"ODI series against Oz on schedule"
Region: Pakistan"There is no way the series will now be postponed or cancelled we will have the first match on April 22," said PCB chairman Ejaz Butt. "Hopefully in next two days we will announce the sponsorships for the series. It is tr... more
Views: 817Shoaib set for another comeback
Region: Pakistan"I would definitely want to see Shoaib in the team for the Australia series. He is an experienced bowler and an asset to the team. But it is not just my decision alone, the team will be finalised after consulting other sel... more
Views: 834"Miandad role is to develop cricket"
Region: Pakistan"We have a number of staff already working in these areas," PCB chairman Ijaz Butt said. "It would not be fair to them if Miandad does every job in the presence of so many employees. "Miandad has signed a contract under w... more
Views: 803"Pak is not a country to send teams"
Region: Pakistan"The events in Lahore were absolutely dreadful for the people and cricketers of Pakistan. Quite clearly Pakistan is not a country where we can send cricket teams and officials in the immediate future," ICC President David ... more
Views: 643Jilani: No move to sack Butt
Region: PakistanPakistani Sports Minister Aftab Hussain Jilani said: "As far as I'm aware there is no move to remove the present chairman of the PCB. "However, it's up to President Asif Ali Zardari to make a decision on the matter. Only ... more
Views: 871"Clear fitness test to get in Pak team"
Region: Pakistan"The fitness tests are being held to confirm the match fitness of all players including fast bowlers, Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Sohail Tanvir," Qadir said. "We will only consider those players who are deemed to have cle... more
Views: 706Younis, Intikhab want new team
Region: Pakistan"You tell me does it sound right that the same squad that was picked for Bangladesh should be retained for the Australia series?," Pakistan captain Younis Khan asked. "I have asked for a few changes to be made in the squa... more
Views: 581Misbah looks to slow down Australia
Region: Pakistan"The only edge we will have over Australia is if we have the same kind of pitches which we have at home," Vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq said. "We need the slow kind of pitches. "Australia are still a very strong side and th... more
Views: 742Imran blames govt for terror attack
Region: Pakistan"The government was more involved and interested in finding ways to stop the long march and to quell the lawyers movement. They should have concentrated on providing top level security to the Sri Lankan team," the former P... more
Views: 684Younis: Pak should go SA way
Region: Pakistan"We can also follow the example of South Africa which maintained high standards of cricket during isolation when they had overseas players competing in their domestic tournaments. Which is why after their return to interna... more
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