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ICC chief says Pakistan duo escape dope tests
CAPE TOWN, March 2: Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif escaped an International Cricket Council drugs test when they were not selected for the Cricket World Cup, ICC chief executive Malcolm Speed said on Friday.... 
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PCB protests Speed comments
KARACHI, March 2: Pakistan has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of trying to influence the World Anti-Doping Agency''s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sports against bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif....
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Border lauds withdrawal of Shoaib and Asif
SYDNEY, March 2: Former Australian captain Allan Border on Friday welcomed Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif''s withdrawal from the World Cup, saying the tournament could not afford any possible doping scandals....
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Match referee Broad nominated for Pakistan’s all three group fixtures
KARACHI, March 2: Former England batsman Chris Broad, who has had a few ‘tiffs’ with Inzamam-ul-Haq’s side as the elite panel match referee, was nominated on Friday to supervise all three of Pakistan’s Group ‘D’ matches in the World Cup 2007....
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Stallions remain unbeaten: One-day Gold League
KARACHI, March 2: Despite a magnificent 163 from Karachi Zebras’ opener Khurram Manzoor, Sialkot Stallions chalked up their third straight win in the ABN-Amro One-day Gold League Cup in a high-scoring thriller at the National Stadium on Friday....
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We can beat any side at World Cup: Younis
LONDON, March 2: Pakistan vice captain Younis Khan warned the competing teams in World Cup on Friday about his team’s potential and said underestimating the Asian side will be a huge mistake on their part....
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Kamran, Azhar help Multan take lead
LAHORE, Mar 2: Fine bowling by pacemen Kamran Hussain and Azharullah helped Multan gain a crucial 31-run lead against Islamabad on the second day of Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Silver League final at the Iqbal Stadium in Faisalabad on Friday....
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Aftab century guides Panthers to victory
KARACHI, March 2: A fine century by Aftab Khan propelled Peshawar Panthers to a 45-run victory over Karachi Dolphins in the ABN-Amro One-day Gold League Cup at the UBL Sports Complex here on Friday....
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ICC strips umpires’ right to terminate games
CAPE TOWN, March 2: The International Cricket Council on Friday decided to take away the right to terminate matches from umpires and handed it instead to match referees....
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Second defeat for champions
KARACHI, March 2: Defending champions Interloop Wolves Faisalabad suffered their second defeat in as many matches in the ABN-Amro One-day Gold League Cup when Lahore Eagles romped home by five wickets at the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium here on Friday....
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Warne dismisses Proteas as contenders
SYDNEY, March 2: Shane Warne has dismissed South Africa''s chances of winning the World Cup, insisting New Zealand and Sri Lanka pose a bigger threat to Australia''s title defence....
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Police threaten strike over pay
KINGSTON, March 2: Police officers in Trinidad and Tobago, where India and Sri Lanka will play their first round World Cup matches, have threatened to go on strike in a pay dispute....
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Sir Garfield to open World Cup
KINGSTON, March 2: West Indies legendary all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers will officially open the 2007 World Cup, organisers said on Friday....
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Win vital: Lloyd
BRIDGETOWN, March 2: West Indies cricket legend Clive Lloyd believes victory in the World Cup would be a crucial boost to morale in the Caribbean....
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Youzhny faces Federer in Dubai Open final
DUBAI, March 2: Mikhail Youzhny, one of the three hottest players on the ATP Tour at the moment, continued his career-best start to a season by on Friday reaching back-to-back finals....
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PST fails to provide audit reports for Senate Committee moot
LAHORE, March 2: The Pakistan Sports Trust (PST) has not yet furnished important documents including the annual audit report and financial details of the Hero Card Scheme to the Federal Sports...
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Naveen steals show by piling first century break: National Snooker
KARACHI, March 2: Third seed Naveen Perwani stole the limelight by piling first century break in his straight 4-0 triumph against Balochistan qualifier Abdul Razzak Kakar in the 32nd National snooker championship at Karachi Gymkhana on Friday....
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KU, SSU win basketball ties
KARACHI, March 2: Hosts Karachi University (KU) and Sir Syed University (SSU) chalked up convincing victories over their opponents in the Inter-University basketball championship at KPT gymnasium on Friday....
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Pakistanis advance: Junior Davis Cup
ISLAMABAD, March 2: Khurram Nazir of Pakistan defeated Bangladesh’s Mufazzal Hossain in straight sets in pre-qualifying round of the Junior Davis Cup, according to reports available here from Bangladesh on Friday....
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India opts out of Tour de Pakistan: Security fears
KARACHI, March 2: India has refused to participate in the Pakistan''s Tour de cycle race at the eleventh hour when the grand event is just two days away to start....
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Women national cricket from 17th
LAHORE, March 2: The Pakistan Cricket Board’s third (PCB) National Women''s Championship will be played from March 17 at various centres of the country....
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Women’s tennis from 8th
KARACHI, March 2: Two leading players - Nida Waseem and Sara Mehboob – are among others who have confirmed their participation in the Rs200,000 Subh-e-Nau Pakistan’s Women’s Open tennis championship which...
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AKU throwball in semis stage
KARACHI, March 2: Institute of Business Administration (IBA) recorded a 2-1 victory over Greenwich University (GU) to enter the semi-final of third AKU Inter University Girls throwball tournament here on Thursday at Sports Center Gymnasium....
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44 probables for U-13 camp
LAHORE, March 2: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced 44 probables for the U-13 training camp to be held at Punjab Stadium from Sunday....
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