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Younis Khan predicts 5-0 whitewash for Australia in UAE series

Younis Khan predicts 5-0 whitewash for Australia in UAE seriesLahore, Apr. 11 : Pakistan captain Younus Khan has said that his team would beat Australia 5-0 in the forthcoming one day international series in the UAE.

Talking to reporters at the Gaddafi Stadium here, Khan, while replying to a question said: "No doubt be 5-0, but in favour of Pakistan."

He admitted that Pakistan has not played much international cricket in recent times, and it could affect its performance in the series.

Khan, however, said his team was capable of handing out surprises.

Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the East

Cavaliers beat Sixers to clinch top seed in the EastLos Angeles - The Cleveland Cavaliers are officially the new beast of the East, but they want to be the best of the best heading into the playoffs. LeBron James had 27 points with 10 assists, Wally Szczerbiak and Moe Williams scored 18 apiece, and the Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference on Friday night, with a 102-92 road victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers.

By winning their first-ever East banner, the Cavaliers secured home-court advantage throughout the conference playoffs, where they own a sparkling 38-1 mark at Quicken Loans Arena.

Welsh soccer star nicked over ''roasting'' bid

John OsterLondon, Apr. 11: A married footballer has been arrested over a claim he and a pal sexually attacked a teenager.

John Oster, 30, and Paul Wethers went to the girl’s home after a night out in London’s West End, reports The Sun.

The ex-Everton and Sunderland star allegedly groped the 19-year-old. Wethers, in his 30s, is accused of having sex with her against her will.

Police are investigating whether the men planned to “roast” the student — a term used by footballers who have group sex with a woman.

Arsenal determined to catch up with Chelsea, Liverpool

London, Apr 11: Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has said that Manchester United can still win five trophies this season, but he is determined to stop their quest for glory and has not given up hope of catching Liverpool and Chelsea in the league.

Wenger is backing bitter rival Sir Alex Ferguson to hold off the Anfield challenge, but he believes his Gunners will still have a major say in the title race.

Arsenal is six points behind third-placed Chelsea, The Sun reported.

Great golfers have more grey matter in their brains

Great golfers have more grey matter in their brainsWashington, April 11: Tiger Woods may be having more grey matter in his brain than others that keeps him winning, if the findings of a new study are to be believed.

University of Zurich researchers have found that expert golfers have a higher volume of the grey-coloured, closely packed neuron cell bodies that are known to be involved with muscle control.

The finding attains significance as it suggests that golfers who start young, and commit to years of practice, can also grow their brains while their handicaps shrink.

Shoaib Akhtar on ICC’s anti-doping policy radar

Shoaib Akhtar on ICC’s anti-doping policy radarLahore, Apr. 11: Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has once again come under the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) anti-doping scanner ahead of the forthcoming one-day international series against Australia in the UAE.

Sources said Akhtar’s mysterious and sudden increase in fitness levels just weeks after suffering a major knee injury could attract the ICC’s attention.

The ICC has made an International Registered Testing Pool (IRTP) which includes top players from the eight leading ODI teams in the world.

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