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April 17, 2008 Thursday Rabi-us-Sani 10, 1429 Jahangir, Sami feel Olympic torch relay will boost Pakistan sports ISLAMABAD, April 16: The Beijing Olympics torch, on its ‘journey of harmony’, went through an impressive, though considerably shortened, relay outside the sprawling Jinnah Sports Complex on Wednesday as prominent citizens... Pakistan continue BD mauling despite Shakib’s heroics: Fourth One-day International MULTAN, April 16: Despite Shakib Al Hasan’s fighting century, Pakistan backed by a blistering opening stand, continued their unbeaten run against Bangladesh after winning the fourth One-day International by seven wickets at the Multan Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday.... Younis available for final ODI MULTAN, April 16: Prolific Pakistan batsman Younis Khan has made himself available for the last One-day International of the five-match series against Bangladesh, to be held in Karachi on Saturday.... Rain ruins final one-dayer GROS ISLET (St Lucia), April 16: Heavy rain caused the third One-day International between West Indies and Sri Lanka to be abandoned after just 18 overs of the hosts’ innings on Tuesday.... Tendulkar pulls out of torch relay NEW DELHI, April 16: Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has pulled out of Thursday’s Olympic torch relay in the capital for personal reasons, the head of the Indian Olympic Association told local television on Wednesday.... ICC to probe Kanpur pitch MUMBAI, April 16: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating the wicket used in the final Test between India and South Africa in Kanpur, which was criticised following the tourists’ collapse, a top official said on Wednesday.... ‘India pose threat to Australia’s supremacy’ MUMBAI, April 16: India pose a serious threat to Australia’s Test cricket supremacy, Australian captain Ricky Ponting said on Wednesday.... Cricket teams’ arrival in Karachi delayed MULTAN, April 16: The Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket teams will be leaving for Karachi from Multan after a 12-hour delay at 9.30pm on Thursday due to PIA’s cancelling its Multan flights on Wednesday.... Arthur ecstatic about Proteas’ future JOHANNESBURG, April 16: Coach Mickey Arthur said the future looked rosy for South Africa when the squad returned home on Tuesday following the drawn Test series in India.... Gavaskar told to choose ICC post or journalism MUMBAI, April 16: Despite no particular guidelines, the International Cricket Council has made it clear to former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar that he has to choose between the high-profile post of... Lehmann signs up for IPL SYDNEY, April 16: Australian veteran Darren Lehmann will stage a shock comeback in the Indian Premier League after answering a call from former team-mate Shane Warne, a report said on Wednesday.... Top four cruise into Pakistan Open semi-finals KARACHI, April 16: There were no surprises as the top four seeds stormed into the men’s singles semi-finals whipping their opponents in straight sets in the Pakistan Open tennis championship at the Karachi Club on Wednesday.... ‘Beijing boycott for athletes’ safety’ CHICAGO, April 16: The United States would only consider boycotting the Beijing Olympics if China was unable to guarantee athlete safety, United States Olympic Committee (USOC) chief Jim Scherr said on Tuesday.... Greeks seek tougher anti-doping measures for weighlifters ATHENS, April 16: The Greek National Olympic Committee said Wednesday it wanted to see tougher anti-doping measures as the fallout from a weightlifting scandal gathered steam.... Bird’s Nest stadium opens its doors for media BEIJING, April 16: China’s new National Stadium, the centrepiece of the Beijing Olympics and better known as the Bird’s Nest, was opened to international media for the first time on Wednesday.... Federer makes solid start in Estoril ESTORIL (Portugal), April 16: Roger Federer made a solid start to his clay-court season, relying on the counsel of provisional coach Jose Higueras to advance into the second round of the Estoril Open on Tuesday.... Chinese a big threat at Beijing: US CHICAGO, April 16: China will battle the United States and Russia for medal supremacy at the Beijing Olympics and could become the new dominant force in the Summer Games thanks to groundwork laid for this year.... PFF chief approves 27 players for final camp LAHORE, April 16: The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has approved the names of 27 players for the national under-14 camp set up in preparation for the AFC U-14 Festival of Football, scheduled to be held in Iran from May 10-23.... Snooker camp from 23rd KARACHI, April 16: A week-long training camp to prepare the Pakistan team for next month’s 24th Asian snooker championship will be held at the Karachi Club’s Amir Billiards Hall from April 23.... The day of the long shots at the LRC LAHORE, April 16: Two favourite horses obliged the punters in a card of seven races during the midweek day/night Lahore Gymkhana Meeting at the Racecourse on Sunday.... Women’s cricket team for Asia Cup MULTAN, April 16: A 14-member Pakistan women’s cricket team led by Urooj Mumtaz will be participating in the Asia Cup to be held in Sri Lanka from May 2-11....

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