Pandey Pak-bound

KATHMANDU: President of Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) Binay Raj Pandey on Tuesday left for Pakistan to take part in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Development Committee meeting. The meeting, to be held from March 19-21 in Lahore, will discuss and approve ACC’s annual programmes, said CAN in a release. Pandey is a member of the ACC Development Committee. — HNS

Magpies rally for draw

Birmingham: Newcastle ended a four-match losing streak by rallying to draw Birmingham 1-1 in the English Premier League on Monday. However, Kevin Keegan still hasn’t notched his first win since returning as Magpies manager in January — eight games ago. James McFadden put Birmingham ahead in the 33rd minute . Michael Owen levelled in the 56th, putting in the rebound after Obafemi Martins’ original shot was pushed away by Birmingham goalkeeper Maik Taylor. — AP