Lobbies, vested interests in PCB have ruined Pakistan cricket
PAKISTAN’S pathetic performance against arch-rival India in the opening match of the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday should prove to be an eye-opener for all concerned that nothing is going on the right track in Pakistan cricket. The lamentable show at Edgbaston perfectly summed up the shambolic state of cricket affairs in the country for
Champions Trophy: Pakistan’s pride at stake against South Africa
BIRMINGHAM: Mickey Arthur has no doubt Pakistan will be “up for the fight” when they face his native South Africa in the Champions Trophy on Wednesday after facing 124-run defeat against India. Yet, worryingly for Pakistan coach Arthur, there is the potential for an even more lopsided match when they return to Edgbaston on Wednesday
Misbah to be honoured with Imtiaz Ahmed Spirit of Cricket Trophy today
LAHORE: Country’s most successful Test captain, Misbah-ul-Haq, will become first recipient of the Imtiaz Ahmed Spirit of Cricket Trophy, a new initiative of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), during the Annual General Body meeting on Thursday. Misbah, who retired from Test cricket after winning the series against the West Indies, will cash award of Rs500,000
Younis returns home to Karachi to a hero’s welcome
A large crowd gathered at the Jinnah International Airport on Monday to welcome recently-retired Younis Khan as he touched down in Karachi after his final Test against the West Indies. Thanking the gathered crowd, Younis said he felt overwhelmed with the love he had received. “I would like to congratulate Pakistan for all the achievements
Cricket: In Beowulf’s shadow
To be a hero in the Anglo-Saxon era, it was indispensable to be a warrior. Known for his courage, strength and honour, Beowulf, time and again, stood out amongst the rest of his contemporaries who largely fought for their personal gains. Having made his way to the top, Beowulf refused the kingship offered to him
Departure of Misbah, Younis hands Pakistan testing transition
ROSEAU: As Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq head off into the sunset after long and illustrious careers, Pakistan begins a tricky period of transition looking for a new wave of players ready to fill a huge void left by the retired batting greats. In a fitting finale, Younis, Pakistan’s most prolific Test run-scorer, and Misbah, the
Misbah gets hero’s welcome in Lahore: ‘We have accomplished what teams across the world only dream of’
Former Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq arrived at the Allama Iqbal International Airport on Wednesday morning to rapturous fans waiting for him at the airport. The cricketing great is returning after Pakistan’s historic defeat of the West Indies in the Caribbean. Showered by rose petals and welcomed with cheers, Misbah, accompanied by his wife, was greeted by
3rd Test: Pakistan crawl to 169 for two on first day against Windies
Opener Azhar Ali was unbeaten on 85 as Pakistan crawled to 169 for two on a rain-affected first day of the series-deciding third test against West Indies in Dominica on Wednesday. A decision by West Indies captain Jason Holder to send Pakistan in to bat backfired, as the visitors lost only one early wicket, Shan
Younis Khan to coach Afghan cricket team: ACB Chairman
Younis Khan has agreed to coach the Afghan Cricket team after his retirement from Pakistan cricket, Afghanistan Cricket Board Chairman Atif Mashal said on Thursday. While speaking to DawnNews Mashal said, “Younis has agreed to coach the Afghan cricket team and the board is currently finalising the #8221; Khan is currently playing his final international