ECB to double rewards available to England Women

ECB today announced a doubling of its investment in the rewards available for England's women's cricketers ahead of their tour of South Africa later this month.Following a proposal recently approved by ECB's Management Board, the players will receive tour fees and incentivised appearance fees for the first time.The move, which will take effect for the team's forthcoming...

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Cook an excellent leader: Flower

England head coach Andy Flower feels the maturity of their One-day side's skipper Alastair Cook will prove vital to team's success in the forthcoming series against India.England will fly out to India Monday with Cook looking to repeat the team's success at home. England play five ODI against India beginning Oct 8 at Hyderabad.Cook's place in the side at one point was...

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Squads and officials released for Afghanistan v UAE

Afghanistan will take on United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 5-8 October in the second-round fixture of the ICC Intercontinental Cup in Sharjah.The home side, in this instance Afghanistan, which plays its home fixtures in the UAE, will be led by Nowroz Mangal, while UAE will be under the captaincy of Khurram Khan in this fixture that will complete the second round of the tournament.Afghanistan...

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Mohsin Hassan Khan named interim coach

LAHORE : Chief selector Mohsin Hassan Khan has been named the interim coach of the Pakistan cricket team during the tour of Sri Lanka, Colonel Naushad Ali will be the team’s manager. The series will begin on October 18 and will feature three Tests, five ODIs and one T20 match. Pakistan has been forced to play their home series on foreign soil following a 2008 terrorist...

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Abdul Razzaq leads Pakistan in Hong Kong Super Sixes

KARACHI : All-rounder Abdul Razzaq will lead Pakistan at this month's Super Sixes in Hong Kong as he attempts to resurrect his career at international level.The 31-year-old, dropped from the national side since the World Cup in April, will lead a second-string Pakistan team for the Hong Kong event, which will be held from October 28 to 30.Umar Akmal and Sohail Tanveer...

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Razzaq leads Pakistan in Hong Kong Super Sixes

KARACHI : All-rounder Abdul Razzaq will lead Pakistan at this month's Super Sixes in Hong Kong as he attempts to resurrect his career at international level.The 31-year-old, dropped from the national side since the World Cup in April, will lead a second-string Pakistan team for the Hong Kong event, which will be held from October 28 to 30.Umar Akmal and Sohail Tanveer...

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Pakistan players face 'spot-fixing' trial

LONDON : Three Pakistan Test players go on trial in London on Tuesday charged with spot-fixing during a match against England last year, allegations which rocked the world of cricket.Former captain Salman Butt, prodigal talent Mohammad Aamer and star bowler Mohammad Asif are due to appear at Southwark Crown Court charged with conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments,...

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Pakistan squad announced for Sri Lanka Test series

KARACHI : Pakistan announced a 15-man squad for the three Tests against Sri Lanka to be played in the United Arab Emirates later this month.Pakistan will also play five one-day internationals and a Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka, which is expected to announce its team later.The first Test at the neutral venue starts in Abu Dhabi from October 18. The other two Tests...

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Sialkot Stallions win National T20 title for 6th time

KARACHI : Sialkot Stallions became the twenty20 champions for the sixth time when they defeated Rawalpindi Rams by ten runs after an interesting contest in the final of the Faysal Bank National Twenty20 Cup 2011 here at the National Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 181 runs, Rawalpindi Rams were looking set for win when they needed 19 runs from 12 balls with five wickets in...

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Sialkot Stallions set 181-run target for Rawalpindi Rams

KARACHI : Sialkot Stallions set a tough target of 181 runs for Rawalpindi Rams in the final of the Faysal Bank National Twenty20 Cup here at the National Stadium on Sunday.Winning the toss, Sialkot Stallions captain decided to bat first and his team piled up 180-6 in the allotted 20 overs.The main scorers of the Stallions were Qaiser Abbas (44), Shoaib Malik (43), Shakeel...

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Shane Warne and Liz Hurley get engaged in Scotland: reports

LONDON : Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne and British actress Liz Hurley have become engaged during a trip to Scotland, reports said on Sunday.Warne proposed to Hurley after a romantic dinner on Friday at an exclusive hotel in St. Andrews, on Scotland's east coast, where the sportsman was taking part in a golf tournament.The spin legend, 42, got down on one knee...

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Sialkot Stallions win toss, bat against Rawalpindi Rams

KARACHI : Sialkot Stallions captain Shoaib Malik won the toss and elected to bat against Rawalpindi Rams in the final of the Faysal Bank national Twenty20 Cup here at the National Stadium on Sunday.There is no change in the Sialkot Stallions side which played in the semi-final against Lahore Eagles whereas Rawalpindi Rams made one change, bringing in Adnan Mufti in place...

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Rams-Stallions T20 final face-off today

KARACHI : Sharp-horned Rawalpndi Rams will match against hard-hoofed Sialkot Stallions today (Sunday) in the Faysal Bank National T20 Cup finals,Rawalpindi Rams gored Peshawar Panthers in the to land in the finals, whereas Sialkot Stallions trampled Lahore Eagles to qualify for the same. Sports analysts say the battle for the trophy would be bloody and a treat to wat...

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