Rana Nasir Ghafoor
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Articles By Rana Nasir Ghafoor
Abdul Razzaq cites overconfidence as prime reason behind South Africa debacle Veteran all-rounder Abdul Razzaq has termed overconfidence of the players as the main reason behind a terrible performance by Pakistan in South Africa. Facing an embarrassing 3-0 whitewash, the Green Shirts completely failed to do anything special. They had a very good chance of […]
Feb 25 2013 | Posted in
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Veteran all-rounder Shane Watson has admitted that he along with captain Michael Clarke will have to take the big responsibility in the absence of Michael Hussey and former skipper Ricky Ponting. Without any doubt, the spinners are India’s main strength. And Watson is not reluctant to admit that his side needs to be at its […]
Feb 20 2013 | Posted in
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New Zealand aiming to surprise England in 1st ODI After losing the T20 series, New Zealand are all set to take revenge from England in the ODIs. The 3-match series is getting start at Hamilton, where both sides will meet on February 17th. New Zealand’s performance in the T20s was not up to the mark. […]
Feb 16 2013 | Posted in
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England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is not ready to give the players any freedom as far as Indian Premier League is concerned. The board has strict rules for the centrally-contracted players. The rule says that no English player can play the Twenty20 league longer than half a season because of the Test commitments. Things […]
Feb 15 2013 | Posted in
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Once again, South African pace attack has bamboozled Pakistan batting. Batting first in the second Test, the Green Shirts have lost four wickets just for 33. The Pakistan batsmen were uncomfortable right from the beginnings. Dale Steyn gradually picked up the pace, and started delivering amazing deliveries. Nasir Jamshed, who made it to the final […]
Feb 14 2013 | Posted in
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Pakistan’s lanky fast bowler Mohammad Irfan, who is probably the tallest bowler playing International cricket at the moment, looks completely ready to make his Test debut in the second encounter against South Africa. Irfan, who did a great job in India, was ignored for the first game, when Rahat Ali got the opportunity. The left-armer […]
Feb 13 2013 | Posted in
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Brendon McCullum finally showed his magic with the bat, and single-handedly took New Zealand to a comprehensive victory over England in the second Twenty20 International at Hamilton on Tuesday, February 12th. It was truly not the day for English bowlers. Captain Stuart Broad was hammered by the Kiwis, as he gave away 53 runs in […]
Feb 12 2013 | Posted in
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Since his first class debut in 2004, Shikhar Dhawan has not been able to get consistency, and this has given him plenty of trouble. The youngster has again got an opportunity, as he becomes a member of the Indian Test squad for Australia challenge. But he is not ready to let things slip out of […]
Feb 11 2013 | Posted in
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Australians have reached India with full preparations. Including a couple of specialist spinners, the Aussies have selected a balanced side for the crucial four-match Test series against the Men in Blue. The Kangaroos are in top form at the moment. After hammering Sri Lanka, the Michael Clarke-led did well against West Indies, and won the […]
Feb 9 2013 | Posted in
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Including Nathan Lyon, seven Australians have reached India slightly before the Test series in order to get acclimatised to the Sub-continent conditions. The Aussies are set to face the Men in Blue in four-match series. Lyon, who believes it will be a massive challenge, wants to do what Graeme Swann did in India a few […]
Feb 8 2013 | Posted in
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Australian fast bowler Peter Siddle believes his team’s pace attack will play a big role in the upcoming four-match Test series in India, despite the fact that the Sub-continent wickets are considered to be a paradise for the spinners. The Aussies are on fire at the moment, as they have secured the ODI series 3-0 […]
Feb 7 2013 | Posted in
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Shane Watson facing tough competition for Test spot, says captain Michael Clarke Since Shane Watson has decided to play as a specialist batsman rather than an all-rounder, Australian skipper Michael Clarke believes the right-hander will be facing a very tough competition for the Test recall. The Aussies are set to meet India in a four-match […]
Feb 6 2013 | Posted in
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