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April 19, 2008 Saturday Rabi-us-Sani 12, 1429 Miandad, Wasim lash out at IPL KARACHI, April 18: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has come in for flak from former Pakistan captains including Javed Miandad and Wasim Akram, who feel the cash-rich Twenty20 competition has begun to damage the international cricket calendar.... Bangladesh look to avoid whitewash against Pakistan: Fifth ODI at Karachi today KARACHI, April 18: Bangladesh, saddled with a young but underperforming skipper, will be desperate to avoid a 5-0 humiliation at the hands of hosts Pakistan who eye a record 11th successive... Athletes slam ‘dangerous’ race-walking course at Beijing BEIJING, April 18: Complaints from athletes about a “dangerous” race-walking course overshadowed the long-awaited competition debut Friday of China’s eye-catching National Stadium, the main Olympic venue.... Pietersen bids to justify IPL interest LONDON, April 18: Kevin Pietersen has insisted England players’ interest in appearing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is not a sign of disloyalty but something “anyone in their right mind” would consider seriously.... Federer, Kirilenko cruise into quarter-finals ESTORIL (Portugal), April 18: World number one Roger Federer breezed through irritating showers to shrug off Romania’s Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-2 and reach the Estoril Open quarter-finals on Thursday.... Pakistan in Pool ‘B’: Olympic hockey KARACHI, April 18: Pakistan have been drawn in Pool ‘B’ of the Beijing Olympics hockey tournament, according to a message received here from the International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Friday.... Poll to mount pressure on ICC NEW DELHI, April 18: A global cricketers’ union is conducting its second poll in two years in order to mount pressure on the International Cricket Council to change its “Indian-dominated” set-up and reduce the international cricket schedule.... McCullum dazzles as Kolkata Knight Riders win: IPL kicks off with a bang BANGALORE, April 18: With the help of Brendon McCullum’s brilliant 158 not out and some excellent bowling, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Bangalore Royal Challengers by 140 runs in the inaugural Indian Premier League match.... Ramprakash declines offer LONDON, April 18: Mark Ramprakash has turned down an offer to join the Indian Premier League (IPL), a media report says.... World Snooker SHEFFIELD, April 18: It is a sign of the growing number of players from the Far East that the first round clash between China’s Ding Junhui and Hong Kong’s Marco Fu... Pakistan announce team for Sunday’s Twenty20 LAHORE, April 18: Pakistan has announced a 15-member team for their Twenty20 match against Bangladesh to be held at Karachi on Sunday.... Excess ODIs causing dearth of quality spinners: Kumble NEW DELHI, April 18: Thanks to surfeit of limited-overs cricket, quality spinners are a fast diminishing tribe in India, fears Test captain Anil Kumble.... First pink ball trial at Lord’s LONDON, April 18: A pink cricket ball will be trialled for the first time in a match in England when an MCC XI take on Scotland in a 50-over match here at Lord’s on Monday.... Asim goes down fighting as Aqeel retains crown: Pakistan Open Tennis KARACHI, April 18: Defending champion and top seed Aqeel Khan kept his winning run intact when he overcame fighting third seed Asim Shafik in three agonising sets to retain the men’s singles crown in the Rs0.2... Australia’s Tallent records first win: Inaugural event at Bird’s Nest BEIJING, April 18: Australian Jared Tallent won the first athletics event at China’s new “Bird’s Nest” National Stadium on Friday when he claimed victory in the IAAF 20km race walk.... Lin reaches quarters, Hafiz stuns Chunlai: Asian Badminton Championships KUALA LUMPUR, April 18: World number one and top seed Lin Dan of China stayed on track to win his first ever title on Malaysian soil, marching into the men’s singles... Ivuti misses Boston marathon NAIROBI, April 18: Chicago marathon champion Patrick Ivuti confirmed on Friday he has pulled out of the Boston marathon because of a bout of malaria, dimming his hopes of participating in the Beijing Olympics.... Pakistan juniors tie with S. Africa seniors LAHORE, April 18: The Pakistan Junior hockey team drew 3-3 against Olympic qualifier South Africa’s senior outfit at Durban on Thursday, according to a message received here.... Torch lands in Bangkok, Japanese get jitters BANGKOK, April 18: The Olympic torch landed amid tight security on Friday in the Thai capital, the latest leg of its world tour, with police saying they were ready to stop any attempt by anti-China activists to put out the flame.... Federer to return for Davis Cup PARIS, April 18: Roger Federer will return to the Swiss team for the Davis Cup World Group play-off against Belgium in September, the world number one confirmed on Thursday.... Chelsea maintain title hopes with win at Everton LONDON, April 18: Chelsea kept their title hopes alive when they beat Everton 1-0 at Goodison Park on Thursday with a first-half goal from Michael Essien.... Lahore Zone win Punjab U-15 Games LAHORE, April 18: Lahore Zone with 1,005 points won the 1st Punjab Under-15 Games that concluded here at the Punjab Stadium on Friday.... Mir Mehmood triumph HYDERABAD, April 18: Mir Mehmood Sports won the quarter-final of Aftab Ahmed Qureshi Memorial Inter-club cricket tournament by defeating Naeem Siddiqui Sports by seven wickets at the Government Degree College Ground here on Friday.... Wenger’s worst week in 12 years! LONDON, April 18: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Friday he had suffered his worst week in nearly 12 years at the club after seeing his Premier League and Champions League challenges end just days apart.... Chinese women avoid Japan at Asian Cup finals HO CHI MINH CITY, April 18: Defending champions China were pitted alongside fellow heavyweights North Korea but avoided Japan and Australia when the draw was made here on Friday for the Women’s Asian Cup finals.... Australia tests Beijing-bound athletes for asthma MELBOURNE, April 18: Australia is testing its athletes for asthma to minimise any impact of air pollution at the Beijing Games, the Australian Olympic Committee said Friday....

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