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Sri Lanka win by 209 runs; take 1-0 lead in three-match series.

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 209 runs.

Players include Taufeeq Umar, Umer Akmal, Muhammad Hafeez, Misbahul Haq and Azhar Ali.

Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore complained about the absence of DRS after a rash of umpiring errors.

Ferrari driver wins European GP ahead of Raikkonen, Schumacher.

France coach insists midfielder is not learning.

It’s a do or die situation: Assistant coach.

Sharapova looking to make more history after French Open triumph.

Spain not afraid of Ronaldo, insists midfielder

Fitness to be the main focus in Abbottabad training camp, says coach.

Reduced to 36 for three in second-innings, need another 474 to win against Sri Lanka.

Aslam’s 121-run knock helps register one-run win in U19 Asia Cup.

The Test has been marred by at least 10 contentious decisions over three days.

Pakistan, set an improbable victory target of 510 runs, were reduced to 36-3 by stumps on the third day.

Vettel took a third successive pole position for Red Bull.

Buoyant Germans better than England, insists Reus.

Kazmi says situation improving; talent hunt to help unearth players.

Board will find it difficult to deal with so many NOCs, says Jalaluddin.

Hodgson expects even encounter in tonight’s quarter-final.

Tourists reeling at 48 for 5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 472 after Sangakkara’s unbeaten 199.

Sangakkara misses out on a double hundred by one run, Pakistan reel at 48 for five.

Kaneria has not played for Pakistan since making the last of his 61 Test appearances against England in August 2010.

Ronaldo lauds team’s collective display.

Former world champion to retire only if appointed permanently.

Coach satisfied with team’s show in Asian Beach Games.

ECB finds the Pakistan leg-spinner guilty in spot-fixing scandal.

Disgraced former captain maintains innocence upon arrival in Lahore.

Blanc looking to play the possession game against holders tonight.

Sangakarra, Dilshan score centuries as Sri Lanka post 300 for two on the opening day.

Danish Kaneria banned for his involvement in the Mervyn Westfield spot-fixing case

Zainab Imran, 15, was selected to participate in the relay next week in Nottingham by the British Council.

Kaneria was arrested in 2010 along with Mervyn Westfield on suspicion of spot-fixing during an Essex match.

Hosts end day on 300 for two after electing to bat on winning the toss.

Says he was sentenced for "failure to report" advances of a bookie to the authorities, for which he apologised.

'Businesses are now seen as agents of socio-economic change.”

Drivers could co-exist easily, says team boss.

Backs decision to rest bowlers ahead of final ODI against WI.

Clinches second successive ranking snooker final 7-2.

Says there was nothing wrong with Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque’s tactics.

Goal-keeper hopes return of seniors will help Pakistan in London.

Holders knocked out in Asian Beach Games.

Second QF takes place between contenders and former champions.

I want to return to my country what it gave me: Akhtar

Hafeez has played only 26 Tests and never captained Pakistan before in the five-day format.

Butt's father Zulfiqar says that he expects his son to be home within three or four days.

Sixty goals scored in 24 matches so far, no goal-less draws yet.

To take on second-seed Iqbal after continuing fairytale journey.

Goal-keeper’s form in Dutch hockey league impresses management.

Portugal to face the Czech tonight in the 1st quarter-final.

All-rounder wants to give youngsters a chance.