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Misbah To Remain Captain for Asia Cup

Posted by Admin Sunday, February 26

The Pakistan Cricket Board has indicated that it has no plan to sack under fire captain Misbah ul Haq and he will be retained as Pakistan's captain in all three formats for the time being.

"Misbah is going to be retained as captain for the Asia Cup and there are no immediate plans to sack him as captain of the one-day or T20 squads," a PCB official was quoted as saying.

"All this talk about Misbah being replaced as captain for limited overs cricket is not correct. So far he is captain for all three formats and this issue is not even on the agenda of the governing board meeting that is due to be held on March 1," the official added.

The official also said that Dav Whatmore would reach Pakistan in the first week of Lahore while the team will fly out for the Asia Cup on March 7.

BCCI Trying To Bankrupt Pakistan & Other Boards says Zaka Ashraf

Posted by Admin Thursday, February 9

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Zaka Ashraf has said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is trying to bankrupt the Pakistan Cricket Board and the cricket governing bodies in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Talking to a private news channel Mr. Ashraf said that despite set backs the PCB is financially stable, Zaka earlier said that the BCCI and the Indian cricket team is afraid of the Pakistan team due to their recent good performances, while in the other hand the Indian team is struggling big time since the tour of England in the summer of 2011.

“We’re ready to play against them when their prime minister and board president want the teams to play. Maybe it’s their selectors and team management who are afraid of facing Pakistan,” Ashraf had said.

Pakistan ODI and T20 Squad v England Announced

Posted by Admin Tuesday, February 7

The Pakistan Cricket Board has today announced the squads for both the ODI and the Twenty20 series against England in UAE. There have been a few rather surprise inclusions with Rawalpindi opener Awais Zia being picked up in the T20 squad while all rounder Hammad Azam has been given a birth in both formats.

Here are the squads in full:

One Day International Squad:

Misbah ul Haq (Captain), Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Umar Akmal, Asad Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman, Umar Gul, Junaid Khan, Wahab Riaz, Aizaz Cheema, Imran Farhat, Hammad Azam, Muhammad Hafeez, Adnan Akmal (Wicket-Keeper)

Twenty20 International Squad:

Misbah ul Haq (Captain), Shahid Afridi, Umar Akmal, Asad Shafiq, Awais Zia, Saeed Ajmal, Abdur Rehman, Umar Gul, Junaid Khan, Wahab Riaz, Aizaz Cheema, Imran Farhat, Hammad Azam, Muhammad Hafeez, Adnan Akmal (Wicket-Keeper)

Bangladesh To Tour Pakistan In April says Zaka Ashraf

Posted by Admin Tuesday, January 24

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Zaka Ashraf told media today that the Bangladesh Government has allowed its team to tour Pakistan in April this year. The move comes after the Pakistan Cricket Board informed the ICC that it plans to host a Test series against Bangladesh to revive International cricket in Pakistan.

The Bangladesh Government will send a security team to take a look at the security that will be provided by Pakistan for the visiting team, Pakistan has not hosted a series at home since the 2009 Lahore attacks on the Sri Lankan cricket team.

PCB Looking For Alternative Venue For Australia Series

Posted by Admin Monday, January 23

Despite Pakistan's brilliant performances at the adopted home venue in UAE, the Pakistan Cricket Board is looking for an alternative venue for the series against Australia starting in August this year; that keeping in mind that a series won't be possible in the searing August heat in UAE.

Pakistan have a series scheduled against Australia which will comprise of five One Day Internationals and three T20's. The PCB is still searching for a venue however the proposed Bangladesh's tour of Pakistan may alter plans.

“Our priority is to host Australia in Pakistan but that depends on the tour of Bangladesh,” an official said speaking to The Express Tribune. “We can’t play in the UAE at that time of the year, the heat will be unbearable. So we’re in the middle of rounding up alternative venues, including England and Sri Lanka, and will make a decision that works financially as well.

“UAE has been good for us results wise as well as financially. Sri Lanka gets us a decent crowd too but that’s slightly more expensive. And as we saw in 2010, people love to watch Pakistan play in England. And we have a few more options too.”

England Are Unproven Number One's says Javed Miandad

Posted by Admin Saturday, January 21

Former Pakistan test batsman Javed Miandad has questioned England's status as the number one test side in the world after Pakistan defeated them inside three days win in the first test in UAE.

