Sialkot lost some ground to Karachi Harbour, conceding a lead of 216 runs but this should not bother them inordinately as they are assured of a place in the final irrespective of the outcome of the current match played at the United Bank

Sialkot suffered a setback when they lost seven wickets for only 154 in their first innings against Karachi Harbour, at the National Stadium . After Karachi Harbour posted 293 yesterday, Sialkot were still 139 behind with only three wickets in hand.

Pakistan's preparations for the final ODI against South Africa at Johannesburg have been hampered by the disappearance of key analytical equipment en route from Cape Town. Medical and video analysis

Sialkot did well on the opening day to restrict Karachi Harbour to a score of 235 for 8 at the National Stadium in Karachi. With opening bowler Kashif Raza drawing first blood and offspinner Tariq Mahmood later taking three wickets, Karachi

Pakistan announced a 15-man squad for the World Cup shred of major surprises but seeped in uncertainty with the selection of three fast bowlers none of whom, for varying reasons, may make it to the Caribbean. After extensive deliberations, the PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has denied rumours that Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif have tested positive yet again in a dope test conducted secretly by the board ahead of the World Cup

Shahid Afridi, Pakistan's allrounder, has taken a swipe at the International Cricket Council (ICC) over the four-match ban imposed on him, terming it a harsh penalty. Afridi came under ICC scrutiny following an incident involving a spectator during his

Danish Kaneria was surprised and relieved after being included in Pakistan's 15-man World Cup squad but ultimately confident that he could repay the late faith selectors have invested in him. Kaneria, who last played an ODI for Pakistan against a major