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Shoaib files appeal against ban: Requests PCB for NOC to play in IPL
LAHORE, April 4: Besides filing his appeal on Friday against the five-year ban, fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar also requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to issue him with a no objection certificate (NOC) to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL).... 
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Pakistan thrashed by Sri Lanka in AFC Challenge
LAHORE, April 4: Pakistan suffered a crushing 7-1 defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers being played at the Chungshan Football Stadium in Chinese Taipei on Friday....
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KRL move into semis after second tie match
LAHORE, April 4: Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) heaved a sigh of relief as they entered the National One-day Cricket Cup semi-finals, after playing their second tie match against Rawalpindi Rams at the Sheikhupura Stadium on Friday....
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HBL sneak into semis despite Malik’s heroics
KARACHI, April 4: Habib Bank Limited (HBL) stormed into the semi-finals of the National One-day Cricket Cup on Friday when they hastened PIA’s exit from the tournament after scoring a five-wicket...
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SNGPL trounce Eagles to reach last-four stage
KARACHI, April 4: Inspired by Umar Akmal and Misbah-ul-Haq’s fine batting shows Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) outplayed Lahore Eagles by 128 runs to qualify for the National One-day Cricket Cup semi-finals here on Friday....
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Players to undergo medical tests
LAHORE, April 4: All 16 players selected for the first two One-day Internationals of the forthcoming home series against Bangladesh will go through medical tests here on Saturday....
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Lorgat eyes protecting game’s image
CAPE TOWN, April 4: Haroon Lorgat, the next chief executive of the ICC, said on Friday the image of cricket was one of the challenges he will face when he takes over from Malcolm Speed in July....
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De Villiers, Kallis put South Africa in unassailable position
AHMEDABAD (India), April 4: A.B. de Villiers cracked a maiden double-century as South Africa pummelled the Indian attack in the second Test here on Friday, leaving the tourists in a virtually unassailable position....
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Kamran does it again as NBP reach semis
LAHORE, April 4: Another splendid batting display by Test wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal steered the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) to the National One-day Cricket Cup semi-finals after a 58-run win over...
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WI get steady start after Sri Lanka make 278
PORT-OF-SPAIN (Trinidad), April 4: West Indies openers skipper Chris Gayle and Sewnarine Chattergoon held on defiantly on the second day of the second and final Test on Friday after dismissing Sri Lanka for 278 in their first innings....
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BD squad arrives tomorrow
KARACHI, April 4: The 15-member Bangladesh squad, led by Mohammad Ashraful, will land here at the Quaid-i-Azam International Airport early Sunday morning to play a one-day series against Pakistan besides a Twenty20 international....
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Roddick sends Federer packing to reach semi-finals
MIAMI (Florida), April 4: American Andy Roddick, the sixth seed, toppled world No 1 Roger Federer in three sets here on Thursday to reach the semi-finals of the Sony Ericcson Open....
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Scott, Wagner share early lead
HOUSTON, April 4: Holder Adam Scott of Australia and American Johnson Wagner fired course records of nine-under-par 63 on Thursday to share the lead after the first round of the Houston Open....
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Hamilton crashes out of practice as Massa sets pace
MANAMA, April 4: McLaren’s Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton crashed out of Bahrain Grand Prix free practice on Friday while Ferrari’s Felipe Massa set the pace....
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Australia keen to host 2018 World Cup
SYDNEY, April 4: Australia is serious about wanting to host the 2018 World Cup, said Football Federation Australia (FFA) Chairman Frank Lowy....
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French Olympians unveil badge
PARIS, April 4: French Olympians on Friday said their desire to put “Olympic values” back at the heart of the Olympics will be their objective when they wear a new badge to promote respect among nations at the Games....
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Beckham on target
CARSON (California), April 4: David Beckham scored one goal and set up another in a 2-0 Los Angeles Galaxy win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday....
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Eleven Greek weightlifters fail dope test
ATHENS, April 4: Greek weightlifting coach Christos Iakovou was suspended on Friday after 11 team athletes tested positive to a banned substance in a surprise check-up by the World Anti-Doping Agency, Greek media said....
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English FA to investigate bribery claims
LONDON, April 4: The English Football Association (FA) said on Friday it will investigate allegations that a former Premier League player accepted a 50,000 pounds ($100,000) bribe to help throw a game....
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Yasir ousts Farhan to enter CAS final
ISLAMABAD, April 4: Confident Yasir Butt had no difficulty in beating Farhan Mehboob in straight games to enter the 6th Chief of Army Staff International Squash Championship final....
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Azeem-Ahad pair fall in pre-quarters
KARACHI, April 4: The pair of Azeem Yousuf/Ahad Ali Khan made an exit going down to Asadullah/Tariq Ashraf in a three-frame pre quarter-final of the KC doubles handicap snooker tournament at the Karachi Club premises on Thursday....
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Volleyball coaching course
ISLAMABAD, April 4: Twenty coaches will participate in the eight-day coaching course of Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB)-VCP, under the patronage of Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) from April 7....
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Brazil in firing line for not backing Bolivia
ASUNCION, April 4: Brazil came under fire from fellow members of the South American Football Confederation (CSF) on Thursday for failing to support Bolivia over a ban on matches at high altitude....
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Torch arrives in Russia
SAINT PETERSBURG, April 4: The Olympic flame reached Saint Petersburg on Friday for the Russian leg of a world tour ahead of this summer’s Beijing games, city authorities said, as rights activists called for a boycott....
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KCCA meeting today
KARACHI, April 4: A meeting of the Karachi City Cricket Association’s (KCCA) executive council will be held at the National Stadium on Saturday at 6pm....
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Dutch federation to vote against Mosley
BERLIN, April 4: The Dutch motorsport federation said on Friday it would vote for Max Mosley to stand down as head of motor sport’s governing body as a result of his involvement in a sex scandal....
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SCA names squad
KARACHI, April 4: The Sindh Cycling Association (SCA) on Friday named a six-member team for the 162km Peshawar to Islamabad road race which paddles off on April 20....
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