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May 18, 2007 Friday Jamadi-ul-Awwal 01, 1428 Inzamam’s approach, PCB system led to loss: PEC announces findings of World Cup probe LAHORE, May 17: The Performance Evaluation Committee (PEC) of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), probing into reasons of national team’s dismal faring at the recent cricket World Cup, on Thursday blamed... Islah adopts diplomatic tone, refuses to blame team for poor show: Azlan Shah Cup debacle KARACHI, May 17: While Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary and chief selector expressed disappointment over team’s horrific show at last week’s Azlan Shah Cup, manager-cum-chief coach Islahuddin Siddiqui has opted for... Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi today ABU DHABI, May 17: Sri Lanka will be hoping to improve their International Cricket Council (ICC) one-day ranking when they face Pakistan in the opening game of a three-match One-day International series at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Friday.... Players interrogated in Lahore?: Woolmer murder case KARACHI, May 17: A new chapter of confusion opened in the Bob Woolmer case on Wednesday with reports claiming that two Pakistani investigators, Mir Zubair and Kaleem Inam had questioned six players and two officials recently in Lahore.... Ton-up Cook puts England in command on first day LONDON, May 17: Alastair Cook’s fifth Test hundred in 15 matches was the cornerstone of England’s 200 for three against the West Indies on the opening day of the first Test at Lord’s here on Thursday.... World Cup was drug-free, says ICC DUBAI, May 17: No player tested positive for drugs at the recently staged World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday. During the Caribbean tournament that spanned March and... SL in for tough fight: Sallu KARACHI, May 17: “Pakistan players have worked hard at training camp and are in high spirits to take on Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi’s three-match series from today.”... Players’ religious activities were normal: PEC LAHORE, May 17: Members of the Pakistan cricket squad performed normal religious activities during the World Cup and it had nothing to do with the exit of the team from the mega event in the West Indies.... Donald sought as England bowling coach LONDON, May 17: South Africa’s former fast bowler Allan Donald is being lined up as the England team’s new bowling coach, after it was confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket... Arch-rivals accept royal invitation LONDON, May 17: Pakistan and India will lock horns in a special One-day International cricket match at the invitation of the Prince of Wales. The game will be played in... Whatmore ready if offered India job CHITTAGONG, May 17: Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore says he has had ‘positive discussions’ with Ravi Shastri, the Indian cricket manager, about the prospect of his taking the India job when his term with Bangladesh ends.... PCB Inter-club event from 20th HYDERABAD, May 17: The National PCB/Pepsi Inter-club cricket tournament will begin from May 20 at different grounds of the Hyderabad Region, the PCB''s Regional Development Officer Abdul Hussain Shah said on Thursday.... India consider five-man attack against Bangladesh CHITTAGONG (Bangladesh), May 17: India will consider playing five bowlers to beat the oppressive heat and humidity when they take on Bangladesh in the first Test here on Friday.... Sevilla win UEFA Cup after penalty shootout GLASGOW, May 17: Sevilla goalkeeper Andres Palop saved three penalty kicks Wednesday to give his team a 3-1 shootout win over Espanyol in the UEFA Cup final after a 2-2 draw.... Federer endures Monaco scare in Hamburg HAMBURG, May 17: Roger Federer was made to fight uncomfortably hard to survive his opening match at the Hamburg Masters on Wednesday and showed few signs during a tough three-set struggle... Incentives offered to medallists KARACHI, May 17: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has set aside huge funds aimed at providing financial incentives to its medal winners of the 30th National Games which concluded here last month.... Dearth of good riders, trainers felt at LRC LAHORE, May 17: The Lahore Winter Meetings which ended recently amid the glamour and glory of over four dozen cup events staged in handicap, terms and classic races reserved for horses of different classes had both positive and negative aspects.... Hewitt to team up with Roche HAMBURG, May 17: Lleyton Hewitt has confirmed that he could be interested in teaming up with compatriot Tony Roche following the sudden break-up of the coach’s association with world number one Roger Federer.... Saudi Arabia, North Korea secure final round berths: Olympic football qualifiers LAHORE, May 17: Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, North Korea and Iraq secured their berths in the final round of Olympic Football Qualifiers for the Beijing 2008 Games on Wednesday.... Zohaib, Saeed excel at KCCA zonal event KARACHI, May 17: Zohaib Shera and Saeed Mutabbir recorded five-wicket hauls to bowl their respective teams to impressive victories in the KCCA Inter Zonal Under-19 Championship on Wednesday.... ANF wrestling starts on Sunday LAHORE, May 17: Seventeen bouts will be held on the first day of ANF Senior wrestling championship, due to commence at Iqbal Park from Sunday.... Taiwan thrash Pakistan LAHORE, May 17: Taiwan defeated Pakistan by a big margin of 72-3 in the last Test of three-nation series Division IV rugby tournament at Bangkok, Thailand, according to an information received on Thursday.... DCA elections HYDERABAD, May 17: Pervez Chandio and Akram Rind were elected unopposed as secretary and treasurer of the DCA Dadu on Thursday, according to the RDO of the PCB Hyderabad Region.... Hingis injured PARIS, May 17: Former world number one Martina Hingis has withdrawn from the French Open because of a hip injury, with Thai star Paradorn Srichaphan also announcing he will miss the second Grand Slam of the season.—AFP...

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