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October 23, 2007 Tuesday Shawwal 10, 1428 Pakistan, SA vow to give their best in crucial tie: Toss to be vital at Iqbal Stadium FAISALABAD, Oct 22: The winning of toss will once again be vital in Tuesday’s third One-day International between South Africa and Pakistan as yet another batting-friendly pitch has been prepared for the match at the Iqbal Stadium.... Coach Manzoor, senior players fail to report at training camp KARACHI, Oct 22: The hiring of so-called “professional” coaches by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has never really served much purpose, a fact which was confirmed once again by the absence... Karachi ODI may be moved to Lahore FAISALABAD, Oct 22: The fifth and final One-day International between Pakistan and South Africa, scheduled to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi on Oct 29, is likely to... New rule makes scoring fast in death overs: Arthur FAISALABAD, Oct 22: South Africa coach Mickey Arthur said on Monday that the compulsory ball change new rule will help batsmen to score at a good rate in the dying overs of limited-overs cricket internationals.... Karachi Blues struggle for runs against Pindi: Quaid-i-Azam Trophy KARACHI, Oct 22: A career-best unbeaten 62 by Faraz Patel prevented Karachi Blues from total collapse on the second day of the four-day Quaid-i-Azam Trophy National Cricket Championship match at the UBL Sports Complex here on Monday.... Raikkonen shatters Hamilton dream to claim F1 title SAO PAULO, Oct 22: Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen seized his first Formula One title by a single point and against the odds on Sunday after a stirring victory in Brazil that shattered Lewis Hamilton’s dreams.... Ponting warns Aussies not to retaliate: Race row SYDNEY, Oct 22: Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting on Monday returned home from a tour of India marred by racial abuse with a warning to home fans not to retaliate when India visit in December.... Johnson in Test frame SYDNEY, Oct 22: Left-arm seamer Mitchell Johnson has advanced his claims for a place in Australia’s Test team, captain Ricky Ponting said on Monday. Johnson was Australia’s leading bowler in the... BD disappointed by Dyson decision DHAKA, Oct 22: Bangladesh expressed its shock and surprise on Monday at former Australian batsman John Dyson’s decision to take over as coach of the West Indies.... England axe hurts Strauss LONDON, Oct 22: England opener Andrew Strauss has admitted he was hurt to be dropped for his country’s forthcoming tour to Sri Lanka. Strauss, 30, will miss the three-Test series starting... Buchanan gets new role SYDNEY, Oct 22: John Buchanan is set to continue his involvement with Australian cricket in a new role as the ambassador for Cricket Australia’s coaching accreditation program.... Abhi Abhi tipped to lift Eid Milan Cup today KARACHI, Oct 22: Four-year-old chestnut filly Abhi Abhi who has returned to form is tipped to come out with yet another shining performance in The Eid Milan Cup when the Gymkhana... Unseeded Nalbandian stuns Federer to clinch Madrid Masters MADRID, Oct 22: Unseeded Argentine David Nalbandian claimed a shock victory over world No 1 Roger Federer when he came from a set down to clinch his first Masters Series title with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 win in Madrid on Sunday.... Dearth of skilled riders and trainers at LRC LAHORE, Oct 22: Veteran jockey Syed Baboo, who has the distinction of riding horses in India and Pakistan, has urged upon the management of Lahore Race Club (LRC) to take steps... LRC announces winter schedule LAHORE, Oct 22: The Lahore Race Club (LRC) has made a belated announcement of complete schedule of its winter meetings, which are already in progress since last month, offering attractive prizes... Bridge team title for Candyland KARACHI, Oct 22: Candyland captured the weekly team event of the Karachi Bridge Association by accumulating 101 victory points (VPs) at the Aslam Memorial Hall on Sunday evening.... Shahzad outclasses Barth ISLAMABAD, Oct 22: Shahzad Khan of Pakistan outclassed eighth seed United States’ George Barth in straight sets (6-4, 7-5) on the opening day of the Pakistan Futures International tennis tournament at the PTF Tennis Complex’s clay court on Monday.... STTA elect new office-bearers KARACHI, Oct 22: The Sindh Table Tennis Association (STTA) on Sunday got a new president in Iqbal Ahmed Jumani while Saleem Ahmed was re-elected secretary for second four-year term in the general body meeting held in the city.... Carla wins qualifying match: Women’s squash KARACHI, Oct 22: Pakistan’s Carla Khan won her opening match in Women’s World Open squash championship’s qualifying rounds in Madrid, Spain, on Sunday.According to results available here, Carla proved too good... Pakistan contingent leaves for Macau today ISLAMABAD, Oct 22: Pakistan’s 28-member contingent will leave the capital for Macau, near Hong Kong, on Tuesday morning to take part in the second Asian Indoor Games, starting from Friday.... Kinyanjui, Rong win Beijing Marathon BEIJING, Oct 22: Nephat Kinyanjui of Kenya won the Beijing Marathon on Sunday, while Chinese runners dominated the podium in the women’s section of the race.... Dida ban reduced to one game MILAN, Oct 22: AC Milan goal-keeper Dida’s two-match Champions League ban for feigning injury against Celtic was reduced to one game on Monday. A statement on Milan’s website said the club’s... STTA names squad for juniors event KARACHI, Oct 22: The Sindh Table Tennis Association (STTA) on Monday named a 17-member boys and girls’ squad for the 14th National juniors’ Table Tennis Championships to be held at Hyderabad from Oct 31 to Nov 3.... Girls’ hockey trials begin LAHORE, Oct 22: More than 50 girls appeared on the first day of under-16 hockey trials at the National Hockey Stadium here on Monday. The trials are being conducted by the...

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