Shabbir and Malik reported again for suspect action
MULTAN, Nov 17: Pakistan’s Shabbir Ahmed and Shoaib Malik have been reported for suspect bowling action after the opening Test against England here, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said Thursday....
British press blasts batsmen for defeat
LONDON, Nov 17: The England cricket team, which as recently as September was dominating the headlines of Britain’s newspapers after the team’s Ashes series win against Australia, found itself relegated to...
England, Pakistan team arrive
FAISALABAD, Nov 17: Pakistan and England cricket teams arrived here on Thursday to renew battle in the second Test starting next Sunday. England team still smarting from the 22-run defeat in...
Hapless Windies struggle against Australia
HOBART, Nov 17: Australia seized immediate command of the second test with West Indies on Thursday, skittling the embattled tourists for a dismal 149 then wiping out almost half the deficit without losing a wicket....
Soccer: World Cup finals lineup completed
LONDON, Nov 17: Australia, Trinidad & Tobago, Switzerland, Spain and the Czech Republic completed the 32-team lineup for the World Cup finals after a day of unrelenting drama and tension brought qualifying to a close on Wednesday....
Nalbandian, Federer book semis berths
SHANGHAI, Nov 17: Roger Federer chalked up his 80th win of the season to reclaim his crown for most wins this year, as David Nalbandian bulldozed his way into the Masters Cup semifinals in Thursday’s other late match....
ISAF official praises Pakistani sailors
KARACHI, Nov 17: Pakistan had a solid foundation of sailing and can do wonders globally provided they utilize their potentials accordingly. ‘The level of sailing in Pakistan was much better...
Asad fires Faisalabad to victory
LAHORE, Nov 17: Fine bowling by right-arm medium pacer Asad Ali, who captured five wickets enabled Faisalabad inflict a six- wicket defeat over Lahore Shalimar in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Gold League match at the LCCA ground on Thursday....
Waseem destroys Abbottabad
LAHORE, Nov 16: Medium-pacer Waseem Khan scalped six batsmen for 55 runs to help Lahore Ravi beat Abbottabad by seven-wicket inside three days in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Silver League match at the Lahore Country Club, Muridke on Thursday....
Paceman Asif wrecks KU
LAHORE, Nov 17: Sialkot crushed Karachi Urban (KU) by an innings 34 runs with more than a day to spare at National Stadium on Thursday. KU dismissed for 172 in the...
Ban constitutional: PHA chief
LAHORE, Nov 17: President Punjab Hockey Association (PHA) Khawaja Zarar Kaleem has said that a 10-year ban imposed on former PHA secretary Saleem Nazim was constitutional....
Usman defies Peshawar
LAHORE, Nov 17: A fighting unbeaten century by opener Usman Tariq gave Multan hope of saving the match against defending champions Peshawar after forced to follow-on in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Gold League at the Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar on Thursday......
Hyderabad scent victory
KARACHI, Nov 17: Hyderabad were well placed to win their Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Silver League match against Karachi Harbour (KH) on Thursday. At close of play on third day, Hyderabad chasing a...
Islamabad tighten grip
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17: Islamabad tightened their grip on their Quaid- i-Azam Trophy Silver League match against Quetta on Thursday and had an overall lead of 275 runs at the Diamond Cricket Ground....
India snub England over venues
NEW DELHI, Nov 17: India on Thursday rejected England’s request for better venues when Michael Vaughan’s team tours the country next March-April. The itinerary drawn up by the Indian board has...
Golf: Duval outshines Tiger Woods
MIYAZAKI (Japan) Nov 17: David Duval led by one stroke over reigning champ Tiger Woods on the first day of Japan’s richest golf tournament, firing a six-under-par 64 on Thursday....
Fakhar emerges first round leader
LAHORE, Nov 17: Fakhar Imam of Lahore Garrison fired a card of three-under-par 67 to emerge first day leader of the 45th national amateur golf championship at the Lahore Gymkhana course on Thursday....
Wapda stages walkout
LAHORE, Nov 17: The national cycling championship commenced on an ugly note as defending champions, Wapda, staged a walkout after their two cyclists Zulifqar Ahmad and Dilsher were not allowed to compete....
Vaughan hopeful of playing in Faisalabad
MULTAN, Nov 17: Injured England skipper Michael Vaughan said on Thursday he was hopeful of playing in the second Test against Pakistan, and he would be ready to risk his damaged knee if it could level the series....
Asia Cup trials
LAHORE: Trials to select Pakistan team for the Women Asia Cup cricket tournament will be held in Karachi and Lahore on from Nov 18 to 22....
PABBF names camp probables
KARACHI, Nov 17: The PABBF ad hoc committee has announced the names of 25 probables for national camp from which Pakistan team for a series against Sri Lanka would be picked....
Sadan lifts title
ISLAMABAD, Nov 17: Sadanul Haq on Thursday won the boys U-13 singles title in the Chief of the Air Staff Tennis Championship being held in Peshawar....
University team trials
LAHORE, Nov 17: Trials to select Pakistan University teams for participation in the forthcoming Patron Trophy Grade-II tournament will be held at the Punjab University Ground, Old Campus on Nov 26....
Pakistan’s medal hopes dashed
MIANYANG (China), Nov 17: Pakistan’s medal hopes finally dashed on Thursday when Meherullah and Abid Jan crashed out of the world boxing championships after being beaten on points in the preliminary bouts....