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Dont Underestimate Me- Misbah Ul Huq
1Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s latest Test captain, has hit back at criticism over his surprising elevation, arguing that he hasn’t even had the opportunity yet to show his capabilities as a leader. Misbah has at least two Tests as captain against South Africa in the UAE next month.
“I do not agree with what they [former cricketers] are saying, doubting my abilities as a captain, and saying I am not capable of delivering,” Misbah told reporters in Lahore. “I know the task assigned (more…)
Misbah recalled because Younis unavailable – Mohsin
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Pakistan recalled Misbah-ul-Haq to the Test side and installed him as captain primarily because Younis Khan was not cleared for selection by the PCB, the chief selector Mohsin Khan has said. “We needed a senior player to strengthen our batting line-up,” Mohsin told the News. “Our first choice was Younis Khan but (more…)
Aleem Dar WON UMPIRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
0At a time when our cricketers have been branded as cheats and sell-outs, it is heartening to know that at least our umpires are being held in high esteem. For the second successive year, Aleem Dar has adjudged Best Umpire at the ICC Awards. For years, “Pakistani umpiring” was the punchline to a long-running joke on the hazards cricketers face while touring the country. (more…)
Pakistan Assembly asks Ijaz Butt for explanation
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Ijaz Butt, the PCB chairman, has been summoned by Pakistan’s national assembly for a hearing on October 11 to explain the reasons for the controversy-ridden tour of England, as well as his allegations against Andrew Strauss’s team and their subsequent withdrawal. He will also be questioned regarding Younis Khan’s continued absence from the Pakistan side. (more…)
Harbhajan should have been punished – Symonds
0Andrew Symonds, the former Australia allrounder, has spoken out about the hurt and anger he felt at what he perceived as administrative mishandling in the aftermath of the 2008 Sydney Test - where an on-field altercation with Harbhajan Singh blew up into a race row.
“If truth, honesty and common sense had prevailed, then there would have been a punishment for the player,” Symonds said, speaking to Harsha Bhogle on ESPNcricinfo’s Opening Up.
“It would have been dealt with, and it would have set a precedent for the future. But I don’t think it has done that”.
Harbhajan had an exchange with Symonds on day three of the Test, during which he allegedly called (more…)
Butt, Amir, Asif tough to replace – Mohsin Khan
0Mohsin Khan, Pakistan’s chief selector, is concerned about finding replacements for Salman Butt, Mohammad Amir and Mohammad Asif, the trio suspended by the ICC in the spot-fixing scandal, for a tough, upcoming series against South Africa.
The three players were served notices on September 2 after the ICC felt they had “a case to answer”, and were initially given two weeks to respond, though this has been extended on the players’ request. Of the three, only (more…)
Ijaz Butt trip to England
0Ijaz Butt, the PCB chairman, has left for the UK on a visit that comes amid growing tension between the two national cricket boards, and with the ICC watching developments closely. ESPNcricinfo understands that the possibility of suspending Butt from his role as an ICC director – for his extraordinary outburst against the ECB and the ICC – has “crossed the minds” of officials, but such an extreme step will be averted if the boards of England and Pakistan achieve some sort of rapprochement. (more…)
