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26th May, 2012
Increased pays, match fees as PCB hands out contracts
Shoaib Malik cashes in; Mohammad Sami misses out again; Umar Akmal, Hafeez jump to category ‘A’.
Shoaib Malik cashes in; Mohammad Sami misses out again; Umar Akmal, Hafeez jump to category ‘A’.
15th May, 2012
“Main Hun Shahid Afiridi” in the making
“Main Hun Shahid Afridi” is a movie which entails the struggles and achievements of a simple boy who made it big in cricket through determination.
“Main Hun Shahid Afridi” is a movie which entails the struggles and achievements of a simple boy who made it big in cricket through determination.
9th May, 2012
Looking back at the future
Great sports teams are like fast rally drivers, they seldom look in their rear view mirror; the sole focus is on what lies ahead.
Great sports teams are like fast rally drivers, they seldom look in their rear view mirror; the sole focus is on what lies ahead.
9th May, 2012
Afridi should be considered for ODI, T20 captaincy: Sallu
“Afridi managed to gel the team because he commands respect, just like Imran Khan."
“Afridi managed to gel the team because he commands respect, just like Imran Khan."
8th May, 2012
Pakistan players upset with PCB over Toronto T20 snub
The players were not given permission because they did not submit an official request.
The players were not given permission because they did not submit an official request.
16th April, 2012
Younis, Gul make contrasting ramp debuts
“Younis was more confident and Gul was a bit reserved...Both looked stunning.”
“Younis was more confident and Gul was a bit reserved...Both looked stunning.”
11th April, 2012
Age-old story
Pakistan is the only country to have played four U-19 WC finals but few names from it lived large. Why?
Pakistan is the only country to have played four U-19 WC finals but few names from it lived large. Why?
10th April, 2012
PCB “positive” on resuming India ties
Indian PM Manmohan Singh had lunch with Zardari on Sunday and said he would consider reviving what is one of the most hotly-contested rivalries.
Indian PM Manmohan Singh had lunch with Zardari on Sunday and said he would consider reviving what is one of the most hotly-contested rivalries.
10th April, 2012
Fitness the top criteria in new PCB contracts
Newly contracted players can also expect an increase in pay scales after three-and-a-half years of no increment.
Newly contracted players can also expect an increase in pay scales after three-and-a-half years of no increment.
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…
First thing first … congratulations Team Misbah on following up on Moin Khan’s side of 2000 and bringing home the…
24th March, 2012
Shahid Afridi attacks fan at airport
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi attacked and slapped a fan at Karachi airport after he returned home from Dhaka where Pakistan won the Asia Cup final against Bangaldesh on Thursday.
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi attacked and slapped a fan at Karachi airport after he returned home from Dhaka where Pakistan won the Asia Cup final against Bangaldesh on Thursday.
22nd February, 2012
Former players back Misbah, fans want Afridi
KARACHI: Former players rallied round Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq on Wednesday despite his side’s woeful showing in the 4-0 one-day…
KARACHI: Former players rallied round Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq on Wednesday despite his side’s woeful showing in the 4-0 one-day…
20th February, 2012
Less rituals, more runs please
Over the years batsmen around the world have celebrated their centuries by raising the bat, taking off their head gear…
Over the years batsmen around the world have celebrated their centuries by raising the bat, taking off their head gear…
18th February, 2012
Pietersen, Cook guide England to series win
Kevin Pietersen hit his eighth one-day hundred while Alastair Cook missed a third consecutive century as England crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the third day-night match on Saturday.
Kevin Pietersen hit his eighth one-day hundred while Alastair Cook missed a third consecutive century as England crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the third day-night match on Saturday.
