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April 09, 2007 Monday Rabi-ul-Awwal 20, 1428 [World Cup 2007 schedule]      [Results and fixtures] Over 3000 athletes to compete in 30th National Games: Inaugural ceremony at Peoples Stadium today KARACHI, April 8: Billed as the biggest sports spectacle of the country — the 30th National Games — opens at Peoples Stadium in the south of the city on Monday with over three thousand men and women athletes vying for honours.... Bangladesh demolish South Africa in stunning Cup turnaround PROVIDENCE (Guyana), April 8: Bangladesh shocked world number one-ranked South Africa with a 67-run victory in the World Cup Super Eights on Saturday which has turned the tournament on its head (also partially reported in Sunday’s edition).... England lose their way ST PETER’S (Antigua), April 8: Kevin Pietersen''s maiden World Cup hundred, and his first against Australia, was the cornerstone of England''s 247 all out in their Super Eights clash with the... Sweden, Germany, US in Davis Cup semis LONDON, April 8: A quartet of thirty-somethings, led by Jonas Bjorkman at 35, took former champions Sweden and Germany into the semi-finals of the Davis Cup on Saturday.... Black Caps meet Ireland today PROVIDENCE, April 8: The focus may have been on defending champions Australia in the ongoing World Cup, but New Zealand are silently emerging a major threat with their clinical performances.... Proteas slammed after shock result JOHANNESBURG, April 8: South Africa''s crushing defeat against Bangladesh in the World Cup was greeted with derision back home on Sunday, with former players slamming the team''s complacency and one-dimensional pace attack.... Fleming eyes century of victories PROVIDENCE, April 8: Stephen Fleming could complete a century of wins as New Zealand skipper over the next eleven days and take a huge step towards a first-ever World Cup title at the same time.... Victory a timely boost for Bangladesh: Whatmore PROVIDENCE, April 8: Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore believes the shock World Cup victory over top-ranked South Africa has come at the right time for his team.... Smith’s team fined PROVIDENCE, April 8; The ICC match referee Chris Broad rubbed salt in South Africa''s wounds by handing them a fine for a slow over-rate fine during their defeat against Bangladesh on Saturday.... SA defeat makes World Cup interesting: NZ coach PROVIDENCE (Guyana), April 8: Bangladesh''s shock win over South Africa is a warning for other teams and has made the World Cup more interesting, according to New Zealand coach John Bracewell.... Enigmatic Ashraful finally comes to terms with himself PROVIDENCE, April 8: Stylish batsman Mohammad Ashraful finally bridged the gap between potential and performance with his brisk half-century in Bangladesh’s stunning win over South Africa in the World Cup.... Dravid denies rift with Indian cricket board NEW DELHI, April 8: Indian captain Rahul Dravid on Sunday dismissed any talk of a rift between players and the board, but requested a meeting to iron out ‘irksome’ issues.... Disappointed Smith pledges comeback PROVIDENCE, April 8: Graeme Smith hopes new surroundings in Grenada and a more positive approach will help South Africa bounce back from their embarrassing World Cup defeat to Bangladesh.... Sobers, Weekes support beleaguered Lara BRIDGETOWN, April 8: West Indies legends Sir Garfield Sobers and Sir Everton Weekes threw their support behind under-fire skipper Brian Lara on Sunday as the hosts faced up to a make-or-break World Cup week.... Ponting wants Watson back soon ST PETER’S (Antigua), April 8: Australia captain Ricky Ponting is eager to have the injury-prone Shane Watson back in his side at the World Cup, so important is the all-rounder to the balance of the reigning champions’ team.... Bangladeshis celebrate win DHAKA, April 8: Bangladeshis took to the streets to celebrate their team’s upset win over top-ranked South Africa in a World Cup Super Eights match on Saturday.... Don’t count us out of semi-finals, warns Habibul PROVIDENCE, April 8: Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar has said his team are also in contention for a semi-final berth in the World Cup after posting a shock victory over top-ranked South Africa here.... Headingley disheartens four pretenders of Mauritius Cup LAHORE, April 8: Fancied chestnut colt Headingley outclassed his four rivals to win the Mauritius Cup, ran over 1300 metres, during the Lahore Winter Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday.... Fair Diamond gets fair deal at KRC KARACHI, April 8: Three-year-old bay colt Fair Diamond lived up to his top billing when he land The Sprinter Cup 2007 as champion rider M. Nasir shone with a treble in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday.... United defeat leaves title race wide open LONDON, April 8: Portsmouth blasted the Premier League title race wide open on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over leaders Manchester United at Fratton Park.... Aisam-ul-Haq qualifies for semis LAHORE, April 8: Pakistan''s Aisam-ul-Haq moved to semi-finals of the Dubai Open International Futures tennis championship by defeating Pierre Ludovic of Canada in a quarter-final on Sunday.... Navy bag two sailing golds KARACHI, April 8: Water-oriented Pakistan Navy opened their 30th National Games campaign on a winning note when their sailors clinched two of the three gold medals in the sailing regatta at the PN Aquatic Club on Sunday.... Siddique wins CAS golf PESHAWAR, April 8: M. Siddique of Faisalabad clinched the trophy and a cash prize of Rs150,000 in the 29th Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Open golf championship at the PAF Golf Course on Sunday.... Pakistan relegated LAHORE, April 8: Pakistan saw blackest day in its tennis history as they were relegated to Group-III of the Davis Cup Asia Oceania tie for the first time after facing 3-2 defeat at the hands of hosts Pacific Oceania on Sunday....

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