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Pakistan decides to opt out of sports events in India: 4-nation hockey, Asian Jr Squash
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23: Pakistan has decided to pull out of two important international sports events scheduled to be held in India in the coming months, a top Sports Ministry official confirmed on Tuesday.... 
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India let Pakistan down, says Mani
KARACHI, Dec 23: Underlining that India has let Pakistan down by refusing to undertake their scheduled visit, Ehsan Mani, former president of the International Cricket Council (ICC), said on Tuesday Pakistan...
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Lorgat assures support, blames media for distorting statement: Ijaz confident of tour despite Ranatunga sacking
LAHORE, Dec 23: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt on Tuesday disclosed that the ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat had denied making the statement concerning the security situation in Pakistan...
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It’s Shoaib v Shoaib as Stallions meet Leopards in final: Pentangular Cup one-day tournament
KARACHI, Dec 23: The inaugural edition of the RBS Pentangular Cup one-day tournament reaches its climax when Punjab Stallions and Federal Areas Leopards clash in the final at the National Stadium here on Wednesday....
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Smith will play at MCG despite elbow injury
MELBOURNE, Dec 23: Graeme Smith, who scored 108 in the stunning first Test victory, will lead South Africa in the second match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground against Australia on Friday despite carrying a lingering elbow injury....
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Gayle’s marathon knock ensures WI save final Test
NAPIER (New Zealand), Dec 23: A masterful 197 by Chris Gayle saved the West Indies and ensured a drawn series as New Zealand gave up their run chase on Tuesday with nine overs remaining in the second cricket Test....
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Chelsea held by Everton after Terry red card: Premier League
LONDON, Dec 23: Chelsea missed the chance to top the table at Christmas when, after having captain John Terry sent off in the 34th minute, their 11-game away Premier League winning streak ended with a 0-0 draw at Everton on Monday....
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Australian coach gets two-year extension
MELBOURNE, Dec 23: There might be doubts over a number of spots in the Australian cricket set-up, but the coach Tim Nielsen is not one of them after having his contract extended by two years....
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Heartbreak for Gambhir as Mohali Test ends in draw
MOHALI (India), Dec 23: India’s Gautam Gambhir missed his second century of the match by three runs as the second Test against England was drawn on Tuesday, giving the hosts a 1-0 series win....
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‘Ponting’s field placing unimaginative’
MELBOURNE, Dec 23: Former South African great Barry Richards has advised Australian captain Ricky Ponting to “dramatically change” his thinking on placement of fielders as this was hurting the team....
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Eighteen ties decided on first day: National Clay Court Tennis
ISLAMABAD, Dec 23: The National Clay Court Tennis Championship commenced at the PTF Tennis Complex on Tuesday with 18 ties played on the first day....
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SSB trials for U-16 girls
KARACHI, Dec 23: The Sindh Sports Board (SSB) will hold trials in seven disciplines for U-16 girls of the province on Wednesday, says an announcement....
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Sri Lanka cricket board dissolved
COLOMBO, Dec 23: Sri Lanka’s government-appointed cricket board headed by Arjuna Ranatunga was dissolved on Tuesday, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said....
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Open Ranking Tennis from Jan 1
KARACHI, Dec 23: The Sindh Tennis Association (STA) on Tuesday announced to kick off the New Year by holding Open Ranking Tennis Championship at Southend Club, DHA, from Jan 1....
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Big Bird to fight for top honour in chance encounter
LAHORE, Dec 23: A competitive six-event card has been drawn for the midweek Lahore Gymkhana races to be held at the Racecourse on Wednesday....
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Pakistan sailors win silver medal
KARACHI, Dec 23: Pakistan, once considered a force to be reckoned with in sailing, restored some of the country’s pride in the sport by securing a silver medal in the eight-nation...
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Wushu camp
LAHORE, Dec 23: The Pakistan Wushu Federation on Tuesday announced names of 10 players to attend a training camp for the OCA Asian Martial Art Games which will be held in Bangkok from April 25 to May 3....
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Wapda thrash Railways in Gold Cup
LAHORE, Dec 23: Six more matches were decided on the second day of NBP-Gold Cup hockey tournament at National Hockey Stadium on Tuesday....
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Ali, Monisha claim badminton titles
KARACHI, Dec 23: Top seeds Ali Mehdi and Monisha Kotia won men’s and women’s singles crowns in the Sindh Open badminton championships which concluded at the PSB Coaching Centre on Tuesday....
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Army Public Malir-Lyceum draw, PAF given walkover
KARACHI, Dec 23: Army Public School Malir and Lyceum played a scoreless draw while City School PAF earned a walkover when opponents Avicenna failed to show up in time on day...
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New PBF chief elected
KARACHI, Dec 23: General body of the Pakistan Badminton Federation (PBF), which met at its headquarters in Lahore the other day, elected Federal Minister for Food and Agriculture Nazar Mohammad Gondal, as its new chief....
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Maymar Sports, Baloch Mujahid win PLF ties
KARACHI, Dec 23: Maymar Sports edged past Gulshan FC 1-0 and Baloch Mujahid came back into the game to beat Karachi United 3-1 in the two KASB Premier League Football (PLF) matches played at the CDGK Stadium on Monday....
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HPS tame Beaconhouse in basketball
KARACHI, Dec 23: Mustafa Rizvi and Affan Arif helped hosts Habib Public School (HPS) inflict 38-19 defeat on Beaconhouse Public School Main Campus in the Inter-school basketball championship on Tuesday....
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