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October 30, 2008 Thursday Shawwal 30, 1429 PCB starts security groundwork for India tour KARACHI, Oct 29: Desperate to ensure that India does not back out of the next year’s tour to Pakistan owing to security fears, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is meeting top... Gambhir’s unbeaten century gives India flying start NEW DELHI, Oct 29: Opening batsman Gautam Gambhir struck a career-best unbeaten 149 to propel India to 296-3 on an ill-tempered first day of the third Test against Australia here on Wednesday.... ICC yet to seek PCB’s opinion over Test result LAHORE, Oct 29: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is waiting to hear from the sport''s governing body before commenting on the increasing demands to reverse the official result of the first ever Test match forfeit, featuring Pakistan and England in 2006.... Lawson says his sacking influenced by country politics KARACHI, Oct 29: Geoff Lawson believes his sacking as the Pakistan cricket coach has nothing to do with his performance but was influenced by political changes in the country and the change in the PCB set-up.... Squash players demand Faheem’s ouster ISLAMABAD, Oct 29: Two top-ranking national squash players have written to the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Graham requesting him not to appoint national coach Faheem Gul as tournament referee in upcoming international home tournaments.... Saqlain set for Surrey farewell LONDON, Oct 29: Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq is on the verge of being released by English county Surrey because of the bowler’s participation in the Indian Cricket League (ICL).... Newcastle trounce West Brom: Premier League LONDON, Oct 29: Newcastle United moved out of the Premier League’s bottom three on Tuesday with an edgy 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at St James’ Park.... Legendary Maradona named Argentina coach BUENOS AIRES, Oct 29: Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona capped a remarkable comeback from a near fatal heart attack four years ago to being named coach of the national side here on Tuesday.... Moody puzzled by Symonds’ omission MELBOURNE, Oct 29: With Australia struggling to keep their domination in world cricket intact, their reluctance to call on Andrew Symonds for the ongoing India tour puzzles Western Australia coach Tom... Australia going to struggle: Waqar SYDNEY, Oct 29: Former Pakistan captain and fast bowling icon Waqar Younis has painted a bleak picture of Australia’s cricketing future, predicting further hardship for Ricky Ponting’s team as they desperately attempt to hang on to their world champion status.... England clinch win over Trinidad ST JOHN’S (Antigua), Oct 29: England beat Trinidad and Tobago by one run when Ravi Rampaul was run out going for a second run on the last ball of their Stanford Twenty20 Super Series match on Tuesday.... Sindh take lead on first day: Boxing LAHORE, Oct 29: The opening day of the 6th National Cadet and Junior Boxing Championship at Atiq Stadium on Tuesday night saw eight bouts being decided.... Bangladesh fight back to draw final Test DHAKA, Oct 29: Bangladesh fought hard to stave off an embarrassing defeat against quality New Zealand bowling before the second Test finally petered out into a draw on the final day here on Wednesday.... Football for Hope clinic reaches Lahore LAHORE, Oct 29: FIFA Football for Hope Programme enters its third phase here at the Model Town ground on Thursday.... Hermatic lands feature event at Lahore Racecourse LAHORE, Oct 29: The fancied bay mare Hermatic staged a stirring charge down the home stretch to land the feature event during the midweek Lahore Gymkhana races at the Racecourse on Wednesday.... Sharafi M’dan draw against Hyderi Baloch KARACHI, Oct 29: The 59th encounter in Sports 360’s KASB Premier League Football (PLF) saw table-toppers Sharafi Mohammadan and Hyderi Baloch leveling 1-1 while defending champions Shahzad Mohammadan triumphed against Mauripur Baloch 2-1 at the CDGK Stadium on Tuesday.... CNS pre-qualifiers rescheduled for tomorrow KARACHI, Oct 29: The two-day pre qualifying round of the CNS International Squash Championship, which were scheduled to commence at the PN Roshan Khan-Jahangir Khan squash complex from Thursday, has been... KRC doubles fee for turf accountants KARACHI, Oct 29: The Karachi Race Club (KRC) has doubled the monthly fee of turf accountants from Rs5,000 to... KRL overcome Navy to attain leadership LAHORE, Oct 29: Chitral-born Mohammad Rasool once again showed his class as a goal-getter as Pakistan Premier Football League’s (PPFL) 115th encounter unfolded into joy for Khan Research Laboratories (KRL) at the KRL Stadium, Rawalpindi, on Wednesday.... Hassan Ali Farrukh shines in polo LAHORE, Oct 29: Five-goal Hassan Ali Farrukh helped Hattaf Security beat Adisseo 7-6 1/2 in the World Call Polo championship here on Wednesday.... Saleh, Khurram shine in Austria KARACHI, Oct 29: Pakistan’s Saleh Mohammad recovered from a 0-2 deficit to defeat Iceland’s Juha Erkinmikko in the IBSF World snooker championship in Wels, Austria.... Roddick, Potro move ahead PARIS, Oct 29: Andy Roddick and Juan Martin Del Potro were firmly on track for a Masters Cup berth as they strolled into the third round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday.... Inter-school badminton KARACHI, Oct 29: The third JUC Inter-school badminton tournament for boys and girls commenced at the JUC premises on Wednesday.... The DAWN Media Group | About Us | Advertising info | Subscription | Feedback | Contributions | Privacy Policy | Help | Contact us |