"I don't believe much in rankings because it doesn't give a clear picture of the team's overall performance in the world," Miandad said talking to ESPNCricinfo. "England is mainly the top side without playing in Asia and you must give credit to Pakistan that they have been playing with no home advantage and still they are winning. England are now the No. 1 team because they had the home advantage and never lost in their backyard."

Pakistan won the first test by ten wickets after a brilliant bowling performance by star spinner Saeed Ajmal, the off spin wizard in the process took over England's Graeme Swann as the number one spinner in test cricket after replacing him in the third spot in the Test bowlers ranking.

The second test between the two sides starts on January the 25th.

Saeed Ajmal Becomes The Best Ranked Spinner In The World

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Pakistan's off spin wizard Saeed Ajmal became the world's best ranked spinner a day after guiding his side to a ten-wicket victory over the number one side in the world, England.

Ajmal, 34 took his career best figures of 7-55 in the first innings ended up taking his second ten-wicket haul in test cricket after adding three more to the tally in the second innings, which paved the way for Pakistan chasing a target of just 15 runs in the second innings.

Ajmal termed his top ranking as a "great honour."

"It's a great honour to be the best spinner in the world but performing in my team's win is always more important for me than anything else,"

The International Cricket Council (ICC) added: "Ajmal earned 117 ratings points for his magnificent bowling performance, now has England's second-ranked James Anderson firmly within his sights who has 37 more ratings points."

Shahid Afridi Will Play In The Bangladesh Premier League

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Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi will feature in the Bangladesh Premier League if his side the Dhaka Gladiators qualify for the semi finals of the tournament, as announced by the BPL franshise.

There have been suggestions that the Pakistan all rounder won't be able to feature in the tournament because of his commitments with the Pakistan national side, who are playing England in UAE. But the Gladiators today confirmed today that Afridi will play for the side provided they reach the semi-final which is scheduled on the 28th of February.

“It has been observed that there is confusion with Dhaka Gladiator’s foreign cricketer, Shahid Afridi’s availability for the first edition of Bangladesh Premier League,” the Gladiators announced in a media release on Friday.

“This is to inform all that it has always been mentioned by the BPL Governing Body that Afridi will be only available on February 28 and 29 and the Dhaka franchise was well aware of the situation.

“The former Pakistan skipper not being available for BPL 2012 is only a rumour as both Afridi and his agent have confirmed about his presence for Dhaka Gladiators on the mentioned dates,” said the statement.

Pakistan vs England Ist Test | Live Streaming

Posted by Admin Tuesday, January 17

Pakistan vs England Ist Test Dubai, 2012: Even though England are currently the number one ranked test team it will be as bigger a test for them as it will be for Pakistan. Despite being number one and being dominant at home and in Australia, England have generally been poor in Asian conditions. On the other hand Pakistan who had a very successful year where they didn't lose a test know that they faced rather mediocre sides and England will be their first real test to prove that they really are a side on the rise.

Pakistan's tour to England in 2010 ended badly, three of their players were involved in a match fixing scandal and are now serving an ICC ban and are currently in prison in UK. The tour also saw some heated verbals and even a physical confrontation between Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz and English batsman Jonathan Trott, pacer Wahab is part of the current squad too.

Team News:

England (probable) 1 Andrew Strauss (capt), 2 Alastair Cook, 3 Jonathan Trott, 4 Kevin Pietersen, 5 Ian Bell, 6 Eoin Morgan, 7 Matt Prior (wk), 8 Stuart Broad, 9 Graeme Swann, 10 James Anderson, 11 Chris Tremlett

Pakistan (probable) 1 Mohammad Hafeez, 2 Taufeeq Umar, 3 Azhar Ali, 4 Younis Khan, 5 Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), 6 Asad Shafiq, 7 Adnam Akmal (wk), 8 Abdur Rehman, 9 Umar Gul, 10 Saeed Ajmal, 11 Wahab Riaz

Muhammad Aamir To Be Released Later This Month

Posted by Admin Saturday, January 7

Convicted Pakistan fast bowler Muhammad Aamir is likely to be released later this month as reported by Pakistani News Channel Express News. Th 19-year old was serving his 6 month sentence in Feltham Young Offenders Institution will be released on half bail on account of his good behavior.

Aamir was sentenced to jail along with ex Captain Salman Butt and fast bowler Muhammad Asif but due to his young age he served time at the Feltham Young Offenders Institution. Aamir is also suspended by the ICC from any sort of cricket for five years.

