Dodging a bullet at the Asia Cup finals, Pakistan managed to eke out a victory against Bangladesh, at the last delivery of the match. It rally went down the wire and Bangladesh proved the world that it could no longer be seen as pushovers. The glorious run of the home team in the Asia Cup, […]
Despite a tasteful win in the Asia Cup, Pakistan cannot afford to be complacent. There are so many things the Green Shirts need to work on. It was not the first time for the cricket lovers to see Misbah-ul-Haq lifting the trophy despite facing heavy criticism. After a nail-biting contest, the tourists beat home side […]
Mar 23 2012 | Posted in
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The Green-shirts held their nerve to win a thrilling Asia Cup final against Bangladesh by two runs, denying the hosts their first major trophy. The host team’s hope of winning their maiden Asia Cup title was spoiled by the Pakistani bowlers who restricted hosts two short of the winning target. Chasing 237, The Bengali tigers […]
Apparently the Bangladesh’s passage to the Asia Cup final is quite monotonous. The Bengali Tigers had played 29 games in the nine previous Asia Cup editions, out of which they won only two against United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Hong Kong. However, they lost only a game against Pakistan in the ongoing edition while defeating […]
According to the sources in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Misbah-ul-Haq’s stint as Twenty20 and One Day International skipper is expected to come to an end after the ongoing Asia Cup. Although nothing is confirmed yet, Shahid Afridi and Mohammad Hafeez’s names are being considered as possible replacements. Following their wins over Bangladesh and Sri […]
Mar 21 2012 | Posted in
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Bengali Tigers continued their giant-killing act and defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the last league match, knocking India out of the Asia Cup. In quite a historic triumph, Bangladesh entered the Asia Cup final for the first time after it consigned the Sri Lankan team to a third successive defeat via the Duckworth-Lewis […]
Mar 20 2012 | Posted in
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India wins against Pakistan, Bangladesh wins the final and visits Pakistan for the ODI series ?? The 11th edition of the four-nation Asia Cup started on March 11th, 2012. The first match was played against Team Pakistan and Team Bangladesh. Pakistan posted a victory over the host team after a nail-biter that went on to the 49th […]
After taking a look at a number of events that have given the Pakistani skipper the reputation he has earned for himself, it is now time to take a look at his Tweets. This is a continuation of the first article. Pakistan’s whitewash of England in the Test Series was a historic moment in the […]
Mar 16 2012 | Posted in
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Pakistan’s cricket team captain has taken to social networking to hit back at his critics following a fine display against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup. Misbah-ul-Haq shares a love hate relationship with the fans of Pakistan cricket. His assured and steady performances form the backbone of the team’s innings and are a vital asset […]
Mar 16 2012 | Posted in
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An embarrassing tour Down Under would have dented Team Blue’s confidence terribly but the Selection Committee chairman, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, is expecting the Men in Blue to comeback strongly in the ongoing Asia Cup. The four-nation tournament started off on Sunday with an exciting game between Pakistan and Bangladesh. After a thrilling contest, Misbah-ul-Haq and company […]
Mar 12 2012 | Posted in
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Waqar Younis rates Sri Lanka as favourite for Asia Cup Former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis has rated Sri Lanka as favourites for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played in Bangladesh. The former fast bowler, who was arguably the best exponent of reverse swing, said that Sri Lanka have been playing well recently whereas […]
Mar 9 2012 | Posted in
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In what would be appeared to be a positive step, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Mustafa Kamal hinted that international cricket will soon be resumed in Pakistan. While addressing a news conference along with Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik in Islamabad, Mustafa Kamal said both the countries enjoy cordial relationships with each other, praising the […]