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April 19, 2006 Wednesday Rabi-ul-Awwal 20, 1427 Pakistan make India struggle for runs ABU DHABI, April 18: India set Pakistan seemingly a modest target of 198 to win after being bowled out for 197 on the last ball of the innings on a slow... New Zealand head for defeat CENTURION (South Africa), April 18: New Zealand, set 249 to win, were in desperate trouble at 98 for seven against South Africa when bad light stopped play on the fourth day of the first Test.... Early birthday present for Gillespie as Aussies take big lead CHITTAGONG (Bangladesh), April 18: Nightwatchman Jason Gillespie scored his maiden Test century to put Australia in command of the second Test against Bangladesh on Tuesday before heavy rain wiped out the final session on the third day.... Pentangular Cup: Faisalabad thrash KH by innings LAHORE, April 18: Pace quartet of Shahid Nazir, Samiullah Niazi, Asad Ali and Ahmed Hayat bowled Faisalabad to a crushing two-day victory over Karachi Harbour in the Pentangular Cup fixture at the Qadhafi Stadium on Tuesday.... Security problems ABU DHABI, April 18: The VVIP movement, now a familiar sight when Pakistan and India play, created problems for the VIPs, media personnel and the spectators who thronged to witness the... World Cup 2011: South Asia to submit bid on Friday ABU DHABI, April 18: The joint Sub-continent bid for World Cup cricket 2011 Compliance Book is ready and will be submitted personally by the officials of Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and... Umar Gul dents bankers’ hopes LAHORE, April 18: Fine bowling by Test paceman Umar Gul and later an unbeaten opening stand between Agha Sabir and Ghulam Ali put PIA in sight of victory against leaders National... IOC body to decide Saqlain’s fate soon LAHORE, Apr 18: The Arbitration Commission of International Olympic Committee (IOC) will announce its decision on three-match suspension of temperamental Pakistan hockey captain Mohammad Saqlain within a week.... ‘Abu Dhabi most suitable offshore venue’ ABU DHABI, April 18: The Indian cricket board President Sharad Pawar believes Abu Dhabi is most appropriate neutral venue for holding India-Pakistan ties and will remain one of the most preferred... Australia called up duo for ODIs SYDNEY, April 18: Australia called up batsman Mark Cosgrove and paceman Brett Dorey on Tuesday to replace Damien Martyn and Stuart Clark in the upcoming one-day series against Bangladesh.... Get on and play, urges Gavaskar NEW DELHI, April 18: Indian great Sunil Gavaskar scoffed on Tuesday at suggestions excessive cricket was burning players out, saying the hard grind was part of the honour of representing one''s country.... Sajid excels ISLAMABAD, April 18: Islamabad Greeners defeated Essco by six wickets on the second day of the ICA Margalla Festival Cricket Championship at the Marghazar Ground on Tuesday.... Golden ball to be used in World Cup final BERLIN, April 18: A golden ball will be used at the World Cup final on July 9, organising committee president Franz Beckenbauer said on Tuesday.... Sluggish start for Federer on claycourt MONTE CARLO, April 18: World number one Roger Federer looked sluggish when he started his claycourt season with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 win over qualifier Novak Djokovic in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Open on Monday.... PTTF to evaluate juniors’ showing KARACHI, April 18: The Pakistan Table Tennis Federation (PTTF) has asked two former players to evaluate the performance of country’s ping pong prodigies who featured at the two international competitions abroad recently.... Premier League: West Brom grab vital point WEST BROMWICH (England), April 18: West Brom picked up what could prove to be a vital point in their fight to stave off relegation with a goalless draw against Bolton at The Hawthorns in Monday''s late Premiership match.... Cheruiyot completes Kenyan double BOSTON, April 18: Kenya''s Robert Cheruiyot set a course record on the way to winning his second Boston Marathon on Monday, while compatriot Rita Jeptoo strode to victory in the women''s race (partly reported in Tuesday’s edition).... Fine batting by Manzoor, Javed LAHORE, April 18: Half-centuries by Mohammad Javed and Javed Manzoor helped Moughalpura Whites beat Rising Young Stars Club by two wickets in the inaugural match of the second Wali Khan memorial cricket tournament on Tuesday.... Ahmed slams winner LAHORE, April 18: Three goals by Ahmed Ali Tiwana helped WKF beat Police 6- 5 1/2 in the Novices Cup polo on Tuesday.... Badminton team KARACHI, April 18: The Sindh Badminton Association on Tuesday named a seven-member team for the all Pakistan Farooq ranking badminton tournament being held at Faisalabad from April 21....

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