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May 22, 2006 Monday Rabi-us-Sani 23, 1427 Hectic schedule behind postponement KARACHI, May 21: The Asia Cup had been postponed for another two years as hectic international cricket schedules did not allow the biennial event to be held in Pakistan this year, the Asian Cricket Council said on Sunday.... West Indies level series in remarkable finish KINGSTON, May 21: All-rounder Dwayne Bravo bowled Yuvraj Singh with two balls to spare as West Indies defeated India by one run in a thrilling second One-day International at Sabina Park on Saturday (partly reported in Sunday’s edition).... England opt against recalling Harmison LONDON, May 21: England have resisted any temptation to rush their leading strike bowler Steve Harmison back into the side for the second Test against Sri Lanka starting at Edgbaston on Thursday.... Pampling stays in contention FORT WORTH (Texas), May 21: Australian Rod Pampling hung on to a share of the lead after the third round at the $6 million Colonial Championship on Saturday.... Sibanda century helps Zimbabwe claim trophy PORT-OF-SPAIN, May 21: Zimbabwe thrived on a maiden One-day International century from Vusi Sibanda to clinch the Tri-Nation tournament at the Queen’s Park Oval with an 83-run victory over Bermuda on Saturday.... Elder back in Aussie hockey squad SYDNEY, May 21: Troy Elder''s year exile from the Australian field hockey team ended on Sunday when he was recalled for next month''s Azlan Shah trophy in Kuala Lumpur.... Talent not enough Kenyans told NAIROBI, May 21: Roger Harper has said more needed to be done for Kenya cricket to return to international level and even achieve Test status.... Rhodes to assist Proteas DURBAN, May 21: South Africa have appointed fielding superstar Jonty Rhodes as ODI specialist coach to help in their preparations for the 2007 World Cup.... Safety plans BRIDGETOWN, May 21: The Caribbean Community''s security committee is working on safety plans for next year''s cricket World Cup, which will be held in the region for the first time, an official said on Saturday.... Preakness Stakes: Bernardini wins as Barbaro pulls up lame BALTIMORE (Maryland), May 21: Lightly raced longshot Bernardini easily captured the Preakness Stakes on Saturday after Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro pulled up in the first quarter-mile with a career-ending leg injury.... Cancellation of race leads to uproar by punters KARACHI, May 21: Cancellation of a race seconds before its start led to hue and cry by race goers in the Summer Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.... Viduka named Aussie skipper for World Cup MELBOURNE, May 21: Striker Mark Viduka has been handed the task of leading Australia at their first World Cup finals for 32 years.... Pressure mounts on Italy coach to resign MILAN, May 21: Calls for Italy coach Marcello Lippi to resign over a football scandal clouded the national team''s World Cup preparations on Sunday, three weeks before they start their campaign in Germany.... Robredo secures maiden Masters Series crown HAMBURG, May 21: Germany Spain''s Tommy Robredo won his first Masters Series title on Sunday, defeating Czech Radek Stepanek 6-1, 6-3, 6-3 in a one-sided final.... Scrutiny of clubs starts today LAHORE, May 21: The PCB appointed scrutiny committee for LCCA should pay a surprise visit to the net in order to identify genuine clubs.... Wapda fight hard for victory ISLAMABAD, May 21: Wapda defeated Army 2-1 on Sunday in a well-fought Pool ‘B’ match of the National Team Championship at the Mushaf Squash Complex.... US marathoner accepts two-year ban COLORADO SPRINGS (Colorado), May 21: Deeja Youngquist, eighth in the 2004 US Olympic women''s marathon trials, has withdrawn an appeal to accept a two-year ban for EPO doping, the US Anti-Doping Agency announced late on Saturday.... Mehrullah overpowers Prasad KARACHI, May 21: Pakistani star Mehrullah lived up to expectations when he thrashed Dewakar Prasad to help hosts clinch Pakistan-India boxing series 2-1 at KPT Sports Complex on Sunday.... FIFA to film women soccer players LAHORE, May 21: Pakistan women soccer players will go on air when a film-making team from FIFA prepares a documentary on activities and development of women football in the country.... Tayyab excels KARACHI, May 21: Aga Khan University Medical College (AKUMC) notched up their second win in the 5th All-Karachi Medical College cricket tournament at the AKU Ground on Sunday.... Financial problems hit netball body ATTOCK, May 21: President of Pakistan Federation of Netball Capt Malik Zafar Awan has said the federation is utilising all available resources for promotion of the game in the country.... Khalid shines LAHORE, May 21: An all-round performance by Khalid Habib helped Cricket Centre defeat Universal Club by 116 runs in the 9th Servis Gold Cup cricket tournament match on Sunday....

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