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August 19, 2005 Friday Rajab 13, 2005 Duminy rescues South Africa Academy LAHORE, Aug 18: A gutsy unbeaten century by left-handed J P Duminy and his contribution in three valuable partnerships helped South Africa Academy to finish the first day of the second “Test” against the Pakistan Academy at a comfortable position... Top officials violating constitution: PFF vice-president KARACHI, Aug 18: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) came under a scathing attack on Thursday when its vice-president alleged top officials were violating constitution, saying the technical directorate had what he said “hijacked” the federation.... Pakistan poor 7th in Test rankings ISLAMABAD, Aug 18: Australia are assured of a top place in Test rankings even if they lose the remaining two Tests in the ongoing Ashes series against England while Pakistan still remain a poor seventh.... PHF made ex-official scapegoat for visa scam: findings KARACHI, Aug 18: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) sacked its Director Administration making him the scapegoat in the visa scam although an internal probe conducted earlier this year does not recommend such a punishment.... Roddick, Federer win CINCINNATI (Ohio) Aug 18: American Andy Roddick kept the crowd on their edge of their seats at the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday night after he fought back from a set down... Denmark inflict England’s biggest defeat for 25 years COPENHAGEN, Aug 18: Denmark inflicted England’s biggest defeat for 25 years with a 4-1 friendly victory before a delirious Parken Stadium crowd on Wednesday. Substitute Dennis Rommedahl started a blitz of... Pakistan down India to keep semifinal hopes alive AMSTELVEEN (Netherlands), Aug 18: Pakistan kept their hopes alive for a place in the semifinals of the eight-nation Rabo hockey tournament when they outplayed India 3-1 in their second match on Thursday.... Chinese top seeds Lin and Zhang advance ANAHEIM (California), Aug 18: World number ones Lin Dan and Zhang Ning both maintained their blistering form by opening with dominating second-round victories at the 2005 badminton world championships on Wednesday.... Mixed fortunes for Hameed ISLAMABAD, Aug 18: Hameedul Haq stayed firmly on track in his defence of the Asian Seniors Tennis Championship crown as he marched into the semifinals of the 40 and over category on Thursday in Pattaya, Thailand.... Shooters to compete in Asian meet KARACHI, Aug 18: Pakistan shooters will take part in the Asian Clay Shooting Championship schedule to be held in Bangkok, from Sept 7 to 16. All the shooters including double Olympian... Indian stars for Super League LAHORE, Aug 18: The Indian hockey captain Dilip Tirkey with five other team-mates will take part in the first Super League of Pakistan, to be held at Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium, Karachi from Sept 8 to 18.... World Snooker in December KARACHI, Aug 18: The International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Snooker Championship which was schedule to be held from Nov 10 to 25 will now be staged in the first week of December at Arabian Sea Country Club (ASCC).... Mini marathon today LAHORE, Aug 18: More than 1000 athletes are expected to participate in the mini marathon race for men here on Friday, which will commence from the Defence Housing Authority stadium and terminate at Lahore University of Management and Sciences (LUMS).... Jalil to face Nomi for title KARACHI, Aug 18): Third seed Jalil Khan booked his berth in the final with Nomi Qamar by outclassing Adnan Khan in straight sets in the semifinal of Open Tennis Championship on Thursday at Karachi Gymkhana.... Yousuf wins, Sarwar loses KARACHI, Aug 18: Pakistan veteran cueist Muhammad Yousuf notched-up his third win in the Seniors World Snooker Championship in Manama (Bahrain) by beating Peter Bertens of Netherlands, according to message received on Thursday.... PDCA names probables PESHAWAR, Aug 18: Secretary Peshawar District Cricket Association (PDCA) Abdul Aziz on Thursday announced 26 probables for the forthcoming Senior Inter-District Cricket Championship, to be commenced from September 5 across the country.... Nadeem and Shoaib shine PESHAWAR, Aug 18: Nadeem’s elegant 50 and Man-of-the-Match Shoaib’s five wickets for 26 runs in six overs helped New Zamindar Club to score 107 runs victory against Western Narrian Junior Club... Victory for CCA KARACHI, Aug 18: Customs Cricket Academy (CCA) inflicted nine-wicket defeat on UBL Academy in Inter-Academies tournament at UBL Sports Complex ground on Wednesday.... Magical spell by Humza ISLAMABAD, Aug 18: CRA Club’s left-arm spinner Humza Subhani snared five wickets to send Millat Club crashing to a two-wicket defeat in the Inter-club Super championship.... Accord signed LAHORE, Aug 18: United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) Pakistan office and Pakistan Cricket Board Women Wing (PCBWW) signed MoU to promote girls’ education and the right to play the game of cricket on Thursday.... District trials HYDERABAD, Aug 18: Trials for selection of district cricket team of Dadu/Jamshoro will be held at Niaz Stadium on Saturday. The Secretary, District Cricket Association Dadu/Jamshoro Javed Chandio said on Thursday... Riaz named Fata skipper PESHAWAR, Aug 18: Right-arm pacer Riaz Afridi will lead Fata team in the forthcoming Senior Inter-district championship, to be commenced from Sept 5 at various centers across the country.... Sindh women trials KARACHI, Aug 18: Trials to select 12-member Sindh women team for 6th national swimming will be held at Pakistan Navy Karsaz Pool on Aug 22 at 4.00p.m....

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