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August 09, 2006 Wednesday Rajab 13, 1427 Pakistan’s abject surrender hands series to England LEEDS, Aug 8: England crushed Pakistan by 167 runs on Tuesday to win the third Test and the series after a moment of madness from Mohammad Yousuf and one of magic from Monty Panesar.... Dented pride and umpiring prejudice LEEDS, Aug 8: I remember the feeling when Pakistan last lost a Test series in England. It was a sense of bitter disappointment but immense pride.... ‘England had a score to settle’ LEEDS, Aug 8: England captain Andrew Strauss said on Tuesday his side had had a score to settle during their victorious Test series with Pakistan. But, he added, it was not with their opponents.... Defeat no cause for panic: Woolmer LEEDS, Aug 8: Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said he would not panic after his side crashed to a series defeat against England at Headingley on Tuesday and said he would fight any calls for players to be axed.... Kaneria chicken dance bemuses Pietersen LEEDS, Aug 8: Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria revealed the secret to getting Kevin Pietersen out after dismissing the flamboyant England batsman cheaply on the fourth day of the third Test — call him a chicken, then bowl him the perfect googly.... Win sets up top two Ashes clash LEEDS, Aug 8: Australia and England will start their series later this year as top two sides in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Championship table, the world governing body announced on Tuesday.... Asif available only for ODIs: PCB LAHORE, Aug 8: Pakistan’s talented young fast bowler Mohammad Asif who was scheduled to leave for London on Tuesday to reinforce the national cricket team before the The Oval Test, has surprisingly been held back by the Pakistan Cricket Board.... Pakistan name 30 for ICC Champions Trophy LAHORE, Aug 8: The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced an initial squad of 30 players for the ICC Champions Trophy which will be held in India during Oct-Nov this year.... Heartbreak for Proteas as Sri Lanka pull off dramatic win COLOMBO, Aug 8: Sri Lanka''s captain Mahela Jayawardene hit 123 as the hosts survived South Africa''s dramatic fightback to record a tense one-wicket victory in the second and final Test on Tuesday.... Nalbandian becomes early casualty at Toronto Masters TORONTO, Aug 8: Third seed Argentine David Nalbandian went out of the Toronto Masters in the first round on Monday when he was beaten 6-1, 6-2 by grey-haired Italian Davide Sanguinetti.... Fernandez walks his way to 20km gold GOTHENBURG, Aug 8: Francisco Fernandez of Spain won the men''s 20 kilometres walk at the European athletics championships on Tuesday. The Olympic and world silver medallist finished the course around the streets of Gothenburg in 1hr 19min 09sec.... Night of the Generals THE phone call was totally unexpected. “Could you be in Islamabad in May? You are to receive an award from the President of Pakistan and play in a tournament.”... Pakistan still dangerous, says NZ hockey coach AUCKLAND, Aug 8: New Zealand hockey coach Kevin Towns believes Pakistan is still a force to reckon with in international hockey despite their ordinary faring in the recently concluded Champions Trophy in Terrassa, Spain.... PSB to organise hockey camps in eight cities LAHORE, Aug 8: The Punjab Sports Board has decided to organise hockey training camps in eight cities of the province for children under the age of 16.... Jayawardene lauds team COLOMBO, Aug 8: Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene praised his players after he guided the team to a dramatic one-wicket win and a 2-0 series victory against South Africa on Tuesday.... Six Nigerian players die in road crash LAGOS, Aug 8: Six players of Nigerian non-league club Wunti FC of Bauchi, died in a car accident in northern Nigerian.... Azhar, Chauhan bat for Ganguly CHENNAI, Aug 8: Former Indian captain Azharuddin and opener Chetan Chauhan feel that Saurav Ganguly''s exclusion from the team was quite humiliating for him.... Tahir, Waqas to vie in World championships ISLAMABAD, Aug 8: Tahir Ishaq and Waqas Ahmed will represent Pakistan in the World badminton championships in Spain from Sept 8, Pakistan Badminton Federation senior vice-president Taqi Mohsin said on Tuesday.... Gerrard backed for captaincy LIVERPOOL, Aug 8: Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is backing Steven Gerrard to succeed David Beckham as England captain ahead of new national boss Steve McClaren''s announcement expected later this week.... KGC elections KARACHI, Aug 8: The annual elections of the Karachi Golf Club (KGC) for 2006-7 will be held in October, Executive Officer of the KGC, Capt (retd) Khalid A.... Marksmen aim to excel at SA Games KARACHI, Aug 8: Pakistani marksmen are confident and looking forward to return with flying colours from the 10th South Asian Games being held at Colombo from Aug 18 to 28.... Pairs bridge on Aug 14 KARACHI, Aug 8: The Pakistan Bridge Federation is holding an Independence Day Pairs Tournament at Aslam Bridge Hall, National Stadium on Monday to mark the 59th anniversary of the country, PBF announced on Tuesday....

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