en-pk-hotdailynews: 2014-12-26 Pakistan Sports

Hafeez has minor defect left: Saqlain
The Nation
LAHORE - Pakistan's legendary off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq said that banned all-rounder M Hafeez has a minor defect in action. Saqlain said Hafeez bowling action has the minor bend which will be corrected in a few days unlike Ajmal's elbow bend which is ...

Pakistan to add Ajmal?   The Daily Star
Saeed Ajmal to join Mohammad Hafeez in Chennai for tests   The Asian Age
Pakistan spin duo Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez to travel to India; will ...   Daily News & Analysis
The News International
Business Standard
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Aussies stumble after lunch at MCG
9news.com.au
December 26, 2014: Australia has been rattled early in the Boxing Day Test, with explosive opener David Warner dismissed for a duck. Wide World of Sports. Australia have found themselves on the back foot after lunch on day one of the Third Test following ...

LIVE: 3rd Test, Day 1: India hit back with twin strikes   Zee News
In pics: Australia vs India, 3rd Test, Day 1   IBNLive
India vs Australia: Hosts push to 92-1 at lunch after David Warner wicket   Financial Express
Cricket Country
Gulf Daily News
Toronto Sun
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Kamran, Sami show teeth with contrasting centuries
DAWN.com
KARACHI: Batting in contrasting styles, skipper Kamran Akmal and Sami Aslam struck superb centuries as National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) staged a fine fightback against Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in the Gold League final of the ...

Kamran, Sami hit tons to frustrate NBP   Geo Super
Kamran, Sami tons help NBP fight back in QA Trophy final   The News International
Quaid-e-Azam Gold League: Kamran and Aslam defy SNGPL   The Express Tribune
Geo News, Pakistan
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NZ v Sri Lanka 2014: Brendon McCullum reaches century off just 74 balls in ...
NEWS.com.au
NEW ZEALAND captain Brendon McCullum continued his outstanding form by belting a century off just 74 balls in the first Test against Sri Lanka in Christchurch on Boxing Day. In the process, McCullum became the first Kiwi batsman in Test history to make ...

New Zealand 215-4 at tea on day 1, 1st test vs. Sri Lanka   New Zealand Herald
Lightning century from Brendon McCullum puts Black Caps on top   Stuff.co.nz
Brendon McCullum's century takes New Zealand to 215 for 4 at tea in first Test vs ...   Cricket Country
Radio New Zealand
Otago Daily Times
NZ City
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Trott and Kenny to become cycling's golden couple
The Nation
LONDON - British cycling Olympic gold medallists Laura Trott and Jason Kenny are engaged to be married, she tweeted. Trott, 22, who won team pursuit and omnium gold at the London Olympics, said Kenny had given her the perfect Christmas present.
Golden couple of British cycling to wed: Olympic cyclists Laura Trott and Jason ...   Daily Mail
Bolton cyclist Jason Kenny announces engagement   ITV News
Cycling's Golden Couple To Tie The Knot   Sky News
SkySports
Herald Scotland
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Interview: Pakistan have the potential to surprise at World Cup: Shehzad
DAWN.com
KARACHI: Emphasising self-belief played a vital role in enabling him to make a successful return to international cricket, Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad on Thursday said with hard work and harmony national team could do wonders at next year's World ...

Pakistan need to do a lot before World Cup: Zaheer   The Nation
Pakistani and NZ cricketers achieve career-best rankings   Press TV

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Moin conundrum, Ajmal suspension and injuries hamper PCB
DAWN.com
LAHORE: While the national selection committee is in a state of confusion about the availability of certain key players for the World Cup for different reasons, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has also been in a dilemma whether to ...

Naveed Cheema likely to be chef de mission in World Cup   The Nation
Misbah Ul Haq will lead Pakistan in WC: PCB chief   Mid-Day
Pakistan plans to organise tri-series with SA, SL in UAE   Zee News
Wisden India
Cricket Country
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National Hockey Championship to kick off on Friday
The Express Tribune
The importance of the tournament has increased after the national team won silver medals at the Asian Games and then at the Champions Trophy in 2014. PHOTO: EXPRESS. KARACHI: The 61st National Hockey Championship, organised by the Pakistan ...

PHF decides to take up CT incident at FIH   DAWN.com
Would take up Champions Trophy issue with FIH: Pakistan Hockey Federation   Pakistan Today

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Afridi eyes full fitness, peak form ahead of World Cup
Geo Super
KARACHI: Next year's ICC World Cup to be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand will be Shahid Afridi's fifth and final appearance in the quadrennial spectacle. The flamboyant all-rounder also wants to make it his most memorable. “With less than two ...

Afridi's retirement   DAWN.com
'Boom Boom' Afridi has been only a bowler in World Cups   ARY NEWS (press release) (blog)
Afridi's retirement: An overdue but wise decision   The Express Tribune (blog)

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Gentler conditions may help West Indies rally
The Nation
PORT ELIZABETH - After an innings and 220-run victory in Centurion, few will argue with Hashim Amla's assessment that it is "difficult to fault anything in the last performance." There may be individuals in the South African XI, such as the top three batsman ...

Bavuma to debut for Proteas   Sport24
Bavuma to debut for SA   SuperSport
Exciting times for fresh faces - Amla   ESPNcricinfo.com
Daily News & Analysis
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