Younis criticises Karachi pitch
Region: Pakistan"We need to have Test pitches which support good and lively cricket and which produce results," said Pakistan captain Younis Khan. "We need wickets on which batsmen need to work hard to score runs. We need to recreate the... more
Views: 710Vaas keen to play 2011 World Cup
Region: Sri Lanka"They might have dropped me for now from the one-day side but I feel I can comeback. Because I want to play the 2011 World Cup and then say goodbye to cricket," said Veteran Sri Lankan pace bowler Chaminda Vaas. "It would... more
Views: 789Qadir keeps door open for Shoaib
Region: Pakistan"I've no knowledge of Shoaib's physical condition," said Pakistan's chief selector Abdul Qadir. "But I have a good deal of respect for him. He is a great fast bowler and deserves to be treated with respect. "We will cons... more
Views: 799The shadows of darkness and the ray of hope: Swat valley
Region: Pakistan
Mingora: the troubled region of north western Pakistan, Swat valley, where the Pakistani security forces had been fighting with the insurgents for more than a year, has started getting back to normal. The insurgen... more
Views: 978"Learn to read batsmen's mind"
Region: Sri Lanka"India is one of the top sides today and they played very well against us. We have played them a lot in recent times and I think they played Mendis very capably," said Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene. "He now has t... more
Views: 821"I want to be a better performer"
Region: Sri Lanka"It's been a great experience leading my team. It's been an honour and I felt it was right time to let it go and concentrate more on my cricket and take on another challenge, which is to be a much better cricketer than who... more
Views: 781Mahela eyes winning finish
Region: Sri Lanka"I think I'm just going to enjoy it the way I've enjoyed the last three years," said Mahela Jayawardene. "These two Test matches are going to be quite an honour for me to lead the side and decision-making will not be an i... more
Views: 650Sachin not happy with referral system
Region: India"When I was there in Sri Lanka last time, I did not particularly like the Umpires Referral system. There is still an element of uncertainty in the system," said Sachin Tendulkar. "I still prefer the hotspot system to id... more
Views: 667"Right man should lead the team"
Region: Sri Lanka"I think you never know whether you are ready or not until you are tested and tried. And of course it's never the case of the vice-captain automatically taking the job. It should always be the right man at the right time f... more
Views: 575Jayawardene: Decision was difficult
Region: Sri Lanka"I was thinking about quitting during the Bangladesh series, but then the series against Pakistan and India was arranged," said Mahela Jayawardene. He added: "I thought I would lead the team in these two series and then s... more
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