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The hobby grew into passion and he started spending more time at the courts, getting adequate bashing from his father.

Mercedes driver tops practice for Bahrain GP

Top-seed beats Farhan to reach event’s semis.

Coach says decision taken for healthy competition among Olympic probables.

Blues face Arsenal today as Newcastle, Spurs aim for fourth.

Rains spoils exciting end to the 2nd Australia-West Indies Test.

Event’s second edition includes teams from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Afghanistan as well as local ones.

The Bangladesh court’s ruling can hardly be described as unjust.

World number four makes it to Monte Carlo Masters quarters.

Drivers confident of security over race weekend.

Batsman cracks 103*, helps Delhi to 5-wicket win in IPL

Drogba scores only goal at Stamford Bridge.

Former PCB chief tells board to change stance, warns PPL will have no impact.

Bangladesh court issues stay-order against team’s tour of Pakistan; PCB fuming at late decision.

PCB says stay order aimed at straining Pak-Bangladesh ties.

Worcestershire director of cricket says losing player of Saeed’s quality is a big disappointment.

Asif, Sultan eye glory for Pakistan in Asian Championship.

Real coach says his side can turn things around after 2-1 first-leg loss.

Sindh federation holding 1-day event, aims to spread sport.

Zaka, however, confirms PPL to take place in October.

Wants provincial, federal govt to work together.

Officials sceptical of the aims behind the two-match tour.

Qasim hints at minimum changes from Asia Cup side.

Legend touring US, wants to send Pakistan players abroad.

BCB chief denies tour taking place in return for his VP nomina­tion.

ICC agrees to send officials to Pakistan.

Zaka Ashraf tells BCCI chairman Pakistan willing to play future home series in India if they are ready to host them.

Pakistan look towards Iranian coach for Olympics qualifiers.

Blue hockey turf to be laid for Olympics preparation.

“I’m hoping that the players improve,” says PFF Secretary Ahmed Yar Khan Lodhi.

Follow win over United with another upset at Emirates.

Australian hits unbeaten 48 to down Deccan in IPL.

Players to take part in World Junior Team Championship.

Exploit Barca’s weak link, Di Matteo tells his players.

Bangladesh coach expresses fear about the team’s scheduled series.

Pakistan players looking forward to their first match on home soil.

Azhar Ali, Nasir Jamshed and Adnan Akmal have not played international matches in Pakistan since their debut.

Work is being sped up to get Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium ready for the visit of Bangladesh later this month.

Iranian chosen for his experience with juniors.

German pleased with 5th place in Chinese GP.

Gaskin won the 71-minute battle 8-11, 11-7, 12-10 and 11-9.

A thick security wall outside the main gate is being constructed to provide extra safety and security.

Pakistan’s hockey squad gets thumbs-up after Malaysian tour.

Association chief wants PCB to involve them in the tour.

Australian cites family reasons for decision.

Blues beat Spurs 5-1 to seal FA Cup final against Liverpool.

Pakistan board ‘cordially’ discusses issue with governing body in Dubai, says official.

Younis smiled all down the runway in his first-ever appearance in fashion show, while Gul wore an off-white shirwani.

"What excites me is the decision to extend World Twenty20 event, which takes place in 2014 in Bangladesh": Lorgat.

Delighted Pakistani cricket fans, players and politicians Monday welcomed Bangladesh's decision to tour.