Author Archives: Taimur Sikander
11th January, 2013
Will Pakistan play Jamshed or Taufeeq or both?
With Jamshed’s recent run in India, the temptation to play him will be great.
With Jamshed’s recent run in India, the temptation to play him will be great.
7th January, 2013
The one-two punch that knocked India
The Nasir Jamshed-Junaid Khan combo provided the one-two punch that knocked India but in between there were several notable performances.
The Nasir Jamshed-Junaid Khan combo provided the one-two punch that knocked India but in between there were several notable performances.
3rd January, 2013
Jamshed, Junaid set up clinical series win for Pakistan
Pakistan maintained their unblemished record against India at Eden Gardens with an 85-run win in the second ODI.
Pakistan maintained their unblemished record against India at Eden Gardens with an 85-run win in the second ODI.
2nd January, 2013
Pakistan look to shutout flagging India at Eden Gardens
Pakistan's rampaging pacers will come in for their first big test on a 'sporting' Kolkata track.
Pakistan's rampaging pacers will come in for their first big test on a 'sporting' Kolkata track.
29th December, 2012
Should Pakistan gamble with Akmal at the top?
While Pakistan's T20 squad wore a balanced look, there will be quite a few changes coming about for the 50-over format.
While Pakistan's T20 squad wore a balanced look, there will be quite a few changes coming about for the 50-over format.
29th December, 2012
India’s oldest football club hit with 2-year ban
Mohun Bagan, founded in 1889, have been kicked out of the league and banned for a further two years after a walk-off.
Mohun Bagan, founded in 1889, have been kicked out of the league and banned for a further two years after a walk-off.
28th December, 2012
India hold Pakistan in another tight finish
A blistering innings by Hafeez was not enough as Pakistan lost the second T20 by 11 runs.
A blistering innings by Hafeez was not enough as Pakistan lost the second T20 by 11 runs.
25th December, 2012
Pakistan edge India in Bangalore nail-biter
It was a tale of two comebacks by Pakistan as they kicked off their historic series against India with a dramatic win.
It was a tale of two comebacks by Pakistan as they kicked off their historic series against India with a dramatic win.
25th December, 2012
Live text – Pakistan vs India 1st T20
Shoaib Malik guided Pakistan to a dramatic last over win over India in the 1st T20 in Bangalore. Scores: IND 133/5 (20) PAK 134 (19.4)
Shoaib Malik guided Pakistan to a dramatic last over win over India in the 1st T20 in Bangalore. Scores: IND 133/5 (20) PAK 134 (19.4)
25th December, 2012
St Matthews Church: Standing the test of time
“The weather has wreaked havoc on the church but it still stands in all its grandeur.”
“The weather has wreaked havoc on the church but it still stands in all its grandeur.”
26th October, 2012
A “pathetic tactic” against England?
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has termed BCCI’s decision to not play even a single spinner in its ‘A’ side, due to take on England in a warm-up, a “pathetic tactic.”
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has termed BCCI’s decision to not play even a single spinner in its ‘A’ side, due to take on England in a warm-up, a “pathetic tactic.”
4th October, 2012
“His brilliance was not in dispute”
It took Afridi 11 dot balls, and 24 more to score the fastest ODI century.
It took Afridi 11 dot balls, and 24 more to score the fastest ODI century.
29th September, 2012
Should Afridi go up the order against India?
Does Afridi need the kind of belief that Younis Khan instilled in him in 2009?
Does Afridi need the kind of belief that Younis Khan instilled in him in 2009?
28th September, 2012
Did bowling failure motivate Gul the batsman?
Gul wore a determined look when he walked out to bat against South Africa.
Gul wore a determined look when he walked out to bat against South Africa.
30th May, 2012
Kung Fu fighting with Karachi’s Bruce Lee
Jannat Gul’s tale of emigrating to Karachi, juggling multiple jobs, training to become a Shaolin kung fu fighter and trainer is the stuff Hollywood flicks are made of.
Jannat Gul’s tale of emigrating to Karachi, juggling multiple jobs, training to become a Shaolin kung fu fighter and trainer is the stuff Hollywood flicks are made of.
20th March, 2012
Falling short: tactic or nerves?
When Pakistan ripped England apart in the UAE test series a little over a month ago, one couldn’t help but wonder how the likes of…
When Pakistan ripped England apart in the UAE test series a little over a month ago, one couldn’t help but wonder how the likes of…
1st March, 2012
In Waziristan, they play football too
The buzz in the air of Waziristan is not always that of a US drone flying overhead. Cheering crowds still throng the makeshift stadiums that…
The buzz in the air of Waziristan is not always that of a US drone flying overhead. Cheering crowds still throng the makeshift stadiums that…
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5th December, 2011
"Just field 11 boys from Lyari"
“A good goalkeeper is as valuable as a striker that’s going to score 20 to 25 goals a season,” former Arsenal goalkeeper John Lukic had…
“A good goalkeeper is as valuable as a striker that’s going to score 20 to 25 goals a season,” former Arsenal goalkeeper John Lukic had…
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7th February, 2011
10th November, 2010
Pakistan’s boxing squad for the 2010 Asian Games
Meet Pakistan’s boxing squad for the 2010 Asian Games. Find out when and how they started, what fuels them and what their aspirations are. –…
Meet Pakistan’s boxing squad for the 2010 Asian Games. Find out when and how they started, what fuels them and what their aspirations are. –…
