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February 1, 2006 Wednesday Muharram 2, 1427 Pakistan bat India out of Test after Faisal century KARACHI, Jan 31: India braced themselves for a world record fourth-innings victory chase after consistent batting display, spearheaded by Faisal Iqbal’s superb maiden century, put Pakistan in command of the series-deciding third Test at the National Stadium on Tuesday.... Faisal Iqbal happy with his century KARACHI, Jan 31: A street-smart cricketer like his maternal uncle Javed Miandad, Faisal Iqbal, was naturally satisfied at his rehabilitation at Test level after surpassing his previous best score of 83,... Chappel questions legality of Shoaib Akhtar’s action NEW DELHI, Jan 31: Indian coach Greg Chappell has re-opened the debate about Pakistan Shoaib Akhtar’s bowling action, saying there was “seriously something different about it” after Sachin Tendulkar and... Awards for Inzamam, Kamran KARACHI, Jan 31: Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq on Tuesday was named “Cricketer of the Year for 2005” and Test wicket-keeper/batsman Kamran Akaml as the emerging player of the year award.... PCB likely to send Inzamam abroad for treatment KARACHI, Jan 31: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may send captain Inzamam-ul-Haq abroad to see a specialist for his back problem. “It is basically an old problem for him and he has had to follow certain exercises to keep fit.... Smith leads S.Africa to victory over Sri Lanka SYDNEY, Jan 31: South Africa skipper Graeme Smith ended his prolonged slump in form with a strong all-round performance to lead his team to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a One-day International at the WACA in Perth on Tuesday.... Australia calls for lifetime bans on racists MELBOURNE, Jan 31: Australian cricket’s governing body has called for lifetime bans on supporters found guilty of racial abuse following reports that India’s top lawyer has been called in to investigate ongoing complaints by South African players.... Hantuchova struggles past Jankovic TOKYO, Jan 31: Sixth seed Daniela Hantuchova overcame a slow start to beat Jelena Jankovic of Serbia and Montenegro in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament on Tuesday.... Guinea rout Tunisia, humiliation for South Africa ALEXANDRIA, Jan 31: Monday was not a night for champions as reigning African Nations Cup holders Tunisia were trounced 3-0 by Guinea and ended up second in Group C.... Badminton: Triple crown for Wajid LAHORE, Jan 31: Pakistan No 1, Wajid Ali, survived a scare before winning the men’s singles and doubles final while Asma Butt captured the ladies singles title in the 49th National badminton championship at Iqbal Park Sports Complex, on Tuesday.... Aisam regards Chinese Taipei favourites KARACHI, Jan 31: Country’s top tennis player Aisamul Haq on Tuesday considered Chinese Taipei as favourites against Pakistan in the first round Asia-Oceania Davis Cup group one away tie being played from Feb 10 to 12.... Confident start by Agassi DELRAY BEACH (Florida) Jan 31: Andre Agassi made a confident start to his season when he beat Brazilian Ricardo Mello 6-4 6-4 in the first round of the Delray Beach International Tennis Championships (ITC) on Monday.... Zimbabwe sack manager HARARE, Jan 31: Zimbabwe’s national cricket team manager Mohammed “Babu” Meman was sacked by Zimbabwe Cricket authorities on Tuesday after 15 years in the position.... Patron’s Trophy: Bankers scent victory LAHORE, Jan 31: Half-centuries by Naved Latif and Naumanullah enabled National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to earn an 88-run lead on the first innings against PTCL on the penultimate day of Patron’s Trophy Grade-I at Sheikhupura Stadium on Tuesday.... Polo: Godara on goal rampage LAHORE, Jan 31: Six goals by Dhruvpal Godara steered Guard Filters to a 10-7 1/2 win over Colony Textiles in Sahir Polo Cup on Tuesday. The losers had a 3/½ goal handicap and led the first chukker 4 ½ -1.... Umar guides CC lift trophy LAHORE, Jan 31: Fine batting by Umar Akmal helped Cricket Centre (CC) win the 1st Col Fateh Sher Khan memorial cricket league beating Model Town Greens (MTG) in final by seven wickets on Tuesday.... National snooker in Lahore KARACHI, Jan 31: The National snooker championship would be held in Lahore in the last week of February, Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) announced on Tuesday.... Karawan Club claim title on penalties PESHAWAR, Jan 31: Karawan Club claimed Interclub football championship title defeating Nourang Club 7-6 on penalty shootouts at Lakki Marwat ground on Tuesday.... 15 pass ITF course KARACHI, Jan 31: As many as 15 out of 21 participants have passed the ITF Level-I solidarity course for coaches held in the city recently, Sindh Tennis Association (STA) announced on Tuesday.... Hyderabad triumph HYDERABAD, Jan 31: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE), Hyderabad won the All-Pakistan Inter-board girls’ netball championship defeating Faisalabad 14-13 after a hard-fought match at Board Stadium, Latifabad the other day.... Slovak tests positive BRATISLAVA, Jan 31: Slovak tennis player Karol Beck has tested positive for a banned substance, the Czech news agency CTK reported on Tuesday.... All-Pakistan volleyball PESHAWAR, Jan 31: The first All-Pakistan volleyball tournament will commence on Feb 10 at Lakki Marwat Sports Stadium, Serai Nourang. Top teams of the country had already confirmed their participation in the tourney, it was announced on Tuesday.—APP...

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