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Cricket: Pakistan eyeing series victory

Pakistan can wrap up their ODI series against New Zealand with victory in Hamilton tomorrow after a topsy-turvy, two-wicket win in game four last night. Needing 263, Pakistan got there after some alarms along the way, courtesy of man of [...]

Posted On : Feb, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

Cricket-McCullum, Guptill give NZ springboard in second test...

Mccullum, who was dropped in close while on 26, had quickly moved to his 19th test half century and was on 58 at the break, while Guptill, dropped by Tanvir Ahmed on 34 just before lunch, was on 38. It is just the second century-opening [...]

Posted On : Jan, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Hearing begins on Pakistan cricket corruption

A special tribunal of the International Cricket Council opened an appeal hearing on Thursday for the three Pakistan players who face possible life bans if found guilty of spot fixing. The suspended Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad [...]

Posted On : Jan, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Cricket-Rehman helps Pakistan strike back in 1st NZ test

Pakistan's Abdul Rehman produced a spell of tight, left-arm spin bowling to halt New Zealand's momentum as the hosts lurched to 160 for five at tea on the first day of the first test at Seddon Park on Friday. Kane Williamson was [...]

Posted On : Jan, 07 2011 | Comments : 0

Pakistan cricket 'spot-fixing' trio face tribunal

A make-or-break anti-corruption tribunal against Pakistan cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer opens in Doha Thursday, with the players facing lengthy bans if found guilty. The hearing will be held behind closed doors [...]

Posted On : Jan, 06 2011 | Comments : 0

Afridi not assured to lead Pakistan in World Cup

Pakistan ODI and T-20 skipper Shahid Afridi is currently not assured of leading Pakistan in the forthcoming World Cup as his performance has not impressed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) members. “Afridi’s recent performanc [...]

Posted On : Jan, 04 2011 | Comments : 0

Pakistan better suited for ODI cricket - Afridi

Pakistan's one-day captain Shahid Afridi has said Pakistan will be a surprise package in the World Cup later this year, despite the problems plaguing the team's recent campaigns, due to them being better suited to the 50-over for [...]

Posted On : Jan, 03 2011 | Comments : 0

World Cup 2011: Impotent Pakistan bowling attack

Imran Khan is one man whose views on cricket fans all across the globe are regarded very highly. He was recently asked about Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming world cup. He said Pakistan’s chances would depend heavily on whe [...]

Posted On : Dec, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Cricket: Pakistan 'here to play clean'

Pakistan are looking forward on their New Zealand tour; it's eyes front, no glancing over their shoulders. Manager Intikhab Alam and coach Waqar Younis stressed the desire to play strong, competitive cricket on their tour, whic [...]

Posted On : Dec, 20 2010 | Comments : 0

Miandad wants China to become neutral venue for Pakistan

Former captain and Pakistan’s cricket ambassador to China Javed Miandad believes that if China becomes another venue for Pakistan’s offshore international matches then it will also help promote the game in that country. &ldqu [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2010 | Comments : 0

Cricket in Pakistan is in a 'mess', so is the country: Imran...

Pakistan cricket is facing its biggest crisis so far, and the team stands little chance of winning the 2011 World Cup without fast bowlers Mohammad Aamir and Mohammad Asif, former captain Imran Khan has said. "Cricket in Pakis [...]

Posted On : Dec, 10 2010 | Comments : 0

Pakistan women’s cricket team honoured

The Pakistan women’s cricket team, who won a gold medal at the recently concluded 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China were given a vibrant reception by the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club here on Wednesday. The Royal Palm Club ma [...]

Posted On : Dec, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Pakistan want China to host cricket matches on its behalf as...

Next time India chooses to wield the willow at Pakistan, it may be called upon to play on Chinese soil. At least, this is what the Pakistan Cricket Board wants to happen, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday within days of [...]

Posted On : Dec, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Pakistan unhappy with FTP

The Pakistan Cricket Board official have expressed their dissatisfaction over the International Cricket Council’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) because Pakistan has not been given enough matches against top sides like Australia and [...]