psychological edge going into their first Test series in almost 15 years on Pakistani soil. ...
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Pakistan to bounce back, says manager
MULTAN, March 26: Pakistan cricket team manager Haroon Rasheed said on Friday that Pakistan would bounce back in the Tests after losing a well-contested five-match One day International series against India. ...
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Ganguly still remains doubtful
MULTAN, March 26: Indian captain Saurav Ganguly remains doubtful for the first Test against Pakistan starting on Sunday even though MRI scans have shown that his back injury is not serious, the team's media manager said. ...
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Kumble looks forward to renewing battle
MULTAN, March 26: India's Anil Kumble, who once took all 10 wickets in an innings against Pakistan, said on Friday he looked forward to renewing battle with the arch-rivals. ...
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Pakistan play their 300th Test tomorrow
KARACHI, March 26: The first ball to be bowled in the opening Test at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday, will bring a significant milestone for Pakistan since it will be their 300th Test. ...
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Sri Lanka seize control as Australia struggle
COLOMBO, March 26: Sri Lanka grabbed three quick wickets in the closing session to gain an edge in the third and final Test against Australia here on Friday. ...
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Sinclair, Cairns prop Kiwis
WELLINGTON, March 26: Mathew Sinclair, playing in a Test match for the first time in 10 months, hit 74 to help New Zealand reach 248 for six at the close of play on the first day of the third Test against South Africa on Friday. ...
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India level series with narrow victory
RAWALPINDI, March 26: India bounced back from three goals down to edge Pakistan 10-9 and pull level 1-1 in the three-match SAF Challenge Cup at the Rawalpindi Polo Club. ...
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Asghar, Numan confident of golds
ISLAMABAD, March 26: Asghar Ali Shah and Numan Karim, both having already qualified for this year's Olympics, are oozing confidence ahead of SAF Games starting here next week. ...
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Spadea wins marathon battle
MIAMI, March 26: Vince Spadea needed seven hours and 10 minutes to dispose of fellow American James Blake in the first round of the Nasdaq-100 Open on Thursday. ...
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