Author Archives: Ibrahim Farooqi
2nd May, 2013
Hammad vows to continue improving
“I’m confident that I can bat at any number, including the pinch-hitting role."
“I’m confident that I can bat at any number, including the pinch-hitting role."
30th April, 2013
Young Ehsan Adil looking to shine at CT
"Giving an impressive performance matters the most, and I am geared up for it.”
"Giving an impressive performance matters the most, and I am geared up for it.”
25th April, 2013
‘Ex-players should be employed to groom youngsters’
KARACHI: Emphasising the significance of utilising former star players in all departments of the game, Pakistan’s bowling coach Mohammad Akram on Wednesday said the presence…
KARACHI: Emphasising the significance of utilising former star players in all departments of the game, Pakistan’s bowling coach Mohammad Akram on Wednesday said the presence…
8th April, 2013
Astute managers will rescue Aussies, Pakistan set to wobble
IAN Chappell is expressing fears of Australian cricket downfall. Ashes losses in 2009 and 2010-11 followed by a dismal show in the 2011 World Cup had already set the alarm bells ringing.
IAN Chappell is expressing fears of Australian cricket downfall. Ashes losses in 2009 and 2010-11 followed by a dismal show in the 2011 World Cup had already set the alarm bells ringing.
7th January, 2013
Pakistan attained clear dominance over Dhoni’s men
After winning the nail-biting T20 series opener in Bangalore, Pakistan never looked back.
After winning the nail-biting T20 series opener in Bangalore, Pakistan never looked back.
16th December, 2012
Left-arm spinners rise again to make definite impact in cricket
They are typically conventional and not too appealing in style. And yet they boast a significant impact in world of cricket. They are the left-arm orthodox spinners, often seen out-foxing batsmen with their repertoire and guile with the leather.
They are typically conventional and not too appealing in style. And yet they boast a significant impact in world of cricket. They are the left-arm orthodox spinners, often seen out-foxing batsmen with their repertoire and guile with the leather.
19th October, 2012
South Africa series will pose stiff challenge to Pakistan
The cricket fever that so gripped the world with the ICC World Twenty20 has almost faded now. The slam-bang contests kept the world’s top players quite busy, providing fans with rapid entertainment and thrilling cricket.
The cricket fever that so gripped the world with the ICC World Twenty20 has almost faded now. The slam-bang contests kept the world’s top players quite busy, providing fans with rapid entertainment and thrilling cricket.
15th October, 2012
Christians asked to leave army camp
LANDI KOTAL, Oct 14: The commandant of Khyber Rifles on Sunday ordered about 30 Christian families, residing in the local army camp, to vacate their houses immediately.
LANDI KOTAL, Oct 14: The commandant of Khyber Rifles on Sunday ordered about 30 Christian families, residing in the local army camp, to vacate their houses immediately.
23rd September, 2012
Aamir, Moin want Pakistan to be aggressive against Black Caps
KARACHI, Sept 22: Stressing Pakistan’s strong bowling department will play key role in the ongoing World Twenty20, former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail on Saturday reckoned Mohammad Hafeez-led side have the potential to win their
KARACHI, Sept 22: Stressing Pakistan’s strong bowling department will play key role in the ongoing World Twenty20, former Pakistan captain Aamir Sohail on Saturday reckoned Mohammad Hafeez-led side have the potential to win their
9th September, 2012
Time for Misbah to take a leaf out of Strauss’ book
Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq and England’s Andrew Strauss are rated among the astute leaders of contemporary cricket as both led their sides brilliantly in the prestigious Test format, quite often in challenging circumstances
Pakistan’s Misbah-ul-Haq and England’s Andrew Strauss are rated among the astute leaders of contemporary cricket as both led their sides brilliantly in the prestigious Test format, quite often in challenging circumstances
15th August, 2012
PCB organises workshops for women’s national team
A two-hour workshop for national women cricketers on the subject of ‘corruption in cricket’ was held.
