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Basketball

NBA star Kevin Garnett believes India can establish itself as a basketball power if the nation's youth can adopt a similar passion for the game that has paid dividends in neighbouring China. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward, who is in India as part of an Asian promotional tour, said a lack of facilities should not discourage children from taking up basketball in the cricket-mad country. "I'm looking forward to seeing some of the young Indian players," he said. "Like the Chinese, they are very enthusiastic and the game is new, so I can encourage them to play."

Cricket

England and Pakistan drew the first test at Lord's yesterday after the visitors, set 380 to win from 80 overs, finished the fifth day on 214 for four in their second innings.

Scores: England 528 for nine declared and 296 for eight declared; Pakistan 445 and 214 for four.

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