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I am a great admirer of Pakistan cricket – Geoffrey Boycott

England’s former cricketer, Geoffrey Boycott, has expressed that he admires Pakistan team because they keep throwing extremely talented players in international cricket, although the Green Shirts are often involved in controversies.   The Green Shirts faced one of the biggest controversies of the history of the game in 2010, when three of their players, Salman […]

Brendon McCullum admires his team for ODI win over South Africa

New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum has praised his side for a brilliant ODI success over South Africa. He didn’t forget to lavish special admiration on Kane Williamson, who guided the Black Caps to an outstanding 27-triumph in the second encounter at De Beers Diamond Oval. Williamson single-handedly took his side to a massive total of […]

Most international players are not willing to play the Pakistan Super League – Tim May

Tim May, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Association (FICA), is of the opinion that most high-profile players are reluctant to participate in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) due to security reasons.   No international cricket has been played in Pakistan since the terror attack on the Sri Lankan […]

Pakistan a safe place to play international cricket, says Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has desperately asked international sides to visit his country, as the Green Shirts have not played any cricket at home since 2009. Since the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan side, no side has visited Pakistan. The Men in Green are currently in South Africa to play a three-match Test series. Urging […]

Bring international cricket back to Pakistan – Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakistan’s Test and One Day International (ODI) skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq, has urged the cricketing world to help revive international cricket in Pakistan and claims that there are no security threats to sports in the country.   The middle-order batsman was addressing a press conference upon his arrival in South Africa, where the Green Shirts will play […]

Irish cricket team to visit Pakistan in May 2013: Report

Ireland has confirmed a two-match one-day series against Pakistan in May as part of preparations for the Champions Trophy.   According to a report published at Cricinfo, the venue of the matches – due to be played on May 23 and 26 – has not been finalised yet, while a week-long stay for Pakistan in […]

Shaun Marsh gets T20 place, David Hussey axed

By virtue of his wonderful performance in the Big Bash League, Shaun March has earned place in the T20 squad against Sri Lanka, while David Hussey has completely failed to impress the selectors. The Aussies are set to meet the islanders in two encounters on January 26 and 28. Several Australian players, who performed magnificently […]

Zaheer Abbas urges the batsmen to perform well in South Africa

Zaheer Abbas, the former Pakistan captain, believes that the Green Shirts will have to raise their game with the bat if they have any chance of dismantling South Africa in the upcoming series.   Misbah-ul-Haq and company have reached South Africa and will have net sessions for a couple of days before their practice match […]

Tall Mohammad Irfan having high aims

Pakistan’s new finding Mohammad Irfan, who performed outstandingly on the recent India tour, is aiming very high, as he gears up for the crucial South Africa tour. A towering pacer of seven feet and one inch, Irfan bamboozled the Indians with his unique style of bowling. Although the 30-year-old did not pick up many wickets, […]

Misbah deserves an award, feel former Pakistani players

Former Pakistan players said it was surprising to see that Misbah-ul-Haq’s contribution to the team’s success was not found good enough for recognition at the annual PCB awards ceremony held in Lahore last week.   While Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez walked with most of the awards, Misbah was ignored by the three-member committee formed […]

Sri Lanka successful after tense low scoring match at Brisbane

Sri Lanka’s bowling attack completely bamboozled Australia in the third One Day International (ODI) at Brisbane Cricket Ground on Friday, January 18th. The home side looked completely helpless in front of the Sri Lankan pacers. None of the top eight batsmen could touch the double figures, as the entire side collapse on meagre 74 in […]

Zaka Ashraf suggests ICC to shift Women’s World Cup to South Africa

Due to simmering tension on the Indo-Pak border, BCCI is being sceptical about hosting the Women’s World Cup in Mumbai and, reacting to the current situation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf has suggested ICC to shift the mega event to South Africa. India has already sent Pakistan hockey players in order to avoid […]

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