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April 22, 2006 Saturday Rabi-ul-Awwal 23, 1427 Too many matches with India perturb PCB KARACHI, April 21: Pakistan is concerned that the increasing number of matches against India could lead to player burnout and a general lack of audience interest.... Shoaib Malik faces surgery to correct bowling action KARACHI, April 21: Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik is to undergo a shoulder operation in South Africa next week to try to improve his suspect bowling action.... Probables for England tour to be named soon KARACHI, April 21: Pakistan’s preparations for the arduous tour of England this summer will begin next month when the national selectors name probables for a conditioning and training camp at Lahore.... Ponting takes swipe at hectic schedule SYDNEY, April 21: Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has labelled the increasingly hectic international Test schedule “unacceptable” and has demanded more recovery time between matches.... World Cup qualifiers Canada expect big turnaround this year TORONTO, April 21: Cricket, once as Canadian as maple syrup, is making an overdue comeback. “Cricket was the national game of Canada in the past and I predict that it will... Sri Lankans vow to fight fire with fire LONDON, April 21: Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody promised on Friday to fight fire with fire when his team takes on England''s fast bowlers in their three-Test series starting next month.... Irish hopes hit by Afridi setback LONDON, April 21: Pakistan international Shahid Afridi could miss Ireland''s opening C&G Trophy match against Hampshire on Sunday after being forced to fly home to be his ill daughter.... Memorial cricket LAHORE, April 21: Two more matches were decided in the 3rd Mohammad Siddiq memorial cricket tournament on Thursday.... All-round display by Aamir ISLAMABAD, April 21: An all round display by Aamir Kiyani sent Muslim Club freewheeling to a 60-run victory against Islamabad Hawks on Friday in the ICA Margalla Festival Cricket Championship.... ICA win Blind cricket series ISLAMABAD, April 21: The Islamabad Cricket Association of the Blind took an unassailable 2-0 lead against an Indian Punjab team whom they defeated by five wickets on Friday at the F-9 Park Ground.... Favourites cruise into last eight at Monte Carlo MONTE CARLO, April 21: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal eased into the Monte Carlo Masters quarterfinals on Thursday with efficient straight-set wins.... Lightning curtails action in Asian Open SHANGHAI, April 21: Henrik Stenson was on the verge of taking at least a one-stroke lead into the weekend at the Asian Open when the second round was suspended because of lightning on Friday.... Steaua edge past Boro to stay in contention BUCHAREST, April 21: Two fine saves from Middlesbrough goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer kept his side in contention as Steaua Bucharest edged the first leg of their UEFA Cup semifinal tie 1-0 on Thursday.... Snooker: Six-time finalist White goes out in first round SHEFFIELD, April 21: Six-time losing finalist Jimmy White will have to qualify for next year''s world snooker championship after being knocked out by David Gray in the first round on Thursday.... Women basketball trials today KARACHI, April 21: Trials to select probables for the selection of Sindh women basketball team will commence at National Sports Training and Coaching Centre (NSTCC) Saturday at 1.00pm.... Thailand thrash Lanka ISLAMABAD, April 21: Thailand defeated Sri Lanka 17-9 on the second day of the Asia Cup Baseball Championship at the Rawalpindi Stadium.... Pakistan meet Bangladesh today ISLAMABAD, April 21: Pakistan play Bangladesh on Saturday in the opening match of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-14 Festival of Football.... Ex-French Open champion quits MADRID, April 21: Spain''s Albert Costa, the 2002 French Open champion, said on Friday he would retire after playing the Barcelona Open next week.... Asif leads team to victory LAHORE, April 21: A last minute goal by four-goal Asif Tiwana steered Candy Land Yellow to a 6-5 1/2 win over Friends in the Novices Cup polo on Friday.... Hockey: Semis put off until today CHANGZHOU (China), April 21: Both the semifinals of the World Cup hockey qualifying tournament were postponed from Friday to Saturday because of inclement weather.... PU sports gala LAHORE, April 21: As many as seven universities are taking part in the three-day sports gala which begins at the Punjab University Old Campus ground from Saturday.... Deaf squash LAHORE, April 21: The 1st Lahore deaf squash championship entered the final stage in both the boys and girls category at Punjab Squash Complex on Friday....

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