Posts tagged Pakistan
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…)
Shiv Sena Against Veena Malik and Begum Nawazish in Bigboss 4
1The new ‘Bigg Boss’ TV series has run into trouble with the Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) even as it has barely begun, with both parties warning against the participation of two Pakistanis in the show.

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…)



















