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April 11, 2006 Tuesday Rabi-ul-Awwal 12, 1427 BCCI suspends former ICC chief Dalmiya NEW DELHI, April 10: The Indian cricket board on Monday suspended its former president, Jagmohan Dalmiya, who has been accused of mishandling funds during the 1996 World Cup.... Bangladesh surprise Aussies FATULLAH (Bangladesh), April 10: Mighty Australia faced the embarrassing prospect of having to follow on against lowly Bangladesh after another stellar performance by the home side in the first Test here on Monday.... Legislators want PCB not to send women teams abroad ISLAMABAD, April 10: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Sports has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) not to send women''s cricket teams abroad unless disputes are resolved and standards improved.... Mickelson captures US Masters crown with 2-shot victory AUGUSTA, April 10: Phil Mickelson sealed his third major title and second green jacket with a two-shot victory in the US Masters on Sunday.... McCullum strikes form BENONI (South Africa), April 10: New Zealand wicket-keeper Brendon McCullum hammered a century that prevented the Kiwis conceding a sizeable first innings lead on the third day of their four-day match against the Rest of South Africa on Sunday.... Sri Lanka recalls Zoysa for England COLOMBO, April 10: Sri Lanka selectors on Monday recalled fast bowler Nuwan Zoysa for the tour to England starting later this month.... Virus forced Trescothick to miss Indian tour LONDON, April 10: Marcus Trescothick broke his silence on Monday over his early departure from England's tour of India by saying he'd been forced to come home by a viral problem and the strains imposed by several years of non-stop international cricket.... Cash boost for Australia LONDON, April 10: Australia received US$500,000 for topping both this year''s International Cricket Council (ICC) Test and One-day tables.... Match referee to decide Guwahati''s fate NEW DELHI, April 10: The future of Indian city Guwahati as an international cricket venue will be determined by Sri Lankan match referee Roshan Mahanama, an official said on Monday.... MoU’s to be signed for stadium ISLAMABAD, April 10: Two MoUs are to be signed shortly in connection with the construction of a state of the art cricket stadium in Islamabad.... Faisalabad meet bankers today LAHORE, April 10: The unbeaten teams of the Pentangular Cup cricket tournament--Faisalabad and National Bank of Pakistan-- will meet each other in the important tie of the third round of the Cup starting at the Multan Stadium from Tuesday.... Colombo to host Asia snooker KARACHI, April 10: The 22nd edition of Asia Snooker Championship will be held at Colombo (Sri Lanka) from June 30 to July 7, Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) announced on Monday.... ICC approves four venues NEW DELHI, April 10: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved four Indian venues where Champions Trophy matches will be played later this year, an official said on Monday.... FIFA to promote soccer in earthquake affected areas LAHORE, April 10: FIFA and AFC will provide US$700,00 for football-related facilities in the areas affected by the Oct 8 earthquake in Pakistan.... Golf: Shabbir retains CAS title PESHAWAR, April 10: Shabbir Iqbal retained the title with 11 under par 205 played over 54-holes in the 28th CAS Open golf championship played at PAF Golf Course on Sunday.... Weightlifting: Life ban for two Indian cheats NEW DELHI, April 10: India has banned weightlifters Edwin Raju and Tejinder Singh for life after the pair failed drugs tests during the Commonwealth Games.... Tennis: Petrova claims 2nd WTA crown NEW YORK, April 10: Russia''s Nadia Petrova captured her second WTA event of the year after beating third seed Francesca Schiavone of Italy 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the $600,000 Amelia Island Tournament on Sunday.... Young Ansari lift cup KARACHI, April 10: Young Ansari lifted the trophy and cash purse of Rs100,000 of third KASB Premier Football league by defeating National Afridi Club 4-2 in their last match at Sixteen Star Football Club on Sunday.... Bridge: Top stars to compete in Lahore tournament LAHORE, April 10: Around 160 men and women from Pakistan and India will participate in the 10th Balijee bridge championship to be held from April 13 to 16.... KRC institute ‘Horse of the Year’ award KARACHI, April 10: The Karachi Race Club (KRC) has instituted ‘Horse of the Year’ award which carries lucrative stake money besides a glittering cup.... 60 probables for camp LAHORE, April 10: Sixty probables were shortlisted from a total of 70 in two-day trials to pick players for the training camp which started from Monday to finalise Pakistan women hockey team for the Asian Games qualifying round.... Asif voted best player LAHORE, April 10: Sahiwal won the Punjab U-17 Inter-district Kabbadi championship beating Faisalabad in the final 59-44 in Sahiwal on Monday.... Raheela’s dream run LAHORE, April 10: Winning all seven gold medals, Raheela Bano helped Wapda to win the 4th national women cycling championship on Monday.... Badminton trials LAHORE, April 10: Trials to select Punjab men and women teams for the All-Pakistan badminton ranking tournaments will be held at Rokhri Hall on April 15.... Jinnah College wins KARACHI, April 10: Jinnah College came from behind to win the Karachi Board Inter-collegiate Squash Championship by defeating Bahria College 2-1 in the final, according to a press release issued on Monday.... Naveed victorious LAHORE, April 10: Naveed Najam won the Above 60 singles'' final beating Laeeq Pirzada in three-set final 6-2,3-6, 6-4 of the ITF Seniors Pakistan Circuit at the Defence Club on Monday....

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