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Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi says the team's morale is high before the World Cup.

Released document shows Mohammad Asif blamed Salman Butt during the hearing for sharing precise timing of no-balls.

Poor defence leads to loss, preparation for 2012 Olympics qualifier dealt a blow

Renault driver Robert Kubica was moved out of intensive care four days after his rally crash in Italy

Rookie adamant to make it to the playing-eleven.

They may not be the hottest property at the World Cup, but the West Indies are desperate to win.

India captain says his team is well-equipped to handle the pressure of home crowds.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram tips all-rounder Abdul Razzaq to steal the show at the World Cup.

Faisalabad cueist beats Pakistan number one 8-2 in the final of the National Snooker Championship.

Fabio Capello’s new selections make big impact in 2-1 friendly victory over Denmark.

Bangladesh meet India in the opening match two days later at the Shere Bangla National stadium.

Documents detailing an independent tribunal's deliberations not available in Britain because of legal rules.

Fourteen disciplines excluded from Sindh event to be held next month.

Candidates shortlisted after event in Faisalabad.

If a local official named Saddam Hossain had not intervened, the Bangladesh captain may have been lost to football.

Pakistan's top cueist outplays Sajjad in the semi-final.

Sri Lanka's captain performs the role stylish batsman, safe wicket-keeper and shrewd captain.

Captain not bogged down by convention.

Captain needs to improve dismal World Cup form as the team looks to improve on their showing in the last two editions.

Salman Butt will give expert views for Pakistan's Channel 5 station at the World Cup.

Australia, New Zealand preferred forfeiting preliminary matches last time Sri Lanka hosted the World Cup in 1996.

Left-armer replaced after failing to prove full fitness to management.

HBL continue dominating Pakistan’s domestic circuit. Claim second domestic title after beating NBP in final.

Pakistan hockey captain feels new players lack the maturity and temperament is required at the international level.

Female skiers will have to wait for an entire year after the skiing federation’s decision to cancel championship.

Legendary Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan to take guest coaching role at Australia’s top cricket academy.

Mohammad Amir vows to recover, confirms he will exercise his right to appeal verdict of five-year ban.

Australia drop injured duo Nathan Hauritz and Mike Hussey. India’s Praveen Kumar declared unfit to play.

Afridi has never been short of talent and is a vetera­n of 312 one-day intern­ationa­ls.

Cricket coach and manager calls for fresh start after key players handed lengthy bans on corruption charges.

The sisters will be competing against 13 other skiers in the event which includes five under-16 players from Pakistan.

Rizwan made his deputy for Pakistan's tour of Thailand.

he cueists will compete against 42 other participants from 19 different countries.

Dalglish refuses to revel in revenge over striker.

Hussey bags the award for Twenty20.

Sri Lanka remain underprepared for the World Cup.

ICC yet to decide whether to make findings public.

Imran claims PCB chairman should be held accountable.

Players awareness programme to minimise corruption, discipline related issues: Bari.

The Chief Minister’s Inter-District Sports competitions (degree level) will commence in Faisalabad from February 10.

Sohail Abbas’ brace guided Wapda to a 2-1 victory against HBL.

HBL will face NBP in the final of the One-Day National Cup after a seven-wicket win over Wapda.

PTF has expressed its satisfaction with the women team’s performance in the Fed Cup.

ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat has commended the tribunal for its decision.

Ajantha Mendis and Thisara Perera shared seven wickets as Sri Lanka clinched a 26-run win over the West Indies.

Jacob Oram has been cleared to travel to the World Cup, which is due to start on February 19.

Lionel Messi hit a hat-trick as Barcelona made history by winning a record 16th successive Spanish League match.

Nikola Zigic gave Birmingham City a 1-0 away to West Ham that moved them out of the relegation zone.

Australia wrapped up an emphatic 6-1 series win over a weary England with a comprehensive 57-run win.

Banned former captain Salman Butt expressed disappointment and vowed to challenge the ICC verdict.