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June 22, 2007 Friday Jamadi-us-Sani 06, 1428 Aisam shocks Canadian rival to qualify for Wimbledon LAHORE, June 21: Pakistan''s top tennis star Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi on Thursday created history by becoming the only Pakistani to enter Wimbledon through the qualifying rounds.... South Africa agree to play Test in Karachi KARACHI, June 21: Karachi is set to host its first Test against South Africa when Graeme Smith’s team tours Pakistan this September-October for two Tests and five One-day Internationals.... Pakistan lose crucial tie against Iran ISLAMABAD, June 21: Iran defeated Pakistan in an important match of the second Asian Central Zone Volleyball Championship at the Liaquat Gymnasium, Pakistan Sports Complex on Thursday.... Coaching Pakistan an honour and a challenge, says Whatmore LAHORE, June 21: One of the world’s leading cricket coach Dav Whatmore on Thursday said Pakistan’s performance in the last World Cup was history and importance should now be given to the future.... Ilyas to go on hunger strike to protest ban LAHORE, June 21: Former Test cricketer Mohammad Ilyas has announced to go on a hunger-strike till death in front of the Parliament House, Islamabad from Monday to protest the ban imposed... PCB chief, senator withdraw charges ISLAMABAD, June 21: The war of words between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf and Senator Enver Baig was amicably settled in a Senate Privilege Committee session on Thursday... ICC to discuss Zimbabwe crisis LONDON, June 21: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will discuss troubled Zimbabwe''s Test status and try to resolve an internal tussle over its future president at an annual meeting to be held in London starting on Sunday.... WIPA wins another battle against West Indies Cricket Board BRIDGETOWN, June 21: For the fifth time in as many hearings, an arbitration panel, headed by Sir David Simmons, has found in favour of the West Indies Players'' Association (WIPA) in their latest dispute with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).... Sussex working on Saqlain passport LONDON, June 21: Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq is yet to play for English County Sussex as they are working on getting his passport processed. “We’re working with Saqlain and other advisers... West Indies hit by injury crisis LONDON, June 21: The West Indies have hit an injury crisis ahead of the ODI series against England. The struggling tourists were able to field only five of their 14-strong one-day... Warne guides Hants into final LONDON, June 21: Shane Warne claimed two crucial wickets to help Hampshire into a Friends Trophy Provident final clash with Durham on Wednesday (partially reported in Thursday’s edition).... SA unveil packed season JOHANNESBURG, June 21: South Africa on Thursday announced a packed international and domestic 2007-08 season, which includes as many as seven international tours for the national team, the inaugural World Twenty20 Championship as well as the regular domestic calendar.... Rain ruins BD tour game COLOMBO, June 21: Bangladesh''s preparations for next week''s Test series against Sri Lanka suffered a setback as only 25 overs were bowled due to rain on the second day of their tour match here on Thursday.... Safina gains sweet revenge over Krajicek AMSTERDAM, June 21: Last year''s runner-up Dinara Safina beat champion Michaella Krajicek 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round of the Den Bosch Open on Wednesday.... Ammar strikes superb double ton KARACHI, June 21: Opener Ammar Hasan struck a magnificent double century as Zone-II amassed 420 for nine in their allotted 90 overs against Zone-III on the first day of the two-day... Zuhair to meet Vinod in singles final KARACHI, June 21: Junior international Syed Zuhair Raza on Thursday sneaked into the men’s singles final to set a date with top seed Vinod Das in the second STA development series tennis tournament at PN Karsaz courts.... Punjab inter-board games start LAHORE, June 21: Different events in boys and girls category were decided on the opening day of the Punjab Inter-board games which commenced on Thursday. In boys’ hockey, Gujranwala beat Rawalpindi Board 5-4.... Pakistani sailors struggle on second day: Al Bareh Regatta KARACHI, June 21: With the exception of Optimist sailing, it was not a good day for senior Pakistani sailors who failed to improve their positions in the Al Bareh International Regatta in Bahrain on Thursday.... Kashif, Zohaib produce winning shows KARACHI, June 21: Meezan Bank thumped NIB Bank by eight wickets in a match of the first Meezan Inter-bank cricket tournament at the Pakistan Steel ground the other day.... SLC goes soft on Atapattu COLOMBO, June 21: Former Sri Lanka captain Marvan Atapattu will not be subjected to a disciplinary inquiry despite his self-imposed absence from the home series against Bangladesh, officials said here on Thursday.... Pietersen rules out ODI captaincy LONDON, June 21: Kevin Pietersen has ruled himself out of the running to be England''s one-day captain. “At this stage of my career... I don''t think it''s the right time for me yet,” the batsman told reporters.... Cash incentives for U-13 players LAHORE, June 21: The Pakistan Football Federation will present cash prizes to the members of Pakistan U-13 team on June 30 instead of June 23. The pries are being awarded for...

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