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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Pakistan's fate in the balance |
Just 20 days after it managed to strike a delicate balance over the Zimbabwe crisis, the ICC will once again be walking the tightrope over a teleconference spanning continents which starts at 8.30 GMT on Thursday - and this time, its executive board will hope to arrive at a consensus among the eight participating nations on the issue of staging the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this September.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Asif trying to hire English medical expert to plead case |
Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan fast bowler, is trying to hire the services of Dr Graham Durgan, a sports medicine expert from England, to plead his case against the dope charges after he tested positive for a banned substance during the Indian Premier League.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Pakistan confirmed as hosts |
Pakistan will host the Champions Trophy in September, the ICC has confirmed.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| India backs Pakistan as Champions Trophy venue |
The ICC board's discussion - via a teleconference on Thursday - on the issue of Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy is likely to see India resist any move to change the venue, though there is a growing fear of top players from non-Asian countries pulling out.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Pakistan verdict on Thursday |
The ICC will hold a teleconference on Thursday to decide on whether the Champions Trophy should go ahead as scheduled in Pakistan or be shifted out to in case countries are not satisfied with the security situation there.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Canada confirmed for four-nation Twenty20 |
Canada have confirmed they will take partin the four-nation Twenty20 which is being held in their country after finally signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the tournament sponsors.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Concerns remain over Pakistan's security issues |
Pakistan's wait to know whether they will host the Champions Trophy was extended with the ICC board expected to take a final decision later this week.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| New Zealand might not be at full strength |
A final decision on Pakistan hosting the Champions Trophy in September is expected to be taken at an ICC meeting later today, but there are already reports suggesting a full-strength New Zealand team is unlikely for the tournament.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Asif wants B sample test postponed |
Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan fast bowler, has asked for his B sample test, which had been scheduled for July 28. His lawyer Shahid Karim wanted more time to prepare for the case and make travel arrangements.
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07/24/2008 01:36 PM
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| Pakistan wait for Champions Trophy verdict |
A crucial day awaits Pakistan, and the subcontinent, as ICC members gather round in front of a team of security experts to discuss arrangements and address concerns for the Champions Trophy, currently scheduled to be held in Pakistan this September.
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