en-pk-hotdailynews: 2015-08-20 Pakistan Sports

ICC lifts sanctions against Salman Butt, Asif
The Nation
DUBAI - Pakistan duo Salman Butt and M Asif will see their suspensions for spot-fixing expire at midnight on September 1, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced Wednesday. Butt and Asif, along with paceman M Amir, were banned in 2011 over a ...

Butt, Asif's sanctions to be lifted on Sept 1: ICC   The Express Tribune
ICC clears Salman and Asif to return to competitive cricket   Daily Times
ICC lifts sanctions against Butt and Asif   Geo Super
The News Teller
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Amir to build boxing academy in Islamabad
DAWN.com
ISLAMABAD: Britain-born Pakistani boxer Amir Khan on Wednesday expressed resolve to establish a boxing academy in Islamabad in the next few months. Speaking briefly to media-persons here at the Sports Complex, Amir said that the paper work for the ...

Amir to set up boxing academy in Islamabad by year end   The Nation
Amir Khan aims to establish boxing academy in Islamabad   Daily Times
Amir determined to set up boxing academy in Islamabad   Radio Pakistan (press release)

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Chung denies wrongdoing in payments to Pakistan, Haiti
The Nation
SEOUL - FIFA presidential candidate Chung Mong-joon Wednesday said that payments he made to Pakistan and Haiti in 2010 were 'charitable donations' and any attempt to use them as part of a reported ethics investigation was 'cynical and unethical', ...

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0001 GMT on Thursday, Aug 20   Reuters
Surprise: FIFA Presidential Candidate Investigated Over Payments To Pakistan   The Post Game (blog)
Japan hints at not backing Korean candidate Chung Mong-joon in FIFA election   The Korea Observer
The Korea Bizwire
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Champions League qualifying playoff: I wanted to kiss Depay, says United ...
The Express Tribune
£25 million-signing Memphis Depay announced himself to Old Trafford with two stylish goals as United came from behind to beat Club Brugge 3-1 in the Champions League play-off first leg. PHOTO: AFP. MANCHESTER: Manchester United manager Louis ...

Man Utd news: Wayne Rooney says he's had 'one bad game' but 'everyone's all ...   Telegraph.co.uk
Wayne Rooney: Man Utd striker says 'the goals will come'   BBC Sport
Wayne Rooney hits back at critics amid drought   The Times (subscription)
Goal.com
SkySports
RTE.ie
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PHF fact-finding committee submits report
The Nation
LAHORE - The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) fact finding committee, which was formed to probe the team's dismal show in the Olympic qualifiers in Belgium, Wednesday submitted its report. The committee has pinpointed lack of team's preparation for the ...

Paucity of funds and players' below-par performance responsible for debacle in ...   Daily Times

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Ton-up Hashim Amla steals show in South Africa's 20-run win in first ODI ...
The Indian Express
South Africa bowled New Zealand out for 284 in 48.1 overs to defend their 304-7 total at Supersport Park. Google +. Comments. By: AP | Centurion (south Africa) | Updated: August 20, 2015 8:43 am. Hashim Amla, Hashim Amla South Africa, South Africa vs ...

Williamson: Black Caps unfazed by bowling plan   New Zealand Herald
As it happened: South Africa vs New Zealand, 1st ODI   IBNLive
Brilliant Hashim Amla century sets up South African win against Kiwis   Zee News
Hindustan Times
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India fight to stay alive in Sri Lanka series
Times of India
COLOMBO: The P Saravanamuttu Oval is getting decked up for a party and a farewell bash for one of the finest cricketers this nation has seen. Kumar Sangakkara was a picture of determination and concentration - qualities that distinguished him over his ...

Will keep attacking Chandimal: Mishra on 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka   Hindustan Times
India in Sri Lanka: Kohli on importance of communication, Binny's role and ...   Firstpost
India vs Sri Lanka match preview: India hope for improved show in Sangakkara's ...   Daily News & Analysis
Zee News
Cricket Country
The Express Tribune
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Haroon satisfied with Azhar's performance
DAWN.com
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector Haroon Rasheed has said Azhar Ali is new to captaincy but he will get mature with the passage of time and he is satisfied with his performance. He added that everyone had been suggesting Azhar ...

Chief Selector Haroon Rasheed speaks on Mohammad Amir's return   News Tribe
Chief selector satisfied with Azhar Ali   SAMAA TV (press release) (blog)

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Media made me 'controversial': Umar Akmal
Daily Times
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's controversial young batsman Umar Akmal complained of a media witch-hunt against him and revealed that he contemplated retirement after being dropped this year. The 25-year old, who has represented Pakistan in 16 Tests, 111 ...

I wanted to quit when dropped against Zimbabwe: Umar Akmal   Pakistan Today
Akmal chooses to play only Test cricket   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
I did not get support from media that I deserved, says Umar Akmal   The Indian Express

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Diplomatic talks to help Indo-Pak cricket revival: PCB
Times of India
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has said that next week's diplomatic talks between Pakistan and India will help in the revival of cricket ties between the two countries after a seven-year pause. A delegation from Islamabad ...

KCCA protest on second team snub in domestic cricket   Pakistan Today
Pakistan move a step closer to leaving UAE as deal with Qatar over T20 league ...   The National
PCB chief to appoint two cricketers as advisers   Business Standard
The Hindu
Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
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