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March 25, 2007 Sunday Rabi-ul-Awwal 5, 1428 [World Cup 2007 schedule] Sri Lanka through as India face exit PORT-OF-SPAIN (Trinidad), March 24: Sri Lanka stormed into the World Cup Super Eights after virtually knocking India out of the tournament with an emphatic 69-run win here on Friday (also partially reported in Saturday’s edition).... Bangladesh on verge of making history PORT-OF-SPAIN, March 24: Bangladesh can grab a World Cup Super Eights place on Sunday by beating Bermuda and send mighty India crashing out at the same time.... Dravid accepts responsibility for World Cup flop PORT-OF-SPAIN, March 24: India skipper Rahul Dravid said he was willing to take full responsibility for his team''s miserable World Cup campaign.... ‘No match-fixing revelations in Woolmer’s book’ LONDON, March 24: The co-author of murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer''s planned book insisted on Saturday that it would not have contained any explosive revelations on match-fixing.... Imran wants Aaqib as Pakistan coach KARACHI, March 24: Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan on Saturday put his weight behind Aaqib Javed to replace the murdered Bob Woolmer and emphasized that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should not hire any foreign coach.... Chanderpaul ton seals easy win for West Indies KINGSTON (Jamaica), March 24: Shivnarine Chanderpaul struck an impressive unbeaten century as World Cup hosts West Indies beat surprise package Ireland by eight wickets in the final Group D match at Sabina Park on Friday.... Two-goal Afzal puts Army in last eight KARACHI, March 24: Two-goal Mohammad Afzal rescued Pakistan Army with a first-half match-winner in a close 3-2 victory over a battling Hyderabad to reach last eight of the national hockey championship at Hockey Club of Pakistan on Saturday.... Sargodha also join protest storm KARACHI, March 24: Sargodha joined Wapda in protest against Steel Mills for fielding four Wapda players in the ongoing national hockey championship match on Saturday, claiming it is blatant violation of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) rules.... Ex-Pakistan coach fears backlash LONDON, March 24: People should not ''throw stones'' at Pakistani cricket following coach Bob Woolmer''s murder, says their former coach Richard Pybus.... PCB to help Jamaican police on request LAHORE, March 24: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet received any request from the Jamaican police asking for any help in the murder case of coach Bob Woolmer.... Hayden hits fastest ton in Cup history BASSETERRE (St Kitts), March 24: Australia opener Matthew Hayden smashed the fastest century in World Cup history on Saturday.... Pakistan’s Cup exit unfortunate, says Lara KINGSTON (Jamaica), March 24: West Indies skipper Brian Lara said on Friday that it was unfortunate for Pakistan to go out from the World Cup.... Skipper hails Lankan grit PORT-OF-SPAIN, March 24: Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene praised his team for overcoming trying conditions to defeat India and top their World Cup Group B on Friday.... Cricket now faces unique challenge BASSETERRE, March 24: A centuries-old game developed in the public schools of Victorian England is facing a challenge almost beyond imagination with the murder of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer at the cricket World Cup.... Big names fail to ignite fans’ passion BASSETERRE (St Kitts), March 24: World champions Australia and South Africa, the world number one, went head to head on Saturday, but even that mouth-watering contest failed to ignite the fans'' passion at Warner Park.... Indian cricket superstars slammed after woeful showing MUMBAI, March 24: Former players, board officials and the national media were united in condemning the star-studded Indian team that had all but crashed out of the World Cup in the Caribbean on Friday.... Bookie approached SA player in India: manager BASSETERRE (St Kitts), March 24: South Africa World Cup team manager Goolam Rajah revealed on Friday that one of his players was approached by bookmakers during their tour of India two years ago.... Chappell’s future under spotlight MUMBAI, March 24: Greg Chappell''s future as India coach was under the spotlight on Saturday after the team''s disastrous World Cup campaign in the Caribbean.... Pathetic India deserve exit: Kapil Dev NEW DELHI, March 24: Former great Kapil Dev lashed out at Rahul Dravid''s under-performing team, saying they did not deserve to progress in the World Cup.... Consistency pleases Brian Lara KINGSTON, March 24: West Indies captain Brian Lara said he was pleased with the consistency shown by his side after they picked up their third straight win in the World Cup, an eight-wicket victory over Ireland on Friday.... Headingly tipped to capture Jhelum Cup LAHORE, March 24: Three-year-old colt, Headingley, looks poised to win the Jhelum Cup to be gone over the sprinting distance of 1200m during the 30th Lahore Winter Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday.... Big Show remains on course for another big show KARACHI, March 24: With Derby Trial under her belt, four-year-old bay filly Big Show is tipped to come out with another shining performance by landing The Pakistan Day Cup when the... Nadal, Henin advance at Miami MIAMI, March 24: Rafael Nadal launched his bid for a second ATP Masters Series title in as many tournaments with a second-round victory over Ricardo Mello in the Sony Ericsson Open on Friday.... Stunning win for Ahsan: National badminton LAHORE, March 24: Ahsan Qamar caused a big upset by defeating national and defending champion Wajid Ali to cruise into the final of the Men''s singles in the 50th National badminton championship at the Iqbal Park Sports Complex on Saturday.... Double success for Abdul Rehman KARACHI, March 24: Upcoming Abdul Rehman enjoyed double success in the Sindh ranking tennis tournament at the CDGK Sports Complex on Saturday.... Polo final today LAHORE, March 24: Guard Rice will play Good Will Foods in the final of Toyota Polo Cup at the Lahore Polo Club ground on Sunday.... Ghalia, Ayesha in TT final KARACHI, March 24: Ghalia Khursheed and Ayesha Khan cruised into women’s singles final of the Amroha Club ranking table tennis tournament at their premises on Friday.... Patron’s Cup final today LAHORE, March 24: The final of Patron''s Cup One-day cricket 2006-07 between National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)and Habib Bank Limited (HBL) will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, on Sunday.... 13 teams confirm entries KARACHI, March 24: Thirteen teams have confirmed their participation in the inaugural All Pakistan inter-club tennis tournament which gets into action at the Karachi Club on Monday.... National Games LAHORE, March 24: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has decided that six men’s teams, including five departmental and one province will feature in the 30th National Games event to be held in Karachi from April 9 to 14....

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