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Six former captains opt out of PCB workshop
LAHORE, Nov 15: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s much-publicised workshop this week to get experts’ feedback on World Cup preparations is fast becoming a farce after the sudden pull out of several former captains including Imran Khan, Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram.... 
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Appellate Tribunal adjourns Shoaib, Asif hearing until Monday
LAHORE, Nov 15: The much-awaited first hearing of the PCB Anti-doping Appellate Tribunal (ADAT), setup to review the appeals of two suspended fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif, was deferred...
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Yousuf wins Masters’ event at World snooker
KARACHI, Nov 15: Pakistan''s former world amateur champion Mohammad Yousuf added another feather in his cap when he won the Masters’ event of the World snooker championship at Jordan’s capital Amman on Tuesday....
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Pakistan, WI utilise extra day for nets
LAHORE, Nov 15: Both Pakistan and the West Indies utilised Wednesday for some net practice after the early finish of the Test on Tuesday had thrown up the spare day for them....
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Pakistan victory brings relief after recent crises: Younis
LAHORE, Nov 15: Pakistan vice captain Younis Khan has termed the first Test victory over the West Indies in Lahore as “a nice relief” for the controversy-hit national team after a turbulent period of almost two months....
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Intikhab lauds pace duo for Test show
LAHORE, Nov 15: Pakistan’s new ball pair of Umar Gul and Shahid Nazir, who played a pivotal role in the first Test win over the West Indies here at the Gaddafi Stadium, drew special praise from ex-Test skipper Intikhab Alam....
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Pakistan’s golden past in athletics: Asian Games in perspective
KARACHI, Nov 15: There was a time when Pakistan enjoyed a respectable position in track and field events, particularly at the Asian level. Khaliq, Raziq, Mubarak Shah, Nawaz and Mirza Khan to mention a few, were the pillars of Pakistan athletics....
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Blake beats Davydenko to reach semis
SHANGHAI, Nov 15: James Blake fought back from a set and a break down to all but book his place in the Masters Cup semi-finals with a 2-6 6-4 7-5 victory over Russian Nikolay Davydenko on Wednesday....
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Pakistan Open squash starts today
ISLAMABAD, Nov 15: The Pakistan Open World squash championship starts at the Mushaf Squash Complex from Thursday (today)....
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Joyce replaces Trescothick in England Ashes squad
SYDNEY, Nov 15: Irish-born batsman Ed Joyce was called into the England Ashes squad touring Australia on Wednesday as a replacement for Marcus Trescothick, who left the team and returned home because of a stress-related illness....
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Kaneria goes back to drawing board for Lara
LAHORE, Nov 15: Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria will go back to the drawing board to restrict master batsman Brian Lara after the West Indies skipper reeled off his third successive hundred against Pakistan in the first Test....
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Pietersen’s friendship no problem: Warne
SYDNEY, Nov 15: Shane Warne has dismissed as "rubbish" claims that Australia were too friendly with England during last year''s Ashes series. Warne said it was ridiculous to believe his friendship...
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Dravid more aggressive than Inzy as captain: Imran
NEW DELHI, Nov 15: Indian skipper Rahul Dravid''s skills of leadership have earned him rich accolades from the legendary Imran Khan, who described him as an "aggressive player with good leadership qualities."...
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‘Gary Kirsten’s comments about Woolmer startling’
LAHORE, Nov 15: Former Test fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has urged Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to get rid of national coach Bob Woolmer before next year’s World Cup, alleging that the...
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2012 Olympic budget to be higher
LONDON, Nov 15: The budget for the 2012 London Olympics will be ''''significantly higher'''' than originally quoted because of increased costs of security, regeneration and contingency plans....
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Johnson, Watson in contention for Test: Ashes series
SYDNEY, Nov 15: Australia''s selectors will be the focus of attention on Thursday when they name a squad for the first Ashes Test against England in Brisbane....
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Umpire Doctrove keen to move on from Oval row
MUMBAI, Nov 15: West Indian umpire Billy Doctrove is keen to put the Oval test controversy behind him after admitting it was the most difficult moment of his career....
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Sri Lanka select two new caps for NZ tour
COLOMBO, Nov 15: Sri Lanka have selected uncapped middle order batsman Chamara Silva and pace bowler Akalanka Ganegama for their two-test tour of New Zealand starting this month....
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IAAF increases doping controls for 2007
MONTE CARLO (Monaco), Nov 15: Track and field''s world governing body is increasing its drug-testing program for 2007....
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Adnan, Rajesh lead SSGC to win in Patron’s Trophy
KARACHI, Nov 15: Spinner Adnan Malik and medium-pacer Rajesh Ramesh bowled SSGC to a nine-wicket win over Dewan Farooq Motors Limited (DFML) in their Patron’s Cricket Trophy Grade-II match at the PCB Academy ground on Tuesday....
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