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We failed to match England’s intensity, says Woolmer
KARACHI, Aug 9: Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has conceded that his team failed to match England’s commitment and intensity on the field which resulted in a demoralizing Test series defeat....
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Reckless batting, poor fielding let Pakistan down, claims Bari
LAHORE, Aug 9: “Reckless batting and poor fielding by Pakistan were the main causes of defeat at Headingley,” said chief selector Wasim Bari while commenting on the third Test defeat against England on Wednesday....
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Experts term Jones jibe ‘unfortunate’
NEW DELHI, Aug 9: Indian cricketers and commentators on Wednesday described Dean Jones''s “terrorist” jibe as “unfortunate”, saying the Australian pundit should have been more careful....
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Sarfraz urges Inzamam to quit captaincy
ISLAMABAD, Aug 9: Former Pakistan fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz said Inzamam-ul-Haq should step down as captain after England scored their first home Test series win against the South Asian team in 24 years....
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Ganguly surprise inclusion in 30-man squad
BANGALORE, Aug 9: Former India captain Saurav Ganguly was surprisingly recalled on Wednesday, named in the provisional 30-player squad for the ICC Champions Trophy to be played at home in October-November....
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Mahmood laughs off ‘traitor’ barracking
LEEDS, Aug 9: Pace bowler Sajid Mahmood laughed off some barracking from Pakistan supporters at Headingley on his way to a Test best haul in England''s series-clinching victory on Tuesday....
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Bukhari gets another term in KCCA office
KARACHI, Aug 9: Senior cricket administrator Prof Sirajul Islam Bukhari has been elected unopposed as Karachi City Cricket Association’s secretary for another three-year term following the Pakistan Cricket Board-conducted elections on Wednesday....
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Bangladesh pair dropped for Kenya ties
NAIROBI, Aug 9: Pressure to succeed on their African tour has forced the Bangladesh team management to drop two senior players from the squad to face Kenya in a three-match one-day series starting here on Saturday....
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Unlucky Pakistan did not get rub of the green
LEEDS, Aug 9: Pakistan did not take the easy option after losing the third Test and the four-match series against England at Headingley on Tuesday....
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Physio declares Tendulkar fit
BANGALORE, Aug 9: Indian cricket team’s physiotherapist John Gloster removed all doubts about Sachin Tendulkar''s fitness, indicating the maestro''s injured right shoulder has healed completely....
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Tahir Dar excels for Bahrain
KARACHI, Aug 9: A fine knock of 91 by Tahir Dar was cornerstone of Bahrain’s 87-run victory over Karachi Academy in the first one-day match at the Pakistan Steel Sports Complex on Wednesday....
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Routine victories for Federer, Nadal
TORONTO, Aug 9: World No 1 Roger Federer and defending champion Rafael Nadal returned from vacation to post routine first-round wins at the Toronto Masters on Tuesday....
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PHF secretary urged to sort out Karachi mess: Akhtar meets KHA official
KARACHI, Aug 9: Karachi hockey officials have asked the new PHF secretary to recognize the present Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) set up, remove those involved in rigging of polls or face court proceedings....
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Hockey: Juniors not ready for senior squad yet: Manzoor Jr
KARACHI, Aug 9: While Pakistan hockey is likely to be at a crossroad after next month’s World Cup with several senior players facing the axe, junior team manager Manzoor Jr says...
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Kluft treats home fans to emotional Euro gold
GOTHENBURG, Aug 9: They came, they saw and Carolina Kluft conquered at the European championships on Tuesday....
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Naveen Perwani to lead Pakistan in Asiad
KARACHI, Aug 9: Veteran cueist Naveen Perwani will lead Pakistan''s snooker contingent in the Asian Games which will be held in December at Doha, Qatar, President Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA) Asghar Valika announced here on Wednesday....
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United to appeal duo’s red cards
MANCHESTER, Aug 9: Manchester United declared their intention to appeal charges against Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes after the Football Association finally received a referee''s report from a pre-season match where both players were dismissed....
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Ex-stadium chief jail sentence upheld
BERLIN, Aug 9: A German court on Wednesday upheld a 4-1/2 year jail sentence handed down for bribery to the former head of the firm that built a World Cup soccer stadium in Munich, rejecting an appeal against the verdict....
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AFC unhappy over grant utilization
LAHORE, Aug 9: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has expressed dissatisfaction over the inappropriate utilisation of monthly grant of $6,000 by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) to improve the base of coaches....
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Shabbir calls for enhanced purse
KARACHI, Aug 9: Leading Pakistan golfer Shabbir Iqbal has called for an enhanced prize money for all the Pakistan Golf Federation (PGF) tournaments to make them more attractive for the professionals....
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Sindh Open golf tees off tomorrow
KARACHI, Aug 9: The 54-hole eighth Sindh Open Golf Championship will tee off at the Arabian Sea Country Club on Friday, secretary Sindh Golf Association (SGA) Asad I....
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Golf trials on 20th
KARACHI, Aug 9: The first phase of open trials to select a three-member Pakistan team for the upcoming biennial World Amateur Golf Team Championship will commence at the Karachi Golf Club from Aug 20....
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