14th February, 2012
Pakistan vs England; 1st ODI
Paceman Steven Finn took a career-best 4-34 and Alastair Cook hit his highest score to help England beat Pakistan in…
Paceman Steven Finn took a career-best 4-34 and Alastair Cook hit his highest score to help England beat Pakistan in…
13th February, 2012
Finn, Cook dish out England win over Pakistan
ABU DHABI: Paceman Steven Finn took a career-best 4-34 and Alastair Cook hit his highest score to help England beat…
ABU DHABI: Paceman Steven Finn took a career-best 4-34 and Alastair Cook hit his highest score to help England beat…
11th February, 2012
Another spin headache for England
ABU DHABI: Pakistan will once more depend on spin to maintain their dominance over England when the teams meet in…
ABU DHABI: Pakistan will once more depend on spin to maintain their dominance over England when the teams meet in…
10th February, 2012
The Pukhtoon dilemma – to support Afghanistan or Pakistan
SHARJAH: Expats from both Pakistan and Afghanistan thronged the Sharjah Stadium for the first-ever one-day international here on Friday, with…
SHARJAH: Expats from both Pakistan and Afghanistan thronged the Sharjah Stadium for the first-ever one-day international here on Friday, with…
1st February, 2012
Malik, Razzaq unlikely for ODI series
LAHORE, Jan 31: Experienced Pakistan all-rounders Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq are unlikely to make the one-day squad for the forthcoming series against England in the United Arab Emirates.
LAHORE, Jan 31: Experienced Pakistan all-rounders Shoaib Malik and Abdul Razzaq are unlikely to make the one-day squad for the forthcoming series against England in the United Arab Emirates.
27th January, 2012
Afridi luring top stars with double-wicket event
Shahid Afridi says a number of stars have expressed an interest in participating in a double-wicket competition which the flamboyant…
Shahid Afridi says a number of stars have expressed an interest in participating in a double-wicket competition which the flamboyant…
21st January, 2012
Afridi charged up for England ODIs, T20 series
KARACHI, Jan 20: Pakistan’s dashing all-rounder Shahid Afridi said on Friday that playing for the country was his top priority and he was gearing-up for the four-match One-day Internationals and the three-match T20
KARACHI, Jan 20: Pakistan’s dashing all-rounder Shahid Afridi said on Friday that playing for the country was his top priority and he was gearing-up for the four-match One-day Internationals and the three-match T20
19th January, 2012
Afridi hits BPL jackpot
DHAKA: Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi was the most expensive of a host of international stars sold at the inaugural auction…
DHAKA: Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi was the most expensive of a host of international stars sold at the inaugural auction…
18th January, 2012
Afridi appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17: Pakistan`s dashing all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi has been appointed United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Goodwill Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding sporting record and he promises to give it all in fight against drugs.
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17: Pakistan`s dashing all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi has been appointed United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Goodwill Ambassador in recognition of his outstanding sporting record and he promises to give it all in fight against drugs.
12th December, 2011
Pakistan a better ODI team than England: Afridi
LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounders Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq expressed hope Monday that their Twenty20 stint in Australia would stand them…
LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounders Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq expressed hope Monday that their Twenty20 stint in Australia would stand them…
7th December, 2011
Pakistan’s clean sweep
In the first ODI, Shahid Afridi grabbed five wickets for 23 runs and then kept his cool in a batting…
In the first ODI, Shahid Afridi grabbed five wickets for 23 runs and then kept his cool in a batting…
3rd December, 2011
Dominant Pakistan beats Bangladesh by 76 runs; wins series
Pakistani total of 262-7 proved beyond Bangladesh's reach, they managed only 186-7 despite a maiden century from Nasir Hossain in 2nd ODI.
Pakistani total of 262-7 proved beyond Bangladesh's reach, they managed only 186-7 despite a maiden century from Nasir Hossain in 2nd ODI.
29th November, 2011
The land of spinners: really?
Three out of 10 isn’t half bad… It has become an oft-repeated truism of late that the Misbah-ul-Haq led Pakistan…
Three out of 10 isn’t half bad… It has become an oft-repeated truism of late that the Misbah-ul-Haq led Pakistan…
26th November, 2011
The ‘tuk tuk’ king
As Pakistan completed an impressive 4-1 series against Sri Lanka, headlines were being written and TV shows were being structured…
As Pakistan completed an impressive 4-1 series against Sri Lanka, headlines were being written and TV shows were being structured…
24th November, 2011
Saeed Ajmal is ICC’s top ODI bowler
Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has rocketed to the top of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI bowlers following a…
Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has rocketed to the top of the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for ODI bowlers following a…
23rd November, 2011
Afridi’s counter-attack
All-rounder Shahid Afridi scored a half-century before taking five wickets to steer Pakistan to a hard fought 26-run win in…
All-rounder Shahid Afridi scored a half-century before taking five wickets to steer Pakistan to a hard fought 26-run win in…
