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Stubborn Sami and Fazle save Pakistan blushes in record-equalling stand
RAWALPINDI, April 13: As regular batsmen failed, tailenders Mohammad Sami and Fazle Akbar shared a record-equalling 70-run ninth wicket stand, their efforts giving an element of respectability to Pakistan's first innings total of 224 all out ... 
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Home team was badly let down by regular batsmen
If one was to put a positive spin on the first day's play, one would say that it was engrossing cricket but it would not conceal the fact that India ended it on a higher note. A total of 224 is a poor score and the only consolation we can draw is it could have been worse. ...
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Fighting Aids on the fields
RAWALPINDI, April 13: Pakistani, Indian players and umpires wore a red ribbon on their shirts on first day of deciding third cricket Test on Tuesday, symbolising cricket's commitment to raising awareness about HIV/Aids. ...
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Youhana urges for central contracts
RAWALPINDI, April 13: Vice-captain Yousuf Youhana has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to introduce a central contract system for players in order to stem the recent surge in injuries. ...
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Cricket no longer depends on crowds for revenue
When India confirmed its tour of Pakistan, there was a lot of hoopla and excitement but the initial concentration was on security and cricket itself played second fiddle. Along with security, there was an exchange of political pleasantries. ...
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Gilchrist questions Murali tests
SYDNEY, April 13: Australian cricket vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has questioned the biomechanical testing of Sri Lankan Muttiah Muralitharan's bowling action. ...
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Hayden lauds Lara on world record
SYDNEY, April 13: Australia opener Matthew Hayden was quick to congratulate West Indian Brian Lara on breaking his world record for the highest Test score on Monday. ...
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Chanderpaul back for ODIs
ST JOHN'S, April 13: West Indies have recalled Shivnarine Chanderpaul for the first three games of their seven-match one-day series against England beginning in Guyana on Sunday. ...
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England struggling to avoid follow-on
ST JOHN'S, April 13: West Indies tightened their grip on the fourth and final Test as they reduced England to 231 for eight at lunch on day four, still 321 short of avoiding the follow-on. ...
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Aussie takes up Windies coaching assignment
ST JOHN'S, April 13: Darren Holder, the Talent Development Manager at Queensland Cricket in Australia, has been appointed as coaching manager with the West Indies Cricket Board. ...
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ICC urges Zimbabwe to resolve Streak controversy
LONDON, April 13: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday called on Zimbabwe's players and their board to resolve a dispute over the controversial departure of Heath Streak as captain. ...
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Pakistan to stage 3rd South Asia women swimming
LAHORE, April 13: Pakistan will hold the 3rd South Asia Women swimming championship in July next year, said Kamran Butt, secretary, Pakistan Swimming Federation at a news conference on Tuesday. ...
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2m tickets sold for Athens Olympic
ATHENS, April 13: Athens Olympic organisers said on Tuesday they have sold nearly two million tickets for the August Games but over three million were still waiting for buyers. ...
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Martinez notches 700th career singles victory
CHARLESTON, April 13: Conchita Martinez of Spain became just the seventh woman in the Open era to win 700 career matches when she cruised through her first round encounter at the Family Circle Cup on Monday in Charleston, North Carolina. ...
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