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Pakistan's match against Australia is purely academic but a victory is still vital as we need a confidence boost.

Coach Waqar Younis looks for team 'momentum' by beating the world champions.

Australia head into their last group match knowing it is likely the last time they can tinker with their line-up.

Afridi says his team were happy to play their knockout stage matches in India.

Dutch captain Peter Borren blames poor batting for the six-wicket loss to Bangladesh.

Ireland vows to will play with usual attacking flair when they clash with South Africa.

Tour de Pakistan continued to its sixth day with Wapda’s Sabir Ali maintaining his lead ahead of Asif Junior of Sindh.

PHF is all set for the important Executive Board meeting this Wednesday to take on numerous important agendas.

Play was delayed by 10 minutes due to rain right after Zimbabwe opted to bat first under grey skies.

Federer will play Argentina’s Juan Ignacio Chela in the third round of the $9 million tournament.

The PHF is disappointed after their plans of reviving international hockey faced continuous setbacks.

Kayes shines as hosts register resounding win.

Porterfield reprimanded for umpire outburst.

Intikhab feels the players spend too much time on physical exercises while their minds are blank.

Pakistan number 13 Javed Inayat clinches professional category of the Habib Bank Limited Golf Championship 2011.

After facing tough competition from Sindh’s Asif Junior, Sabir Ali of Wapda bounces back in the Tour de Pakistan.

Banned duo will join Asif to appear for hearing in London.

In-form batsman Ross Taylor and opener Brendon McCullum fire the Black Caps into the World Cup quarter-finals.

Reigning champions Australia ease into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Bangladesh will seek to boost their run-rate when they tackle winless Netherlands.

Pakistan’s fear of experimenting looks set to save Kamran Akmal from the axe for the clash against Zimbabwe.

Kenya, chasing 325 for an unlikely win, were held to 264 for six for their fifth defeat in as many group matches.

Black Caps into the World Cup quarter-finals after a thumping 97-run win in Mumbai.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host a team from the Indian Punjab in June for a limited-overs series.

Alam denies Akmal faked a finger injury in a desperate bid to save his blundering brother Kamran’s place in the team.

Defending champions Australia can reach the World Cup quarter-finals with a victory over hapless Kenya.

Afridi positive of wrapping up quarter-final spot despite another twist in the ongoing Akmal brothers soap opera.

Unbeaten so far, Australia looks to silence their critics who claim this team the weakest in four tournaments.

Baig clinches seniors’ event of the HBL championship.

Jankovic, Clijsters post straight-set victories to cruise into third round.

Formal decision to be taken on March 16.

Vettori to miss match against Canada today.

Another Taylor looks to cause mayhem against Pakistan tomorrow.

Ponting refuses to gloat over England misfortune.

South Africa prevail in World Cup thriller as Steyn bags five-wicket haul.

Some sections of the Pakistani media have accused him of feigning injury to save Kamran.

Dale Steyn led South Africa's fightback with a maiden five-wicket haul to restrict India to 296.

Pakistan believe the heavy defeat to New Zealand will not derail their confidence.

Yousaf, Irfan to bolster squad for AFC Cup.

Sami took four wickets and ended up with a 10-wicket haul in the match.

Pakistan squash ace hopes for decreased ban duration.

WAPDA’s Bhatti pulls out after collision in Tour de Pakistan.

Ireland falter despite Joyce’s heroics.

Dilshan hits out at false accusations.

Younger Akmal sits out practice session in Kandy.

South Africa face tough test in blockbuster today.

"The unpredictability is something that stands us in good stead," Smith said.

Bangladesh's ninth-wicket pair sends England crashing to two-wicket defeat.

Opener Devon Smith hit a maiden one-day century and Kieron Pollard smacked 94 off just 55 balls.

Umar Akmal suffers finger injury during practice; scans reveal no fracture.