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Pakistani boys excel, girls flop in British Jr Squash
LONDON, Jan 4: The Pakistani players competing in the British Junior Open Squash Championships in the northern English city of Sheffield experienced mixed fortunes in the second round on Thursday.... 
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Brilliant Tendulkar gives India lead against Aussies: Sydney Test
SYDNEY, Jan 4: Sachin Tendulkar sublimely batted India into the lead in the second Test with a record 38th Test century to put the pressure back on to Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday....
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WI struggle as Prince, Boucher shine
CAPE TOWN, Jan 4: South Africa’s pace bowlers had West Indies struggling at 96-4 at stumps on Friday, just 18 runs ahead in its second innings on day three of the second Test....
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ICC considers allowing players to consult TV umpire: Champions Trophy in Pakistan may see new rule into effect
SYDNEY, Jan 4: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering changing one of the sport’s most sacred rules by allowing players to challenge decisions made by on-field umpires....
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Neutral umpires to remain: Gavaskar
SYDNEY, Jan 4: Despite several blunders by neutral umpires in recent games, the International Cricket Council (ICC) will not go back to fielding home umpires during Test matches....
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US down Serbia to grab fifth Hopman Cup
PERTH (Australia), Jan 4: The United States capitalised on Jelena Jankovic’s injury misfortune to beat Serbia 2-1 in the final and win their fourth Hopman Cup in six years here on Friday....
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Hingis gets two-year ban for failing dope test
LONDON, Jan 4: Former world number one Martina Hingis has been banned for two years for failing a doping test, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Friday....
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Aisam and Cilic reach semi-finals
LAHORE, Jan 4: Aisam ul-Haq, Pakistan’s lone entry on the ATP tennis circuit, made it to the semi-finals of the doubles event at the Chennai Open in India when he along...
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Prior axed, Strauss recalled for NZ tour
LONDON, Jan 4: England have axed wicket-keeper Matt Prior for next month’s tour of New Zealand after he dropped a number of catches in the series against Sri Lanka....
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Harbhajan summoned for ICC hearing
MUMBAI, Jan 4: Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has been summoned to a hearing by match referee Mike Procter following an incident on the third day of the second Test against Australia in Sydney on Friday....
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‘No one can be compared to Sir Don’
SYDNEY, Jan 4: Sachin Tendulkar shunned comparisons with cricket’s immortal Don Bradman after giving India the edge over Australia with his record 38th Test century at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday....
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Shane Bond joins ICL
MUMBAI, Jan 4: New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond has joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL) in a move that could jeopardise his international career....
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Ponting, Ishant in trouble: Speed
SYDNEY, Jan 4: Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting and Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma could be in trouble for dissent on the field, ICC’s chief executive Malcolm Speed said on Friday....
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Banned players hoping for concession from PCB
LAHORE, Jan 4: The six cricketers banned from playing domestic cricket by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for joining the Indian Cricket League (ICL) have decided to wait before fighting the decision in court....
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Dakar rally cancelled for security reasons
LISBON, Jan 4: The Dakar Rally was cancelled for the first time in its 30-year history on Friday due to security concerns in Mauritania where four French tourists were killed last month, organisers said....
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Li meets Azarenka in Gold Coast final
GOLD COAST (Australia), Jan 4: China’s Li Na continued her run of upsets by beating fourth seed Patty Schnyder in the semi-finals of the Australian Women’s Hardcourt tennis championships here on Friday....
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15 clear ITTF umpires course
KARACHI, Jan 4: Six women are among 15 who have successfully cleared the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) basic level umpires course held in the city last month....
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Atif steers team to victory
LAHORE, Jan 4: A last-minute goal by three-goal Atif Tiwana propelled Subway into the final of the Polo Cup defeating Rangers 5-4 ½ after a thrilling match on Friday....
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Nadal, Cilic in quarter-finals
CHENNAI, Jan 4: World No.2 Rafael Nadal stayed on course for an early title in the new year as he stormed into the quarter-finals of the ATP Chennai Open on Thursday....
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Army, Wapda in basketball final
LAHORE, Jan 4: Defending champions Army and Wapda cruised into the final of the 47th national men’s basketball championship at the Railways Stadium here on Friday....
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No TV coverage of Quaid-i-Azam Trophy final
LAHORE, Jan 4: There is going to be no live telecast of the five-day Quaid-i-Azam Trophy final due to the banning of the private sports TV channel that had bought the rights for airing the domestic matches....
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Bell rings loudly after Bangladesh collapse
DUNEDIN (New Zealand), Jan 4: Comeback opener Mathew Bell carried New Zealand to a 19-run first innings lead with six wickets in hand on the first day of the first Test against Bangladesh here on Friday....
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Edwards sidelined
CAPE TOWN, Jan 4: West Indies fast bowler Fidel Edwards has been ruled out of the ongoing second Test against South Africa at Newlands because of a hamstring injury, his team confirmed on Friday.—AFP...
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Aston Villa take on United in key FA Cup clash
BIRMINGHAM, Jan 4: It would be no surprise if Martin O’Neill was sick of the sight of Manchester United but the Aston Villa manager has every reason to believe his side...
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