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ICC withdraws umpire Asad Rauf from Champions Trophy

New Delhi—Pakistani umpire Asad Rauf has been withdrawn from next month’s Champions Trophy tournament in England amid media reports he is under Indian police investigation for spot-fixing, the ICC said Thursday. The announcement comes a week after police arrested three cricketers, including Test fast bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth, accusing them of deliberately bowling badly in exchange for tens of thousands of dollars during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

POA interim committee to get Rs80m for national games

Islamabad—Ministry of Inter-provincial Coordination (IPC) will provide Rs. 80 million to the Interim Committee of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to hold the upcoming 32nd National Games in a befitting manner.

South African cheerleader bats for Mumbai Indians

Bipin Dani Observer Correspondent

Mumbai—Over 5000 miles away in South Africa, the 25-year-old beautiful cheerleader Gabriella Pasqualotto wants Mumbai Indians to win the IPL this season. In 2011, the Mumbai Indians Cheerleader was sent back home for writing a ‘Secret’ Diary during IPL matches. Speaking exclusively over her mobile from Pietermaritzburg, she said, “it has been a great season this year and I am very proud of the Mumbai Indians team for their great efforts thus far. They get better and better each year. A job well done to all the South African Cheerleaders as well !”.

CNS Amateur Golf Cup commences today

Sana Jamal

Islamabad—Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup will commence from Friday at Margalla Greens Golf Club (MGGC) Islamabad. The best amateur golfers around the country including senior, junior and ladies category will feature in the three-day event. The opening ceremony of the event was held on Thursday at Margalla Greens Golf Club Islamabad. Rear Admiral Athar Mukhtar, Patron PN Golf and Vice President Margalla Greens Golf Club was the chief guest on the occasion. The main match would be played amongst amateurs over 54 holes during the three days 18 holes each day.

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