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April 07, 2007 Saturday Rabi-ul-Awwal 18, 1428 [World Cup 2007 schedule]      [Results and fixtures] Financial constraints hit National Games KARACHI, April 6: The estimated budget of 30th National Games has increased manifold – from Rs50 million to Rs70 million – on the pretext of increasing daily allowance of players and... Shoaib, Asif need more time KARACHI, April 6: Pakistan fast bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif need more time to recover from the injuries that kept them out of the World Cup, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) official said on Friday.... Detectives doing good job in Woolmer probe, says wife LONDON, April 6: Murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer''s wife Gill said in an interview published on Friday that police investigating her husband''s death were doing a ‘good job,’ and said that she wanted the inquiry brought to a ‘speedy conclusion’.... Angry fans force suspension of advertisement campaigns KARACHI, April 6: A leading Pakistani bank has suspended a high profile publicity campaign featuring cricketers Younis Khan and Shahid Afridi after billboards and posters were defaced in Karachi.... Bangladesh aim for improvement against SA PROVIDENCE (Guyana), April 6: Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar is looking forward to an improved all-round performance from his team in their World Cup Super Eights match against South Africa here on Saturday.... Shastri may coach India on tour of Bangladesh MUMBAI, April 6: Former all-rounder Ravi Shastri may double up as manager-coach on India''s tour of Bangladesh next month following Greg Chappell''s exit after the World Cup, officials said on Friday.... Ex-captains recommend tightening Indian players’ deals MUMBAI, April 6: India''s super-rich cricketers must cut down on their commercial dealings, the country''s former captains recommended on Friday while reviewing the team''s World Cup debacle.... BCB calls moot to discuss Whatmore DHAKA, April 6: The Bangladesh cricket chiefs will convene an emergency meeting next week to discuss Dav Whatmore''s future after he joined the race to succeed Greg Chappell as new coach of India, an official said on Friday.... Richards blames restrictions for lack of spirit ST JOHN’S, April 6: Former West Indies captain Sir Vivian Richards blamed the restrictions on musical instruments and banners allowed into World Cup grounds for the lack of the traditional carnival atmosphere.... Botha doubtful for NZ match GEORGETOWN, April 6: Ireland all-rounder Andre Botha is doubtful for the World Cup Super Eights match against New Zealand in three days after injuring his hamstring in training on Friday.... Vaughan ready to pitch forgotten man ST JOHN’S (Antigua), April 6: England captain Michael Vaughan has said he will have no qualms about playing Andrew Strauss in the vital World Cup Super Eights match against Australia even... Australia can eliminate England: coach ST JOHN’S, April 6: World champions Australia believe they can all but eliminate England from the World Cup on Sunday in their final Super Eights match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in St Peter’s.... West Indies go to Paradise for change of luck PARADISE (Grenada), April 6: World Cup hosts West Indies, stung by criticism after three successive defeats, returned to training on Thursday with Ramnaresh Sarwan saying it was time for the players to be honest with themselves.... Cup half full for Caribbean firms and local fans BRIDGETOWN, April 6: After less than a month of play, with the final in Barbados still to come, business people and fans in the Caribbean fear the Cricket World Cup is proving to be a loser for the region.... Hectic schedule taking its toll: McMillan PROVIDENCE, April 6: New Zealand all-rounder Craig McMillan is already considering retiring from the sport as he feels the hectic cricket schedule has taken a toll on his body.... Nixon backing big guns to rise against old foes ST JOHN’S, April 6: Paul Nixon believes England''s big match players will come good in their make-or-break World Cup clash with reigning champions Australia at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in St Peter’s on Sunday.... Franklin fears migraines could hinder his dream GEORGETOWN, April 6: New Zealand''s James Franklin was praying migraines did not afflict him again after he was forced out of a World Cup match this week because of one.... Ramiz advises Tendulkar to focus on Tests NEW DELHI, April 6: Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has joined the chorus calling for Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement, saying the Indian star should bid adieu to one-day cricket as he has... Sevilla edge Tottenham in UEFA Cup as trouble flares up in Spain LONDON, April 6: A controversial penalty from top scorer Frederic Kanoute and an Alexander Kherzhakov header gave holders Sevilla a 2-1 first-leg lead over twice winners Tottenham Hotspur in their UEFA Cup quarter-final on Thursday.... Saeed Ajmal spins KRL to innings victory KARACHI, April 6: KRL’s off-spinner Saeed Ajmal condemned NFWP-Balochistan to an innings and 59-run defeat on the final day of the four-day Pentangular Cup match at the UBL Sports Complex here on Friday.Saeed... Abid to lead Sindh canoeists KARACHI, April 6: Abid Khan has been named to lead 21-member Sindh canoe squad in the 30th National Games. The Sindh Canoeing Association announced the squad on Friday.... SKA names 18-member team KARACHI, April 6: The Sindh Karate Association (SKA) president Wasim Hashmi on Friday announced an 18-member men and women karate team for the 30th National Games.... Petrova breezes into last eight AMELIA ISLAND (Florida), April 6: Top seed Nadia Petrova made short work of China''s Zheng Jie with a 6-2, 6-3 victory to move into the quarter-finals of the Amelia Island championship on Thursday.... Karachi yet to have a top-level stadium for major events KARACHI, April 6: This may sound strange but it is a fact that the sprawling city of Karachi, which has a population of 15 million, doesn’t have a single proper Olympic-level... Sindh names shooting squad KARACHI, April 6: Sindh has announced a squad of 30 men and women shooters to take part in the 30th National Games. The Sindh Rifle Association announced on Friday that the... Pacific Oceania bounce back to level 1-1 KARACHI, April 6: Pacific Oceania stormed back to square the Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group II relegation playoff 1-1 after Pakistan surged ahead at National Tennis Centre, Apia Samoa, Pacific Oceania, according to information reaching here on Friday.... SCA names squad KARACHI, April 6: The Sindh Cycling Association (SCA) on Friday named a nine-member team for the 30th National Games which are due to commence in the city from Monday.... Aamir Atlas in next round KARACHI, April 6: Pakistan’s Aamir Atlas Khan entered into the main rounds of the Sheikh Al Saad Kuwait Open squash championship by defeating Eric Galvez of Mexico in straight sets on Friday....

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