08 March 2005	Tuesday	26 Muharram 1426

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Rival skippers promise to lead from front: First Test MOHALI, March 7: The moment everyone had been waiting for with bated breath has finally arrived as Pakistan and India kick off the first Test in Mohali on Tuesday leaving behind weeks of uncertainty that had threatened this landmark tour. ...		Indian official non-committal on invitation to Musharraf NEW DELHI, March 7: India on Monday was noncommittal about extending Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf an invitation to watch his country's cricketers on their first full Test tour of India in six years. ...
PTV to telecast series live ISLAMABAD, March 7: Pakistan Television (PTV) will telecast live India-Pakistan cricket series after reaching an agreement with a private Indian TV channel, Federal Minister for Information and Media Development, Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Monday. ...		Mushtaq spins NBP into semi-final LAHORE, March 7: Former Test leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed led from the front to guide National Bank into the semi-finals of the Patron's Trophy with a 53-run victory over Khan Research Laboratories ...
KPT fighting to stay in top flight KARACHI, March 7: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) kept their hopes alive of remaining in first-class cricket next season when they took third day's honours in the Patron's Trophy Pool 'A' match against PIA at the UBL Sports Complex on Monday. ...		Kanwal helps Karachi lift trophy: Women Cricket LAHORE, March 7: Fine half-century by Kanwal Naz helped Karachi win the first National women cricket championship beating Lahore by six wickets in the final at the Qadhafi Stadium on Monday. ...
Unconvincing victory for Pakistan LAHORE, March 7: Pakistan carved out a 4-2 victory over Japan in the four-nation junior hockey tournament at National Hockey Stadium on Monday. ...		India to play three-match soccer series LAHORE, March 7: Pakistan will play a three match home series against India from June 12 to 19. Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) secretary Arshad Khan Lodhi announced on Monday. ...
Pakistan may bid for Islamic Games LAHORE, March 7: Pakistan may bid for hosting the Islamic Countries Solidarity Games for men, Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) president Lt. Gen. Arif Hasan disclosed during a press conference on Monday. ...		Woods back as world number one TORONTO, March 7: Tiger Woods regained the world number one ranking after winning a gripping duel with Phil Mickelson to register a one stroke victory at the Doral Open on Sunday. ...