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Wasim Akram tried to destroy my career: Shoaib Akhtar
In a book titled “Controversially Yours”, Akhtar hits out at prominent names in the world of cricket and Bollywood, and hints at instances where he has indulged in ball tampering, Indian media reported. ‘Shahrukh, Modi cheated me, Akram created hurdles’ In his book, Akhtar leveled accusations against Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan and India’s former IPL…
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No decision over Butt’s PCB tenure: Presidency
President Asif Ali Zardari has not yet taken any decision over the issue of extension in service tenure of the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt, Presidential spokesman said. The President has also been the chief patron of Pakistan Cricket Board. Presidential Spokesman Farhatullah Babar informed ARY News that the final decision over the matter…
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ICC unveils 2012 World Twenty20 schedule
Dubai, Sep 22 : The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match schedule and unveiled the event logo of the 2012 World Twenty20, which will be staged in Sri Lanka from September 18 to October 7. Reigning champion England will start its title defence at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 21,…
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Pakistan moves Twenty20 over dengue outbreak
Pakistan cricket authorities were Wednesday forced to shift the national Twenty20 tournament to Karachi after an outbreak of dengue fever in Lahore, the tournament’s original venue. President Asif Zardari, who is also the patron of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), said the tournament should also be used as a fund-raising event for the flood victims…
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Pakistan coach Waqar hails farewell tour
Pakistan coach Waqar Younis on Wednesday hailed his team’s winning tour of Zimbabwe — his last series in the post — and said he was a “satisfied man” after his stint in charge. The 39-year-old former fast bowler had announced the Zimbabwe tour will be his last for medical reasons. Waqar said he was pleased…