Pakistan vs England 2012 Schedule & Fixtures

Posted by Admin Friday, December 30

Pakistan vs England Series 2012 Match Schedule & Timings: Number 1 ranked test side Engalnd will take on Pakistan in what promises to be a heated battle between the two nations after the events of the past year. Pakistan endured a torrid tour of England in 2010 on and off the field.

The tour was marred by off the field events which eventually led to the 5-10 years bans on three Pakistani cricketers, the then captain Salman Butt and fast bowlers Muhammad Amir and Muhammad Asif.

The two sides will now take on each other in a 3 match test series, 4 One Day Internationals and three T20 matches. Here's the complete Schedule of the series.

Pakistan vs England Test Series:

First Test Pakistan vs England
Tue Jan 17 - Sat Jan 21
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Second Test Pakistan vs England
Wed Jan 25 - Sun Jan 2
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

3rd Test Pakistan vs England
Fri Feb 3 - Tue Feb 7
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

One Day International Series:

1st ODI - Pakistan v England
13 February, 2012
11:00 GMT, 15:00 local
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Second ODI - Pakistan v England
15 February, 2012
11:00 GMT, 15:00 local
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

3rd ODI - Pakistan v England
18 February, 2012
11:00 GMT, 15:00 local
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, Dubai

4th ODI - Pakistan v England
21 February, 2012
11:00 GMT, 15:00 local
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Twenty20 Internationals

Ist T20 Pakistan vs England
23 February, 2012
17:00 GMT, 21:00 local
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Second T20 Pakistan vs England
25 February, 2012
17:00 GMT, 21:00 local
Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Third T20 Pakistan vs England
27 February, 2012
17:00 GMT, 21:00 local
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Live Pakistan vs Bangladesh 3rd ODI Streaming

Posted by Admin Tuesday, December 6

3rd ODI Pakistan vs Bangladesh ( Crictime ) Live Streaming Pakistan will take on Bangladesh today in the last ODI of the calender year 2011, Pakistan have already won the series 2-0 but they will be looking to make it 3-0 and round of what has been an impressive year so far for the Green shirts.

Bangaldesh on the other hand have been dismal so far in the series having failed to even slightly trouble Pakistan, the Tigers would be looking to make a men's and give the home crowd something to cheer about with a win or a atleast a good match.

Pakistan have dropped Imran Farhat, Aizaz Cheema and Sarfaraz Ahmed for the final game and have brought in Asad Shafiq and Abdur Rehman.

Pakistan team in full:

Mohammad Hafeez, Asad Shafiq, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq*, Umar Akmal†, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Abdur Rehman, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Gul, Saeed Ajmal

Pakistan won by 58 runs and clinched the series 3-0.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20 Live Streaming 2011

Posted by Admin Tuesday, November 29

Pakistan vs Bangladesh T20 Live Streaming 2011: After thumping Sri Lanka in UAE Pakistan now face the challenge of Bangladesh on their home turf. It has all come of nicely for Pakistan since the 2010 summer in England.

Although Pakistan might hold the upper hand in ODI's and Tests this one of T20 could be Bangladesh's chance to surprise the tourist. They defeated West Indies recently in a one of T20 at home as well.

Team News:

Pakistan are likely to remain unchanged from the team that beat Sri Lanka on November 25, but might be tempted to give Younis Khan a game before the ODI and Test legs of the tour.

Pakistan (possible): 1 Mohammad Hafeez, 2 Imran Farhat, 3 Asad Shafiq / Younis Khan, 4 Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), 5 Umar Akmal (wk), 6 Shoaib Malik, 7 Shahid Afridi, 8 Sohail Tanvir, 9 Aizaz Cheema, 10 Umar Gul, 11 Saeed Ajmal

Bangladesh are without Mohammad Ashraful, who played in the West Indies T20. Mahmudullah who missed that game should come in for him.

Bangladesh (possible): 1 Tamim Iqbal, 2 Imrul Kayes, 3 Alok Kapali, 4 Shakib Al Hasan, 5 Mushfiqur Rahim (capt & wk), 6 Mahmudullah, 7 Nasir Hossain, 8 Naeem Islam, 9 Abdur Razzak, 10 Rubel Hossain, 11 Shafiul Islam

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 5th ODI

Posted by Admin Wednesday, November 23

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 5th ODI Live Streaming (Pak vs Sl at Abu Dhabi): Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take to the field for the fifth and final ODI of the 2011 today, although Pakistan have already snatched the series and are 3-1 up but they'll be looking to strengthen their hold on fifth place in the ICC Rankings.

