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25th February, 2013
Pakistan “paying the price” for not focussing on Test cricket
“It was predicted...we are not doing things needed (for Test cricket) and are paying the price.”
“It was predicted...we are not doing things needed (for Test cricket) and are paying the price.”
24th February, 2013
South Africa complete series clean sweep over Pakistan
Abbott took nine wickets as South Africa completed a crushing innings and 18 run victory.
Abbott took nine wickets as South Africa completed a crushing innings and 18 run victory.
23rd February, 2013
Hapless Pakistan follow on after Abbott special
Pakistan closed day 2 on 14-1 after being bowled out for 156 in their first innings in reply to South Africa's 409.
Pakistan closed day 2 on 14-1 after being bowled out for 156 in their first innings in reply to South Africa's 409.
23rd February, 2013
I will leave on my own terms: Afridi
“I will never give anyone a chance to speak. I will play cricket on my own terms.”
“I will never give anyone a chance to speak. I will play cricket on my own terms.”
23rd February, 2013
Afridi selected after deliberations
According to sources, Afridi's inclusion in the ODI squad was backed by the PCB chairman.
According to sources, Afridi's inclusion in the ODI squad was backed by the PCB chairman.
22nd February, 2013
De Villiers steers South Africa to solid total
An inexperienced Pakistan bowling line-up had South Africa in trouble before Amla and De Villiers rescued the hosts.
An inexperienced Pakistan bowling line-up had South Africa in trouble before Amla and De Villiers rescued the hosts.
19th February, 2013
Why play it safe?
Misbah has to shun his ‘safety first’ approach if Pakistan are to challenge top teams.
Misbah has to shun his ‘safety first’ approach if Pakistan are to challenge top teams.
18th February, 2013
‘Phenomenal Philander can get even better’
“Vern has got the results but he is still a work in progress,” said Smith.
“Vern has got the results but he is still a work in progress,” said Smith.
16th February, 2013
Ajmal vs Amla – now that’s cricket!
Ajmal's duel with Amla showed why the Pakistani spinner was later described by Robin Peterson as a ‘genius’.
Ajmal's duel with Amla showed why the Pakistani spinner was later described by Robin Peterson as a ‘genius’.
16th February, 2013
Misbah, Azhar grind it out to steady Pakistan
A fighting stand between Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq took Pakistan to stumps on 100-3 and overall lead of 112.
A fighting stand between Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq took Pakistan to stumps on 100-3 and overall lead of 112.
15th February, 2013
Ajmal takes all five as Pakistan pin South Africa
Ajmal ripped through South Africa to leave them reeling on 139/5 at the end of a controversial second day.
Ajmal ripped through South Africa to leave them reeling on 139/5 at the end of a controversial second day.
15th February, 2013
The extraordinary Mr Khan
Younis' greatest attributes are somewhat incalculable. It is what American sportswriters refer to as ‘the intangibles’.
Younis' greatest attributes are somewhat incalculable. It is what American sportswriters refer to as ‘the intangibles’.
14th February, 2013
Honours even as Younis, Shafiq stand tall for Pakistan
Younis and Shafiq made fine centuries as Pakistan thwarted South Africa's charge to reach 253/5 on day one.
Younis and Shafiq made fine centuries as Pakistan thwarted South Africa's charge to reach 253/5 on day one.
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.
12th February, 2013
Pakistan gain little from Cape Cobras win
The conclusions from Pakistan’s side match with the Emerging Cape Cobras were unsurprising.
The conclusions from Pakistan’s side match with the Emerging Cape Cobras were unsurprising.
22nd January, 2013
Collateral damage: Sports, arts pay price of India-Pakistan tensions
The guns may have fallen silent, but the collateral damage from a deadly flare-up between India and Pakistan is still mounting with major sporting and arts events among those hit by the fallout.
The guns may have fallen silent, but the collateral damage from a deadly flare-up between India and Pakistan is still mounting with major sporting and arts events among those hit by the fallout.
11th January, 2013
Irfan gets Test nod after impressive India series
Teenage pacer Ehsan Adil has also been included but there was no place for the three Akmal brothers.
Teenage pacer Ehsan Adil has also been included but there was no place for the three Akmal brothers.
9th January, 2013
‘Whatmore has brought about a change in attitude’
The most positive thing about him is that he always backs the captain and players: Misbah
The most positive thing about him is that he always backs the captain and players: Misbah
8th January, 2013
Pakistan need to rethink Misbah’s place in team: Gavaskar
“It was the approach of Misbah that cost Pakistan the game, much as it did in the semi-finals of the WC.”
“It was the approach of Misbah that cost Pakistan the game, much as it did in the semi-finals of the WC.”
7th January, 2013
Ex-England keeper alleges Pakistan threw match
Former England wicket-keeper Paul Nixon suggested that Pakistan players deliberately threw the dead rubber One-Day International against India at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium on Sunday.
Former England wicket-keeper Paul Nixon suggested that Pakistan players deliberately threw the dead rubber One-Day International against India at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium on Sunday.
