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December 28, 2006 Thursday Zilhaj 06, 1427 Cricket doping issue full of flaws, claims Dr Zaheer: Life ban on boxers criticised KARACHI, Dec 27: The entire doping procedures, carried out by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) anti-doping committee and later by the appeals committee, were full of flaws, Pakistan''s top sports medicine specialist Dr Danish Zaheer claimed on Wednesday.... AIBA blames Chowdhry and Company for poor boxing show at Asiad KARACHI, Dec 27: The International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Wednesday held the top Pakistan boxing officials responsible for their team’s pathetic show in the recent Asian Games at Doha, saying it... South Africa tour could be rough ride for Pakistan: Woolmer KARACHI, Dec 27: Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer on Wednesday said the forthcoming tour of South Africa could be a rough ride for Inzamam-ul-Haq’s team but will serve as ideal preparation for next year’s World Cup in the Caribbeans.... Hayden, Symonds crush England’s hopes MELBOURNE, Dec 27: Belligerent centuries by Matthew Hayden and Andrew Symonds crushed England''s hopes of making a fight of the fourth Ashes Test with Australia well on the road to seizing... India struggle as Nel strikes early: Aussie-inspired Prince scores 121 DURBAN, Dec 27: South African Ashwell Prince drew inspiration from Australia''s batsmen to score his fifth Test century on the second day of the second Test against India on Wednesday.... PFF secretary terms Faisal’s act illegal LAHORE, Dec 27: Differences between the president and the secretary of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) were found out during the last general council meeting of the PFF which was held here on Saturday.... Hayden not ready to let cricket go MELBOURNE, Dec 27: Matthew Hayden says he intends to bat on as retirement announcements sweep through the all-conquering Australian cricket team. The 35-year-old opening batsman, playing in his 88th Test, claimed... ‘Warne enshrined in Test lore’ LONDON, Dec 27: The British press heaped praise on Shane Warne after the Australia leg-spinner became the first bowler in Test history to capture 700 wickets during the first day''s play... England’s plans fall into Aussies’ hands MELBOURNE, Dec 27: Morale put to the sword by Andrew Symonds and Matthew Hayden, England suffered further embarrassment when it emerged secret plans purporting to detail Australia''s weaknesses found their way into opposition hands.... Warne, McGrath all time greats, says Lara MELBOURNE, Dec 27: Legendary West Indies batting star Brian Lara on Wednesday rated Aussie spin wizard Shane Warne and fast bowler Glenn McGrath as two of the greatest cricketers ever to have played the game.... Power failure during third ODI to be probed LAHORE, Dec 27: A two-member committee will find out the causes which led to sudden disruption of electricity at the Gaddafi Stadium during the third One-day International between Pakistan and the West Indies on Dec 10.... Rookie pacer to join Indian squad NEW DELHI, Dec 27: Uncapped paceman Ishant Sharma has been asked to join the Indian cricket team for the third and final Test in South Africa, an official announced here on Wednesday.... Man United extend lead as Chelsea stutter LONDON, Dec 27: Chelsea''s defensive frailties cost two valuable points in their quest for a hat-trick of Premier League titles on Tuesday when a Michael Essien own goal gave Reading a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge.... Major Rana overpowers Shim Jim in Lahore races LAHORE, Dec 27: In the absence of top riding boys and jockeys, the lesser fry had a field day during the mid-week Lahore Gymkhana races when a card of five events was gone through at the Racecourse on Sunday.... Astle cleared as rivals launch World Cup campaigns NAPIER (New Zealand), Dec 27: An erratic New Zealand side received a welcome boost on the eve of the first One-day International against Sri Lanka on Thursday with veteran Nathan Astle cleared to play.... Seven-goal Godara shines for Diamond Paints LAHORE, Dec 27: Seven goals by an Indian, Dhruvpal Godara steered Diamond Paints to an 8 - 7 ½ win against Guardian Securities in the Polo Cup here on Wednesday.... Malik, Imran hit centuries in KCCA clubs event KARACHI, Dec 27: Abdul Malik hit an unbeaten century to steer Young Pak Flag Cricket Club to a 31-run win over the PMTF in the NBP-KCCA Inter Club Tournament at the Airport Stadium here on Tuesday.... OCA applauds Pakistan’s role in Games LAHORE, Dec 27: The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) hailed the role of Pakistan in helping India to get the hosting rights of 2010 Commonwealth Games.... Jansher to coach three players ISLAMABAD, Dec 27: Former squash player Jansher Khan has said he would coach three players in the first half of the next year to help them improve their ranking.... Zubair scores upset win on first day PESHAWAR, Dec 27: The NWFP pugilists got off to a flying start as upcoming Mohammad Zubair of NWFP-A recorded an upsetting win over PAF’s Mohammad Bashir on the opening day of... Quaid-i-Azam Weightlifting Trophy tomorrow LAHORE, Dec 27: Pakistan Greens team will compete against Pakistan Whites in the Quaid-i-Azam Weightlifting Trophy here on Friday. The event is being organised to celebrate the 130th birthday of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan.... Hockey leagues ISLAMABAD, Dec 27: The participation of Pakistani and Indian players in each other’s hockey leagues will help promote the game in Asia, Pakistan hockey captain Rehan Butt said on Wednesday....

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