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January 27, 2006 Friday Zilhaj 26, 1426 NSK wicket offers hope for a result  KARACHI, Jan 26: After two high-scoring and laborious drawn Tests, the thought now diverts to the pitch being prepared for the series-deciding final Test between Pakistan and India at the National Stadium.... Karachi track will be result-oriented: PCB: Waqar for bouncier strips LAHORE, Jan 26: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), after being severely criticised by public and critics alike, for preparing flat pitches in the first two Test against India, hinted of a... Coach Woolmer happy with third Test pitch KARACHI, Jan 26 Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer on Thursday described the National Stadium pitch lively for the third and deciding third Test starting from Sunday.... Indian team arrive amid tight security KARACHI, Jan 26: The Indian cricket team arrived in the city on Thursday afternoon for the third and final Test against Pakistan which gets under way at the National Stadium from Sunday.... Australia ground out unspectacular victory ADELAIDE, Jan 26: Sri Lanka’s hopes of replacing Australia at the head of the triangular series table were scuttled Thursday but only after off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan gave the hosts a few heart flutters at the Adelaide Oval.... 32 teams to compete in Inter-city Senior Cup KARACHI, Jan 26: The Inter-city Seniors cricket tournament will be held at different centres of the country from Feb4 to March 23. The details of the competition were announced on Thursday at a press conference held at Karachi Gymkhana.... Unseeded Baghdatis maintains remarkable run: Henin, Mauresmo clash in final MELBOURNE, Jan 26: Unseeded Marcos Baghdatis extended his remarkable run at the Australian Open, rallying on Thursday to beat No. 4 David Nalbandian 3-6, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and reach the final.... Stenson and Gonzalez share first round lead DOHA, Jan 26: Sweden’s Henrik Stenson and Argentina’s Ricardo Gonzalez shot a 66 each to share a one-shot lead after the first round of the two million dollar Qatar Masters on Thursday.... Saha puts United in sight of cup glory MANCHESTER, Jan 26: Manchester United will face Wigan in next month’s League Cup final after Louis Saha struck his fifth goal in the competition to clinch a 2-1 win over Blackburn on Wednesday.... Cameroon join Ivory Coast in quarterfinals CAIRO, Jan 26: Cameroon joined the Ivory Coast in the African Nations Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday as they beat sorry Togo 2-0 and looked a good bet to add a fourth title to their laurels.... Brazil has squad to retain World Cup: Pele DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 26: Pele is backing Brazil to retain the World Cup because they have more strength in depth than other top teams, like England or Italy.... Pakistan not to host Asia Cup this year LAHORE, Jan 26: Pakistan has expressed its inability to hold the Asia Cup in September, 2006, as was proposed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).... Murtaza slams winner LAHORE, Jan 26: Five goals by Agha Murtaza Ali Khan, including a hat trick propelled The Collectibles to 7-5 1/2 win over CCL in Novices Cup Polo on Thursday.... Devastating spell by Haris KARACHI, Jan 26: The Karachi Intermediate Board (KIB) and Karachi Secondary Board (KSB) won their matches in the Inter-boards cricket championship Zone-II on Thursday.... Chinese to visit in March ISLAMABAD, Jan 26: A five-member Chinese delegation is due to visit Pakistan in March to hold meetings with top sports officials. The delegation led by Yu Zai-Qing, deputy head of general... Sir Syed College in last four KARACHI, Jan 26: Defending champion, Sir Syed College, cruised into the semifinals of the Karachi Board Inter-collegiate girls basketball championship inflicting a crushing 49-6 defeat on Apwa College on Thursday.... Shooting trials from Feb 2 ISLAMABAD, Jan 26: The National Rifle Association of Pakistan is to hold selection trials early next month for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.... Wapda complete fine double LAHORE, Jan 26: Wapda earned its second crown in the National badminton championship, retaining the men’s team event title, defeating NBP 3-0 in the finals on Thursday.... Tennis: Shafik shocks Inam Gul KARACHI, Jan 26: Mohammad Shafik created the biggest upset when he stunned former Davis Cupper Inam Gul in the semifinal of men’s singles of the Sindh Open ranking tennis championship on Thursday at DHA Club.... Three brothers in Davis Cup squad KARACHI, Jan 26: Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Thursday announced Pakistan team for Davis Cup first round clash against Chinese Taipei from Feb 10-12.... Five-star show by Rizwan KARACHI, Jan 26: Five-goal Rizwan Butt starred in Karachi Grammar School’s (KGS) thumping 11-0 victory over Beaconhouse PECHS in the Karachi United school championship on Wednesday.... Dow, AKU in final KARACHI, Jan 26: Dow Medical University and Aga Khan University qualified for the final of Inter-medical Universities girls throwball tournament after winning their semifinals on Wednesday.... TT, badminton from Feb 27 ISLAMABAD, Jan 26: The Pakistan Sports Board Inter-provincial table tennis and badminton championships are to be staged at Hyderabad. To be organised by the Sindh Sports Board, the competitions which are... Quarterfinal rounds completed LAHORE, Jan 26: The quarterfinals in the fourth Lahore City Junior squash championship in all four boys’ categories were held on Thursday.... Two ties decided LAHORE, Jan 26: Two matches were decided in Chishti Sports Cricket League at different grounds on Thursday. Sanyo Club beat Al-noor Traders by nine wickets at Model Town ground.... Venue shifted LAHORE, Jan 26: The Patron’s Trophy Grade-I match between PTCL and NBP has been shifted from Multan Stadium to Sheikhupura Stadium and will now be held from Jan 29 to Feb 1 instead of Jan 27 to 30....

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