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| November 19, 2008 | Wednesday | Ziqa'ad 20, 1429 |
Asif was caught with opium in Dubai, confirms PCB: Ban, financial penalty recommended
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18: A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official has confirmed that fast bowler Mohammad Asif was in possession of opium when he was detained in Dubai earlier this year and has recommended the player be banned and fined....
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We need to cover all bases before facing India: Intikhab: ‘Training on heavy outfield led to Shoaib’s injury’
KARACHI, Nov 18: Pakistan coach Intikhab Alam said on Tuesday that despite winning the one-day series against the West Indies in Abu Dhabi at the weekend, a lot remained to be...
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Comprehensive plan can help boost sports: Arif: Govt asked to provide Rs400m for 2008-10
KARACHI, Nov 18: President of the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA), Lt. Gen (retd) Syed Arif Hassan, said on Tuesday that he has submitted a comprehensive plan to the government to incur...
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Did PHF falter by not involving ministries?: India series cancellation
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18: Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) failure to coordinate with the Foreign Ministry led to the abrupt cancellation of the five-Test hockey series, federation sources told Dawn on Tuesday....
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LHC wants evidence against Shoaib
LAHORE, Nov 18: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Sayed Zahid Hussain on Tuesday asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to furnish it with the evidence of misconduct against fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on the next date of hearing....
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South Africa seeking convincing wins over BD: First Test starts today
BLOEMFONTEIN (South Africa), Nov 18: South Africa will be seeking convincing wins in their two-Test series against Bangladesh starting at the Springbok Park here on Wednesday – but they don’t want them to be too easy....
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Sohail wrecks Balochistan batting after FA collapse
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18: A devastating spell from Pakistan paceman Sohail Tanvir helped Federal Areas hit back against Balochistan in the vital RBS Pentangular Cup match at the Diamond Club Ground here on Tuesday....
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Azhar Ali’s Unbeaten ton rescues Punjab
KARACHI, Nov 18: An unbeaten century by Azhar Ali, his third of the tournament, rescued Punjab from a tight corner on the first day of the RBS Pentangular Cup match against leaders NWFP at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday....
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Inzamam Challenges Malik’s men
KARACHI, Nov 18: Members of Pakistan’s national team have been complaining of lack of cricket throughout 2008 and are of the view that their preparations for the important home series against...
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Decision on Pakistan tour within two weeks: BCCI
ISLAMABAD, Nov 18: The Indian government will be deciding in the next ten to twelve days days if their cricket team will go ahead with its early next year’s tour to Pakistan....
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Private leagues must get ICC recognition: Wasim
KARACHI, Nov 18: Former Pakistan great Wasim Akram on Tuesday stressed private cricket leagues must get recognition from the game’s governing body before being launched to avoid clashes with international sides....
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Pietersen ponders changes
KANPUR (India), Nov 18: England captain Kevin Pietersen is considering changes to his line up for the third one-dayer against India on Thursday, with bowlers Graeme Swann and Ryan Sidebottom both in contention....
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Germans set for cash windfall
BERLIN, Nov 18: Should Germany qualify for the 2010 World Cup, each player selected in the successful squad stands to make a maximum of 200,000 euros, it was announced on Tuesday....
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Large number of entries to feature at LRC today
LAHORE, Nov 18: The midweek Lahore Gymkhana races have attracted a large number of entries for the seven-event card at the Racecourse on Wednesday....
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Spectre of bogus Pedigree raises head
LAHORE, Nov 18: The spectre of bogus pedigree horses has once again raised its head at the Lahore Racecourse and the Jockey Club of Pakistan (JCP) is considering taking action over a recent incident....
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FIA chief wants gold medals for F1 winners
LONDON, Nov 18: Formula One race winners should receive gold medals next season with the world championship going to whoever wins most, commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Tuesday....
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Rising stars set to shine for England, Germany today
BERLIN, Nov 18: With both teams top of their World Cup qualifying groups, respective coaches Joachim Loew and Fabio Capello believe Wednesday night’s Germany-England friendly here is a chance to...
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Hamilton to race Olympic champion Hoy at Wembley
LONDON, Nov 18: Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will race triple Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy around Wembley Stadium next month as a warmup for the Race of Champions event, organisers said on Tuesday....
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Arif’s hat-trick steers Wapda to win over Pakistan Steel
LAHORE, Nov 18: Multan-born striker Arif Mahmood struck his third hat-trick in the Pakistan Premier Football League (PPFL) as titlist Wapda routed Pakistan Steel 5-2 at the Railway Stadium, Lahore on Tuesday....
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Ibrahimovic wins Swedish annual award
STOCKHOLM, Nov 18: Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic won the Player of the Year award in Sweden on Monday to become the first ever to win the prize three times....
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Nazimabad FC win as two matches end in draw
KARACHI, Nov 18: Only one out of the three KASB Premier League Football matches played at the CDGK Stadium on Monday brought result when Nazimabad FC beat Hazara Mohammadan 2-0 while...
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No friendlies for Maradona as Argentina take on Scotland
GLASGOW, Nov 18: Diego Maradona is guaranteed a warm reception from the Scotland supporters here on Wednesday but Argentina’s new head coach is promising no favours in return in his first match in charge....
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Pakistan beat Wales: Chess Olympiad
KARACHI, Nov 18: The Pakistan trio of Mohammad Waqar, Haseeb Ahmed and Khalil-ur-Rehman Butt notched up victories as Pakistan routed Wales 3.5 – 0.5 in the fifth round of the 38th Chess Olympiad in Dresden, Germany....
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Zone-VI trials
KARACHI, Nov 18: Trials to select two KCCA Zone-VI Under-19 teams will be held at the Customs Academy Ground on Wednesday at 10.00am....
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Badminton Committee named
LAHORE, Nov 18: The Pakistan Badminton Federation on Tuesday named an 11-member organising committee for the fourth National Junior badminton championship to be played at the New Khan Hall here from Nov 26 to 30....
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Phelps wins Golden Goggle Awards
NEW YORK, Nov 18: Michael Phelps’ record-setting performance at the Beijing Olympics earned him three Golden Goggle Awards on Monday at USA Swimming’s annual banquet....
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