Saturday, May 29, 2010

Sports News (29.05.2010)

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PCB abolishes Shoaib Malik ban
LAHORE: The elite tribunal of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has abolished the ban imposed on former captain Shoaib Malik Saturday, Geo News reported.

Appellate tribunal headed by Justice (rtd) Irfan Qadir heard the appeals of Younis Khan and Shoaib Malik against ban in National Cricket Academy here today.

After the hearing, Shoaib’s lawyer told the media that PCB has abolished the ban and fine imposed on Shoaib Malik and now he is eligible to represent the country.

PCB had imposed the ban of one year and Rs.2 million fine on Shoaib because of poor performance in Australian tour and other activities. 




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Venus out in front, as Henin sets up Sharapova clash
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Sarkozy, Zidane clinch Euro 2016 for France
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Lahm takes over German captaincy
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Balochistan down Sindh in volleyball

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