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April 20, 2006 Thursday Rabi-ul-Awwal 21, 1427 Hockey: Pakistan qualify despite Irish draw CHANGZHOU (China), April 19: Pakistan barely managed to qualify for the World Cup hockey when a Rehan Butt equaliser helped them force a 2-2 draw with minnows Ireland on Wednesday.... Indian batsmen come good in second game ABU DHABI, April 19: Pakistan face a tough task if they aspire to clinch the two-match One-day International series after India posted 269 for five in the last game on Wednesday at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.... Cool Younis guides Pakistan to easy stroll in first ODI ABU DHABI, April 19: Result of the first-ever One-day International at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night was predictable unless Pakistani batsmen repeated the mistakes committed by the Indians earlier in the afternoon (partly reported in Wednesday’s edition).... Ntini''s 10-wkt haul blows away Kiwis CENTURION (South Africa), April 19: Paceman Makhaya Ntini claimed his second consecutive 10-wicket haul as South Africa cruised to a 128-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test on Wednesday.... BD in tatters after Gillespie record CHITTAGONG, April 19: A world record 201 not out by nightwatchman Jason Gillespie steered Australia to a commanding lead in the second Test against Bangladesh on Wednesday.... PCB chief snubbed again ABU DHABI, April 19: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are talking different languages over the issue of hosting semifinals and final... ‘Quitting Tests might shorten Afridi’s career’ ABU DHABI, April 19: Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has once again advised Shahid Afridi to rethink his decision to quit Test cricket as it might also spell end of his one-day... Koertzen second man to stand in 150 ODIs ABU DHABI, April 19: The first One-day International cricket match between India and Pakistan on Tuesday, marked a significant moment in career of South African umpire Rudi Koertzen, as it was his 150th ODI.... Too much cricket worries Trescothick LONDON, April 19: Marcus Trescothick fears that leading international cricketers could suffer from ‘burn-out’ with the fixture calendar showing no signs of easing as the elite get ready for next year''s World Cup in the Caribbean.... Pentangular Cup: Yasir hits timely century LAHORE, April 19: A timely century by Test reject Yasir Hameed brought PIA close to a possible victory against National Bank in the Pentangular Cup match at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.... Spearman hits first century of new season LONDON, April 19: Craig Spearman scored the first century of the new English County Championship season to help Gloucestershire to 262 for four on the opening day of their second division clash with west-country neighbours Somerset at Bristol on Tuesday.... Champions League: Giuly strike puts Barcelona on final course MILAN, April 19: Barcelona took a huge step towards reaching the Champions League final after they defeated AC Milan 1-0 in front of 80,000 spectators at the San Siro on Tuesday.... This is Brazil’s World Cup: Ronaldinho BERLIN, April 19: Ronaldinho believes Brazil can live up to their billing as World Cup favourites and defend the trophy at the finals in Germany.... AFC U-14 football festival LAHORE, April 19: Pakistan will play Bangladesh and Bhutan on the opening day of the AFC U-14 football festival at Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad, on Saturday.... Gebrselassie favourite after Tergat pulls out LONDON, April 19: Four-time world 10,000 metres champion Haile Gebrselassie is clear favourite for Sunday''s London marathon after his great track rival Paul Tergat was forced to withdraw with a calf injury.... Rusty Nadal through in opener MONTE CARLO, April 19: Rafael Nadal started the defence of his Monte Carlo Masters title by beating local favourite Arnaud Clement 6-4, 6-4 in the first round on Tuesday.... Snooker: Stevens, Williams pocket easy wins SHEFFIELD, April 19: Last year''s losing finalist Matthew Stevens booked his place in the second round of the world snooker championship with a comfortable 10-5 win over Joe Swail on Tuesday.... Clampdown on betting cheats planned LONDON, April 19: Tough new laws to help stamp out betting cheats were unveiled by the British government on Wednesday with the full backing of major sporting organisations ranging from football to horse racing.... Wigan revive Euro bid WIGAN (England), April 19: Wigan got their bid for European football next season back on track with a 3-2 win over Aston Villa, their first home win of 2006, to move up into eighth in the Premiership table on Tuesday.... Cycling team announced LAHORE, April 19: Pakistan has announced a 22-member team, including six women, for the 10th South Asian Games cycling event. The Games are being held in Sri Lanka in August this year.... Taekwondo squad for Bangkok LAHORE, April 19: A five-member Pakistan team will participate in 17th Asian Taekwondo championship to be held at Bangkok, Thailand, from April 22.... Probables named LAHORE, April 19: Punjab has announced the names of 41 probables to finalise women hockey team to take part in the Chief Minister Gold Cup to be held at National Hockey Stadium from April 24.... Trio help team win LAHORE, April 19: Two goals each by Asif Tiwana, Azam Hayat Noon and Jawad Jamil Malik helped Candy Land Yellow beat Dew Drops 7-4 in the Novices Cup polo tournament here on Wednesday.... Bankers victorious LAHORE, April 19: National Bank of Pakistan won the Sona Cup hockey tournament beating defending champions Wapda in the final 2-1 at Jinnah Stadium, Sadiqabad, on Wednesday....

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