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Sri Lanka want to shorten Pakistan tour (30 December 11:32) |
| Pakistan's already troubled quest to organise some international cricket
has run into further obstacles after it emerged that Sri Lanka's players
would like to push forward the tour in order... |
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ICL plans for absence of Lahore Badshahs (30 December 11:32) |
| The participation of the Lahore Badshahs in ICL's next season continues to be in doubt with league officials contemplating over drawing up a new format that does not feature the team from Pa... |
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New code to include out-of-competition testing (30 December 01:46) |
| International cricketers can be called upon to be available for out-of-competition tests under the the ICC's new anti-doping code, which comes into effect from January 1. |
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Pakistan's ICL ban excludes coaches and officials (30 December 01:46) |
| While most boards have adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards individuals associated with the ICL, the PCB surprisingly has not enforced a ban on coaches and officials associated with the... |
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PCB may do away with local central contract retainers (30 December 01:46) |
| The Pakistan board is likely to replace the central contracts retainer structure for domestic regional teams as it looks to adjust to the financial impact of a year without any major cricket... |
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Tanvir unworried by prospect of missing IPL (28 December 01:46) |
| Sohail Tanvir, the Pakistan fast bowler, says there are plenty of other opportunities to play cricket even if he misses out on the IPL. |
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Intikhab wants Malik captaincy extended (28 December 01:46) |
| Intikhab Alam, Pakistan's coach, has changed his mind about the leadership credentials of Shoaib Malik, believing that his tenure should be extended beyond the end of the year. |
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Sri Lanka's Pakistan tour cleared (26 December 11:38) |
| Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapakse has given the green light for the national team to tour Pakistan next month, AFP reported. |
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Sri Lanka's Pakistan tour cleared - report (26 December 09:42) |
| Sri Lanka's president Mahinda Rajapakse has given the green light for the national team to tour Pakistan next month, AFP reported. |
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Wahab and Azhar lead Punjab to easy win (25 December 01:36) |
| A rousing tournament produced a damp finale as Punjab Stallions romped home in the Pentangular Cup final defeating the Federal Areas Leopards by eight wickets at the National Stadium in Kara... |
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Punjab clinch title in style (24 December 11:40) |
| A rousing tournament produced a damp finale as Punjab Stallions romped home in the Pentangular Cup final defeating the Federal Areas Leopards by eight wickets at the National Stadium in Kara... |
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Pakistan to tour Bangladesh next year (24 December 11:40) |
| Pakistan will tour Bangladesh for a series of five ODIs after the
scheduled tour by Sri Lanka in March next year, the PCB has announced. |
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Duel between captains to make for thrilling finale (23 December 05:42) |
| The most eagerly-contested domestic tournament in recent memory will hope for a fitting finale as the Punjab Stallions take on the Federal Areas Leopards at the National Stadium in Karachi o... |
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Lively wickets key to good series - Shoaib (23 December 03:38) |
| Shoaib Akhtar, who could end a year's absence from international cricket at home in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, has said lively pitches - in a country with a reputation for prepar... |
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Pakistan security inspection part of existing plan - ICC (22 December 11:48) |
| The ICC has sought to clarify remarks made by Haroon Lorgat, its
chief executive, which have been construed as casting doubts on the
viability of Pakistan as an international venue. |
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Nerveless Ajmal puts Federal Areas in final (22 December 11:48) |
| Saeed Ajmal bowled a nerveless, double-wicket final over to seal a
thrilling one-run win for Federal Areas over the NWFP Panthers at the
National Stadium in Karachi. |
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ICC to send security delegation to Pakistan (22 December 03:44) |
| The ICC has cast doubt on the viability of Pakistan as a venue for international cricket by announcing it will conduct an independent security assessment of the country before appointing off... |
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Punjab remain undefeated (21 December 11:40) |
| Punjab Stallions extended their domination in the Pentangular One Day Cup, winning their fourth straight game, against Sind Dolphins at the National Stadium in Karachi. |
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Gul, Rafatullah set up easy win (20 December 09:44) |
| Three wickets from Umar Gul and a comfortable fifty from Rafatullah Mohmand eased NWFP to an easy six-wicket win over Baluchistan Bears at the National Stadium in Karachi. |
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Qadir confident of strong show against Sri Lanka (20 December 03:44) |
| Abdul Qadir, the Pakistan chief selector and former legspinner, has said the national team will turn in a strong performance in the Sri Lanka series despite not playing any Tests in the last... |
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Rain washes out Sind-Federal Areas clash (19 December 07:54) |
| Heavy overnight rain and a persistent drizzle through the day ruled out any chances of play in the match between Sind Dolphins and Federal Areas Leopards in Karachi. |
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Sri Lanka have confirmed tour - Pakistan board (19 December 07:54) |
| Sri Lanka have confirmed they will tour Pakistan next month in place of India, who called off their scheduled tour to the country on Thursday, said Saleem Altaf, the PCB's chief operating of... |
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Manzoor and Iqbal steer Sind to easy win (18 December 11:46) |
| Khurram Manzoor's unbeaten 107, supported by a run-a-ball 83 from Faisal Iqbal, steered Sind Dolphins to their first win of the tournament, over North West Frontier Province Panthers in Kara... |
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Test matches will survive Twenty20 - Morgan (18 December 11:46) |
| David Morgan, the president of the ICC, has allayed fears that Test cricket could eventually be overshadowed in prominence by the growing popularity and financial clout of Twenty20. |
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Tanvir looking forward to South Australia stint (18 December 09:38) |
| Pakistan fast bowler Sohail Tanvir is looking forward to playing Twenty20 cricket in Australia and gain valuable match experience. The 24-year-old will is scheduled to fly out next Friday af... |
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Champions Trophy prospects not to be affected (18 December 07:42) |
