Centurion—The masters of anti-climatic big
finals were at it again. So much of this
Champions Trophy has been about the underdogs,
but the first half of the final was all about
the top dawgs. It wasn’t Australia’s fault that
New Zealand lost their captain Daniel Vettori to
a hamstring injury, but what followed - a limp
innings and a below-par target - was all down to
their top-class aggressive limited-overs bowling
and fielding.
Peshawar—Chief
Minister NWFP Ameer Haider Khan Hoti Monday made
it clear that no matter what happens, the 31st
National Games would be held at all cost on its
schedule time in the province. He said this
while speaking at the unveiling ceremony of the
31st National Games here at Chief Minister House
on Monday.
Karachi—Captain Younis Khan said on
Monday that he was not disappointed with
Pakistan team’s showing in ICC Champions Trophy
and was happy that his team finished among the
top four. I am however disappointed with our
loss to New Zealand in the semifinals,” he told
reporters at the Quaid-e-Azam International
Airport on arrival from Johannesburg (South
Africa) after taking part in the elite
eight-nation contest.
Beijing—Top seed Dinara
Safina imploded at the China Open on Monday,
losing to an unheralded Chinese player and
opening the door for Serena Williams to reclaim
the world number one ranking from the Russian.
Prattville (Alabama)—World
number one Lorena Ochoa won her third title of
the year with her second successful title
defense of the season, capturing the LPGA
Navistar Classic by four strokes. The
27-year-old Mexican star, who began the day with
a three-stroke edge, fired a final-round 70 to
finish 72 holes on 18-under par 270 and defeat
Americans Michelle Wie and Brittany Lang by four
strokes each on Sunday.
