Author Archives: Dawn.com Sports Desk
10th January, 2013
Pakistan Super League unveiled as PCB lures stars
T20 competition will be played on league-style format with five teams, comprising five local and six international players.
T20 competition will be played on league-style format with five teams, comprising five local and six international players.
6th January, 2013
India win low-scoring thriller as Pakistan crumble
India's bowling and fielding display saw them record a thrilling 10-run victory in the third ODI.
India's bowling and fielding display saw them record a thrilling 10-run victory in the third ODI.
29th December, 2012
Michael Hussey to quit international cricket
Australian batsman, nick-named “Mr Cricket,” will retire after the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka, starting Jan 3.
Australian batsman, nick-named “Mr Cricket,” will retire after the 3rd Test against Sri Lanka, starting Jan 3.
18th December, 2012
‘Pakistan favourites for Asian Champions Trophy’
India’s Australian coach says Pakistan are “clear favourites” to win the six-nation tournament in Qatar.
India’s Australian coach says Pakistan are “clear favourites” to win the six-nation tournament in Qatar.
10th December, 2012
Squads for India: Afridi axed from ODIs, Younis returns
Abdul Razzaq remains out of favour while three uncapped players are called in.
Abdul Razzaq remains out of favour while three uncapped players are called in.
8th December, 2012
Netherlands thrash Pakistan in Champions Trophy semi-final
Pakistan can still end up on the medals table should they win their third position match against rivals India.
Pakistan can still end up on the medals table should they win their third position match against rivals India.
5th December, 2012
Tendulkar returns to form to rescue India in third Test
Anderson-led England attack keeps hosts at 273-7 at Kolkata with series levelled 1-1 and one match to go.
Anderson-led England attack keeps hosts at 273-7 at Kolkata with series levelled 1-1 and one match to go.
1st December, 2012
Halted: Pakistan’s assembly line of fast bowlers
Chief selector Iqbal Qasim concerned over lack of upcoming fast-bowling talent.
Chief selector Iqbal Qasim concerned over lack of upcoming fast-bowling talent.
26th November, 2012
England turn tables on India with 10-wicket win in 2nd Test
Panesar and Swann demolish Indian batting in series-levelling win; “reintegrated” Pietersen named man-of-the-match.
Panesar and Swann demolish Indian batting in series-levelling win; “reintegrated” Pietersen named man-of-the-match.
8th October, 2012
Cricket umpires involved in fixing, claims Indian TV; ICC to investigate
Report names Nadeem Ghauri and Anis Siddiqui; ICC says it will carry out "urgent investigations" into the claims.
Report names Nadeem Ghauri and Anis Siddiqui; ICC says it will carry out "urgent investigations" into the claims.
6th October, 2012
Razzaq lashes out at Hafeez for World T20 semi-final snub
“Hafeez thinks he is a better captain than Wasim Akram,” says veteran all-rounder after returning from Sri Lanka.
“Hafeez thinks he is a better captain than Wasim Akram,” says veteran all-rounder after returning from Sri Lanka.
1st October, 2012
Women’s World T20: Pakistan beat India in nail-biting finish
Pakistan beat India by one run on the last ball of their World T20 Group A match.
Pakistan beat India by one run on the last ball of their World T20 Group A match.
29th September, 2012
Women’s WT20: Australia beat Pakistan by 25 runs
Pakistan were stranded on 38-3 in 9 overs when rain interrupted, handing a 25-run win to defending champions Australia.
Pakistan were stranded on 38-3 in 9 overs when rain interrupted, handing a 25-run win to defending champions Australia.
22nd September, 2012
Asmavia stars as Pakistan Women beat Sri Lanka in WT20 warm-up
All-rounder Asmavia Iqbal took 4-11 and scored the winning runs (13) as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets.
All-rounder Asmavia Iqbal took 4-11 and scored the winning runs (13) as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by four wickets.
11th September, 2012
Pakistan crumble in third T20 as Australia restore pride
Australia score 94-run win as Warner, Watson help set up big total and Cummins, Starc take three wickets apiece.
Australia score 94-run win as Warner, Watson help set up big total and Cummins, Starc take three wickets apiece.
7th September, 2012
Aisam-ul-Haq, Rojer crash out of US Open against Bryans
Qureshi and Rojer lose to their French Open nemesis in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) in the US Open semi-finals.
Qureshi and Rojer lose to their French Open nemesis in straight sets (6-3, 6-4) in the US Open semi-finals.
5th September, 2012
Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi-J.J. Rojer sail into US Open semis
Qureshi, along with his partner, will face the Bryan Brothers for a place in his second US Open final in three years.
Qureshi, along with his partner, will face the Bryan Brothers for a place in his second US Open final in three years.
4th September, 2012
Shahid Afridi to miss first two T20s, may return for third
Afridi injured his left hand during the third ODI and is likely to miss the Wednesday and Friday T20s against Australia.
Afridi injured his left hand during the third ODI and is likely to miss the Wednesday and Friday T20s against Australia.
1st September, 2012
As one Pakistani Paralympic athlete bows out, the other sets sight on gold
Naeem Masih failed to qualify in the 1500m race but medal-hope Haider Ali is in contention for the long jump.
Naeem Masih failed to qualify in the 1500m race but medal-hope Haider Ali is in contention for the long jump.
4th August, 2012
Pakistan’s Liaqat Ali out in 100m preliminaries
Liaqat Ali’s dream of racing against Bolt was quashed when he finished fourth in his heat and 15th among 29 athletes.
Liaqat Ali’s dream of racing against Bolt was quashed when he finished fourth in his heat and 15th among 29 athletes.
