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July 14, 2005 Thursday Jumadi-us-Sani 6, 1426 Pakistani shuttlers to compete in US LAHORE, July 13: Pakistan for the first time will field two pairs in the men’s event of the World badminton championship scheduled to be held in California, USA from Aug 15 to 21.... Yousuf and Sarwar to represent Pakistan KARACHI, July 13: Former world and Asian champion Muhammad Yousuf and Sarwar Siddiqui will feature in the International Billiards and Snooker Federation’s (IBSF) senior championship to be held at Manama... Sarfraz and Bilal fall short of centuries KARACHI, July 13: Opening batsmen Sarfraz Ahmed and Bilal Munir were desperately unlucky to miss centuries on the opening day of the last round matches in the PCB Karachi region under-19 Inter-district cricket championship on Wednesday.... New generation, Chanderpaul prop up Windies in first Test COLOMBO, July 13: Teenager Denesh Ramdin and fellow-debutant Runako Morton combined with veteran Shivnarine Chanderpaul to prop up a weakened West Indies side... ‘England should pick Pietersen for Tests’ LONDON, July 13: Shane Warne says England pose a threat in the Ashes for the first time since 1989 but should make room for Kevin Pietersen in their top order if they want to challenge Australia’s dominance.... Australia bent on revenge LONDON, July 13: Australia will this weekend turn to the surface on which they built their proud Davis Cup tradition when the 28-time champions seek to avenge a humiliating whitewash by Argentina.... Warne sad over TV contract cancellation LONDON, July 13: Shane Warne spoke of his sadness on Wednesday at the decision of Australia’s Channel Nine to cancel his US$225,000 ($300,000 Australian) a year television commentary contract because of incidents in his private life.... First Saudi one-dayer put off RIYADH, July 13: Saudi Arabia’s first high profile cricket match, a one-day game between a Pakistan XI and an International XI, has been postponed to make way for a soccer match, an organiser said on Wednesday.... NZ govt wants ICC to clarify policy WELLINGTON, July 13: The New Zealand government has asked the ICC to clarify their position on Zimbabwe after cricket’s world governing body said they had no plans to exclude the troubled African country from future tours.... Tiger Woods red-hot favourite for British Open ST ANDREWS (Scotland), July 13: The omens suggest it and most of his rivals think it: Tiger Woods is the red-hot favourite for this week’s British Open.... Amir backs kid brother for Olympic gold LONDON, July 13: Britain’s Olympic silver medallist Amir Khan will bid farewell to his life as an amateur on Saturday but has tipped brother Haroon to follow in his footsteps at the 2012 Games in London.... Wajid and Asma to defend crowns LAHORE, July 13: Over 120 men and women shuttlers will compete in seven different events of the All-Pakistan 8th Ameer Abdullah Khan Rokhari badminton tournament scheduled to be held at the New Khan hall from July 17 to 24.... Warsak Club advance into next round with a thrilling victory PESHAWAR, July 13: Warsak Club survived some anxious moments before coming through 5-4 winners to move into the next round of District Inter-club hockey championship at Lala Ayub Stadium on Wednesday.... Navy names Zahir as skipper LAHORE, July 13: International Zahir Ahmed will lead the 19- member Pakistan Navy team in the second stage of the national football Challenge Cup in Group-I which will be held at the Panthers Sports Complex from Friday.... Pak Heroes lift trophy LAHORE, July 13: Pak Heroes Club defeated Noble Hockey Club 6-4 on penalty strokes in the final of the Lahore District Inter-club hockey championship at National Hockey stadium on Wednesday.... Top stars for Talent Hunt tennis KARACHI, July 13: Top players of the country will compete in the 15th Talent Hunt Sindh ranking tennis championship which will commence on July 24 at City Sports Complex.... PCB seeks database LAHORE, July 13: The Pakistan Cricket Board has advised all the clubs registered with it to provide their fresh data to it to update board’s database.... Boxing camp from tomorrow KARACHI, July 13: The annual summer boxing coaching camp for schoolboys will start from Friday at the KPT Boxing Academy. Sindh Boxing Association (SBA) is organising the camp.... Armstrong holds lead BRIANCON (France), July 13: Alexandre Vinokourov rebounded from a bad day to win the eleventh stage of the 2005 Tour de France on Wednesday, as six-time champion Lance Armstrong kept his lead in the overall standings... Scotland land ICC trophy DUBLIN, July 13: Scotland beat Ireland by 47 runs on Wednesday to win the ICC Trophy and celebrate qualifying for the 2007 World Cup in style.... Nel signs for Essex LONDON, July 13: South African Test paceman Andre Nel has signed to play for English county side Essex as a temporary overseas player, the club announced on Wednesday.... Women shooters for Islamic Games KARACHI, July 13: A six-member Pakistan shooting squad would take part in the Women Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled to be held at Tehran, Iran from Sept 22 to 28, secretary National Rifle Association of Pakistan (NRAP) Khalid Javed said on Wednesday.... HEC to engage coaches ISLAMABAD, July 13: Higher Education Commission (HEC) is to hire over 30 qualified coaches to be posted at several universities. These coaches will help raise the standard of sports in universities.... Squash court KARACHI, July 13: The earth breaking and renovation ceremony of National Sports Training and Coaching Centre (NSTCC) squash courts will be held on Thursday at 11.30am, it was announced on Wednesday....

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