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PCB recalls cleared Kamran Akmal for World T20

Lahore—The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a thirty member initial squad for the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka. Wicketkeeper batsman Kamran Akmal has received clearance from the board while the names of Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq have not been included in the squad. A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) integrity committee last week questioned Kamran before approving him for the squad for the tournament in Sri Lanka in September and October.

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Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd Test

Pakistan still in trouble despite 188-run lead

Pallekele—Pakistan’s Azhar Ali smashed a second century in successive matches Wednesday to leave the final Test against Sri Lanka poised for an intriguing finish. Azhar made 136 as Pakistan wriggled out of a corner to post 299-8 in their second innings by stumps on the fourth day in Pallekele, a lead of 188 runs with two wickets in hand. The tourists now have three sessions on the fifth day to conjure a series-levelling win on a wearing pitch that will offer some turn to prolific off-spinner Saeed Ajmal.

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BPL condemned over non payment to players

Islamabad—Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA) on Wednesday condemned the management of Bangladesh Premier League over non-payment to some players who participated in League in February. At least 12 overseas players have not been paid their full dues, with the total outstanding sum being in excess of US$600,000.00. In addition, the local Bangladeshi players have received, on average, less than 60% of their money with only 8 paid in full.

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England surpass Cook’s expectations

Manchester—England one-day captain Alastair Cook says his side have surpassed his expectations with their 4-0 series win over world number one side Australia. Tuesday’s seven-wicket win at Old Trafford was England’s 10th straight ODI win and moved them up to third in the world rankings. “Clearly at the beginning of the series, you’d scrap and take a series win,” said Cook. “So to win 4-0, it’s fantastic and a huge credit to the lads.”

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Chitral defeat Gilgit polo team in final

Chitral—Chitral polo team Tuesday defeated Gilgit in final during the three-day annual Shundor polo festival 2012 which was concluded here at the most highest polo ground of the world. During the three-day polo festival polo matches were played between the two traditional rival teams of Gilgit and Chitral. On first day, two matches were played between Gilgit and Chitral teams in which both the team won one match each.

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