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Signs of nervousness showing in Pakistan camp
COLOMBO, July 23: Pakistan, who are facing the prospect of an early elimination from the Asia Cup, had a strenuous session in the nets on Friday before spending considerable time in a swimming pool and gymnasium ... 
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Pakistan cricket lacking infrastructure: Miandad says
JAIPUR, July 23: Javed Miandad, the former Pakistan captain who was recently sacked as the national coach, says youngsters are being pushed into Pakistan team too early and that is one of the reasons for the side's inconsistency at top level. ...
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Misbah to lead Pakistan 'A' squad
LAHORE, July 23: Discarded Test batsman Misbahul Haq will captain Pakistan 'A' in the three-nation tournament in Nairobi, Kenya next month. ...
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Omar Kureishi inducted in ICC panel
KARACHI, July 23: Omar Kureishi, the renowned cricket commentator and a regular Dawn columnist, has been included by the International Cricket Council in its panel of judges for the ICC Cricket Awards. ...
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Jayasuriya ends barren spell in crushing win
COLOMBO, July 23: Sanath Jayasuriya smashed 107 not out as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 10 wickets in their Asia Cup second round match on Friday. ...
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Giles strikes thrice as West Indies struggle
LONDON, July 23: Spinner Ashley Giles took three wickets as West Indies faltered to 208 for four at stumps on day two of the first Test at Lord's on Friday after England had scored 568 thanks mainly to Robert Key's double century. ...
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Kiwis to host Australia, Sri Lanka
WELLINGTON, July 23: New Zealand will host Australia and Sri Lanka in separate Test and One-day Internationals this summer as part of a revamped international schedule. ...
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South Africa seek cover for Gibbs
JOHANNESBURG, July 23: South Africa have called for an extra player to fly out with the rest of the squad to Sri Lanka on Monday as cover for the injured Herschelle Gibbs. ...
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Akhtar Ali joins squad for Spain
KARACHI, July 23: Akhtar Ali replaced veteran forward Mohammad Sarwar and joined Pakistan hockey squad for tour of Spain on Friday. The forward had morning session along with the team members at Hockey Club of Pakistan. ...
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Groom young boys, Jansher urges PSF
ISLAMABAD, July 23: Squash great Jansher Khan on Friday called upon the national federation that their aim should be to have players among the world's top 10 rather than focussing on juniors who lack in talent. ...
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Roddick wins twice on way to last eight
NEW YORK, July 23: Top seed Andy Roddick overcame blisters on his right hand and inclement weather to win two matches and advance to the last eight at the RCA Tennis Championships in Indianapolis on Thursday. ...
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Korea, Jordan beat red mist in identical wins
BEIJING, July 23: The red mist descended on South Korea and Jordan but both teams recovered to win 2-0 and go joint top of Group B at the Asian Cup on Friday. ...
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