Senator warns PCB officials of bumpy ride
ISLAMABAD, July 14: Senator Muhammad Enver Baig on Wednesday warned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials that they were in for a bumpy ride if they did not fully cooperate with the Senate Standing Committee on Sports.
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PCB's six imported coaches, experts to cost Rs40m annually
KARACHI, July 14: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), country's richest sports body with millions of dollars in its coffers thanks to India's visit earlier this year
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Pakistan in top shape to defend title
COLOMBO, July 14: Pakistan cricket team was in top shape on Wednesday to defend Asia Cup title with captain Inzamamul Haq praising the team balance and the hectic training sessions during the last fortnight.
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Destiny of Asia Cup in foreign hands
COLOMBO, July 14: If any proof is needed that cricket officials in Asia have lost faith in home-grown coaches, look no further than the six-nation Asia Cup starting here on Friday.
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Barbados to host 2007 World Cup final
MONTEGO BAY, July 14: Defending champions Australia will be based at St Kitts & Nevis in the preliminary round of the 2007 World Cup, the West Indies Cricket Board has announced.
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South Africa may test new rules
JOHANNESBURG, July 14: South Africa may become the 'guinea pig' for International Cricket Council's proposed new-look one-day matches. The ICC recently indicated that it was keen to experiment with new rules.
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Zimbabwe rebels hopeful of making comeback
LONDON, July 14: Zimbabwe's rebel players have not give up hope of representing their country again despite an ongoing dispute with their national cricket authority, batsman Stuart Carlisle said here on Wednesday.
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Aqeel sets date with Nomi for final glory
KARACHI, July 14: Top seed Aqeel Khan set up a date in Saturday's final with second seed Nomi Qamar, when he ousted younger brother Jalil 6-2, 7-6 (7-3), in the men's singles semifinals, of the Pakistan Open tennis championship on Wednesday on the hard courts of the Karachi Club.
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Camp for Olympics from Friday
KARACHI, July 14: The final phase of Pakistan hockey team training camp will commence at Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium (HCP) from Friday for which 18 players have been invited by Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).
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Pakistan aim for gold in Athens, PHF officials
LAHORE, July 14: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) aims for a gold medal in the forthcoming Olympic Games scheduled to bully off in Athens from Aug 13, PHF officials said on Wednesday.
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India overcome Belgium
NIVELLES, July 14: India overcame a defiant and tenacious Belgium team to register a 3-1 win in their first friendly hockey match. India, who led 1-0 at the break, scored through Sandeep Singh, Deepak Thakur and Prabhjot Singh in the match played late Tuesday night.
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Agassi earns historic 800th career win
LOS ANGELES, July 14: Andre Agassi earned an historic 800th career victory - his first success in four months - on Tuesday night, making a winning return to tennis as he reached the second round of the US$380,000 Mercedes-Benz Cup.
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Argentina in last eight as Ecuador make exit
PIURA, July 14: Argentina set up a Copa America quarterfinal against hosts Peru after their 4-2 win over neighbours Uruguay on Tuesday, while Mexico sent unhappy Ecuador packing.
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Woods ousted as British Open favourite
LONDON, July 14: Tiger Woods is no longer the automatic choice of bookmakers and punters. British company Ladbrokes are among four major firms to make Ernie Els favourite at 6-1 or 13-2 to win the British Open which starts at Royal Troon on Thursday.
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