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PCB signs Rs8m sponsorship
KARACHI, Oct 22: A foreign-based bank signed a Rupees 8m sponsorship deal for domestic cricket for the 2004-2005 season with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday. Shaharyar M. Khan, the PCB chairman signed on behalf of the board ... 
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Jayasuriya century puts Sri Lanka in driving seat
FAISALABAD, Oct 22: Sanath Jayasuriya spearheaded a Sri Lankan charge on the third day of the first cricket Test against Pakistan as he unleashed his magic to strike an unconquered 131 at the Iqbal Stadium on Friday for what was his 13th century. ...
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Century away from home unique, says Jayasuriya
FAISALABAD, Oct 22: Sri Lankan Sanath Jayasuriya, who cracked a masterly unbeaten 131 on Friday in the first Test against Pakistan said that a century away from home was always unique. ...
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Afridi to lead in Super Sixes
FAISALABAD, Oct 22: Explosive all-rounder Shahid Afridi will lead Pakistan in next month's Super Sixes tournament in Hong Kong, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday. ...
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Peshawar restrict Karachi Blues
KARACHI, Oct 22: Peshawar enjoyed an upper hand on the first day of their four-day Quaid-i-Azam Trophy match against Karachi Blues at Quaid-i-Azam Park ground, Steel Township on Friday. ...
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Brilliant knocks by Kamran, Taufiq
LAHORE, Oct 22: Fine batting by Kamran Akmal and Taufiq Umar helped Lahore Whites reach a respectable first innings score of 251 for eight against Faisalabad on the first day of Quaid Trophy match at Qadhafi Stadium on Friday. ...
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Vettori guides Kiwis to win first Test by an innings
DHAKA, Oct 22: Left-arm spinner Daniel Vettori claimed six wickets to demolish the Bangladesh second innings and help New Zealand claim the first Test on Friday by an innings and 99 runs. ...
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England aims to slow foreign players invasion
LONDON, Oct 22: English cricket authorities are to combat influx of foreign players by giving extra money to counties who produce national team members. The annual county subsidy of around 1.3 million pounds will include incentives for sides fielding England-qualified players in major competitions. ...
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Six-member Pakistan badminton squad leaves for India
LAHORE, Oct 22: A six-member Pakistan badminton squad left on Friday for India via Wagah Border to take part in the Indian Asian Satellite badminton tournament to be held in Hyderabad from Oct 24. ...
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Pakistan to compete in 11 disciplines
ISLAMABAD, Oct 22: Pakistan is likely to compete in 11 of the 15 disciplines to feature during the first-ever Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled to be held in four cities across Saudi Arabia from April 8 to 20 next year. ...
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Nalbandian, Ljubicic in semis
MADRID, Oct 22: Argentina's David Nalbandian set up a semi-final battle against heavy serving Croatian Ivan Ljubicic after overwhelming American Taylor Dent 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 Friday at the 2.425-million-euro Madrid Masters. ...
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Partners in top two places
SHANGHAI, Oct 22: Playing partners Eiji Mizoguchi of Japan and Australian Terry Pilkadaris pushed each other into the top two places at the halfway stage of Shanghai's the Crowne Plaza Open on Friday. ...
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