Afridi, Gambhir fined for on-pitch spat
GWALIOR, Nov 14: Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir were heavily fined on Wednesday following their on-pitch clash during the third One-day International in Kanpur....
Shoaib still not in shape for series
GWALIOR, Nov 14: Fiery Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar admitted on Wednesday he was not in shape for the ongoing series against India, despite impressive recent performances....
Inzamam, Lara confirmed to play in ICL
NEW DELHI, Nov 14: Former Test captains Brian Lara and Inzamam-ul-Haq were on Wednesday confirmed to play in India''s rebel Twenty20 league following a goof-up over players'' lists....
Moment of truth for Pakistan as India look to grab series
GWALIOR (India), Nov 14: India, looking to bag the series, will clash with Pakistan, who will be facing a do-or-die scenario, in the fourth One-day International in a day-night encounter here on Thursday....
Symonds concerned over touring Pakistan
HOBART, Nov 14: Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has expressed reservations about touring Pakistan next year, saying there has been a lot of “bombs going off”....
India bank on spin trio for Pakistan Tests
MUMBAI, Nov 14: India on Wednesday recalled Harbhajan Singh and Murali Kartik for the first two Tests against Pakistan starting later this month in a bid to catch the tourists in a spin-trap....
Match-fixing ruled out in Woolmer case
KINGSTON, Nov 14: One of Jamaica’s top cops Mark Shields testified that he found no evidence of match-fixing in the connection with the death of cricket coach Bob Woolmer....
Indian media slams Aussie Test blackout
NEW DELHI, Nov 14: The Indian media on Wednesday came down heavily on Cricket Australia’s (CA) ongoing dispute with three international news agencies, saying it could harm the sport’s future....
Toss won’t matter, says curator
GWALIOR, Nov 14: Toss will not be a factor for the fourth One-day International between India and Pakistan here on Thursday, according to the venue’s chief curator who foresees a high-scoring encounter....
Gilchrist named Australia’s greatest ODI player
HOBART, Nov 14: Adam Gilchrist celebrated his 36th birthday in style on Wednesday when the dashing wicket-keeper-batsman was named Australia’s greatest ever One-day International cricketer....
Nasir century puts NBP in command
KARACHI, Nov 14: A splendid century by opener Nasir Jamshed enabled National Bank make a strong start against Karachi Whites on the second day of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy National Cricket Championship fixture at the NBP Sports Complex here on Wednesday....
Federer overpowers Davydenko in Masters Cup
SHANGHAI, Nov 14: World No 1 Roger Federer got his Masters Cup campaign back on track by eliminating Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko in straight sets on Wednesday....
Pind De Kuri again electrifies admirers
LAHORE, Nov 14: With the reputation of being a reliable runner, fancied filly Pind De Kuri stormed home to complete a hat-trick of victories during Lahore Gymkhana races at the Racecourse on Wednesday....
Beaconhouse qualify for title clash
KARACHI, Nov 14: Two outfits of the same institution – Beaconhouse Cambridge PECHS and Jubilee Campus – on Wednesday set a date for the girls’ title clash in the second Jinnah University Campus (JUC) Inter-school badminton tournament at the JUC premises....
Zakauddin takes charge of hockey camp
KARACHI, Nov. 14: Former Olympian Khawaja Zakauddin on Wednesday took charge of the training camp of the Pakistan team which has been set-up for the 29th Champions Trophy hockey tournament, scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur from Nov 29....
Olympic stars to clash in Berlin
BERLIN, Nov 14: The past and future of Olympic swimming go head to head at this weekend’s FINA World Cup event in Berlin when 1984 gold medallist Dara Torres takes on current world-record holder Britta Steffen....
Imran wins, Saleh beaten in World Snooker
KARACHI, Nov. 14: Debutant Imran Shehzad recorded his second win in the World Snooker Championship in Korat (Thailand) while seasoned Saleh Muhammad suffered his first defeat after registering three successive wins...
Inamul Haq to compete in Delhi tourney
KARACHI, Nov 14: Former Davis Cupper Inamul Haq will fly to Delhi from Islamabad on Nov 25 to feature in ITF Seniors Tennis Championship group 4 being held at DLTA R....
Pakistan win golf event
LAHORE, Nov 14: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the team event of 120th Sri Lankan Amateur golf championship at the Royal Colombo Club Course, according to a message received here on Wednesday....
Punjab, Wapda in volleyball final
ISLAMABAD, Nov 14: Wapda will take on Punjab in the seventh National Women’s Volleyball Championship final on Thursday here at the Rodham Hall, Pakistan Sports Complex....
Asjad steers Artex to victory
LAHORE, Nov 14: Three-goal Omar Asjad Malhi helped Artex beat Master Paints 6 ½ – 6 in the Pace Polo Cup here on Wednesday....
Hockey trials tomorrow
KARACHI, Nov 14: Trials to select Karachi under-21 team will be held at the UBL Sports Complex on Friday at 3.30pm, the KHA announced on Wednesday....
Imran, Taufiq depart for ICL
LAHORE, Nov 14: Pakistan’s Test-reject Imran Farhat and Taufiq Umar left the city for India on Wednesday to play in the controversial Indian Cricket League (ICL)....
Weightlifting
LAHORE, Nov 14: The Punjab College of Commerce with 56 points won the Punjab University Inter-collegiate weightlifting championship here on Wednesday.— Sports Reporter...