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| August 29, 2006 | Tuesday | Sha'aban 4, 1427 |
Twenty20 International: Pakistan prove too good for England
BRISTOL (England), Aug 28: Pakistan put their off-field worries to one side by winning their inaugural Twenty20 International with a five wicket success against England at Nevil Road on Monday....
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ICC cancels Saturday’s emergency board moot BRISTOL, Aug 28: The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Monday that its emergency board meeting in Dubai on Saturday, called following Pakistan''s forfeit of the fourth Test against England, had been cancelled....
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Hair says he was encouraged to make the offer LONDON, Aug 28: The simmering Oval Test row which has dominated world cricket in the past seven days took yet another intriguing twist on Monday after conflicting statements from the ICC...
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Holding blasts First World hypocrisy
NEW DELHI, Aug 28: Legendary West Indian fast bowler Michael Holding wants Pakistan absolved of ball tampering charges, saying ‘First World hypocrisy’ was to blame for cricket''s present crisis.“I...
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Richards supports Inzy
LONDON, Aug 28: West Indian cricket legend Sir Viv Richards has extended support to Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq over ball tampering allegation and said he could understand Pakistan skipper''s anger over the issue....
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Sindh team denied participation in Governor’s Cup: PHF secretary’s orders
KARACHI, Aug 28: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Monday pushed the national sport further into turmoil after disallowing Sindh’s participation in the Governor’s Gold Cup on secretary Akhtarul Islam’s directives....
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Rain delays start of US Open
NEW YORK, Aug 28: The 2006 US Open got underway on Monday after a 65-minute rain delay. The hardcourt tournament and final Grand Slam of the season was supposed to kick...
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Former match referees back Hair in Oval row
KARACHI, Aug 28: While the ruckus over Hair-raising US$500,000 payoff exposure is set to rumble on, two former ICC match referees have thrown their weight behind the burly Australian umpire....
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Back injury rules out Harmison from ODIs
BRISTOL, Aug 28: England fast bowler Stephen Harmison has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match one-day series with a back injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Monday....
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Ponting backs calls for best umpires
SYDNEY, Aug 28: Australian captain Ricky Ponting says he wants the best umpires to officiate in Test cricket, irrespective of nationality. Ponting and Australian cricket officials believe this year''s Ashes series...
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CA mourns death of Walcott
SYDNEY, Aug 28: The late West Indies legend Sir Clyde Walcott will always hold a special place in the hearts of Australian cricket lovers, Cricket Australia said on Monday....
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Buchanan to quit after World Cup
MELBOURNE, Aug 28: Coach John Buchanan, who presided over Australia''s world record Test and one-day winning runs, is to step down after next year''s World Cup....
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Mehrab named in BD squad
DHAKA, Aug 28: All-rounder Mehrab Hossain Jr is the only new face in Bangladesh''s 18-member preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy to be played in India this October and November....
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Fancied Quince claims easy victory
LAHORE, Aug 28: Fancied chestnut colt, Quince put up a smashing performance winning the main supporting event run over 1200m during the day and night Lahore Summer Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday....
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Bridge team contest from Saturday
KARACHI, Aug 28: Yusuf Dada Swiss Team Tournament will begin on Saturday at the Aslam Bridge Hall under auspices of the Karachi Bridge Association. It will be a two-day Swiss movement tournament based on seven rounds of 12 boards each....
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Tanveer crowned ITF first leg champion
KARACHI, Aug 28: Pakistan’s Tanveer Ashiq annexed the boys’ singles title in the ITF Pakistan Junior Tennis Championships when he defeated compatriot Yasir Khan in the rain-delayed final on the clay courts of Islamabad Club on Monday....
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Woods seals 52nd career win in playoff
AKRON (Ohio), Aug 28: Firestone specialist Tiger Woods won his fourth consecutive PGA Tour title with a protracted playoff victory over fellow American Stewart Cink at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational on Sunday....
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Contingent arrives today
KARACHI, Aug 28: Pakistani contingent comprising 386 players and officials will return here on Tuesday from Colombo after participating in the 10th South Asian Games.Pakistan finished second with 43 gold, 44 silver and 71 bronze medals....
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Match cancelled
LAHORE, Aug 28: The first match between Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket academies which was to be played at Sheikhupura Stadium on Tuesday has been cancelled due to bad condition of the pitch as a result of torrential rains since Sunday....
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Seniors tennis
KARACHI, Aug 28: Top veteran players from Pakistan and India will be seen in action in the KC Pakistan International Seniors tennis championship at the Karachi Club....
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U-17 zonal cricket
KARACHI, Aug 28: The Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA) Under-17 Inter-zonal cricket tournament, which was postponed due to torrential rains in the city, will resume from Tuesday with three matches....
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FIFA official arrives
LAHORE, Aug 28: FIFA coaching instructor Holger Obermann from Germany arrived on Monday to hold “football for hope“ coaching clinics in three cities which were badly affected by last year’s Oct 8 earthquake in Pakistan....
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