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Govt assures PCB of allowing cricketers to play in IPL

Islamabad, Nov 21 Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt has got verbal assurances from the government that it would have no objections regarding the national players travelling to India for the Indian Premier League next year.

Pakistan stadium's 50th muffled by security fears

Lahore, Nov 21 (AFP) Gaddafi Stadium today celebrated 50 years as the home of Pakistan cricket despite questions remaining over its viability to host international action stalled over security fears.

'Lee should quit Test, concentrate on ODIs, T20s'

Melbourne, Nov 21 Fast bowler Brett Lee should quit Test cricket to reduce pressure on his weak elbow and concentrate on the one-day format to lead Australian bowling attack in the 2011 World Cup, feels former pacer Rodney Hogg.

Man carrying revolver arrested inside Green Park

Kanpur, Nov 21 A man carrying a revolver broke through the heavy security cordon and entered the Green Park Stadium premises, hours after the Indian and Sri Lankan teams arrived here today for the second Test.

Indian challenge ends, Chinese impress in Asian TT

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Rika Fujiwara clinches her first ITF singles title
Pune, Nov 21 Japanese sixth seeded Rika Fujiwara lifted her first ITF singles title of the season after winning the hard fought final against third seeded Serbian Bojana Jovanovski here today.

Geet Sethi reaches quarterfinals of World Snooker
Hyderabad, Nov 21 Ace Indian cueist Geet Sethi pulled off a stunning win over Chuchart Trairattanapradit of Thailand to enter the quarterfinals of ONGC-IBSF World Snooker Championship here today.

Sanam bags maiden gold; Talukdar, Manjudha win bronze
Kolkata, Nov 21 India's Isiah Rajendra Sanam won his maiden international gold medal in the men's individual compound event as India rounded off the 16th Asian archery championship with six medals at Bali, Indonesia today.

Harsh-Treat in final of Champaign event
New Delhi, Nov 21 Harsh Mankad is one step away from capturing his fourth ATP Challenger title of the season as the Indian and his partner Treat Cobard Huey have reached the doubles final of the Champaign event in United States.

Gaurav Pratap Singh lifts ONGC Masters
Noida, Nov 21 Gaurav Pratap Singh clinched his maiden title at the ONGC Masters despite bringing home his worst card of the week, a three-over 75 in the final round here today.

Flat tracks threat to Test cricket: Manjrekar
New Delhi, Nov 21 Disappointed with the tame draw in the Ahmedabad Test between India and Sri Lanka, former batsman Sanjay Manjrekar said placid wickets like the one in Motera are a serious threat to Test cricket's progress.

Dipika Pallikal nominated in World Squash Awards
New Delhi, Nov 21 Ace Indian woman squash player Dipika Pallikal has been nominated in the 'Young Player of the Year' category of the fifth annual World Squash awards to be held in London on November 28.

Rajpal to lead India in Champions Challenge: sources
Pune, Nov 21 Rajpal Singh will lead India in the forthcoming Champions Challenge I hockey tournament to be held in Salta, Argentina from December 6-13, according to sources within the team.

Kapur slips to tied 6th after Rd3 of Cambodian Open
Siem Reap (Cambodia), Nov 21 On a day when sub-par cards came at a premium, Shiv Kapur's fortunes also took a tumble as he turned in a two-over 74 to slip to the tied sixth spot after the penultimate round of the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open golf tournament here today.

Clarke reveals captaincy ambitions
Melbourne, Nov 21 A fit-again Michael Clarke, who recently returned to the Australian cricket team as vice-captain, wants to lead the side in future but only if incumbent Ricky Ponting decides to walk away on his own.