Author Archives: Shoaib Naveed
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19th September, 2012
Afridi — Losing his drift
To the casual eye, it may seem like Afridi is just 'sad' like Ronaldo. But there is a genuine problem that is affecting his performance.
To the casual eye, it may seem like Afridi is just 'sad' like Ronaldo. But there is a genuine problem that is affecting his performance.
18th September, 2012
Exclusive: I would have loved to face more of Akram, Sangakkara says
"They [Pakistan] have had a quality attack through out my career...that eggs me on to perform better against them."
"They [Pakistan] have had a quality attack through out my career...that eggs me on to perform better against them."
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1st September, 2012
Any logic behind Ajmal’s exclusion?
The stats and performances all stack up in Ajmal's favour. So why is he missing from the ICC awards list?
The stats and performances all stack up in Ajmal's favour. So why is he missing from the ICC awards list?
28th August, 2012
Exclusive: “I picked you to bowl fast”
Much has been said about Bolt’s admiration of Waqar Younis but it is a little-known fact that Younis himself was a sprinter to start off with.
Much has been said about Bolt’s admiration of Waqar Younis but it is a little-known fact that Younis himself was a sprinter to start off with.
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25th June, 2012
No problem with Test cricket
Why is every one trying to make us believe Test cricket is dying, when it’s actually blooming?
Why is every one trying to make us believe Test cricket is dying, when it’s actually blooming?
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27th March, 2012
Misbah must give Pakistan its best shot
First thing first … congratulations Team Misbah on following up on Moin Khan’s side of 2000 and bringing home the Asia Cup but the victory…
First thing first … congratulations Team Misbah on following up on Moin Khan’s side of 2000 and bringing home the Asia Cup but the victory…
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16th February, 2012
Re-scripting the chase
Pakistan’s performance against England in the first two one-day internationals (ODIs) in Abu Dhabi has given an opportunity for the “chase demon,” which has caused…
Pakistan’s performance against England in the first two one-day internationals (ODIs) in Abu Dhabi has given an opportunity for the “chase demon,” which has caused…
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30th January, 2012
Pakistan’s doosra
I must, humbly, admit that I was never a big fan of Abdur Rehman. Having grown up emulating the likes of Mushtaq Ahmed or been…
I must, humbly, admit that I was never a big fan of Abdur Rehman. Having grown up emulating the likes of Mushtaq Ahmed or been…
23rd January, 2012
I have intimidated others, never got intimidated myself: Wasim Akram
From his street cricket days to being world champions, Wasim Akram bares it all in an exclusive interview with Dawn.com.
From his street cricket days to being world champions, Wasim Akram bares it all in an exclusive interview with Dawn.com.
20th January, 2012
Demystifying the Saeed Ajmal anomaly
As Pakistan savour their majestic all-round performance to outwit England within three days of the first Test match, the tourists, especially the English media lick…
As Pakistan savour their majestic all-round performance to outwit England within three days of the first Test match, the tourists, especially the English media lick…
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27th December, 2011
The perils of imitating Shane Warne
Richie Benaud, the celebrated leg spinner also known for his legendary one-liners in the commentary box, once said, “a bleeding ring finger at the end…
Richie Benaud, the celebrated leg spinner also known for his legendary one-liners in the commentary box, once said, “a bleeding ring finger at the end…
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16th December, 2011
Let the star shine
WACK! The ball met the middle of a swivelling blade and deposited itself beyond the empty stands on the mid-wicket fence at the University…
WACK! The ball met the middle of a swivelling blade and deposited itself beyond the empty stands on the mid-wicket fence at the University…
