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April 26, 2007 Thursday Rabi-us-Sani 08, 1428 [World Cup 2007 schedule]      [Results and fixtures] SA hit new low in spineless display GROS ISLET (St Lucia), April 25: South Africa tumbled to their lowest total in a World Cup match on Wednesday when they were dismissed for 149 from 43.5... Dejected Fleming resigns as ODI skipper KINGSTON (Jamaica), April 25: New Zealand''s Stephen Fleming announced his resignation as captain of his country''s one-day team after the 81-run defeat by Sri Lanka in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.... No player, official summoned by Jamaican authorities: PCB KARACHI, April 25: The Pakistan Cricket Board has once again refuted reports in the print and electronic media that the Jamaican police has asked for eight players and officials of the... New England coach backs Vaughan LOUGHBOROUGH (England), April 25: New England coach Peter Moores gave a ringing endorsement of captain Michael Vaughan on Wednesday and confirmed the batsman would lead the team into the first Test of the new season.... Cup fever helps Lankans forget civil strife COLOMBO, April 25: Cricket fever has gripped Sri Lanka after their team secured a place in the World Cup final, diverting attention – at least for the time being – from a worsening civil war.... West Indies to name Lara’s successor on Sunday KINGSTON, April 25: West Indies will announce a new captain, to replace the retired Brian Lara, when their board meet on Sunday.... Bracewell awaits review before deciding future KINGSTON, April 25: New Zealand coach John Bracewell will await the outcome of a performance review before deciding his future following Tuesday''s World Cup semi-final defeat by Sri Lanka.... Kiwis fall prey to Murali as Sri Lanka enter final KINGSTON (Jamaica), April 25: Sri Lanka spinner Muttiah Muralitharan bamboozled New Zealand on Tuesday to send the 1996 champions to the World Cup final with a 81-run victory at Sabina Park (also partially reported in Wednesday’s edition).... Murali admits to tactical switch KINGSTON, April 25: Sri Lanka spin king Muttiah Muralitharan admits he has introduced changes into his game to keep batsmen under his spell.... Younis keeps PCB guessing about future KARACHI, April 25: Pakistan''s senior batsman, Younis Khan has given no clear reason to the national selectors for opting out of next month''s one-day series against Sri Lanka.... Ex-captain brands Kiwis as underperformers WELLINGTON, April 25: Former New Zealand captain Martin Crowe on Wednesday branded the national side underperformers after they crashed out of the World Cup at Kingston.... Arnold set to retire after final KINGSTON, April 25: Sri Lanka''s left-handed batsman Russel Arnold has announced he will retire from international cricket after the World Cup final.... Irish get heroes'' welcome DUBLIN, April 25: Ireland''s giant-killing cricket team have arrived home from the World Cup to a heroes'' welcome, a diary-full of celebrations and hints that a new international cricket ground may be built in Dublin.... Anwar Ali, Junaid join cricket camp LAHORE, April 25: The Pakistan Cricket Board has released pacer Shahid Nazir, leg-spinner Mansoor Amjad and middle-order batsman Misbah-ul-Haq from the national training camp owing to their respective commitments at league cricket in England.... Now time for West Indies to foot bill KINGSTON, April 25: The party is over, now time for West Indies to foot bill as people of the region will now feel pinch as they will have to pay through their nose cost of inflated and mismanaged Cricket World Cup.... When India stopped West Indies in their tracks UPSETS don’t come bigger than the 1983 World Cup final at Lord’s when on June 25 India emerged out of nowhere to stun two-time reigning champions – and red-hot favourites – West Indies by 43 runs.... How Zaheer’s words riled Australia to title FIRED up by Zaheer Abbas, the great Pakistan batsman who called them a bunch of club cricketers, rank outsiders Australia became champions when the World Cup was co-hosted by India and Pakistan in 1987.... Prince Salman completes hat-trick of victories LAHORE, April 25: With the reputation of being a highly reliable runner, fancied-bay-colt Prince Salman stormed home to win the feature event of the Lahore Gymkhana midweek races at the Racecourse on Wednesday.... Pakistan looking to regain snooker glory in Asian event: 15 nations confirm participation KARACHI, April 25: Pakistan is eagerly looking forward to restoring its image in the baize game globally when the 23rd Asian Snooker Championship takes place at a local five-star hotel from June 11 to 18.... Sri Lanka squad to arrive tomorrow LAHORE, April 25: Squads of Sri Lanka and Iran will arrive in the city in next two days to take part in the three-nation badminton tournament, starting at the Government Science College from Saturday.... Naveen pulls off century break to reach last 16 KARACHI, April 25: Reigning national champion Naveen Perwani hammered a century break (102) – second of the contest – on way to register 4-0 win against Irfan R.... Robredo romps into third round BARCELONA, April 25: Third seed Tommy Robredo demolished fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to cruise into the third round of the Barcelona Open.... Ramiz shines in Mohammad Hussain CC win KARACHI, April 25: Ramiz Raja smashed a scintillating century as Mohammad Hussain Cricket Club crushed A O Cricket Club by 203 runs in the PCB National Inter Club Cricket Championship at the Asghar Ali Shah Stadium here on Tuesday.... Pakistan offered poor financial deal for Abu Dhabi series KARACHI, April 25: The Pakistan Cricket Board has bent backwards to compete in next month''s three-match one-day series against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi. Well-informed sources in the board confirmed that... Volleyball training camp resumes LAHORE, April 25: Pakistan''s preparations for this June''s second Asian Central Zone volleyball championship gathered pace with the resumption of the national training camp at the Liaquat Gymnasium on Wednesday.... Hanif XI beat Oman KARACHI, April 25: Hanif XI handed a 5-2 defeat to Oman under-21 in their last friendly hockey match at UBL Sports Complex on Wednesday.... BFA polls QUETTA, April 25: Mir Jan Mohammad Marri and Haji Saeed Ahmed were elected as President and General Secretary of the Balochistan Football Association (BFA) respectively in the polls.... Rooney’s brace gives Manchester United win over Milan MANCHESTER (England), April 25: Wayne Rooney scored twice including a stoppage-time winner to give Manchester United a thrilling 3-2 victory over AC Milan in their Champions League semi-final, first leg on Tuesday.Rooney... Cyclists depart for UAE today LAHORE, April 25: A six-member Pakistan’s men cycling squad is leaving for Dubai, UAE on Thursday to participate in the UAE Vice-President Cup which will be held on Friday.... Golfers to compete in Malaysia KARACHI, April 25: A two-member Pakistan team comprising Mohammad Safdar and Daniyal Jahangir will take part in the 105th Malaysian Amateur golf championship at the Nexus Golf Resort in Sabah, Malaysia,...

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