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South Africa's Jacques Kallis raises his bat as he celebrates his century on the first day of the second Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium.

South Africa's Jacques Kallis raises his bat as he celebrates his century on the first day of the second Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at Zayed Cricket Stadium. Aamir Qureshi / AFP Photo

Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, and South African counterpart Graeme Smith, right, shake hands after the first Test match in Dubai ended in a draw.

Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, and South African counterpart Graeme Smith, right, shake hands after the first Test match in Dubai ended in a draw. Aamir Qureshi / AFP Photo

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Why do South Africa choke in cricket?

13 Jun 1999: (L to R) Lance Klusener, Allan Donald and Hansie Cronje of South Africa discuss tactics during the World Cup Super Six match against Australia at Headingley in Leeds, England. Australia won by 5 wickets to join South Africa in the semi-finals. \ Mandatory Credit: Adrian Murrell /Allsport

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Ivan Jovanovic to script Al Nasr's path

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jun 18, 2013 - Introductory press conference for Ivan Jovanovic, Al Nasr's new manager at Al Maktoum Stadium. ( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper ) *** Local Caption *** JP0617-Nasr03.jpg

But Serbian asks for something few coaches are afforded in UAE. Patience. John McAuley writes  Ivan Jovanovic to script Al Nasr's path

Host Brazil are not looking back in history

Brazil's defender Marcelo controls the ball during a training session of the national team at the National Stadium (Mane Garrincha), in Brasilia, on the eve of the kick off of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 football tournament, on June 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA *** Local Caption *** 345057-01-08.jpg

The last time they met – in the final at the London Olympics last year – Mexico shockingly won  Host Brazil are not looking back in history

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FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy programme will train the next generation  Motorsport: Young talent coming to UAE

Animal Kingdom fails at Royal Ascot

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jospeh O'Brien riding Declaration of War lands the Queen Anne Stakes during day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2013 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) *** Local Caption *** 170797659.jpg

Declaration Of War wins Queen Anne Stakes as Dawn Approach takes St James's Palace Stakes  Animal Kingdom fails at Royal Ascot

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Stuart Hogg (L) of the British and Irish Lions kicks for goal during the tour match in Canberra on June 18, 2013. The Brumbies won 14-12. IMAGE STRICTLY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / Mark GRAHAM *** Local Caption *** 369476-01-08.jpg

Warren Gatland says the Lions received a 'reality check' with the first Test against Australia on Saturday  ACT Brumbies spring a surprise on Lions

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