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| Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:58:43 +0530 |
| South Africa turn down Pakistan plea for one-day series |
| KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - South Africa have turned down a request from the Pakistan cricket Board to organise a one-day series this month, saying their players needed a rest after a hectic tour of England. |
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| Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:53:41 +0530 |
| Coach relieved weary South Africa will get a break |
| JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South Africa coach Mickey Arthur on Friday said a proposed limited-overs series with Pakistan will not happen, providing a welcome break for his exhausted players. |
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| Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:09:16 +0530 |
| Rain ruins final ODI between England and S.Africa |
| CARDIFF (Reuters) - England were denied the chance to climb to second in the one-day international rankings when the fifth and final match of the series against South Africa was abandoned after only three overs on Wednesday. |
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| Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:21:49 +0530 |
| British school scheme thrives on a big scale |
| LONDON (Reuters) - An ambitious scheme to boost self-confidence and discipline among British children by reviving competitive cricket in state schools is thriving after three years and its founders are determined to sustain it. |
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| Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:27:37 +0530 |
| Symonds' future in doubt after team dumping |
| SYDNEY (Reuters) - The long term playing future of Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds is in doubt after he was thrown off the national squad for missing an important team meeting to go fishing. |
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| Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:30:15 +0530 |
| Pakistan wants schools to tackle delinquent players |
| KARACHI (Reuters) - Stung by controversies involving some of its top cricketers, Pakistan has launched an ambitious drive to educate young players and stamp out deviant behaviour. |
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| Sat, 06 Sep 2008 13:18:42 +0530 |
| Akhtar turned back at Heathrow airport |
| KARACHI (Reuters) - Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was sent back home from Heathrow airport on Thursday morning because he did not have all the documents allowing him to enter England and play for London county side Surrey. |
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| Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:53:13 +0530 |
| Former England batsman Hick to quit county scene |
| LONDON (Reuters) - Former England batsman Graeme Hick will retire from county cricket at the end of the season, his Worcestershire team said on their website (www.wccc.co.uk) on Tuesday. |
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