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November 13, 2006 Monday Shawwal 20, 1427 Yousuf slams fluent century as Pakistan take control LAHORE, Nov 12: Mohammad Yousuf continued his dream run in 2006 as Pakistan wriggled their way out of a tight corner to seize control against West Indies on the second day of the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.... ‘Sporting wickets are needed in Tests’ LAHORE, Nov 12: Prolific middle-order batsman Mohammad Yousuf, who scored his 20th century in the first Test against the West Indies here on Sunday, has called for sporting pitches to be made for making the game more exciting for spectators.... PCB ignores Miandad for seminar LAHORE, Nov 12: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday ignored legendary Javed Miandad while announcing the names of 27 renowned cricketers who have been invited for the national cricket workshop to be held on Friday.... No action against Shoaib LAHORE, Nov 12: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf said on Sunday that the board will not take any disciplinary action against fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar for his press... Dull pitch, dropped chances heartbreaking, says Taylor LAHORE, Nov 12: Leading West Indian fast bowler Jerome Taylor on Sunday blamed the lifeless Gaddafi Stadium wicket for his team’s lacklustre show on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan.... Pakistan strive to get Shabbir cleared LAHORE, Nov 12: The Pakistan Cricket Board is striving to get paceman Shabbir Ahmed''s banned bowling action cleared by sending him to Australia for expert biomechanical testing, the board''s chief said Sunday.... Yousuf joins exalted club LAHORE, Nov 12: Mohammad Yousuf became the 28th player to score 20 or more centuries when he made 107 against West Indies in the first Test at the Gaddafi Stadium on... NSW take first-day honours against England SYDNEY, Nov 12: Opener Phil Jaques hit his second century against England in three days to help put New South Wales state in a strong position against the visitors on the... Pakistan register protest to ICC LAHORE, Nov 12: Pakistan has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to investigate allegations made by an Indian security officer about the behaviour of Pakistani players during the Champions trophy.... Indians level tennis series against Pakistan KARACHI, Nov 12: Debutant Vivek Shokeen stunned Pakistan captain Aisam Qureshi to lead India to a 2-1 victory in the final leg of the four-Test tennis series in New Delhi on Sunday.... Proteas grab Super Sixes title KARACHI, Nov 12: Pakistan failed to defend their title in the Super Sixes cricket tournament as South Africa defeated them by 12 runs in the final on Sunday at Hong Kong.... The Arab stuns rivals to land coveted Cup at KRC KARACHI, Nov 12: Running a vastly improved race, three-year-old bay colt, The Arab galloped to a facile six lengths victory over favourite colt The Concord, to land Sir Ghulam Hussain Hidayatullah... Federer bounces back to tame Nalbandian SHANGHAI, Nov 12: World number one Roger Federer came from a set down to demolish defending champion David Nalbandian 3-6, 6-1, 6-1 in the opening match of the Masters Cup on Sunday.... PCB chief denies India 2011 World Cup final claims LAHORE, Nov 12: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Nasim Ashraf on Sunday dismissed India''s claims that it would host the showpiece final of the 2011 World Cup.... Harmison has only himself to blame: Nasser Hussain MELBOURNE, Nov 12: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has flayed Steve Harmison for his recent lacklustre performances saying the fast bowler had only himself to blame and should work harder in his preparation.... Toru Khan breaks record to claim feature event LAHORE, Nov 12: Huzaifa Shoaib''s three-year-old bay colt, Toru Khan, produced a record-breaking performance to win the Saif Telecom Cup run over 1600m during the Lahore Winter Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday.... Henin, Mauresmo set up final clash MADRID, Nov 12: Justine Henin-Hardenne will finish the year as the top-ranked player in women''s tennis after beating Maria Sharapova 6-2, 7-5 (5) Saturday in the semi-finals of the WTA Championships.... Imdad claims Punjab Open golf title LAHORE, Nov 12: Imdad Hussain with a three-day aggregate of 210 turned the tables over two-day leader Nisar Khan, to emerge as winner of the Punjab Open golf championship in Gujranwala on Sunday.... Sohail strike rescues Sindh Muslim KARACHI, Nov 12: An injury-time strike by Sohail Brohi helped Sindh Muslim salvage a 1-1 draw at Ghani XI in the KASB soccer league at CDGK Stadium on Saturday.... Murtaza hits century KARACHI, Nov 12: Murtaza Hussain struck a maiden century to strengthen the position of Customs on the second day of their Patrons Trophy Grade-I match against Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) at the UBL Sports Complex on Sunday.... NBP struggle against ZTBL KARACHI, Nov 12: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) were in strong position against defending champions National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) in their Patrons Trophy grade-I match at the NBP Sports Complex on Sunday.... Fazal hits 66 KARACHI, Nov 12: Fazal Subhan, Ramiz Raja and Anwar Ali hit half centuries as KESC were all out for 298 on the opening day of their three-day Patrons Trophy grade-I match against PWD at the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium on Sunday.... Basit falls in US Open KARACHI, Nov 12: Pakistani youngster Basit Ashfaq went out of US Open squash championship after facing 11-8, 11-6, 11-4 defeat at the hands of Englishman Tom Richards, a world No.... Umar grabs title KARACHI, Nov 12: Umar Banghsh clinched the amateur title with gross score of four-over-par 76 in a golf championship at the Arabian Sea Country Club on Sunday....

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