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PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf says not scared threats from Shiv Sena

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf on Thursday that the board was not scared of threats from Shiv Sena, asking party head Bal Thackeray to renounce extremism and move forward with positive thinking.   While speaking to the media, he said that the Indian government had given clearance to the Pakistan cricket team and […]

Imran Khan rejects impression of getting support from ISI

Rejecting the impression of ISI’s support for establishing his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that he would quit politics if anyone could prove he had taken money from Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).   While interviewing to an Indian daily, the cricketer-turned-politician stated, “I will quit politics if anyone can prove I have taken […]

PM urges SAARC countries to join hands to strengthen democracy

Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf has said full potential of South Asia could only be realized by resolving differences peacefully and solving problems purposefully. Addressing the SAARC parliamentarians, the premier said the SAARC countries should develop a comprehensive and holistic strategy to address the challenges faced by the region. He was of the opinion that […]

Dinda, Tiwary should have been selected: Sourav Ganguly

Former Indian captain, Sourav Ganguly has expressed serious disappointment over the selectors’ decision to not pick pacer Ashok Dinda and middle-order batsman Manoj Tiwary for the opening two Tests against England. He added that had he been the selector, he would have picked both players. In spite of hitting an excellent innings of 93 in […]

Pakistan committed to uproot terrorism: Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government was determined to exterminate terrorism from the country.   The minister while addressing the participants of the second South Asian Youth Conference (SAYC) said they would utilize all available resources to exterminate terrorism in order to ensure durable peace and sustainable […]

Ajmal Kasab does not have dengue; says Indian media

Ajmal Kasab, the only surviving terrorist of Mumbai attacks has reportedly been recovered from high-grade fever which was earlier suspected to be dengue. An Indian media report quoting an Arthur Road Jail official as saying that Ajmal Kasab had undergone tests inside the high-security cell he’s kept in. According to the report, the test was […]

Elections will be held on time; says President Asif Ali Zardari

President Asif Ali Zardari quelled rumors of a delay in the next elections, saying that Pakistan will soon achieve a peaceful democratic transition. Addressing the inauguration of the 6th Conference of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) Speakers and Parliamentarians, the president said the democratically-elected government was nearing the completion of its constitutional term. […]

England not a popular touring side: Sunil Gavaskar

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has said that Team India should be ready for plenty of negatives from England in the upcoming Test series, and insisted that the Englishmen are not a popular touring side. His comments came in reply to Michael Vaughan’s tweet, which blasted India’s tactic not to play any regular spinner in […]

Zaheer Abbas not pleased with short duration of Indo-Pak series

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas is delighted to see Pakistan and India resuming cricketing ties after a long while, but expressed disappointment over the short duration of the series. A few days ago, BCCI announced that the Green Shirts would visit India for a short limited-over series. The traditional rivals are meeting after a long […]

Bal Thackeray terms Pakistan’s cricket team tour shame for India

Indian hardliner Bal Thackeray on Thursday said it was a matter of national shame that the Pakistan’s cricket team will be playing matches at Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Bangalore. According to the Indian media reports, he said Pakistani terrorists have attacked these cities at one point or the other where their players will play the […]

No frontline spinner in warm-up game a good strategy: Suresh Raina

India A played with no frontline spinner in the warm-up match against England, giving the tourists no chance to adjust to the spinning conditions. Many cricket pundits have criticised this move, and declared it against spirit of the game. However, India A skipper Suresh Raina has an entirely different take on this, as he defended […]

England wouldn’t be surprised by spinning Indian wickets, says Adam Gilchrist

India have given England no chance to adjust to the sub-continent conditions, as there is no specialist spinner in the Indian A-team, which is currently head-to-head with the tourists in a warm-up game. Yet, Adam Gilchrist, former Australian Test cricketer, believes the Englishmen would not surprised by the spinning Indian tracks. Gilchrist said on England-India […]

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