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January 17, 2006 Tuesday Zilhaj 16, 1426 Sehwag, Dravid on verge of breaking 50-year record LAHORE, Jan 16: Indian openers Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid demonstrated that Pakistan bowlers were even more docile than the Qadhafi Stadium wicket as records continue to tumble on the fourth day of the first Test on Monday.... We are here to win, claims Sehwag LAHORE, Jan 16: Indian batting star Virender Sehwag’s undefeated opening stand of 403 with skipper Rahul Dravid is a message for Pakistan that India are here to win.... PCB chief defends tour schedule LAHORE, Jan 16: Pakistan Cricket Board’s ad hoc committee’s chief Shaharyar Khan on Monday defended the decision to play the first Test against India in the murky Lahore weather, saying the tour schedule was finalised by both nations.... Faisalabad Test: Pakistan name unchanged squad LAHORE, Jan 16: Pakistan have named an unchanged 15-man squad for the second cricket Test against India starting at Faisalabad on Saturday. “We see no logic in making any change... India to skip ICC event after 2006 MUMBAI, Jan 16: India will not participate in the biennial ICC Champions Trophy after 2006 because it is scheduled during their peak season between October and March, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Monday.... Aussies cited for dissent yet again BRISBANE, Jan 16: Australia’s summer of discontent with arch-rivals South Africa continued on Monday when yet another of their players was cited for dissent.... South Africa send rivals strong message BRISBANE, Jan 16: South Africa have issued a warning to both Australia and Sri Lanka that they deserve respect in the tri-series one-day competition, using power-hitter Justin Kemp to deliver the message.... Australia still keen to host 2011 World Cup SYDNEY, Jan 16: Despite indications by Indian and Pakistan boards that Australia will back out from bidding for 2011 Cricket World Cup in favour of a joint bid by four Asian... Stars engage in incidents LAHORE, Jan 16: The ongoing Test will perhaps be remembered for the total domination of the willow over the leather but two incidents added some spice to the fourth day’s action.... Jayasuriya back in action SYDNEY, Jan 16: Sri Lanka opener Sanath Jayasuriya has returned to action after freak injury which cut short his cricket tour of New Zealand. The 36-year-old slipped in the shower and dislocated his shoulder early this month.... Serena survives opener after Venus crashes out MELBOURNE, Jan 16: Venus Williams was knocked out of the Australian Open on Monday and her sister Serena, the defending champion, was lucky not to suffer the same fate on a dramatic start to the first Grand Slam of the year.... Toms cruises to 5-shot triumph HONOLULU, Jan 16: Two months after surgery to correct a rapid heart rate, David Toms eased to a five-shot victory at the Sony Open on Sunday, the 12th PGA Tour title of his career.... Hamid and Ziaullah bring laurels for team KARACHI, Jan 16: Candyland once again ran away with Swiss Movement bridge title at Karachi Club, National Stadium on Sunday. Candyland’s Hamid Mohiuddin, Ziaullah Baig, Mubashir Puri, Khalid Mohiuddin and Muhammad Ismail accumulated 105 victory points (VPs) to clinch the title.... Chelsea stay top after close call LONDON, Jan 16: Chelsea survived an early scare and the dismissal of winger Arjen Robben to beat bottom side Sunderland 2-1 and stretch their Premier League lead to 16 points on Sunday.... PGF raises $0.4m for Pakistan Open KARACHI, Jan 16: Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) has raised US$400,000 for Asian Tour-Pakistan Open golf, which tees off at Karachi Golf Club (KGC) from Thursday, secretary PGF Taimur Hussain said on Monday.... Barcelona make it 17 in a row LONDON, Jan 16: Following is a roundup of weekend action in the other major European leagues:... Aamir hits century LAHORE, Jan 16: A fine century by skipper Aamir Bashir helped PTCL score 271 in the first innings against Habib Bank on the second day of Patron’s Trophy Grade-I quadrangular round match at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.... World Cup tickets BERLIN, Jan 16: The last major sales window for the World Cup has produced 24 times as many applications as there are tickets available, tournament organisers said on Monday.... Sindh ranking tennis KARACHI, Jan 16: The 4th Sindh ranking tennis championship would commence at Defence Club from Jan 21, said Sindh Tennis Association (STA) on Monday.... School Games KARACHI, Jan 16: Karachi School Games would be organised at different venues of the city from Jan 23 to 30, Pakistan School Sports Association (PSSA) announced on Monday.... Identical wins KARACHI, Jan 16: Baloch Mohammadan and Malir National scored identical 1-0 victories in the KASB Premier League soccer on Sunday. Ghulam Ali found the target in the 47th minute following Ghulam... Challenge Cup KARACHI, Jan 16: Nazimabad Club would host the 1st Solox Challenge Cup bridge tournament on Jan 27-29, the organisers said on Monday. According to an old format which focused on building... Women’s handball FAISALABAD, Jan 16: The 7th National women’s handball championship would be played at Government College for Women, Medina Town on Feb 17-20, said acting secretary Pakistan Handball Federation Chaudhry Saleem Akhtar on Monday.... University chess FAISALABAD, Jan 16: An Inter-university chess championship will be played at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabd from Feb 14 to 16. The event will help select a Higher Education Commission team...

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