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March 30, 2007 Friday Rabi-ul-Awwal 10, 1428 [World Cup 2007 schedule]      [Results and fixtures] Penalty threats forced Pakistan to play last tie KARACHI, March 29: Pakistan cricket authorities threatened their World Cup team with severe penalties to force them to play their final tie against Zimbabwe following the death of Bob Woolmer, it was revealed on Thursday.... PHF violates constitution, fails to take action against rebel elements KARACHI, March 29: Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has violated its constitution as few rebel elements who formed a parallel provincial association have neither been declared personae non gratae, nor debarred for life from the PHF activities.... West Indies fold up tamely against Black Caps ST PETER’S (Antigua), March 29: All-rounder Jacob Oram, who joked about amputating a finger on his left hand if it meant playing in the World Cup, put New Zealand... I shifted floors on hotel security’s advice: Talat LAHORE, March 29: The manager of Pakistan World Cup squad, Talat Ali on Thursday said he shifted floors at Kingston’s Pegasus hotel on the instruction of hotel''s security staff following coach Bob Woolmer’s mysterious death about a week ago.... ‘Cameras could yield clues to Woolmer’s murder’ KINGSTON, March 29: Detectives probing the murder of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer said on Wednesday that better-than-anticipated security video footage could provide vital clues in the hunt for his killer.... Ad hoc body members disillusioned with PCB LAHORE, March 29: The much-awaited ad hoc committee meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), scheduled to be held on Saturday, has been postponed. Several key decision were likely to be... ‘Not enough has been done to fight match-fixing’ KARACHI, March 29: Justice Malik Qayyum, the former High Court judge who held a detailed inquiry into the match-fixing scandal in Pakistan, has criticised the game for not doing enough to root out the menace from the game.... England relying on Joyce info to beat Ireland PROVIDENCE (Guyana), March 29: England hope their in-form and informed batsman Ed Joyce plays a key role in upstaging neighbours Ireland in the World Cup Super Eights match here on Friday.... Lara rates Wasim greater than McGrath ST JOHN''S (Antigua), March 29: Glenn McGrath may be on the verge of breaking Wasim Akram’s record for the most World Cup wickets but as far as West Indies captain Brian... Indians arrive home safely NEW DELHI, March 29: India''s World Cup cricketers began returning home early on Thursday amid tight security that prevented disgruntled fans from staging any protests over their shock first round exit.... Peterson censured for smashing stumps PROVIDENCE, March 29: Robin Peterson has been reprimanded for smashing the stumps in celebration after he hit the winning runs in South Africa''s gripping one-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Wednesday in Guyana.... Four-wicket Malinga nearly kills off Proteas in dramatic finish PROVIDENCE (Guyana), March 29: Sri Lanka''s Lasith Malinga almost halted South Africa''s victory charge by becoming the first player in international cricket to take four wickets in four balls... Sponsors in tailspin after exits of Pakistan and India NEW DELHI, March 29: The stunning exits of Pakistan and India from cricket''s World Cup has left one of the game''s biggest sponsors reviewing its future in the sport and sent the advertising world into a tailspin.... Low turnout in Antigua infuriates Lara ST PETER’S (Antigua), March 29: Brian Lara may have been delighted by the ‘batting paradise’ provided by the pitch at the recently-built Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.... ‘We were nearly sent up in smoke’ PROVIDENCE, March 29: Tension was not all that smouldered in the South Africa dressing room during the final moments of their thrilling one-wicket World Cup win over Sri Lanka – the players were reduced to nervy cigarette smoking.... Malinga’s moment of history… PROVIDENCE, March 29: Sri Lanka''s Lasith Malinga became the first man in international cricket to take four wickets in four balls during his side''s one-wicket defeat by South Africa in the World Cup Super Eights on Wednesday.... India can learn from us: Sangakkara PROVIDENCE, March 29: Sri Lanka wicket-keeper Kumara Sangakkara has told India they can learn a lot about cricket, life and happiness from their island neighbours. Sri Lanka beat India on their way to the World Cup second round Super Eights.... Richards offers to help India MUMBAI, March 29: West Indies batting great Sir Vivian Richards has offered to assist struggling India after their shock first-round elimination at the World Cup last week.... India fined in losing cause BRIDGETOWN, March 29: India have been fined for a slow over-rate during their 69-run World Cup defeat to Sri Lanka in a Group B match last week in Trinidad, an ICC statement on Thursday said.... Serena stays on course as Nadal, Roddick stumble out MIAMI, March 29: Serena Williams stayed on course for a fourth Sony Ericsson Open title with a ruthless 6-1 6-4 win over Czech Nicole Vaidisova in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.... Recession in horse-breeding industry may affect Lahore races LAHORE, March 29: The horse breeding industry was surrounded by the recessionary climate with breeders desperately on the look out for buyers to get rid of their charges.... Italy, Greece and Spain back on track in Euro qualifiers LONDON, March 29: World Cup holders Italy and European champions Greece got back on track in Euro 2008 qualifying on Wednesday, but England laboured to beat Andorra and Sweden suffered an upset in Northern Ireland.... Karachi women retain cricket title RAWALPINDI, March 29: Karachi narrowly beat Lahore by five runs to retain the National Women Cricket Championship title here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday.... Zuhair shines with triple crown in ranking tennis KARACHI, March 29: Talented Zuhair Raza proved his mettle when he claimed a maiden triple crown of his career in the Sindh ranking tennis tournament at the CDGK Sports Complex on Thursday.... Nazimabad Gym, Tapal CC reach quarter-finals KARACHI, March 29: Wajihuddin hit a superb unbeaten century to spur Nazimabad Gymkhana into the quarter-finals of the KCCA Inter Club cricket tournament, thrashing Malir Companion Cricket Club by 132 runs at the TMC Ground here on Wednesday.... Karachi Club Greens win KARACHI, March 29: Host Karachi Club ‘Greens’ beat Hyderabad Gymkhana on aggregate points 10-9 after being tied 2-2 in the All Pakistan Inter-Club tennis tournament on Wednesday night.... Sindh face massive task against Punjab KARACHI, March 29: Sindh''s batsmen are facing an uphill task against Punjab after losing three important wickets for only 155 in chasing a mammoth 576-run first innings total from the visitors... Asad Mustafa heads home BRIDGETOWN, March 29: The apathy for Pakistan Manager Logistics Asad Mustafa ended on Tuesday when he left for home after his team''s shocking exit from the World Cup, followed by the mysterious murder of coach Bob Woolmer....

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