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14th November, 2012
Imran to lead Pakistan in tough CT campaign
The most notable addition to the squad is veteran Waseem Ahmad, who had retired soon after the 2012 Olympics.
The most notable addition to the squad is veteran Waseem Ahmad, who had retired soon after the 2012 Olympics.
11th November, 2012
More power, more responsibility for coaches now
The decision to finally do away with the selection committee was much-needed, and bold considering how things work in this part of the world.
The decision to finally do away with the selection committee was much-needed, and bold considering how things work in this part of the world.
11th September, 2012
‘Pakistan-India hockey series will not benefit either side’
“What will Pakistan achieve playing against a lowly-ranked Indian team that finished last at the London Olympics?”
“What will Pakistan achieve playing against a lowly-ranked Indian team that finished last at the London Olympics?”
10th September, 2012
Pakistan players to feature in Hockey India auction
Fourteen players from Pakistan will participate in Hockey India's auction for the league starting next year.
Fourteen players from Pakistan will participate in Hockey India's auction for the league starting next year.
16th August, 2012
Better economy, more Olympic gold
Pakistan's most successful Olympics were in Rome in 1960. Incidentally, the 60s are viewed by many as the golden era in Pakistan’s history.
Pakistan's most successful Olympics were in Rome in 1960. Incidentally, the 60s are viewed by many as the golden era in Pakistan’s history.
14th August, 2012
How the national game can be saved
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
11th August, 2012
‘Time for seniors to hang up their boots’
“All the seniors should follow their colleague Waseem Ahmed who called it a day soon after the Korea game.”
“All the seniors should follow their colleague Waseem Ahmed who called it a day soon after the Korea game.”
10th August, 2012
No decision on retirement yet: Sohail
“I have not prepared my mind yet. It’s a big decision in a player’s life.”
“I have not prepared my mind yet. It’s a big decision in a player’s life.”
10th August, 2012
Easier group saved us from rock-bottom finish: Islah
“Seeing how things are at the moment who knows if we’ll even qualify for those [Rio] Games.”
“Seeing how things are at the moment who knows if we’ll even qualify for those [Rio] Games.”
8th August, 2012
‘Pakistan should finish seventh at the Olympics’
Pakistan should take the classification match against Korea seriously and finish in the best possible position.
Pakistan should take the classification match against Korea seriously and finish in the best possible position.
8th August, 2012
‘Pakistan remain where they were four years ago’
“Out of the 12 teams here, only one, Pakistan, played like they were in a festival while the remaining 11 came to compete at the Olympics.”
“Out of the 12 teams here, only one, Pakistan, played like they were in a festival while the remaining 11 came to compete at the Olympics.”
6th August, 2012
‘Australia can be beaten’
Pakistan will have to show great patience in this high-intensity match and believe that Australia are not invincible.
Pakistan will have to show great patience in this high-intensity match and believe that Australia are not invincible.
6th August, 2012
Pakistan can’t make mistakes against Australia: coach
“Australia are one of the best sides here. We cannot make any mistakes in that match.”
“Australia are one of the best sides here. We cannot make any mistakes in that match.”
6th August, 2012
Play Asian-style hockey to control Australia: Islah
Pakistan need to maintain their attacking style to match the Aussies, former captain Islahuddin says.
Pakistan need to maintain their attacking style to match the Aussies, former captain Islahuddin says.
3rd August, 2012
Great Britain thrash Pakistan 4-1
Jackson, Tindall and Clarke scored for the hosts while Abbas scored Pakistan's only goal.
Jackson, Tindall and Clarke scored for the hosts while Abbas scored Pakistan's only goal.
3rd August, 2012
‘Pakistan should opt for a triangular attack against GBR’
Pakistan should start with three strikers and maintain a triangular shape to their attack with one man high up and two on the flanks.
Pakistan should start with three strikers and maintain a triangular shape to their attack with one man high up and two on the flanks.
2nd August, 2012
Imran, Abbas guide Pakistan past Argentina
Mohammad Imran and captain Sohail Abbas scored in Pakistan's first win at the London Olympics.
Mohammad Imran and captain Sohail Abbas scored in Pakistan's first win at the London Olympics.
31st July, 2012
‘Pakistan should gain an early lead against Argentina’
An early lead will force Argentina to try and level the score which will allow Pakistan to attack.
An early lead will force Argentina to try and level the score which will allow Pakistan to attack.
31st July, 2012
Good show by Pakistan but Sohail needs to regain touch: Islah
“Now, you only get as many good chances in big matches and you can’t get very far if you don’t utilise them.”
“Now, you only get as many good chances in big matches and you can’t get very far if you don’t utilise them.”
30th July, 2012
Pakistan hold Spain to 1-1 draw
Veteran striker Rehan Butt scored in what was a promising display of hockey by the Greenshirts.
Veteran striker Rehan Butt scored in what was a promising display of hockey by the Greenshirts.