Sri Lanka on the other hand would be desperate to end the series on a winning note, the Islanders have been dismal throughout the tournament and have won just one out of seven matches.

Match finished Pakistan won by 3 wickets.

Sri Lanka will be kicking themselves at the way they lost the 4th ODI, the Lankans needed 44 more runs with Jayawerdene and Sanagakkara at the crease but from then on it was all Afridi, as Sri Lanka were undone by the two Pakistani "A's" Ajmal and Afridi.

Team News:

Pakistan all rounder Abdul Razzaq has suffered a shoulder injury and won't be available for the remainder of the series. Imran Farhat is injured too. This means Junaid Khan and Asad Shafiq could both be included in the side. As for Sri Lanka Jayawerdene will miss the fifth ODI.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 4th ODI

Posted by Admin Sunday, November 20

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 4th ODI Sharjah Live Streaming ( Pak vs Sl Fourth ODI 2011): Pakistan will be looking to wrap up the series in Sharjah after going 2-1 up in the third match of the series at Dubai.

Pakistan put on a strong show early on in the third ODI and were 150/0 at one stage but a batting collapse meant they ended up with only 257. Sri Lanka were solid in reply until Kumara Sangakkara was run out by Shahid Afridi and Pakistan seized the initiative from there.

A 90'esque score of around 250 seems to be winning total in UAE, a feeling that was emphasized by the third ODI, Sharjah used to be the hotbed of ODI's during the 1990's but it has been eight years since two major team played an ODI there.

Team News:

Pakistan may want to give left arm pacer Junaid Khan a look in, so he could replace Sohail Tanvir. The team may drop the rather lethargic Abdul Razzaq too in favor of Shoaib Malik.

The only change Sri Lanka might make is the inclusion of pacer Welegedra in place of Dilhara Fernando who was disappointing in the last game.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 3rd ODI

Posted by Admin Friday, November 18

Live Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Streaming[ Pak vs SL ] : Sri Lanka's first victory of the tour would have come as a huge morale boost to the Lankan camp, the win also saw the return to form of Mahela Jayawerdene who has struggled throughout the tour.

With the series now level Sri Lanka would come into the match with great confidence that they can put behind hem the defeat in the test series and the humiliation in the first ODI and try to win the ODI series.

Match Finished: Pakistan won by 21 runs.

Pakistan on the other hand will be extremely disappointed at the way they lost the second ODI, they were bowled out in 46.3 overs and were 25 runs short, a target they could easily have achieved had they kept wickets. Umar Akmal hit a marvelous 91 but lost his wicket at a crucial stage. Afridi, Razzaq and Sarfaraz all got starts and were set but couldn't capitalize. Pakistan will now be looking to make amends for the their blunders in the second ODI and take the game to the Lankans.

Team News:

Pakistan are expected to stick with the same team however there are some suggestions that Sohail Tanvir might be included in place of Abdul Razzaq.

Pakistan XI (Probable): 1 Mohammad Hafeez, 2 Imran Farhat, 3 Younis Khan, 4 Misbah-ul-Haq (capt), 5 Umar Akmal, 6 Abdul Razzaq/Sohail Tanvir, 7 Shahid Afridi, 8 Sarfraz Ahmed (wk), 9 Umar Gul, 10 Saeed Ajmal, 11 Aizaz Cheema.

Chanaka Welegedra has been drafted into the squad in place of the injured Suranga Lakmal, who didn't feature in the first two ODI's so it remains to be seen whether Welegedra gets a look in or not.

Sri Lanka XI (Probable): 1 Upul Tharanga, 2 Tillakaratne Dilshan (capt), 3 Kumar Sangakkara (wk), 4 Dinesh Chandimal, 5 Mahela Jayawardene, 6 Angelo Mathews, 7 Jeevan Mendis, 8 Thisara Perera, 9 Lasith Malinga, 10 Seekkuge Prasanna, 11 Dilhara Fernando.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Ist ODI Highlights, Dubai 2011

Posted by Admin Friday, November 11

Highlights Ist ODI Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Dubai 2011: Pakistan made short work of Sri Lanka as they won the first of five one day internationals. Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first the Lankan's made a decent start and were 65-2 at one stage before Pakistani spinners came into action and restricted Sri Lanka to just 131.

