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October 24, 2007 Wednesday Shawwal 11, 1428 Pakistan fire on all cylinders to sink SA at Faisalabad FAISALABAD, Oct 23: A superb all-round show from Pakistan team on Tuesday propelled them to a convincing win over the strong South Africans in the crucial third One-day International in front of a packed house here at the Iqbal Stadium.... PCB chairman gets 3-year extension KARACHI, Oct 23: The Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board, Dr Nasim Ashraf on Tuesday received a major boost when he was given an official three-year extension as the head of the PCB by board’s patron President General Pervez Musharraf.... Shoaib Akhtar back in action FAISALABAD, Oct 23: Pakistan’s controversial speedster Shoaib Akhtar, who is likely to play the fifth and final One-day International against South Africa after completing a 13-match ban, bowled a few spells... Decision on final ODI today SA officials to review security arrangements at Karachi FAISALABAD, Oct 23: The top brass of the Pakistan Cricket Board, after a marathon three-hour meeting on Tuesday, managed to convince the South African team management to have another look at... Yousuf deserved top award: Afridi LAHORE, Oct 23: Shahid Afridi, who was adjudged man of the match in the third ODI at Faisalabad against South Africa, said that Mohammad Yousuf deserved the title more than him.... Australia fans to welcome Murali: CA chief SYDNEY, Oct 23: Sri Lanka off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan can expect a warm welcome from Australian crowds next month, Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive James Sutherland said on Tuesday.... Quaid-i-Azam Trophy Karachi Blues facing defeat despite Azam’s 10-wkt haul KARACHI, Oct 23: Spinner Azam Hussain claimed a 10-wicket match haul, but despite his heroics Karachi Blues were heading for defeat against Rawalpindi in the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy National Cricket Championship match at the UBL Sports Complex here on Tuesday.... Gicquel stuns Robredo, Spadea tumbles LYON (France), Oct 23: Home favourite Marc Gicquel caused the first major shock of the Lyon ATP Open here on Monday, knocking out second seeded Spaniard Tommy Robredo 6-4, 7-6 (7/5).... Sri Lanka eye first Test win Down Under COLOMBO, Oct 23: Sri Lanka flew out to Australia on Tuesday determined to win their first Test Down Under after an improved performance in recent away matches.... Franklin recalled for South Africa one-dayers WELLINGTON, Oct 23: New Zealand on Tuesday recalled all-rounder James Franklin and named wicket-keeper Gareth Hopkins as a batsman in a new-look one-day squad for next month’s trip to South Africa.... Pathologist says cause of Woolmer’s death uncertain KINGSTON, Oct 23: Canadian pathologist Michael Pollanen told the inquest into the death of Bob Woolmer that he couldn’t determine the cause of death of the Pakistan cricket coach who died during the World Cup in March.... Pakistan squad retained LAHORE, Oct 23: The selectors have decided to retain the same national squad that played in the third one-dayer on Tuesday, for the fourth One-day International against South Africa to be played in Multan on Friday.... Nadal confirms for Chennai Open CHENNAI, Oct 23: World number two Rafael Nadal was the first big name to confirm his participation in the season-opening ATP Chennai Open, the organisers said on Tuesday.... Abhi Abhi lifts Eid Milan Cup KARACHI, Oct 23: Four-year-old chestnut filly Abhi Abhi added a feather to her cap when she claimed The Eid Milan Cup in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Tuesday.... Don’t humiliate me, Lehmann warns Wenger BERLIN, Oct 23: Germany goal-keeper Jens Lehmann warned Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger that it would be dangerous to “humiliate” him by leaving him on the bench much longer.... Aqeel only Pakistani in last-eight ISLAMABAD, Oct 23: Aqeel Khan is the only Pakistani who has qualified for quarter-finals of the Pakistan Futures International tennis tournament at the PTF Complex on Tuesday.... Coaching camp from Nov 2 KARACHI, Oct 23: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), with the sponsorship of Mobilink, is arranging a mobile coaching camp for the upcoming players across the country.... Iraq thump Pakistan 7-0 in qualifier LAHORE, Oct 23: Four breath-taking goals by brilliant midfielder Mahdi Karim Ajeel propelled Iraq to a thumping 7-0 win over Pakistan in the World Cup qualifier at the Punjab Stadium on Monday night.... Gulf Line tipped to capture feature event LAHORE, Oct 23: Three-year-old bay colt, Gulf Line, who was beaten in his last outing, should make amends and win the feature event this time when the mid-week Lahore Gymkhana races gets under way at the Racecourse on Wednesday.... Khurram named to lead Sindh shooters KARACHI, Oct 23: Olympian Khurram Inam has been named to lead a 21-member Sindh squad in the 16th National shooting championship, starting at the Islamabad Shooting Range from Oct 29, the Sindh Shooting Association announced on Tuesday.... Carla breaks hearts with failed show KARACHI, Oct 23: Pakistan’s Carla Khan broke many hearts when she failed to qualify for Women World Open squash championship by losing against England’s Lauren Briggs in the final qualifying round in Madrid, Spain, on Monday.... AIBA aims to take control of all boxing CHICAGO, Oct 23: The International Boxing Association hopes to launch its own world league of boxing as early as next year and bring amateurs and professional fighters under one organization.... President golf ISLAMABAD, Oct 23: The President of Pakistan golf championship will commence at the Islamabad Golf Club from Friday.... Inter-school TT, badminton from Nov 6 KARACHI, Oct 23: The second Inter-school table tennis and badminton championships for boys and girls under the aegis of Jinnah University College will commence at their sports gymnasium from Nov 6, sports coordinator of the institution, Shakil Siddiqui, said on Tuesday....

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