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January 01, 2008 Tuesday Zilhaj 21, 1428 Australia tour of Pakistan still on: PCB chief KARACHI, Dec 31: Pakistan’s cricket chief said on Monday that Australia’s planned tour starting in March is still on despite the turmoil unleashed by the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.... Vettori, McCullum star as New Zealand rout Bangladesh again QUEENSTOWN (New Zealand), Dec 31: Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum put in record performances as New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh by 10 wickets with 44 overs to spare in the third and final One-day International here on Monday.... Zaheer wishes for cheerful start to 2008 SYDNEY, Dec 31: India’s pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is wishing for a cheerful beginning to the New Year as India try to bounce back in the second Test in Sydney, starting on Wednesday.... Yuvraj under pressure to hold Test spot SYDNEY, Dec 31: Changes are likely in the Indian team with Yuvraj Singh under the gun to hold his place for the second cricket Test against Australia in Sydney, reports said on Monday.... NZ selectors name new-look Test squad QUEENSTOWN, Dec 31: New Zealand’s 3-0 clean sweep of the one-day cricket series against Bangladesh held no sway with the selectors when they named a new-look side on Monday for the upcoming two Tests.... REVIEW: 2007 — A gloomy year for Pakistan cricket KARACHI, Dec 31: What does 2008 hold for Pakistan cricket after a dreadful preceding year? Inevitably, this question was being repeatedly asked throughout the dismal 2007 as Pakistan stuttered from one... Arsenal face test of New Year resolution: Premier League LONDON, Dec 31: The turn of the year can be both an inspiring and a daunting time for English Premier League clubs as they reach the end of a congested holiday... Man City hold Liverpool as Derby look doomed LONDON, Dec 31: Manchester City and Liverpool cancelled each other out in a 0-0 draw at the City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday, a result that left the top positions in the Premier League unchanged.... Quaid Trophy matches to be replayed, says PCB LAHORE, Dec 31: The one-day postponement by Pakistan Election Commissioner in announcing any possible change in the Jan 8 general elections schedule in the county, forced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)... McKenzie added to SA squad CAPE TOWN, Dec 31: South Africa have added batsman Neil McKenzie to their squad for the second Test against West Indies in Cape Town starting on Wednesday.... SLC chief resigns COLOMBO, Dec 31: Sri Lanka’s cricket chief Jayantha Dharmadasa stepped down Monday, clearing the way for former captain Arjuna Ranatunga to take over in the top job.... PCB to build stadium in Gwadar LAHORE, Dec 31: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to build an international cricket stadium in Gwadar, a city where a seaport has been established recently.... United States beat Czech Republic after Berdych quits PERTH, Dec 31: The United States made it two wins out of two at the Hopman Cup on Monday when Tomas Berdych retired through illness midway through the mixed doubles of their encounter with the Czech Republic.... IOC year is a case of Russia and Rogge PARIS, Dec 31: There were two clear winners this year with regards to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) – Russia and IOC president Jacques Rogge.... Manchester United players warned over discipline MANCHESTER, Dec 31: Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned that he will not hesitate to sell any player who breaches the club discipline.... Golovin keen to fulfil her talent PERTH, Dec 31: France’s Tatiana Golovin believes she is ready to break into the world’s top 10, providing she can stay clear of the injuries that have halted her progress over the past four years.... Berbatov may leave Spurs, says agent LONDON, Dec 31: Dimitar Berbatov would be prepared to leave Tottenham in January’s transfer window if a big enough club made an offer, the Bulgarian striker’s agent told British media on Monday.... Garbin shocks Petrova in Gold Coast first round GOLD COAST (Australia), Dec 31: Italy’s Tathiana Garbin shocked second seed Nadia Petrova of Russia 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian women’s hardcourt tennis tournament on Monday.... Saleem Abbas, Shabnam crowned TT champions PESHAWAR, Dec 31: Saleem Abbas of Wapda and Shabnam Bilal of Habib Bank won men’s and women’s singles finals in the 45th National table tennis championship at the PSB Coaching Centre here on Monday.... National basketball resumes LAHORE, Dec 31: Defending champions Army, Rangers, Karachi Electric Supply Corporation (KESC), Police and hosts Railways, earned wins as the 27th national men’s basketball championship resumed on Monday at Railways Stadium... Match-fixing hard to prove: Navratilova PERTH, Dec 31: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova on Monday backed efforts to remove corruption from the sport but conceded that match-fixing was hard to prove.... Match put off in memory of O’Donnell GLASGOW, Dec 31: Wednesday''s Old Firm clash between Celtic and Rangers has been postponed as a mark of respect following the death last weekend of Motherwell captain Phil O''Donnell, the Scottish Premier League (SPL) announced here on Monday.... Hamza helps team to win LAHORE, Dec 31: Three-goal Hamza Mawaz Khan and half-goal handicap helped Lotto Carpets win the Six-Goal Polo Cup after a nail-biting 5 1/2-5 finish in the final against HBL Whites on Monday.... PFF announces revised draws LAHORE, Dec 31: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced revised draws for the 4th Pakistan Premier League Soccer 2007, which now resumes from Tuesday after a three-day break due to the sad demise of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.... Ronaldo wants to play for Flamengo MILAN, Dec 31: Flamengo have held talks with Ronaldo and hope the striker can come to an agreement with AC Milan to allow him to move, the Brazilian club have said.... Barton let me down, says manager LONDON, Dec 31: Under-fire Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce on Monday blasted controversial midfielder Joey Barton for letting him down....

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