Pakistan's spin trio Saeed Ajmal, Muhammad Hafeez and the returning Shahid Afridi took seven wickets between them, 2 each for Ajmal and Hafeez while Afridi took three.

In reply to Sri Lanka's 131 Pakistan lost opener Muhammad Hafeez early but Imran Farhat and Younis Khan were untroubled taking the score to 115 before Farhat fell for 50. Pakistan achieved the target without further wickets. Younis Khan remained not out on 56.

Shahid Afridi was declared man of the match for his three wickets for 27 runs. The 2nd ODI will be played on November, 14.

Junaid Khan | 10 Things You Need To Know About the Left Arm Pacer

Posted by Admin Monday, October 31

Junaid Khan | 10 Things You Need To Know About the Left Arm Pacer

1. Junaid Khan was born on December 24, 1989 in Matra, Swabi District. Current Age 21 Years.

2. Junaid Khan is the first player from Swabi to make it into the Pakistan Cricket Team.

3. Junaid consistently bowls at speed of around 85-88mph but he is capable of bowling at speeds of 90mph+.

4. Junaid was called up to the Pakistan teams World Cup Squad after an injury to Sohail Tanvir. Junaid however didn't play a game during the tournament.

5. He made his First Class debut at the age of just 17 in 2007 playing for Abbotabad against Multan.

6. He made his international debut against West Indies in a T20 International and made his ODI debut two days later against the same team.

7. Junaid's Test debut against Zimbabwe in 2011, was uneventful but in his second Test he showed his class with a five-wicket haul against Sri Lanka on a flat surface in Abu Dhabi.

8. On the advice of former Pakistan and Lancashire all-rounder Wasim Akram, Lancashire signed Junaid Khan to play for them in the Friends Life T20 in June 2011.Lancashire captain Steven Croft hailed Junaid Khan as one of the world’s best death bowlers after the Pakistani inspired a stunning Friends Life t20 win over Northamptonshire Steelbacks at Wantage Road.

9. Junaid has modelled his bowling action on left-arm fast-bowler Wasim Akram. He was also influenced by Imran Khan's bowling. According to Junaid himself "I'd watch the videos of the 1992 World Cup and other matches that Imran had featured in and I would say that I wanted to be like Imran Khan and lift the World Cup like he had."

10. He has the ability to swing the ball into and away from batsmen. Junaid stated that during his time with Lancashire County Cricket Club he learned how to bowl a yorker and how to use swing and seam.

Video: Azhar Ali Maiden Test Century | 100 vs Sri Lanka

Posted by Admin Thursday, October 27

A gutsy maiden century from Azhar Ali took Pakistan to 281-4 at the end of the 2nd days play in the 2nd test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Dubai International Stadium.

The 26-year-old Ali was well supported by veterans Younus Khan (55) and Misbah-ul-Haq (40 not out) after Pakistan lost both openers in the morning session and were uncertain at 64-2.

After the loss of the opening pair Azhar and Younus saw Pakistan to lunch at 95-2 and pushed Pakistan into the ascendancy in the second session. Azhar got to his 50 first, sweeping Herath fine for his sixth boundary.

Younus Khan was far more emphatic in reaching his landmark, hitting Dilshan over the midwicket ropes for a huge six. But Dilshan provided the Lankans the breakthrough just before tea when Younus dragged on as he tried to cut a sharp turning off-break

After Younis's departure Azhar found another sound partner in Misbah after the break and they put on a stand of 94. Azhar progressed confidently until he entered the nervous nineties. The magical moment finally came when the Lahore right-hander got a fine tickle on a sweep and scampered two, celebrating his achievement by holding both arms aloft before sinking to his knees to offer Sajda.

But Azhar couldn't add to his score as Dilshan claimed him to a questionable lbw decision just before close as he swept again. TV replays indicated Azhar got a big inside edge on the delivery.

Pakistan closed the days play leading Sri Lanka by 42 runs heading into the third days play.

Junaid Khan 5 Wickets vs Sri Lanka | Video Highlights

Posted by Admin Wednesday, October 19

Left-arm paceman Junaid Khan chipped in with a maiden five-wicket haul to help Pakistan bundle Sri Lanka for a mere 197-run total on the first day of the opening Test on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old, playing in only his second Test, with 5-38 and was ably supported by pace partner Umar Gul (2-37) and off-spinner Saeed Ajmal (2-56) after Pakistan put Sri Lanka into bat on a greenish Abu Dhabi stadium pitch.