Author Archives: Qamar Ahmed
28th April, 2013
National cricket selectors need to come out clean or quit
Things will work out for Pakistan only if the squad is selected based on rationality.
Things will work out for Pakistan only if the squad is selected based on rationality.
7th April, 2013
Imtiaz Ahmad – a genius with bat and gloves
Imtiaz Ahmed certainly was the safest and the most reliable as far as his keeping behind the stumps was concerned.
Imtiaz Ahmed certainly was the safest and the most reliable as far as his keeping behind the stumps was concerned.
10th March, 2013
Haseeb Ahsan — a man of conviction and self-belief
PASSING away of a near or a dear one gives an extremely painful feeling, especially when you are away in a distant land. In just over four weeks in South Africa while on tour with the Pakistan team, I have lost two of my long-known friends, both of
PASSING away of a near or a dear one gives an extremely painful feeling, especially when you are away in a distant land. In just over four weeks in South Africa while on tour with the Pakistan team, I have lost two of my long-known friends, both of
9th March, 2013
Wasim Akram was the best I ever faced, says Kallis
"Being able to swing the ball both ways with pace made him the most dangerous bowler."
"Being able to swing the ball both ways with pace made him the most dangerous bowler."
4th March, 2013
Pakistan show their real mettle at last!
Their emphatic victory in the second Twenty20 was a kind of much-needed jab in the arm of a side which only a couple of days ago were down in the mire.
Their emphatic victory in the second Twenty20 was a kind of much-needed jab in the arm of a side which only a couple of days ago were down in the mire.
1st March, 2013
Pakistan hope for better deal after umpiring howlers in Tests
Pakistan with new faces expect to salvage some of their reputation with an improved show in these limited-over matches..
Pakistan with new faces expect to salvage some of their reputation with an improved show in these limited-over matches..
24th February, 2013
Lacking determination, short on skill – Pakistan disappoints
We need to accept the fact that this lot is not the best that we have had when compared to the recent past.
We need to accept the fact that this lot is not the best that we have had when compared to the recent past.
23rd February, 2013
Resilience and belief is key to becoming world beaters
ABOUT fifty kilometres from Johannesburg is Pretoria, the administrative capital of the country, the legislative capital being Cape Town and the judicial centre being Bloemfontein from where came the disgraced South African captain Hansie Cronje
ABOUT fifty kilometres from Johannesburg is Pretoria, the administrative capital of the country, the legislative capital being Cape Town and the judicial centre being Bloemfontein from where came the disgraced South African captain Hansie Cronje
22nd February, 2013
Centurion played host to a ‘fixed’ Test match
TWO down and one to go does not really paint a positive picture of the Pakistani tourists who, having lost the first two Tests of the three-match series, will obviously play for their lost and dented pride by a marauding South African outfit which continues to grow in its
TWO down and one to go does not really paint a positive picture of the Pakistani tourists who, having lost the first two Tests of the three-match series, will obviously play for their lost and dented pride by a marauding South African outfit which continues to grow in its
18th February, 2013
Pakistan and Misbah found wanting again!
TO win or to compete at equal level in any sport, it is important to have a kind of mind-set which is well-greased and geared up to take up a challenge with all the available resources.
TO win or to compete at equal level in any sport, it is important to have a kind of mind-set which is well-greased and geared up to take up a challenge with all the available resources.
17th February, 2013
Height not an issue in cricket but Irfan can make a difference
Irfan, if used in short bursts by any intelligent captain, can prove to be a handful on a surface which shows any sign of lift and bounce.
Irfan, if used in short bursts by any intelligent captain, can prove to be a handful on a surface which shows any sign of lift and bounce.
16th February, 2013
Watching South Africa was a rarity, but not now
WATCHING South Africa play cricket was a rarity for the people of the sub-continent and for the islanders of the West Indies because during apartheid South Africa never played against the non-white teams.
WATCHING South Africa play cricket was a rarity for the people of the sub-continent and for the islanders of the West Indies because during apartheid South Africa never played against the non-white teams.
15th February, 2013
A day that starts disastrously ends well for Pakistan
LIGHTNING does not strike twice as they say. No, not here at Newlands where Pakistan from a precarious 33-4 recovered to a respectable 253-5 with the help of a stubborn record partnership of 219 against South Africa
LIGHTNING does not strike twice as they say. No, not here at Newlands where Pakistan from a precarious 33-4 recovered to a respectable 253-5 with the help of a stubborn record partnership of 219 against South Africa
14th February, 2013
Newlands is a sight to behold but Pakistanis have other things on mind
NEWLANDS Cricket Ground in Cape Town is the most panoramic and scenic Test venue that I have seen. The towering Table Mountain and the Devil’s…
NEWLANDS Cricket Ground in Cape Town is the most panoramic and scenic Test venue that I have seen. The towering Table Mountain and the Devil’s…
10th February, 2013
Pakistan need to believe in their ability to strike back
Pakistan in South Africa is faced with a different kind of opposition which not only has a potent and a penetrating pace attack but also has the support of an equally strong batting line-up.
Pakistan in South Africa is faced with a different kind of opposition which not only has a potent and a penetrating pace attack but also has the support of an equally strong batting line-up.
5th February, 2013
Capitulation leaves Pakistan with big question marks
Pakistan could be in a hot spot for the remaining two Tests...
Pakistan could be in a hot spot for the remaining two Tests...
4th February, 2013
Batting failures apart, luck not in Pakistan’s favour
What Pakistan need now is to make sure they at least redeem themselves with a more determined performance.
What Pakistan need now is to make sure they at least redeem themselves with a more determined performance.
3rd February, 2013
Embarrassment yes, but it’s not the first time for Pakistan
Those who know how our batsmen play know that this was not for the first time that Pakistan had folded in such disgrace.
Those who know how our batsmen play know that this was not for the first time that Pakistan had folded in such disgrace.
2nd February, 2013
A day to remember at the Wanderers
From 1956 when it staged its first Test against England to now it has transformed into a full-fledged arena and is aptly known as the ‘Bullring’.
From 1956 when it staged its first Test against England to now it has transformed into a full-fledged arena and is aptly known as the ‘Bullring’.
1st February, 2013
Wanderers marks Graeme Smith’s landmark Test
ONLY last summer in July, I witnessed the ebullient South African captain Graeme Smith score a hundred in his 100th Test at The Oval against England to join the likes of Colin Cowdrey, Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Alec Stewart and Ricky Ponting who achieved the feat before him
ONLY last summer in July, I witnessed the ebullient South African captain Graeme Smith score a hundred in his 100th Test at The Oval against England to join the likes of Colin Cowdrey, Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Alec Stewart and Ricky Ponting who achieved the feat before him
