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West Indies end drought despite Afridi’s heroics
BRIDGETOWN (Barbados), May 29: Despite a hurricane century by mercurial all-rounder Shahid Afridi, West Indies swept to an emphatic 276-run victory over Pakistan with Chris Gayle taking five wickets on the... 
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Pakistan maintain unbeaten run
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29: Pakistan overcame the suspension of skipper Mohammad Saqlain to beat South Africa 2-0 on Sunday and maintain their perfect record at the 14th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup....
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Benaud urges ICC to drop minnows
LONDON, May 29: Richie Benaud added his voice on Sunday to calls for Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to be dropped from senior international cricket. The Australia cricket great, currently in England where...
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Conditional clearance for Harbhajan
NEW DELHI, May 29: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given conditional clearance for Indian off spinner Harbhajan Singh to bowl after being reported in March for throwing his doosra delivery....
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Youhana to miss 2nd Test as well
KARACHI, May 29: Pakistan’s senior batsman Yousuf Youhana will be unavailable for the second Test against the West Indies in Kingston from June 3. Youhana returned home from the West Indies...
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Wasim, Moin to take part in walk
ISLAMABAD, May 29: Pakistan great Wasim Akram and Test discard Moin Khan are to feature in a walk to raise awareness and funds for eradicating child hunger on June 12. “Fight...
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Mexican boxer battles for life
LOS ANGELES, May 29: A Mexican boxer was fighting for his life on Sunday after being rushed to an American hospital where he underwent emergency brain surgery. Ruben Contreras was taken...
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Federer, Davenport reach quarterfinals
PARIS, May 29: World number one Roger Federer underlined his status as French Open favourite by hammered former champion Carlos Moya 6-1 6-4 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals on Sunday....
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Raikkonen crash gives Alonso Euro GP
NUERBURGRING (Germany), May 29: Renault’s Fernando Alonso won a dramatic European Grand Prix on Sunday after championship rival Kimi Raikkonen crashed out on the last lap while leading. The Spaniard, now...
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Qasim leaves for treatment
LAHORE, May 29: Olympian goalkeeper, Muhammad Qasim, left for United States on Sunday for treatment of cancer. Qasim, who has been suffering from the fatal disease for the last eight months,...
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Leonard moves 8-shot clear
MEMPHIS (Tennessee), May 29: American Justin Leonard extended his lead to eight strokes at the $4.9 million St Jude Classic on Saturday, firing a flawless four-under 66 to move within sight...
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Match officials appointed
LAHORE, May 29: The match officials for all the five centres have been appointed to conduct the first stage of the national football challenge cup starting in five different cities from...
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Poly Nest triumphs
LAHORE, May 29: Poly Nest, a three-year-old filly, who won the fifth race during the Lahore Summer Meeting, was the best performer of the day at the Racecourse on Sunday. Ridden...
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Wapda lift title
LAHORE, May 29: Wapda’s lifters annexed the 53rd National weightlifting championship securing 74 points at Railways Stadium on Saturday. Wapda claimed six gold and two silver medals in eight events. The...
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Iran spikers arrive
ISLAMABAD, May 29: An Iranian team arrived on Sunday to compete in the Asian Men’s Club volleyball championship that is due to open here on Wednesday (June 1). Uzbekistan had arrived...
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Fakhr-e-Sanghar obliges at last
KARACHI, May 29: Fakhr-e-Sanghar partnered by champion jockey M. Nasir obliged his large band of supporters at last, after a few near misses, galloping home to victory in the main event...
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