Indians beat able on home soil, says Woolmer: Shoaib targets ODIs for comeback
LAHORE, Feb 21: Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer on Sunday said India are beat able at home and his young team can take inspiration from Australia and South Africa who won a series in India.
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PCB appoints Eric assistant physio for Indian tour
KARACHI, Feb 21: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Eric Johnson as assistant physiotherapist for the India-bound Pakistan team.
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Waqar willing to serve as coach
LAHORE, Feb 21: Former Test pace man Waqar Younis is willing to take up the job of Pakistan cricket team's bowling coach. Waqar met PCB chairman Shaharyar M Khan and gave his terms and conditions.
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Shoaib's decision sensible: Wasim
KARACHI, Feb 21: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has backed fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's decision to withdraw from the Test series in India because of injury.
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Pakistan team to leave on Feb 28
LAHORE, Feb 21: Pakistan cricket team will depart for India on Monday (Feb 28) to play three Tests and six ODIs during 49-day tour, concluding on April 18.
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Sparkling knocks by Salman, Taufiq
LAHORE, Feb 21: Fine batting by openers Salman Butt and Taufiq Umar enabled Pakistan XI to beat Rest of Pakistan (RoP) XI by eight wickets in a charity match organised to raise funds for the victims of tsunami catastrophe
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Rashid Khan benefit match
KARACHI, Feb 21: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram will lead an Asian XI against Pakistan XI in a Rashid Khan Benefit Match to be held at National Stadium on April 23.
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Wilson returns after 12 years
CHRISTCHURCH, Feb 21: Former rugby All Black Jeff Wilson will return to international cricket for the first time in 12 years on Tuesday when he takes the field against Australia.
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Blignaut returns to fold
HARARE, Feb 21: Zimbabwean rebel cricketer Andy Blignaut has rejoined his country's cricket squad and signed a contract, following his axing last year over a row about racial bias in selection, Zimbabwe Cricket said Monday.
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Asian giants clash on opening day
LAHORE, Feb 21: Pakistan will face Japan while India clash with South Africa on the opening day of four-nation U-21 invitational hockey tournament to be held at the National Hockey Stadium on March 7-13.
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PBF names officials
KARACHI, Feb 21: Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) on Monday named referee/judges and jury for the upcoming 30th National boxing championship scheduled to be held in Faisalabad next month.
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Indian, UAE, SL teams to play in Lahore
KARACHI, Feb 21: Nine teams from India and one each from the UAE and Sri Lanka will feature in the Balijee International bridge tournament to be held in Lahore next month.
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Iran, India, Germany to compete in Tour de Pakistan
LAHORE, Feb 21: Germany, Iran, Afghanistan and India have confirmed their participation in the 12th Tour de Pakistan cycle race to be held from March 11 to 23.
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Mauresmo stuns Venus Williams to clinch title
BRUSSELS, Feb 21: French top seed Amelie Mauresmo won the Antwerp Diamond Games title on Sunday with a 4-6 7-5 6-4 win over Venus Williams.
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Bowditch claims S. Australian Open crown
SYDNEY, Feb 21: Australia's Steven Bowditch led from start to finish to win the South Australian Open by five strokes at Royal Adelaide on Sunday. Bowditch shot a final round of one-under-par 71 to finish with a total of 11-under-par 277.
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Newcastle stun Chelsea
LONDON, Feb 21: Newcastle United pulled off a 1-0 win over Chelsea to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals on Sunday.
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