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Bad light stops play in first Pakistan- England Test

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Friday, 30 July 2010 16:49


Pakistan were 147 for nine in reply to England's first innings 354, a deficit of 207, when bad light stopped play at 5.12pm local time (1612GMT) on the second day of the first Test at Trent Bridge here on Friday.

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Pakistan 90-6 against England

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Friday, 30 July 2010 15:25


Pakistan were 90 for six in reply to England's first innings 354, a deficit of 264 and still needing a further 65 runs to avoid the follow-on, at tea on the second day of the first Test at Trent Bridge here on Friday.

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Second India-Sri Lanka Test drawn

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Friday, 30 July 2010 12:25


The second Test between India and Sri Lanka ended in a high-scoring draw on Friday after the bat dominated the ball on a featherbed wicket for five days.

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England 354 all out against Pakistan

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Friday, 30 July 2010 11:49


England, after winning the toss, were bowled out for 354 on the second day of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge here on Friday.

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Morgan ton puts England on top against Pakistan

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 18:25


Eoin Morgan's maiden Test hundred was key to England's revival against Pakistan as they made 331 for four by stumps on the first day of their series opener at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

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Morgan sparks England revival

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 15:25


Eoin Morgan led England to 190 for four at tea after Pakistan took two wickets in quick succession on the first day of the first Test at Trent Bridge here on Thursday.

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Aamer at the double against England

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 12:49


Pakistan quick Mohammad Aamer carried on from where he left off against Australia by removing both England openers on the first morning of the first Test at Trent Bridge here Thursday.

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England win toss and bat against Pakistan

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 10:25


England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in the first Test of a four-match series at Trent Bridge here on Thursday.

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Ton-up Raina, Tendulkar help India save follow-on

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 07:49


Suresh Raina scored a century on debut and Sachin Tendulkar built on his 48th hundred as India averted the follow-on in the second cricket Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

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Maradona lashes out at 'treason', 'lies'

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 07:25


Diego Maradona on Wednesday accused Argentina Football Association (AFA) president Julio Grondona of ‘lying’ and team manager Carlos Bilardo of 'treason'.

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Internet upgraded to foil cyber crooks

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 07:25


The Internet has undergone a ‘critical’ upgrade that promises to stop cyber criminals from using fake websites that dupe people into downloading viruses or revealing personal data.

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Pakistan would favour England as second home, says Butt

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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:49


Pakistan would favour England as the team's official second home while they are unable to play in their own country because of security concerns, captain Salman Butt said on Wednesday.

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Sri Lanka name 20 probables for Asian Games

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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 13:49


Cricket Sri Lanka Wednesday named their 20 probables for Asia Games T20 Cricket Tournament to be held in China in November.

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Collingwood ready for Pakistan bowlers

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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 07:49


Paul Collingwood is adamant there is no reason why he or his fellow England batsmen should feel daunted by the challenge of facing Pakistan's bowlers here at Trent Bridge.

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England series will be real test for Salman: Akram

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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 10:49


Former skipper Wasim Akram feels that the upcoming series against England will be the 'real' test for Salman Butt's young team.

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Mushtaq Ahmed backs anti-terror campaign

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Tuesday, 27 July 2010 09:25


Former Pakistan international turned England spin-bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed is among a group of cricketers who have lent their support to the Not In My Game anti-terror campaign.

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Sri Lanka 312-2 after day one of 2nd India Test

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Monday, 26 July 2010 12:25


Sri Lanka were 312-2 at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Monday.

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Sri Lanka make brisk start in second India Test

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Monday, 26 July 2010 07:25


Sri Lanka got off to an excellent start in the second cricket Test against India on Monday, racing to 128-1 by lunch on the opening day.

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Butt open to suggestions as England loom

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Monday, 26 July 2010 06:25


Pakistan's novice captain Salman Butt is happy for his players to keep offering him advice during their forthcoming series against England if it helps to build a united team.

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Pietersen in England squad despite lack of cricket

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Sunday, 25 July 2010 09:49


Kevin Pietersen was named in England's 12-man squad on Sunday for the first of four Tests against Pakistan starting at Trent Bridge on Thursday despite not having played any cricket for nearly a month because of a thigh injury.

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Menezes becomes new coach of Brazil football team

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Saturday, 24 July 2010 17:49


Mano Menezes has become the new coach of the Brazil national team, one day after first-choice Muricy Ramalho turned down the job because of his contract with Fluminense.

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President felicitates cricket team on historic win

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Saturday, 24 July 2010 12:49


President Asif Ali Zardari on felicitated Pakistan cricket team on their historic win against Australia in Leeds, Britain, on Saturday.

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Pakistan beat Australia by 3 wickets

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Saturday, 24 July 2010 10:49


Pakistan beat Australia by three wickets to win the second Test on the fourth day at Headingley here on Saturday as they levelled the two-match series at 1-1.

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Malinga rested, Mendis likely to replace Muralitharan

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Saturday, 24 July 2010 08:25


Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who helped bowl his side to a 10-wicket victory over India in the first test on Thursday, has been rested on medical advice for the second test that starts on Monday.

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New Zealand's Anderson declines ICC nomination

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Saturday, 24 July 2010 08:25


Former New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chairman John Anderson has declined an offer to be the new nominee for the vice-presidency of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in place of John Howard, NZC said on Saturday.

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Tendulkar denies blood-in-book report

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Saturday, 24 July 2010 08:25


Sachin Tendulkar has denied a report that his blood will be used in a special pictorial ‘celebration’ book on the career of the Indian cricket legend.

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Pakistan set 180 to win second Test

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Friday, 23 July 2010 14:49


Pakistan were set 180 to win the second and final Test against Australia on the third day at Headingley here on Friday.

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Aamer gives Pakistan fresh hope against Australia

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Friday, 23 July 2010 12:25


Teenage quick Mohammad Aamer revived Pakistan's prospects of a series-levelling victory against Australia in the second and final Test at Headingley here on Friday.

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Muralitharan bows out with 800 Test wickets

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Thursday, 22 July 2010 14:25


World bowling record holder Muttiah Muralitharan was given a presidential send-off on Thursday after he retired with 800 wickets in the bag.

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Pakistan 258 all out against Australia

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Thursday, 22 July 2010 13:49


Pakistan were bowled out for 258 in reply to Australia's 88, a first innings lead of 170, on the second day of the second Test at Headingley here on Thursday.

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Rain delays second day Pakistan-Australia start

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Thursday, 22 July 2010 09:49


Overnight rain delayed the scheduled start of the second day's play in the second and final Test between Pakistan and Australia at Headingley here on Thursday.

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