Flintoff’s comeback game washed out
LONDON: Andrew Flintoff must wait to make his comeback after Lancashire’s second XI game against Derbyshire at Blackpool was abandoned because of rain
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Bracewell pleased Wright is on board
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s reappointed coach John Bracewell hopes the team’s newest off-field signing, John Wright, will travel with the squad on a case
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Inzamam invited for Test fitness trials
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) selection committee called up former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for fitness trials for the Test series against South Africa
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ICL-threatened BCCI to do away with pension scheme
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may not admit, but it sees the Indian Cricket League (ICL) as a big threat and is doing everything possible
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Tremlett looks to be more aggressive
LONDON: In early July, Chris Tremlett was putting in the hours on the county circuit for Hampshire — seemingly out of international reckoning after a forgettable
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‘PCB anti-doping code now WADA-compliant’
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board adopted the World Anti Doping Code (WADC) last month and all future dope tests will be conducted as per the World
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New choice for Pakistan (International Herald Tribune)
Major General Jay Hood’s assignment as the top American officer in Pakistan was canceled after media there criticized his work as commander of the military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
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UPDATE:Pakistan Plan Panel:To Aim 6.5% Econ Growth Next Fiscal Year (Nasdaq)
KARACHI-(Dow Jones)- Pakistan’s annual plan coordination committee plans to ask the federal government to set an economic growth target of 6.5% for the next fiscal year, a member of the committee said Friday.
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Pakistan stocks fall on economic worries (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Pakistan’s stock market plunged to an eight-month low Friday after the central bank hiked interest rates and fueled investor anxiety over the country’s mounting economic and financial problems.
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Second day of first Test between Australia, West Indies
JAMAICA: Australia would resume its first innings with 301-4 on the second day of first Test against West IndiesAustralian Captain Ricky Ponting stroked 158 to guide Australia to a strong total of 301 for four against West Indies on the first day Thursday of the opening test. The 33-year-old Ponting blasted 17 fours and a six as his 35thtest century revived the visitors from an early wobble at 37 fortwo. Ponting batted just short of six hours and faced 224 ballsbefore he perished a quarter hour before close.Ponting shared successive century partnerships with Michael Hussey (56) and Brad Hodge (53 not out) to dull the home team. There was a wicket apiece for debutant off spinner Amit Jaggernauth and all rounder Dwayne Bravo. Edwards lifted West Indies after Australia won the toss and chose to bat. The pace slinger accounted for openers Simon Katich (12) and Phil Jaques (9) inside the first 40 minutes.Katich, recalled after a 2 year absence, stroked three confident boundaries before slicing to Darren Sammy at gully in the fourth over. Ponting and Hussey rebuilt the innings with contrasting innings, taking lunch at 87 for two and powering into a good position in the second session. Hussey was never at his best but compiled a sound half centurybefore he provided Jaggernauth with his maiden test wicket just before tea at 174 for three. The left-hander was the victim of a brilliant slip catch by Bravodiving low to his right to haul in a one-handed effort. Hussey struck six fours off 146 balls in just over three hours. Ponting found another solid ally in Hodge and the pair furtherconsolidated the advantage after taking tea at 189 for three. Ponting went to the break on 96 and soon celebrated his landmark off 137 balls in just under four hours.
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