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March 24, 2007 Saturday Rabi-ul-Awwal 4, 1428 [World Cup 2007 schedule] Rashid suspects involvement of betting ring KARACHI, March 23: Former captain Rashid Latif suspects the murder of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer at the World Cup in the Caribbean was carried out by someone with connections to an illegal international betting syndicate.... ‘Woolmer’s death not linked to match-fixing’ JOHANNESBURG, March 23: A family friend of Bob Woolmer said on Friday he did not believe the murdered Pakistan coach''s death was linked to match-fixing. Professor Tim Noakes, a South African... PCB chief dismisses charges ISLAMABAD, March 23: The Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Dr Nasim Ashraf on Friday dispelled charges of betting within the game and urged to refrain from speculations.... Tharanga, Silva help set India testing target PORT-OF-SPAIN (Trinidad), March 23: Opening batsman Upul Tharanga and Chamara Silva struck fifties to guide Sri Lanka to 254 for six against India in the crunch World Cup Group B match on Friday.... Zimbabwe match to be remembered for its emotions THIS is the worst ever time in the history of Pakistan cricket. A World Cup exit at the hands of Ireland might have been reason enough but the murder of Bob Woolmer has removed any room for doubt.... Ramiz fears for Pakistan cricket future BASSETERRE (St Kitts), March 23: Former captain Ramiz Raja said on Thursday he feared for Pakistan''s cricket future following the death of coach Bob Woolmer and Inzamam-ul-Haq''s decision to resign as captain.... Heavyweights finally clash today for two vital points BASSETERRE (St Kitts), March 23: After a series of tedious preliminary bouts World Cup heavyweights Australia and South Africa meet on the final weekend of the group stages in the biggest match of the tournament so far.“For... ‘Rumours about team rubbish’ KINGSTON (Jamaica), March 23: Hard-hitting batsman Shahid Afridi on Friday strongly quashed rumours that Pakistan players are involved in the murder of their coach Bob Woolmer who died on Sunday.... England, Kenya play for last spot GROS ISLET (St Lucia), March 23: England battle Kenya for a place in the Super Eights on Saturday with both sides hoping their troops can remain focused after the tragic news that Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer had been murdered.... Injury ends Tuffey’s World Cup GROS ISLET, March 23: New Zealand fast bowler Daryl Tuffey has been ruled out of the World Cup because of an arm injury, the team said on Friday.... Kiwis overpower Canada to remain unbeaten GROS ISLET (St Lucia), March 23: Lou Vincent found his form after two noughts with a hundred as New Zealand made it three World Cup wins out of three in Group... Collingwood willing to become vice-captain RODNEY BAY (St Lucia), March 23: Paul Collingwood has said he would be ‘more than happy’ to become England''s vice-captain should the need arise during the World Cup.... Woolmer death timeline… KINGSTON, March 23: AFP timeline on the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, who died last Sunday. Jamaican police said Thursday that the 58-year-old had been strangled to death.... Pick sees bright future for Canada GROS ISLET, March 23: Departing coach Andy Pick believes Canada can improve despite losing all three matches at the World Cup. They were humiliated in losing by seven wickets to Kenya... Bangladesh shattered by murder DHAKA, March 23: Bangladesh''s cricket board said Friday it was shocked and distressed after it was announced that Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer had been murdered. “The news that Bob Woolmer was murdered has shattered us.... Irish PM pledges to bail out team DUBLIN, March 23: Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern has pledged to bail out Ireland''s cricket team if they run short of cash on their unexpectedly long stay at the World Cup in Jamaica.... Vincent thanks wife for turnaround GROS ISLET, March 23: Lou Vincent said his wife had made the difference after he ended a run of noughts at the World Cup with 101 in New Zealand''s comfortable win over Canada.... SLC planning to send jumbo delegation COLOMBO, March 23: Sri Lankan cricket authorities came under fire Friday for fielding a delegation of officials that is set to outnumber the national team at the sport''s World Cup showcase in the Caribbean.... Wapda survive test of nerves against minnows KARACHI, March 23: Waqas Sharif’s late winner helped Wapda survive a big scare before chalking up a narrow 4-3 victory over minnows Steel Mills in the national hockey championship which rolled off on Friday.... Venus clears first hurdle in Miami MIAMI, March 23: Venus Williams, unseeded as she plays just her second tournament of 2007, overcame a slow start to reach the second round of the 6.9... Junior squad leaves after long delay KARACHI, March 23: Pakistan junior hockey team, which failed to board the flight on Thursday night, finally left for Nairobi via Dubai on Friday to play series in Kenya and Egypt.... Islamia, Sharfabad clubs in Amroha TT final KARACHI, March 23: Two prominent ping pong clubs of the city - Islamia and Sharfabad - are to meet in the men’s team event title clash in the Amroha Club ranking... Imran, Aftab shine in semi-final LAHORE, March 23: Fine knocks by Test opener Imran Farhat and Aftab Khan guided Habib Bank Limited (HBL) to qualify for final of the Patron’s Trophy One-day Cup by defeating PIA... Wahab helps bankers reach final LAHORE, March 23: Five wickets by left-arm pacer Wahab Riaz helped National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) march into the Patron''s Cup final by defeating Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) by... 2010 tour to England rescheduled LAHORE, March 23: Pakistan''s tour to England in 2010 has been rescheduled for 2012, when Pakistan will play an additional Twenty20 match to compensate England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)for the... Top seeds qualify for semis LAHORE, March 23: All seeded players both in the men’s and women’s category cruised into the semi-finals of the 50th national badminton championship at the Iqbal Park Sports Complex on Friday.... Adil reaches second round KARACHI, March 23: Teenager Adil Kohari, runners-up of a national-ranking tournament in January, cruised into boys’ U-13 singles second round chalking up a 6-1, 6-1 victory over Arsalan Allahwala in the... Wapda lodge protest KARACHI, March 23: Wapda lodged an official protest with the national hockey championship technical officials against Steel Mills for inducting four of their players who they claimed are employees of power generating organisation....

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