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Sports
Bowlers dominate first day in Pakistan, England final TestDubai—Bowlers dominated the play as sixteen wickets fell on the opening day of the third and final Test match between Pakistan and England here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday. At stumps, England were 104 runs for six wickets with a slender lead of five runs after they bowled out Pakistan for a low score of 99 in the first innings. Captain and opening batsman Andrew Strauss was still at the crease with a fighting 41 along with night-watchman James Anderson who was not on three.PCB asks England to host tri-series with India, PakistanKarachi—PCB chief Zaka Ashraf proposed that the England and Wales Cricket Board hosts a one-day tri-series involving Pakistan and India next year, during the recent ICC executive board meeting held in Dubai. A board official said that during the ICC meeting, Ashraf had held informal talks with the heads of the other boards, including England and India, and proposed that England can host a tri-series next year involving Pakistan and India.Batsmen err, but bowlers fight backCommentsSalahuddin Haider ON AN eventful day, describing the proceedings in proper perspective becomes difficult.That exactly has happened in the Third Cricket Test against England at Duabi on Friday. A newly laid turf at the Sports Complex looked flat, but defied all predictions in the end. The tally of 16 wickets in a day for just 203 runs, will be hard to explain by either captains. Misbah, winning the toss, chose to bat first, and counterpart Strauss held similar views. Bowlers however dominated instead of batsmen. Pakistan, seemingly living in the glory of their earlier victories, looked for a white wash, but forgot the fundamental lesson that cricket can be very, very unforgiving, if application and concentration is given up.
National Hockey Cahmpionship
Azlan’s double strike help PQA to sink WAPDAKarachi—Fast emerging Ali Azlan Khan blasted a double as Port Qasim Authority (PQA) shocked WAPDA to record an exciting 3-2 victory in 59th National Hockey Championship here at Hockey Club of Pakistan on Friday. Talented Azlan son of Pakistan Olympian and chief selector Hanif Khan, slammed both the goals in the first session as PQA inflicted first defeat on a powerful WAPDA side.Afzal jolts Shahid in Jubilee SnookerKarachi—Young Gun Muhammad Afzal jolted defending champion Shahid Aftab in fully extended seven frames exciting tussle on day three of the Jubilee Insurance 37th National Snooker Championship 2012 here at the Karachi Gymkhana on Friday. Confident Afzal from Punjab demonstrated controlled potting and brilliant positional displayed to shock experienced Shahid 59-32, 29-71, 39-76, 50-62, 61-41, 71-62, 71-64. |
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