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October 21, 2007 Sunday Shawwal 8, 1428 Cool Yousuf leads Pakistan’s victory over South Africa LAHORE, Oct 20: Mohammad Yousuf’s well-timed ton backed by Shoaib Malik’s belligerent half-century led Pakistan to a 25-run win against South Africa in the second One-day International here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, levelling the five-match series 1-1.... Islah’s favourite Imran Warsi ruled out of Champions Trophy KARACHI, Oct 20: Injury-plagued full-back Imran Warsi, the blue-eyed boy of Pakistan team manager Islahuddin Siddiqui, has been ruled out for forthcoming Champions Trophy after he finally revealed he was physically unfit and recently had a shoulder surgery.... Aleem says sorry to Tendulkar MUMBAI, Oct 20: More than a month after wrongly adjudging Sachin Tendulkar out caught behind in the final One-day International against England at Lord’s, Pakistan’s top umpire Aleem Dar has apologised,... Woolmer inquest Body position hindered resuscitation efforts, says doctor KINGSTON, Oct 20: Efforts to revive Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer when he was found unconscious in March were hindered by the position of his body, a doctor testified at the inquest into Woolmer’s death on Friday.... Free drinking water for spectators LAHORE, Oct 20: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is spending Rs3 million on provision of free drinking water during the ongoing one-day series between Pakistan and South Africa, the first ever gesture shown for the spectators’ comfort.... Ponting leads Aussie charge in Twenty20 tie MUMBAI, Oct 20: Captain Ricky Ponting smashed a half century to guide Australia to 166 for five against India in a one-off Twenty20 international on Saturday.... Graveney confident of Strauss return for NZ tour LONDON, Oct 20: Chairman of selectors David Graveney said on Saturday he was confident Andrew Strauss would be in the frame for a recall to the England squad for their tour of New Zealand in the new year.... Bazid starts season with unbeaten century KARACHI, Oct 20: Pakistan discard Bazid Khan launched the 50th edition of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy National Cricket Championship with an unbeaten century for KRL on the opening day of the four-day... Riaz replaced as TV umpire LAHORE, Oct 20: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) replaced Riazuddin as the TV umpire with Nadeem Ghauri for the second One-day International between Pakistan and South Africa at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.... Nalbandian tames Nadal as Federer advances at Madrid Masters MADRID, Oct 20: Unseeded Argentine David Nalbandian inflicted a shock 6-1, 6-2 defeat on world No 2 Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Masters on Friday to earn a semi-final showdown with young Serb Novak Djokovic.... NZ coach eyes batting role for Hopkins WELLINGTON, Oct 20: New Zealand coach John Bracewell has said that wicket-keeper/batsman Gareth Hopkins could play as a specialist batsman in the middle order in the one-day team, following the early retirement of Craig McMillan.... Rugby fever heightens in South Africa JOHANNESBURG, Oct 20: Excitement ahead of Saturday’s World Cup final in Paris was reaching fever pitch in South Africa, as fans prepared for the Springbok’s first appearance in the final 12 years after lifting the trophy.... Trezeguet mulls quitting France ROME, Oct 20: Juventus striker David Trezeguet said on Friday he is considering quitting the French national team after being dropped by coach Raymond Domenech.... Liverpool down Everton in Merseyside derby LONDON, Oct 20: Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 in a dramatic Merseyside derby on Saturday at Goodison Park as the hosts ended the match with nine men.... Li Yang sets world record NEW DELHI, Oct 20: China’s Li Yang has bettered the women’s 50 metres backstroke record at the world military games which concluded in India on Saturday, the organisers said.... Olic’s hat-trick lifts Hamburg into third spot in Germany BERLIN, Oct 20: Hamburg striker Ivica Olic smashed a first-half hat-trick as his side hammered 10-man VfB Stuttgart 4-1 on Saturday to go third while Bundesliga league leaders Bayern Munich extended their lead.... Pumas sign off with 2nd win over France PARIS, Oct 20: Argentina ended the World Cup the way they had started it, running in five tries to tame France 34-10 in an ill-tempered third-place playoff at the Parc des Princes on Friday.... Bute dethrones champion MONTREAL, Oct 20: Unbeaten Lucian Bute stopped Alejandro Berrio in the 11th round here on Friday to seize the IBF super middleweight title.... Grondona’s term extended BUENOS AIRES, Oct 20: Julio Grondona has been elected president of the Argentina Football Association (AFA) for the eighth time in a row.... Hamilton leads way in free practice: Brazilian Grand Prix SAO PAULO, Oct 20: Championship leader Lewis Hamilton led the way in free practice for the title-deciding Brazilian Grand Prix on Friday while his McLaren team were fined for breaking the tyre rules.... Hamilton told to keep his joy in check SAO PAULO, Oct 20: Lewis Hamilton has been told to keep a lid on his podium celebrations should he win the Formula One title in Sunday''s Brazilian season-ender, according to McLaren.... Classic duel set to draw attention at Lahore races LAHORE, Oct 20: A long awaited classic duel between two thoroughbred fillies that has aroused greater interest among racing connoisseurs reaches a fitting climax on Sunday when the 8th Lahore Winter Meeting gets under way at the Racecourse.... Pakistan aiming for ABC qualifiers KARACHI, Oct 20: Pakistan are aiming to feature at next year’s Asian Basketball Championship (ABC) qualifiers after a long lay-off, an official of the Pakistan Amateur Basketball Federation (PABF) said on Saturday.... Drogba regrets comments about quitting Chelsea LONDON, Oct 20: Chelsea striker Didier Drogba said he regretted telling France Football magazine this week that he wanted to quit the Premier League team.... Sania ends season early MUMBAI, Oct 20: India’s Sania Mirza has opted to end her season early to recover from injury and prepare for next year.... Sindh shooting trials from today KARACHI, Oct 20: Trials to select Sindh’s squad to participate in the 16th National Shooting Championship will be held at the Navy Shooting Range on Sunday and Monday, an official of the Sindh Rifle Association said on Saturday.... PTF yet to launch ITF juniors’ programme KARACHI, Oct 20: There seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel.... Karachi races on Tuesday KARACHI, Oct 20: The post-Ramazan Gymkhana race meeting will now take place at the Karachi Racecourse on Tuesday, an official announcement said on Saturday.... Ageing high jump queen ready to quit SOFIA, Oct 20: Bulgarian athletics queen Stefka Kostadinova, whose high jump world record remains unbroken after two decades, said on Friday she felt it was time to pass on her crown to someone else.... Roddick joins field in China MADRID, Oct 20: Andy Roddick was on Friday confirmed as the latest to join the eight-man field for November’s Masters Cup in Shanghai....

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