A two-hour workshop for national women cricketers on the subject of ‘corruption in cricket’ was held.
17th July, 2012
I am more aware of my role after success in SL: Asad
'My performance has given me a clearer idea as to what I could achieve in the future.'
'My performance has given me a clearer idea as to what I could achieve in the future.'
15th July, 2012
Selection errors led to Pakistan’s lacklustre show on Sri Lanka tour
Pakistan need to work on some grey areas including fielding in order to achieve consistency in the team’s performance.
Pakistan need to work on some grey areas including fielding in order to achieve consistency in the team’s performance.
17th May, 2012
Selection anomalies keep hurting Pakistan cricket
PERICLES, the prominent Greek statesman, once said, “Time is the wisest counsellor of all”. Very true, indeed. However, very few individuals take lessons from time, and no wonder few attain success and sustain it in this world of billions of human beings.
PERICLES, the prominent Greek statesman, once said, “Time is the wisest counsellor of all”. Very true, indeed. However, very few individuals take lessons from time, and no wonder few attain success and sustain it in this world of billions of human beings.
22nd March, 2012
Beware of resurgent Bangladesh in final: Moin Khan
KARACHI, March 21: Lauding Bangladesh for their stunning performances in the Asia Cup so far, former Test captain Moin Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan had an edge over the hosts but skipper Misbah-ul-Haq
KARACHI, March 21: Lauding Bangladesh for their stunning performances in the Asia Cup so far, former Test captain Moin Khan on Wednesday said that Pakistan had an edge over the hosts but skipper Misbah-ul-Haq
29th February, 2012
Malik saga, lack of planning make Pakistan lose their way
It was like chalk and cheese. Even the most gifted of palmists could not have predicted the complete reversal of fortunes that the Pakistan cricket team experienced in the UAE against England.
It was like chalk and cheese. Even the most gifted of palmists could not have predicted the complete reversal of fortunes that the Pakistan cricket team experienced in the UAE against England.
12th February, 2012
Sustaining winning act tough for Pakistan: Sallu
“Pakistan, to maintain the memorable triumph against top-ranked England and to become the world’s best team, will have to beat other high-quality opponents like Australia and South Africa on their soil.”
“Pakistan, to maintain the memorable triumph against top-ranked England and to become the world’s best team, will have to beat other high-quality opponents like Australia and South Africa on their soil.”
25th January, 2012
Defending lead will be tough for Pakistan: Asif Iqbal
KARACHI, Jan 24: Advising Misbah-ul-Haq and his brigade to preserve the intensity they displayed in Dubai, former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal on Tuesday said Andrew Strauss’s England were competent enough to record a robust comeback in the ongoing series.
KARACHI, Jan 24: Advising Misbah-ul-Haq and his brigade to preserve the intensity they displayed in Dubai, former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal on Tuesday said Andrew Strauss’s England were competent enough to record a robust comeback in the ongoing series.
15th January, 2012
Holding the nerve key for Misbah & Co against top-ranked England
Though virtually nothing of the past will matter when Pakistan and England cricket teams lock horns in their first-ever Test series at neutral venue of the UAE from Tuesday, Andrew Strauss’s high-flying brigade, bearing a fantastic Test record over the past three years or so, is expected to pose a stiff challenge
Though virtually nothing of the past will matter when Pakistan and England cricket teams lock horns in their first-ever Test series at neutral venue of the UAE from Tuesday, Andrew Strauss’s high-flying brigade, bearing a fantastic Test record over the past three years or so, is expected to pose a stiff challenge
13th November, 2011
Negative approach in SL Tests overshadows the positives
A victory is a victory, no matter how it is achieved. However, the real triumph is one which is fair and vigorous — clearly separating the winner and the loser.
A victory is a victory, no matter how it is achieved. However, the real triumph is one which is fair and vigorous — clearly separating the winner and the loser.
