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August 26, 2005 Friday Rajab 20, 1426 Inzamam’s omission draws protest KARACHI, Aug 25: A group of diehard supporters of cricket staged demonstration in front of Karachi Press Club protesting against the omission of Pakistan and Asian XI captain Inzamamul Haq in the final World XI squad.... Ex-Test player threatens legal action against PCB LAHORE, Aug 25: President of the defunct Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), Ijaz Butt, threatened on Thursday that he reserved the right to file a criminal case against the Pakistan Cricket Board... Woolmer’s proposal turned down LAHORE, Aug 25: A proposal by Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer to try out medium-pacer Shabbir Ahmed in the ongoing one-day series between Pakistan Academy and South Africa Academy was rejected.... Squash: Pakistan hopes rest on Atlas and Mansoor ISLAMABAD, Aug 25: Aamir Atlas Khan and Mansoor Zaman will be the only Pakistanis on show in Friday’s semifinals of the $25000 Chief of the Air Staff International Squash Championship after both scored contrasting victories on Thursday.... Pakistan Open in January KARACHI, Aug 25: Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) will organize national history’s biggest ever event- the Pakistan Open carrying US$ 200,000 prize money in January next in Karachi, PGF secretary Taimur Hasan said on Thursday.... Sloppy Australia let England off the hook NOTTINGHAM (England), Aug 25: Michael Vaughan’s England ended a rain-affected first day of the fourth Ashes Test on 229 for four following another flawed display by Australia on Thursday.... PSAF needs Rs14m for Asian Games preparations KARACHI, Aug 25: The Pakistan Sailing Federation (PSAF) has requested the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to allocate a fund of Rs 14 million for training of sailors’ in the European circuit... Kiwis face India in buoyant mood BULAWAYO (Zimbabwe), Aug 25: New Zealand head into their clash with India here Friday on a high after posting the second highest one-day total when outclassing hosts Zimbabwe.... Tennis: Davydenko beaten, Mauresmo triumphs NEW HAVEN (Connecticut), Aug 25: Top seed Nikolay Davydenko only had himself to blame when he was beaten in the New Haven Open on Wednesday, his poor preparation leading to a... United, Inter and Ajax ease into group stage LONDON, Aug 25: Three former winners advanced smoothly into the Champions League group stage on Wednesday when Manchester United, Inter Milan and Ajax Amsterdam made sure of their places in the money-spinning final 32.... Khaliq’s last-gasp goal proves match-winner KARACHI, Aug 25: Abdul Khaliq’s last-gasp strike gave Karachi Port Trust (KPT) full points with a close 1-0 victory over PTCL in the Premier League at CDGK Stadium on Thursday.... Boxing: Pakistan name 7-man team for Vietnam KARACHI, Aug 25: Pakistan on Thursday announced a seven-member boxing squad which includes pugilists who recently fared badly for the Asian championship to be organized by Vietnam.... Bangladesh in Sri Lanka COLOMBO, Aug 25: A 15-man Bangladesh cricket squad led by Habibul Bashar arrived here on Thursday to play two Tests and three One-day Internationals against Sri Lanka during a month-long tour.... Tennis: Top seed Yousaf snatches U-13 title ISLAMABAD, Aug 25: Top seed Yousaf Ajam was crowned the under-13 boys’ singles champion in the Freedom Cup Tennis Championship on Thursday as he beat Farhan Shahid in the final at the PTF Complex.... Zone-II Whites in final KARACHI, Aug 25: Fine batting by Farhan Rafiq, Hamza Ishtiaq and Shoaib Khaliq propelled Zone-II Whites into the final of the KCCA Under-17 Inter-zonal Cricket Championship with a convincing 109-run victory over Zone-III Whites on Wednesday.... PM to meet hockey team ISLAMABAD, Aug 25: The Pakistan team, which won the Rabo Trophy in Holland last Sunday will call on Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Saturday, it was officially learnt.... PFF invites probables for youth team trial LAHORE, Aug 25: Trials to select national youth football team will be held at the Punjab Stadium from Friday to Sunday. The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced 77 probables for the trials.... Decision on SAF soccer venue next month KARACHI, Aug 25: The Executive Committee of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) will finalize the venue for SAF Football Championship in their meeting on Sept 19, Secretary General, SAFF Sirajul Islam Bachhu, said on Thursday.... Chelsea and Arsenal on goal spree LONDON, Aug 25: Champions Chelsea hit top gear with a 4-0 thrashing of West Bromwich Albion to maintain their 100 percent start to the Premier League season on Wednesday.... Emirates team for Malaysia DUBAI, Aug 25: Emirates Cricket Board (CB) team led by Arshad Ali left for Kuala Lumpur to participate in Asian Cricket Council’s Fast Track countries tournament.... MHMCC emerge group champions KARACHI, Aug 25: Mohammad Hussain Memorial CC became group champions in the KCCA Centenary Inter-club cricket tournament after securing a 27-run win against Korangi Al-Fateh CC at the Student Sports Ground on Wednesday.... Haider grabs lead PESHAWAR, Aug 25: Dr. Ali Haider led on the opening day of the 17th Independence Day golf tournament which got under way here at PAF Golf Course on Thursday.... Yousuf beaten KARACHI, Aug 25: Walid Hatim of Kuwait sent Pakistan’s Muhammad Yousuf packing in the quarterfinal of Seniors World Snooker Championship in Manama (Bahrain) by routing him 4-0, according to information received on Thursday.... Date extended KARACHI, Aug 25: Sindh Swimming Association (SSA) has extended the dates for submitting entries to take part in Sindh Open and Junior Age Group boys swimming championship due to Local Body elections....

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