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March 25, 2008 Tuesday Rabi-ul-Awwal 16, 1429 Experienced Saleh takes on newcomer Sajjad in final: National Snooker KARACHI, March 24: Top seed Saleh Mohammad and debutant Mohammad Sajjad stormed into the final of 33rd National snooker championship chalking up emphatic victories over their opponent’s in the pre-finals at Karachi Gymkhana on Monday.... Ton-up Strauss, Bell put England firmly in command NAPIER (New Zealand), March 24: England’s Andrew Strauss and Ian Bell scored centuries to lead their side to a massive 501-run lead and all but end New Zealand’s chances of winning the deciding third Test on Monday.... Sri Lanka tighten grip as West Indies struggle PROVIDENCE (Guyana), March 24: Sri Lanka tightened their grip on the opening Test as West Indies limped to lunch on 107 for four on day three at the Providence Stadium on Monday.... Sri Lanka ask Pakistan to reschedule ODI series COLOMBO, March 24: Sri Lanka have asked Pakistan to re-schedule a proposed One-day International series in order to allow their players to take part in the Indian Premier League (IPL), a top official said here on Monday.... Lawson reluctant to have Yousuf, Afridi in ODI team KARACHI, March 24: Mohammad Yousuf may be the prolific run-getter for Pakistan in both forms of cricket but coach Geoff Lawson has told the Pakistan Cricket Board that he does not... Bangladesh to play five ODIs in Pakistan LAHORE, March 24: Bangladesh, having no side match in the itinerary, will tour Pakistan from April 6 to 20 to play five One-day International and one Twenty-20 match.... Inzamam, Atapattu criticise Dhoni’s remarks on seniors NEW DELHI, March 24: Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s recent veiled remarks that seniors should know when their time is up drew flak from former international captains Inzamam-ul Haq and Marvan Atapattu who... ICC gets tough on sledging MUMBAI, March 24: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a “zero tolerance” crackdown on offensive language and gestures in the sport.... PWF to compete in Olympic qualifiers ISLAMABAD, March 24: Pakistan Wrestling Federation (PWF) has decided to participate in the Olympic qualifying tournaments being held in April and May 2008.... Ashraful fined for slapping fan DHAKA, March 24: Bangladesh cricket captain Mohammad Ashraful was fined on Monday for slapping a spectator who called his recent performance against South Africa “rubbish,” an official said.... S. Africa fear their own men in India CHENNAI, March 24: Graeme Smith’s South Africa will have two close friends and compatriots plotting their downfall when they begin the three-Test series against India here on Wednesday.... Kandy axed for India series COLOMBO, March 24: Kandy’s Asgiriya Stadium has been excluded as a venue from India’s three-Test and One-day International tour of Sri Lanka in July, officials said Monday.... Rams rout Dolphins in one-sided cup clash KARACHI, March 24: Discarded Test paceman Yasir Ali captured a four-wicket haul to help Rawalpindi Rams rout Karachi Dolphins by 10 wickets in a third round fixture of the ABN-Amro National One-day Cricket Championship at the National Stadium here on Monday.... Drogba’s brace keeps Chelsea still in title race LONDON, March 24: Didier Drogba kept alive Chelsea’s English Premier League title challenge as his double strike clinched a 2-1 win against Arsenal on Sunday.... Venue, flag rows overshadow Asian qualifiers HONG KONG, March 24: Rows over venues and anthems overshadow Wednesday’s crunch Asian World Cup qualifiers, when China host Australia and North and South Korea square off for a rare Cold War clash in Shanghai.... Asfand lands singles title KARACHI, March 24: Second seed Asfand Rauf overcame stiff opposition from upcoming Zuhair Raza to post straight win and land his maiden men’s singles crown in the third Sindh ranking tennis tournament at the Beach View Club on Monday.... U-15 badminton championships LAHORE, March 24: Punjab U-15 badminton championships will be held from April 8 to 12 in Lahore.Trials to select Lahore region team will be held at the Iqbal Park Sports Complex here on Tuesday.... Talented juniors ignored for SA series camp KARACHI, March 24: Pakistan selectors have ignored some of the talented junior players for the training camp beginning on Tuesday as they look to put together a squad for next month’s Under-21 tour of South Africa.... Bernard shatters third world record EINDHOVEN (Netherlands), March 24: Alain Bernard shattered his third world record in as many days on Sunday when he broke the 50 metres freestyle mark at the European swimming championships.... Heavy security for soccer series KATHMANDU, March 24: The Nepalese authorities have made elaborate security arrangements for the two-match friendly international series between Nepal and Pakistan commencing from March 26 in Pokhara.... Pakistan Day Boxing KARACHI, March 24: Pakistan National Club clinched four gold medals to win Pakistan Day boxing at the Lyari Labour Welfare Centre on Sunday.... Djokovic, Ivanovic make Serbia proud with Indian Wells titles INDIAN WELLS (California), March 24: World No 3 Novak Djokovic held off a fightback by American Mardy Fish to win the Pacific Life Open final 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Sunday and secure his second prestigious ATP title of the year....

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