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Wasim Akram to assist young Pakistani fast bowlers

Struggling in the fast bowling department, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to take help from the former skipper and legendary fast bowler, Wasim Akram, who is going to coach the young and emerging speedsters in the country.   Since the ban imposed on Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir after the spot-fixing controversy, the […]

Dale Steyn delighted over Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Pune Warriors

Bowlers have continued to dominate the opening phase of Indian Premier League (IPL). After Sunil Narine guided Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an amazing win on the opening day of the tournament, Dale Steyn showed his magic with the ball, and played a massive role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s comprehensive win over Pune Warriors India on […]

We will miss Shikhar Dhawan – Kumar Sangakkara

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Excited about the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kumar Sangakkara, the Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper, is optimistic about his team’s chances in the event but the wicketkeeper/batsman is disappointed to have lost the services of Shikhar Dhawan.   The 27-year-old left-handed batsman made his Test debut last month against Australia and stunned the […]

Mumbai Indians have some thinking to do after RCB loss, says Ricky Ponting

The second game of Indian Premier League (IPL) took the excitement to the next level on Thursday, when Chris Gayle showed his magic with the ball, and smashed a blistering knock of 92 to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to a tight win over Mumbai Indians. Both teams were determined to kick off their campaign on […]

Sourav Ganguly describes Sunil Narine as man with golden arm

Former Indian skipper, Sourav Ganguly is all praise for Sunil Narine, and said that the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mystery spinner is a man with golden arm. He described that the off-spinner will be Kolkata’s trump card in the ongoing sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ganguly’s remarks came in the wake of […]

We are not ignoring the future – Iqbal Qasim

Despite facing a lot of criticism in recent times, Iqbal Qasim, the chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is of the opinion that the national team is moving in the right direction in the shorter formats of the game.   According to a number of sporting analysts, Pakistan’s One Day International (ODI) team […]

Aamer Sohail wants Shahid Afridi to be dropped from ODIs

Aamer Sohail, the former Pakistan captain, is of the opinion that the Green Shirts need to change their combination in the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, urging the team management to exclude Shahid Afridi from the One Day International (ODI) squad.   Having been dropped from the ODI squad for the tour of India, Boom Boom […]

Chris Tremlett returns to England squad

England selectors have recalled Chris Tremlett into England’s 30-member squad for the mid-year international season. The lanky fast bowler has not played any Test cricket since January 2012 due to a long-standing back problem. Since he has gained his fitness back, the selectors want to take full advantages of his skills. England and Wales Cricket […]

Misbah-ul-Haq vows to bat aggressively now

Motivated to prove his critics wrong, Pakistan’s Test and One Day International (ODI) skipper, Misbah-ul-Haq, has vowed to play aggressive cricket in future and said healthy criticism is always positive but no one should doubt the potential of a player.   The cricketer from Mianwali, who made his Test debut in 2001, failed to cement […]

Younis Khan not picked in the preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013

Younis Khan, the former Pakistan captain, has been dropped from the 30-man preliminary squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2013, which is scheduled to be played in England in June. The right-handed top-order batsman’s place in the limited-overs team was under threat after a poor performance in the recently-concluded One Day International (ODI) series against […]

Raza Hasan confident about his international career

Having recovered from a career-threatening spine injury, Pakistan’s young left-arm spinner, Raza Hasan, is confident about his future and is not too fazed by the competition he has to face from Saeed Ajmal and Abdur Rehman.   The 20-year-old cricketer, who came through the ranks of junior cricket in the country, represented Pakistan in the […]

Michael Hussey wants to serve CSK in IPL for another 2-3 years

Recently-retired Australian batsman, Michael Hussey is enjoying his participation in the Indian Premier League (IP). The lucrative league is due to get started on April 3rd, and the Aussie batting maestro is all set to continue his majestic work for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Hussey has said that he loves to play for the […]

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