| India may have cancelled their tour to Pakistan, but the decision is unlikely to affect the country's status as hosts of the ICC Champions Trophy, due to be held in 2009, a senior Pakistani ... |
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Disappointed PCB turns to Sri Lanka (18 December 05:38) |
| The PCB has expressed its disappointment at the cancellation of India's tour of Pakistan but have at the same time moved on swiftly, making an official request to Sri Lanka to visit in India... |
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India call off Pakistan tour on government advice (18 December 05:38) |
| The Indian government has told the BCCI to call off next year's tour of Pakistan, according to a senior board official. |
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India asked to call off Pakistan tour (18 December 03:36) |
| The Indian government has told the BCCI to call off next year's tour of Pakistan, according to a senior board official. |
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Malik in favour of players' association (18 December 01:38) |
| Pakistan's captain believes the formation of such an association will help improve coordination and relations between the PCB and cricketers. |
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Asif to face IPL drugs tribunal in London (17 December 09:40) |
| Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan fast bowler, will appear before the IPL drugs tribunal in London next month after the hearing was shifted to a neutral venue at his request, his lawyer has said. ... |
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Malik and Butt star for unbeaten Punjab (17 December 07:38) |
| The Punjab Stallions marched to their third successive win in the Pentagular One Day Cup with another commanding four-wicket win that continued the trend of sides chasing down big totals. |
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India most improved side - Misbah (17 December 01:36) |
| Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan vice-captain, has rated India as the most improved side in international cricket and hopes the team tours Pakistan next month in what he expects will be an exciti... |
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Increase benefits or face defections - Shabbir (17 December 01:36) |
| Shabbir Ahmed, the former Pakistan bowler who now plays for the ICL, has said that if the Pakistan board did not increase financial benefits for domestic cricketers it would have to face mor... |
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Amin and Raheem smash Leopards to victory (16 December 07:38) |
| Centuries from Umar Amin and Afaq Raheem in an unbeaten 251-run partnership scored the Federal Areas Leopards a convincing seven-wicket win at the National Stadium in Karachi. |
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Shoaib suggests Twenty20 league for Pakistan (16 December 07:38) |
| Shoaib Akhtar has suggested Pakistan start its own Twenty20 league to keep cricket alive in the country. He said he knew of wealthy individuals and companies in Pakistan and abroad who would... |
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FICA welcomes ICC's security initiatives (16 December 07:38) |
| The executive committee of the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations' discussed a variety of issues ranging from security, overseas players in English cricket, and the future ... |
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Malik not worried about captaincy future (16 December 05:40) |
| Shoaib Malik has said he is not weighed down by thoughts of the future of his captaincy, a decision on which will be taken by the Pakistan board in the next two weeks. Malik chose to instead... |
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Sri Lanka offers to tour Pakistan if India don't (16 December 03:38) |
| Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Arjuna Ranatunga has said Sri Lanka are ready to play Pakistan if India's visit next month is called off. |
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We can tour Pakistan if India don't - Ranatunga (16 December 11:38) |
| Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Arjuna Ranatunga has said Sri Lanka are ready to play Pakistan if India's visit next month is called off. |
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Malik heroics help Punjab extend winning run (15 December 11:44) |
| Captain Shoaib Malik continued his good form from the first match with both bat and ball, as Punjab Stallions posted their second win on the trot, defeating the NWFP Panthers by 17 runs. |
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Appeal for space for the Afro-Asia Cup (15 December 05:42) |
| The off-on-off Afro-Asia Cup was raised at last week's ICC chief executives' meeting in Cape Town, with a request from Cassim Suliman, the chairman of the African Cricket Association. |
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National players must play domestic cricket - Qadir (15 December 11:46) |
| Abdul Qadir, the Pakistan chief selector, has said penalties could be imposed on international players who skip domestic tournaments without genuine reasons. Most of Pakistan's leading playe... |
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Sind denied in spite of Afridi brilliance (15 December 03:40) |
| It isn't often that Shahid Afridi smacks a brilliantly cavalier 114 and still ends up on the losing side, yet that is what happened to Sind Dolphins as Baluchistan Bears recorded a thrilling... |
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Malik leads from the front for Punjab (13 December 07:38) |
| Shoaib Malik turned in a captain's performance to lead Punjab Stallions to a solid 98-run win over Federal Areas Leopards in Lahore. Punjab set their opponents a challenging 306 to win but o... |
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Rauf to umpire in Mohali Test (12 December 09:38) |
| Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf will travel to India for the second Test between India and England in Mohali. Rauf, who was designated to officiate in both matches of the series, missed the first... |
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India's sports minister not in favour of Pakistan tour (12 December 03:40) |
| India's sports minister MS Gill believes India should not be touring Pakistan in the wake of the terror attacks in Mumbai. He said sporting contact meant to enhance friendship and the cricke... |
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Redbacks chase Tanvir's Twenty20 expertise (12 December 03:40) |
| South Australia are looking to employ another Pakistani by having Sohail Tanvir involved in their Twenty20 campaign, but the move depends on his international commitments. |
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Redbacks chase Tanvir for Twenty20 expertise (12 December 01:36) |
| South Australia are looking to employ another Pakistani by having Sohail Tanvir involved in their Twenty20 campaign, but the move depends on his international commitments. |
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India's tour of Pakistan is 'impossible' - Gavaskar (11 December 09:40) |
| Sunil Gavaskar has said it will be "impossible" for India to tour Pakistan early next year after the Mumbai terror attacks caused a deterioration in political relations between the two count... |
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