31.   On Wednesday, Pakistan plays its first international match on home soil in six months when it takes on Sri Lanka in the Asian test championship final in Lahore.

32.   Ramoni made South African boxing history, becoming the first South African to win an IBO title and then defend it on home soil.

33.   Regardless, Pakistan won the series six games to three victory, winning three of five on home soil.

34.   South African captain Hansie Cronje and coach Bob Woolmer expect New Zealand to be a far tougher Test opponent on home soil.

35.   Some are filled with hope for resuming a semblance of normal life on their home soil.

36.   Still, the players remain confident on home soil.

37.   Still, staging the Olympics on home soil will be emotional for all Americans, Bush said.

38.   The new-look New Zealand cricket team will make its first appearance on home soil when it faces Pakistan in a one-off test starting Friday at Lancaster Park.

39.   They have some young players, and here we are on home soil, and we started to cook early.

40.   Tudor, who surprised Fleming with extra bounce, claimed the New Zealand captain as his first test wicket on home soil.