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Pakistan's Asif thought opium was herbal remedy, report says

Pakistan's troubled fast bowler Mohammad Asif, who has faced multiple doping charges, told prosecutors in Dubai he thought the opium found in his possession was a herbal remedy, a report showed Sunday. Asif, 26, was detained in the Gulf em [...]

Posted On : Jan, 12 2009 | Comments : 0

Cricket-Pakistan's Afridi accused of slapping fan

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi faces an investigation after being accused of slapping a spectator during a domestic first class match on Friday. A reporter and cameraman from Television channel "Express" claimed they had seen [...]

Posted On : Jan, 10 2009 | Comments : 0

Pakistan close to resuming international cricket

It is strange for a diehard cricket lover like me to abstain from commenting on cricket affairs for a period of over six weeks when cricket activity in the world was at its climax. The reasons for such a lapse were pretty genuine. Incidenta [...]

Posted On : Jan, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Cricket-India counts cost of scrapping Pakistan tour

India's cash-rich cricket board could lose up to $10 million in revenue following the scrapping of this month's tour of Pakistan, domestic media reported on Friday."We will know the exact figure after the finance committee meetin [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Pakistan team now to wear green and gold for ODIs

National cricketers will have a new look attire-depicting green and gold for the proposed five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka to be held in January 2009.A well-placed source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed to. ‘ [...]

Posted On : Dec, 26 2008 | Comments : 0

India cancel Pakistan tour

Pakistan officials say the decision by India's cricket board to cancel their team's tour was "disappointing" and would result in a loss of at least $US25 million. But Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt said on Friday [...]

Posted On : Dec, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

M.S. Gill against cricket teams tour of Pakistan

Union Sports Minister M.S. Gill on Friday virtually prompted the government not to send the Indian cricket team to Pakistan next month. Mr. Gill said the country’s team, under the prevailing circumstances, should not tour Pakistan. He [...]

Posted On : Dec, 13 2008 | Comments : 0

Pakistan-India series crucial for cricket in Asia

Former Pakistan Test cricketer and selector Shahfqat Rana has said that India should undertake their January-February tour of Pakistan as it is ‘very important’ for the future of cricket in Asia. India are scheduled to play thre [...]

Posted On : Dec, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

India Pakistan cricket teams to lock horns early next year

Pakistan cricket board, today, got verbal commitment from BCCI (Board of Control of Cricket in India) that Indian cricket team will honor its commitment and visit Pakistan to play 3 test matches, 5 one day International cricket tournaments [...]

Posted On : Nov, 26 2008 | Comments : 0

Indian team's cricket tour of Pakistan to be called off

The chances of the Indian cricket team touring Pakistan for a test series in January appear slim as the Centre remains doubtful about the security situation in the neighbourhood. Nevertheless, the government is sending an advance li [...]

Posted On : Nov, 22 2008 | Comments : 0

Yousuf: PCB is ruining Pakistan cricket

Suspended star batsman Mohammad Yousuf criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday for banning players competing in the non-sanctioned Indian Cricket League, saying they were jeopardizing the future of the sport. "Why are they rui [...]

Posted On : Nov, 18 2008 | Comments : 0

Pakistan ready to shift India cricket series over security

Pakistan is ready to shift its home series against India early next year to a neutral venue if New Delhi refuses to clear its team's tour over security fears, a top official said Thursday.India is scheduled to visit Pakistan for three [...]

Posted On : Nov, 15 2008 | Comments : 0

Cricket-England, UAE offer to host Pakistan v India series

KARACHI, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would consider shifting next year's series against India to England or the United Arab Emirates if the Indian government does not clear the tour over security worries, a senior of [...]

Posted On : Nov, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

Cricket-Akmal blows carry Pakistan to thrilling victory

Big-hitting from Kamran Akmal in the final over carried Pakistan to a four-wicket win over West Indies with one ball to spare in the first one-day international at the Sheikh Zayed stadium on Wednesday.Akmal smashed pacer Jerome Taylor for [...]