Author Archives: Shaan Agha
3 hours ago
Preview: Pakistan’s dependence on their bowling attack could hurt them
Pakistani batsmen are infamous for collapsing frequently but they cannot expect their bowlers to save the day.
Pakistani batsmen are infamous for collapsing frequently but they cannot expect their bowlers to save the day.
2 days ago
Preview: Correct combination key to Pakistan’s success
For Pakistan, the focus against Scotland will be to get the right combination going before the Champions Trophy.
For Pakistan, the focus against Scotland will be to get the right combination going before the Champions Trophy.
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29th March, 2013
The star and his fan
Shahid Afridi was a sensation from day one – he played his cricket outside the realm of the game itself and inside the hearts of his fans.
Shahid Afridi was a sensation from day one – he played his cricket outside the realm of the game itself and inside the hearts of his fans.
23rd March, 2013
Will Pakistan make history in Benoni?
Nothing less than a series win can decorate Pakistan's chronicle of success in South Africa.
Nothing less than a series win can decorate Pakistan's chronicle of success in South Africa.
20th March, 2013
Last call for Pakistan
The game, which gives Pakistan an opportunity to stay alive in the series, could not have come at a better venue than Kingsmead.
The game, which gives Pakistan an opportunity to stay alive in the series, could not have come at a better venue than Kingsmead.
16th March, 2013
Pakistan must continue momentum to the fast and furious Bullring
Pakistan must banish memories of the first Test and continue to show positive intent when they return to the Bullring.
Pakistan must banish memories of the first Test and continue to show positive intent when they return to the Bullring.
14th March, 2013
Misbah must play his best cards in second ODI
Pakistan have to come out and surprise South Africa with something different, maybe an innovation in batting order, in selection or just in their attitude.
Pakistan have to come out and surprise South Africa with something different, maybe an innovation in batting order, in selection or just in their attitude.
9th March, 2013
Pakistan search for series win against a full strength SA
The odds favour South Africa but if the right Pakistani team shows up, it will be an enthralling contest.
The odds favour South Africa but if the right Pakistani team shows up, it will be an enthralling contest.
2nd March, 2013
Pakistan, South Africa gear up for 2nd T20 amid rain threat
Pakistan would want to banish the memories of the third Test by a good show at Centurion.
Pakistan would want to banish the memories of the third Test by a good show at Centurion.
28th February, 2013
Pakistan can surprise South Africa in T20 skirmish
In a man-to-man combat, Pakistan should come up trumps.
In a man-to-man combat, Pakistan should come up trumps.
21st February, 2013
Pakistan need to be aggressive to avoid whitewash
To turn the odds in their favour, Pakistan have to surprise South Africa with an aggressive counter punch.
To turn the odds in their favour, Pakistan have to surprise South Africa with an aggressive counter punch.
13th February, 2013
Will Cape Town witness a Pakistan fightback?
Pakistan may go into the 2nd Test with three opening batsmen to quell South Africa's new-ball threat.
Pakistan may go into the 2nd Test with three opening batsmen to quell South Africa's new-ball threat.
31st January, 2013
Pakistani batsmen need to stand tall at the Bullring
With a mouthwatering contest in the offing, the last thing required is an anti-climax in the form of a Pakistan batting collapse.
With a mouthwatering contest in the offing, the last thing required is an anti-climax in the form of a Pakistan batting collapse.
18th December, 2012
Ajmal vs Saqlain: Fair comparison?
Saqlain and Ajmal can be viewed as peas from the same pod, but intrinsically, their lives have been like chalk & cheese.
Saqlain and Ajmal can be viewed as peas from the same pod, but intrinsically, their lives have been like chalk & cheese.
15th October, 2012
Lessons learnt: Too many undefined roles
A review of Pakistan's performance at the World T20 shows it had plenty of match-winners to take the trophy, but no apparent plan.
A review of Pakistan's performance at the World T20 shows it had plenty of match-winners to take the trophy, but no apparent plan.
4th October, 2012
Preview: Spinners to set tone for Sri Lanka-Pakistan semi-final
Sri Lanka will play with home advantage while Pakistan will try peaking at the right time in the first semi-final of the World T20.
Sri Lanka will play with home advantage while Pakistan will try peaking at the right time in the first semi-final of the World T20.
2nd October, 2012
Preview: Pakistan will need batsmen to fire against Australia
In a high-pressure game with chances of elimination, Pakistan will need their impact batsmen to fire.
In a high-pressure game with chances of elimination, Pakistan will need their impact batsmen to fire.
30th September, 2012
Momentum with Pakistan as they seek to change history against India
Pakistan have never won a World Cup match against India but they have a good chance to change that record.
Pakistan have never won a World Cup match against India but they have a good chance to change that record.
24th September, 2012
Preview: Pace bowling remains a worry
Pakistan’s spinners can rattle most oppositions but it is the pace department that is still searching for Gul’s partner.
Pakistan’s spinners can rattle most oppositions but it is the pace department that is still searching for Gul’s partner.
23rd September, 2012
Pakistan must hit the ground running
Pakistan is the only team that has still not played an official game in this tournament, thus, will have no momentum behind them.
Pakistan is the only team that has still not played an official game in this tournament, thus, will have no momentum behind them.
