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Batsman cites World Cup preparations, first-class cricket as reasons.

Olympic champion defeats training partner in thrilling Great North Run.

Midfielder puts faith in youngsters to silence critics ahead of Swiss clash.

Pakistan’s top rower gives away lead on final day in Taiwan.

Pair of last-four surprises sees off Djokovic, Federer.

Mercedes drivers give team seventh one-two finish of the season.

Centre-half aims to bring back glory to Pakistan hockey.

Lahore Lions captain confident of team’s chances in CL T20 qualifiers.

Pakistan off-spinner retains lead amidst controversies over suspect action.

England beat India by three runs to win the lone Twenty20 international at Edgbaston on Sunday

Coach Lutfi to preside over training for SAFF event.

New captain scores on free kick in 1-0 win over Colombia

Coach Gul confident about Pakistan’s prospects ahead of Asian Games.

China’s Peng crashes out due to heat-related illness.

Sania and Soares defeated American Abigail Spears and Mexico's Santiago Gonazalez 6-1, 2-6, 11-9.

Qualifiers to start from Sunday; will run till November 2015.

Tennis team departs to face Thailand in Davis Cup Asia-Oceania final.

Mercedes driver beats teammate in Italian GP qualifying.

South Africa register six-wicket victory to win triangular series

Believes England captain adhering to discouraging approach.

India still won the series 3-1

We have enough top players to advise us, says BCCI secretary.

Fast-bowler believes South Africa’s game plan predictable.

Hassan, Salma and Aleena prove their mettle in junior championship.

Play on opening day of BMW Championship suspended.

Mercedes driver ahead of teammate as title rivalry continues.

27-year-old pins hopes on new coach Dunga ahead of Colombia friendly.

Players who will fail to reach up to the mark will face financial penalties

PCB chairman condemns batsman’s comments to SL’s Dilshan .

Pakistan’s domestic champs set to take part in CLT20.

10th seed vying to become first Japanese to reach a major final.

Mirza and Soares defeated American Abigail Spears and Mexico's Santiago Gonazalez 6-1, 2-6, 11-9.

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan says Shehzad had violated clauses of his central contract

Earlier, English cricket great Botham said the IPL was "too powerful" for cricket's long-term good.

Team to conclude preparations for Asian Games through league matches.

Both sides to contest in two-Test series starting today .

Team chief Mattiacci warns fans of tough race at Monza track.

Captain urges team to improve ahead of Swiss friendly.

All-rounder keen to replicate Indian batsman’s example.

Top seed sets up last-four clash with Nishikori, Serena through to semis.

South Africa register 63-run win over Zimbabwe to qualify for final.

Team manager discusses Pakistan cricket’s scenario on chairman’s visit to Karachi.

A sound game plan to counter the Aussies is the only way ahead for Pakistan.

"To kill the serpent, you must cut off its head," the former England all-rounder said.

Pakistan grouped with Japan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at Asian Games.

Pakistan cuiest fails to qualify for last-16 round after four losses.

Last year’s scrabble championship winner more determined to improve.

I chose the biggest challenge of all jobs in football, says United manager.

England captain determined to lead team despite India drubbing.

Federer sets up quarter-final meeting with Frenchman Monfils.