Jones in contention for Pakistan cricket coach's job

MELBOURNE : Former Australian batsman Dean Jones has confirmed applying for the post of Pakistan cricket coach.Jones hasn't got an official information from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) but he is reported to among the five men shortlisted for the job along with former England all-rounder Dermot Reeve and local applicant Aaqib Javed.I believe I am in the last five,"...

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Nabi leads Afghanistan's strong reply

An unbeaten century by Mohammad Nabi (108 not out: 173b, 9x4, 5x6) led Afghanistan's strong reply on the second day of the four-day ICC Intercontinental Cup match against United Arabd Emirates at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Afghanistan ended the second day's play at a healthy 242 for three in reply to UAE's first innings score of 462.Resuming at its overnight...

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Salman Butt agreed to bat maiden over: prosecutor

LONDON : Former Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt agreed to score no runs in an over during a Test match against England last year as part of a 'spot-fixing' scam, a court in London heard on Thursday.Prosecutors said Butt, 26, confirmed in a telephone call with his agent a conversation recorded by an undercover journalist that he would bat out a maiden in the third...

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Cricket: Quaid Trophy set to kick off today

KARACHI : The first round of the Quaid-i-Azam Trophy, Pakistan’s premier domestic tournament, starts today and features 12 teams and top national cricketers battling it out for the coveted title.While the teams vie for the Division I title, a total of 10 sides will fight for the Division II trophy. At the end of the tournament, a region and a department finishing at the bottom...

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UAE makes strong start on opening day

United Arab Emirates made a strong start to its ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Afghanistan on the opening day of the four-day contest at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.After opting to bat first, UAE posted 361 for eight in 96 overs. The key scorers for the UAE first were opener Bakthiyar Palekar (76: 60b, 12x4, 2x4) and Swapnil Patil (61: 141b, 7x4).Patil...

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Former England fast bowler Graham Dilley passes away

ECB Chief Executive David Collier today paid tribute to the former England fast bowler Graham Dilley who has died aged 52 after a short illness.The former Kent and Worcestershire bowler played 41 Test Matches and 36 One-Day Internationals for England during a ten year international career which encompassed two Ashes wins in 1981 and 1986-87.One of the quickest bowlers...

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Being coach for the Sri Lanka series is a big challenge: Mohsin Khan

g on the role of coach on a long term basis? "After God, you are your own best judge, therefore I would want to judge myself after the series against Sri Lanka, so let's see how that series goes before looking too far ahead," Khan said.Khan added that my aim is to serve my country in whatever way possible. "I was asked to perform the role of chief selector and I am doing...

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'Rampant corruption' in spot-fixing case: prosecutor

LONDON : Pakistan players took bribes to bowl deliberate no-balls during a match against England in a case that exposes "rampant corruption" at the heart of international cricket, a court heard Wednesday.Former captain Salman Butt, 26, and fast bowler Mohammad Asif, 28, deny charges of conspiracy to obtain and accept corrupt payments, and conspiracy to cheat at gambling,...

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