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Move over, Yousuf Raza Gilani and Manmohan Singh. The vagaries of the round-robin system has achieved what countless peace talks couldn’t and somehow contrived a situation where India is forced to root for Pakistan.
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Now that Pakistan has earned an all too rare victory against India in a major tournament, let’s practice restraint and refrain from gleefully rubbing this win in their faces. I can promise that this post will discuss the match in a civil and sober manner – right after I retell a few Indian cricket team jokes that were sent to me via text message.
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There is nothing to celebrate in limping to a five-wicket win over a significantly weakened West Indian team. There are, however, some lessons to be learned that should stand Pakistan in good stead against in their upcoming matches against India and Australia, one of which they must win to qualify for the semi finals.
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The Champions Trophy kicks off tomorrow with hosts South Africa facing Sri Lanka. Since this is at two weeks a relatively short tournament, at least by cricket’s standards, handicapping the teams is a particularly chancy exercise.
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Just four days after losing a marathon five-setter in the US Open final, a jetlagged Roger Federer, recovering from a trans-Atlantic flight, took to the court in Genoa to help Switzerland stave of relegation in the Davis Cup. Tomorrow, Australia will most likely complete a 7-0 ODI victory over England and the winners will have no time to go on a bender since the two-week Champions Trophy in South Africa is only a week away
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Over the past fortnight (plus one day) a year’s worth of storylines were discarded. The men’s tour, we were told, was dominated by one record-breaking genius; the women’s by two unbeatable sisters. The only doubt was about which Williams sister would join Roger Federer in the winner’s circle. The coronations now seem slightly premature.
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In the two years since he last represented Pakistan Mohammad Asif has had a lot to think about, including two failed doping tests and one arrest for drug possession. As he gears up for the upcoming Champions Trophy one hopes Asif has learnt his lesson.
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Yesterday’s revelation that Formula 1 driver Nelson Piquet purposely crashed his car to allow teammate Fernando Alonso to win a race raises an important question: should tactical decisions ever trump ethics in sport?
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Stuck at work but still want insta-analysis of Pakistan’s fortunes in the latest Test match? Want to cry along with Roger Federer (let’s be honest; win or lose we can be sure he won’t be able to hold back the tears) after the conclusion of a grand slam? The Sport Report is the place for you.
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