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Batsmen’s form crucial for Pakistan in World Cup: Bari
KARACHI, Feb 15: Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and other batsmen’s return to top form would be the key to Pakistan success in the World Cup, chief selector Wasim Bari said on Thursday.... 
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South Africa rout Pakistan to clinch ODI series
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 15: Shaun Pollock ensured South Africa would go to the World Cup high on confidence after a masterly bowling performance routed Pakistan in the fifth and final One-day International...
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Shoaib seeks apology from Inzamam, Woolmer for insulting behaviour
KARACHI, Feb 16: Fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar is seeking an apology from Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and coach Bob Woolmer after being reportedly abused by them during his brief stay on the ill-fated tour of South Africa....
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Shahid Nazir, Salman Butt among World Cup reserves
LAHORE, Feb 15: Medium pacer Shahid Nazir, who played his last One-day International some seven years ago, has been included in the list of five reserve players announced for the 2007 World Cup, starting in the West Indies next month....
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Pakistan join Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan in second round
LAHORE, Feb 15: After two victories against Singapore, Pakistan have joined Australia, Jordan and Uzbekistan in second Olympic soccer qualifying round....
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PSAF meets tomorrow to discuss Doha debacle
KARACHI, Feb 15: The managing committee of the Pakistan Sailing Federation (PSAF) meets in the city on Saturday to discuss the Doha Asian Games debacle besides chalking out ways and means for the promotion of sport....
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World Cup squad too weak to make impact, says Sarfraz
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15: Pakistan cricket squad is too weak to make an impact in the forthcoming the World Cup in the West Indies next month, former Test cricketer Sarfaraz Nawaz said on Thursday....
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Umar Gul thrilled at World Cup selection
LAHORE, Feb 13: Medium-pacer Umar Gul, looking fit and confident, said on Thursday he was delighted at finding a place in the World Cup squad and said it was a long-cherished...
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Lee injury gives depleted Australia another setback
WELLINGTON, Feb 15: The depleted Australian cricket side suffered a further setback on Thursday on the eve of the opening match against New Zealand at Westpac Stadium with the likely loss of an injured Brett Lee....
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No surprises in South Africa World Cup squad
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 15: South Africa announced a World Cup squad with no surprises Thursday, keeping the 15 players who gained a convincing series win over Pakistan....
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Karachi Urban eye win despite Saeed’s heroics
KARACHI, Feb 15: Despite a second-innings batting collapse, Karachi Urban were on verge of certain victory against Faisalabad in the last round of Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Gold League Cricket Championship at the UBL Sports Complex here on Thursday....
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Azharuddin to lead India veterans
LAHORE, Feb 15: Former Test cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, has been named as captain of the 16-member Indian veteran team which will play Pakistan counterpart a three-match series to be held in India from Feb 23 to 27....
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Samuels, Pollard named in WI World Cup squad
TRINIDAD, Feb 15: Marlon Samuels has been included in the West Indies 15-man World Cup squad despite the bookmaker cloud hanging over his head....
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Sialkot fight back against Karachi Harbour
KARACHI, Feb 15: Defending champions Sialkot staged a comeback through their tail-enders on the third day of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Gold League match against Karachi Harbour at the National Stadium here on Thursday....
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‘Pakistanis left equipment at team hotel’
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 15: A spokesperson for the Airports Company of South Africa, Solomon Makgale, said the Pakistan cricket team had left their equipment at a Cape Town hotel and it did...
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Werder stun Ajax to sound UEFA Cup warning
LONDON, Feb 15: Four-time European champions Ajax Amsterdam were given a UEFA Cup hiding by Werder Bremen on Wednesday, the Germans strolling to a 3-0 first-leg win in their first knockout round tie....
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Roddick, Blake and Murray advance
SAN JOSE (California), Feb 15: Defending champion Andy Murray battled his way into the quarter-finals of the SAP Open here on Wednesday, while Andy Roddick and James Blake booked second-round berths....
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Governor holds meeting on National Games
KARACHI, Feb 15: Sindh Governor Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan on Thursday chaired a meeting at the governor house in connection with the hosting of the 30th National Games in the city from April 9....
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Islamabad win U-17 cricket title
HYDERABAD, Feb 15: Islamabad defeated Peshawar by 32 runs to capture the inaugural National Schools Under-17 cricket championship for females at the Niaz Stadium on Thursday....
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Ex-captain Waugh to help Australia
SYDNEY, Feb 15: Former Australia cricket captain Steve Waugh is to have a formal role helping his country''s athletes at next year''s Beijing Olympics. Waugh will join former Australia rugby union...
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Maleeha, Anam in Islamia Open final
KARACHI, Feb 15: Maleeha Khurshid and Anam Saeed reached the girls’ Under-15 singles final of the Islamia Open table tennis tournament at the Majeed Khan Gymnasium on Thursday....
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PN record massive win
KARACHI, Feb 15: Owais Ahmed Rehmani scored a quick century as Pakistan Navy crushed Hinopak Motors by 197 runs in an Inter Departmental Cricket Tournament match here at the Landhi Gymkhana Ground on Wednesday....
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National hockey starts next month
LAHORE, Feb 15: The final round of the 54th National hockey championship will now start from March 22 instead of March 23 at Hockey Club of Pakistan Stadium, Karachi....
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Nasra School in final
KARACHI, Feb 15: After going down in the table tennis title clash on Wednesday, Nasra Secondary School (main campus) fought their way into the final of volleyball contest in the Inter-school sports festival at Habib Public School on Thursday....
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Airline Gold Cup
KARACHI, Feb 15: The Airline Gold Cup 2007 will be contested between an Airline Passenger XI and Airline Cargo XI at the NBP Sports Complex on Saturday....
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Sharapova becomes UNDP ambassador
UNITED NATIONS, Feb 15: Tennis world number one Maria Sharapova on Wednesday became the latest celebrity appointed goodwill ambassador of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), pledging to use her charisma and fame to galvanise support for the fight against world poverty....
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