Australian legend spinner Shane Warne has severely criticized famous Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar who gained prestige from across the world due to his ace umpiring decisions. Former Australian cricketer and commentator lashed out at one of world’s best umpire due to umpiring errors and poor decisions taken by him during the ongoing Test series […]
Nov 27 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be an expected move, Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Khursheed Ahmed Shah dissociated the government from Rehman Malik’s decision to ban riding motorbikes and cellular services in Quetta and Karachi. The latest development showed supporters of Interior Minister Rehman Malik are dwindling day by day. The religious minister made it […]
Nov 19 2012 | Posted in
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Veteran Australian batsman Michael Hussey has set sights on the imminent South Africa challenge, saying that the chance to regain first position on the ICC Test ranking will work as a driving force for his team. By beating England by 2-0, South Africa captured the No. 1 place early in the year. The Proteas also […]
Nov 7 2012 | Posted in
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Leg-spinner Imran Tahir was awful in the three-day tour match against Australia A. He took only two wickets for 157 runs off 40 overs. Despite his lacklustre show in the practice game, South Africa are likely to play him in the opening Test at Brisbane. Assistant coach, Russell Domingo described that with Jacques Kallis in […]
Nov 5 2012 | Posted in
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Former skipper Ravi Shastri has urged Indian national selectors to bring young players in the side, after the Men in Blue failed to qualify for semi-final round of the World Twenty20 Championship in Sri Lanka. "I would have given opportunity to young players. Ashok Dinda, Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma. We have all forgotten Ishant […]
Oct 4 2012 | Posted in
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In what appeared to be a positive news for the country, Pakistanis, in general, are happier about their lives than both Indians and Americans, says a survey released on Wednesday. The Happy Planet Index 2012 ranks Pakistan 16th among 151 countries, ahead of both India and the United States ranked 32nd and 105th respectively. Costa […]
Oct 4 2012 | Posted in
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Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has disclosed India’s strategy to go with five specialist bowlers in the opening World T20 Super Eight match against Australia. To implement the strategy, Dhoni will have to drop one batsman, and he called it one of the toughest decisions of his career to choose between Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh. […]
Sep 27 2012 | Posted in
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West Indian captain Darren Sammy has lavished praise on his bowlers, particularly Sunil Narine, describing that the off-spinner brings plenty of ‘quality to the side’. "Sunil is someone who brings quality to the side. We can use him anytime, during the powerplay, in the middle overs and at the end of the innings. It depends […]
Sep 25 2012 | Posted in
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West Indian skipper Darren Sammy has admitted that his bowlers need to come up with an improved act to win the decisive World T20 Group B match against Ireland on Monday. The Windies are currently in a do-or-die situation after facing a terrible loss at the hands of Australia. In a rain-hit match, Sammy’s men […]
Sep 24 2012 | Posted in
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Former Australia leg-spinner Stuart MacGill has said that spin bowling and dynamic batting line-up will be the key elements for India in the ongoing ICC World T20 championship in Sri Lanka. He also talked about his native side’s chances, and predicted that the struggling Kangaroos would not be able to reach the final. MacGill’s comments […]
Sep 18 2012 | Posted in
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The government has ordered to cull a consignment of 21,000 sheep after authorities declared they are diseased. According to the media reports, the sheep were sent from Australia to Bahrain but were rejected earlier this month on the grounds some had scabby mouth disease. In the latter stage, Pakistan accepted the sheep and it was […]
Sep 17 2012 | Posted in
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Aggressive West Indian opening batsman Chris Gayle is all set to revive happy memories in Sri Lanka, where he played his career-best Test innings of 333 a couple of years ago. In the first Test at Galle in 2010, the explosive left-hander smashed his maiden triple-century. The sweet memories of his wonderful knock are still […]
Sep 13 2012 | Posted in
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