Tag: Showdown
Pakistan take on India: showdown in Mohali!
AHMEDABAD - Pakistan are set to face archrivals India in the second semi-final of the Cricket World Cup in Mohali after the co-hosts beat defending champions Australia by five wickets in the second quarter-final on Thursday.
Australia, who won the last three World Cups, made 260 for 6 after winning the toss, with skipper Ricky Ponting making a century, but India finished on 261 for five in the 48th over to secure their place in the semi-final, which will take place on March
Australia, who won the last three World Cups, made 260 for 6 after winning the toss, with skipper Ricky Ponting making a century, but India finished on 261 for five in the 48th over to secure their place in the semi-final, which will take place on March
Yuvraj sets up Pakistan, India semis showdown
AHMEDABAD - India sparked jubilant celebrations among its billion plus fans after ending Australia's remarkable 12-year reign as World Cup champions with a thrilling five-wicket win in the quarter-finals on Thursday. Chasing 261 for victory, India fumbled and faltered but half-centuries from Sachin Tendulkar (53), Gautam Gambhir (50) and Yuvraj Singh (57 not out) eventually helped them to overwhelm the target with 14 balls to spare and set up a mouthwatering semi-final with Pakistan.
Poulter, Tiger exchange tweets before Torrey showdown
LA JOLLA - Tiger Woods conducted a Twitter exchange for about 40 minutes Tuesday on his way to Torrey Pines ahead of his 2011 debut while golf rivals Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter tweeted some taunts. Continuing a charm offensive that began with Woods joining the social networking medium last year, Woods made the Pittsburgh Steelers his Super Bowl pick over Green Bay and even poked fun at himself.
But he never answered the challenge of Poulter to post a photo of himself to prove
But he never answered the challenge of Poulter to post a photo of himself to prove
Lebanon rival parties set for fierce showdown
BEIRUT - Lebanon's rival parties on Friday appeared headed for a fierce showdown as each side hardened its position in the country's political crisis after the failure of foreign mediation efforts.
Caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Thursday set the tone for the battle ahead after defiantly saying he would stand for another term despite Hezbollah's campaign to discredit him. "We will go to the parliamentary consultations organised by the president on Monday and I remain
Caretaker Prime Minister Saad Hariri on Thursday set the tone for the battle ahead after defiantly saying he would stand for another term despite Hezbollah's campaign to discredit him. "We will go to the parliamentary consultations organised by the president on Monday and I remain
Rijas reach polo final after showdown
LAHORE - Atif Tiwana and Saqib Khan Khakwani showed gutsy control to lead Rijas into the main final, to be played on Sunday after facing tough resistance from National Bank in the league match of the Cool & Cool Lahore Open Polo Cup here on Friday.
Rijas won over National Bank 6-5. Both the teams were going neck and neck until the fourth chukker, when Faisal Shahzad brought parity for Rijas. That forced the game to enter the fifth quarter to decide the fate of the match. Saqib
Rijas won over National Bank 6-5. Both the teams were going neck and neck until the fourth chukker, when Faisal Shahzad brought parity for Rijas. That forced the game to enter the fifth quarter to decide the fate of the match. Saqib
Elahi promises RGST ‘showdown’
LAHORE: PML-Q shall resist the Reformed General Sales tax (RGST) in the Punjab Assembly, with a showdown to be expected in both the provincial and the National Assembly, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, former Punjab chief minister and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid leader declared.
Punjab Assembly Parliamentary Committee meeting held on Friday at his residence. Elahi said that the "donkey pump" chief minister was duping the poor public once again on the RGST matter. He promised to
Punjab Assembly Parliamentary Committee meeting held on Friday at his residence. Elahi said that the "donkey pump" chief minister was duping the poor public once again on the RGST matter. He promised to
No government, judiciary showdown in the offing: Gilani
ISLAMABAD:
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday said there would be no showdown between the government and the judiciary and October 13 would pass smoothly.
"Those who are giving deadlines for the government's ouster will be disappointed," he said while talking to reporters after a dinner hosted in honor of diplomats at the Prime Minister's House.
Gilnai said the government had a lot of respect for the judiciary and there was no clash between the two
Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani on Monday said there would be no showdown between the government and the judiciary and October 13 would pass smoothly.
"Those who are giving deadlines for the government's ouster will be disappointed," he said while talking to reporters after a dinner hosted in honor of diplomats at the Prime Minister's House.
Gilnai said the government had a lot of respect for the judiciary and there was no clash between the two
