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Ponting returns to form with classy century as India fall short
SYDNEY, Feb 24: Ricky Ponting scored a brilliant century and Adam Gilchrist claimed a record-equalling six dismissals as Australia beat India by 18 runs in an absorbing tri-series One-day International on Sunday....
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India, South Africa cruise to U-19 World Cup semi-finals
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24: Title contenders India and South Africa pounded their rivals in impressive style on Sunday to cruise to the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket Under-19 World Cup here....
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Umar Gul gets ‘go ahead’ to bowl again
LAHORE, Feb 24: Medical experts in Australia have allowed fast bowler Umar Gul to resume bowling although with an advice not to overdo it....
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Buchanan urges Australians to tour Pakistan
SYDNEY, Feb 24: Former national coach John Buchanan has urged Australia’s cricketers to tour Pakistan next month as Cricket Australia prepares for a government briefing about travelling to the strife-torn nation, reports said on Sunday....
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SA women thrash Pakistan
STELLENBOSCH (South Africa), Feb 24: Opening bowler Alicia Smith took five wickets for seven runs as South Africa crushed Pakistan by eight wickets in the final of the Women’s World Cup Qualifier tournament at the Stellenbosch University ground on Sunday....
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Boucher reclaims world record
DHAKA, Feb 24: South Africa’s Mark Boucher surpassed Australian Adam Gilchrist as the wicket-keeper with the most Test dismissals in the opening Test against Bangladesh here on Sunday....
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Dhoni told to change gloves
SYDNEY, Feb 24: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was asked to change his wicket-keeping gloves during his team’s tri-series match defeat against Australia on Sunday after pulling off a spectacular catch to dismiss Adam Gilchrist....
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Kallis wrecks Bangladesh’s hopes with five-wkt haul
DHAKA, Feb 24: Jacques Kallis picked up a five-wicket haul to put South Africa on the brink of victory on the third day of the opening Test against Bangladesh here on Sunday....
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Sohail shines in big win for FA
KARACHI, Feb 24: Sohail Tanvir produced a splendid all-round performance as Federal Areas inflicted a crushing innings and 212-run defeat on injury-hit Balochistan with over a day to spare in the Pentangular Cup match at the National Stadium here on Sunday....
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Ryder sidelined for three months
WELLINGTON, Feb 24: Rising New Zealand star Jesse Ryder is out of cricket for up to three months after injuring his hand in a bar celebrating New Zealand’s one-day series win over England, officials said on Sunday....
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BCCI rejects short tour of Pakistan
LAHORE, Feb 24: While citing players’ fatigue due to non-stop three-month activities as a reason, the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) has turned down its Pakistan counterpart’s request...
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Younis hits up another century
LAHORE, Feb 24: A captain’s knock of 117 by Younis Khan helped NWFP take lead on the first innings against Punjab on the penultimate day of the Pentangular Cup fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday....
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Moon Baby gallops home with flying colours
KARACHI, Feb 24: Fancied four-year-old chestnut filly Moon Baby, as predicted, claimed the day’s honours when she returned with flying colours on a day when the supporting race was cancelled in the Gymkhana race meeting at the Karachi Racecourse on Sunday....
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Rivas, Hissam help bankers lift polo title
LAHORE, Feb 24: Fine horsemanship and marksmanship by Jose Rivas and Hissam Ali Hyder helped ABN Amro Bank lift the national polo championship title, dethroning defending champions Bank Alfalah from monarchy by winning the final 10-7 here on Sunday....
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Freak accidents hamper Team Pakistan at Durban
DURBAN, Feb 24: Having promised so much, the A1GP Durban, South Africa, turned into a disappointing event for A1 Team Pakistan and Adam Khan....
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KU, Iqra in final
KARACHI, Feb 24: Favourites Karachi University and Iqra University set a date for Monday’s title clash after they topped their respective groups in the Inter-university Zone F basketball tournament at UBL Sports Complex on Sunday....
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Llodra sets up final against Soderling
ROTTERDAM (Netherlands), Feb 24: Michael Llodra of France registered his fourth straight sets win at the World Indoor Tournament this week to beat Ivo Karlovic 7-5, 7-6 in the first semi-final on Saturday....
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Aston Villa maintain push for Europe
LONDON, Feb 24: Aston Villa maintained their pursuit of a Champions League place on Sunday with a 2-1 Premier League victory at struggling Reading....
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KGS claim soccer title
KARACHI, Feb 24: Karachi Grammar School (KGS) lifted the Karachi United school championship title after a 2-0 victory over St Patrick’s High School at the DHA Football Stadium on Saturday....
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Hallow Handsome, most impressive winner in LRC races
LAHORE, Feb 24: Rank outsider, chestnut mare Dillagi overtook his contenders in the final stages of the race to win the Ghazali Cup, featuring a card of six events, during the Lahore Winter Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday....
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