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PCB undecided on Yousuf’s selection in national squad

PCB undecided on Yousuf’s selection in national squadKarachi, Mar. 28: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that it is still undecided on whether to recall Mohammad Yousuf in the national team or not.

Yousuf, who has been barred by the board from playing international cricket after he joined the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), had expressed his desire to play for Pakistan.

The PCB is seeking views of legal experts over the issue, but has also made it clear that Yousuf would only be considered for the selection after he terminated his contract with the ICL.

Beckham set to overtake Bobby Moore’s England cap record

Beckham set to overtake Bobby Moore’s England cap recordLondon, Mar 28 : English midfielder David Beckham has only to make it onto the pitch against Slovenia today to get his 109th cap, and beat the record of Bobby Moore, regarded by many as England's greatest player.

Beckham equalled Bobby Moore's tally when he appeared in the friendly against Spain last month, but recently admitted he thought his days as a top-line player were over when manager Steve McClaren dumped him in 2006.

Akhtar, Gul to face extensive tests to prove match-fitness prior to selection

Akhtar, Gul to face extensive tests to prove match-fitness prior to selectionKarachi, Mar. 28: Pakistan pacers Shoaib Akhtar and Umar Gul, who are expecting a call for national duty ahead of the one-day series against Australia, will have to go through an extensive fitness test to prove their match-fitness.

According to sources, the Pakistan team management is planning to organize a fitness test before the squad for the UAE series is announced.

The selectors and the team management have decided to include only those players in the team who prove their

Button takes pole for Australian Grand Prix

Button takes pole for Australian Grand Prix Melbourne - Jenson Button held off a challenge from Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello Saturday to take pole position for the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The Briton posted a time of one minute 26.202 seconds for the 5.303-kilometre lap on the Albert Park circuit with Barrichello clocking 1:26.505.

Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull took third place in his first race for the Austrian team in a time of 1:26.830.

Maradona says Pele lost his virginity to a man

Maradona says Pele lost his virginity to a manLondon, March 28 : Legendary footballer Diego Maradona has launched a scathing attack on Pele, saying that the latter lost his virginity to a man.

His gay jibe was a reaction to the Brazilian football star's statement that Maradona was "a bad example" to youngsters for having taken drugs.

"What do you want me to say? He made his debut with a bloke," the Mirror quoted Maradona as saying, when asked about Pele's jibe.

Pau Gasol's season-high 36 carries Lakers to top seed in West

Pau Gasol's season-high 36 carries Lakers to top seed in WestLos Angeles  - Reigning league MVP Kobe Bryant wasn't at his best, but Pau Gasol was and the Los Angeles Lakers won the West.

Gasol scored a season-best 36 points, to go along with 11 rebounds and seven assists as the Lakers clipped the New Jersey Nets 103-95 on Friday night, to clinch the top playoff seed in the Western Conference.

"That's the way I like to describe myself as an efficient player," said Gasol, who made 14-of-19 shots. "I try to be effective, try to contribute in different ways because I think I can.

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