Pak selectors axe Razzaq, bring in Asif, Imran Nazir for Champions TrophyLAHORE - The seven member selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday controversially recalled paceman Mohammad Asif and opener Imran Nazir, but omitted all-rounder Abdul Razzaq from their 15-man squad for next month’s Champions Trophy in South Africa. Asif clears ‘tough’ fitness test enhancing chances for Champions Trophy
Pak selectors to seek feedback from coach, captain prior to Champions TrophyLAHORE - The Pakistan cricket selection committee led by chief selector Iqbal Qasim has decided to get a feedback from coach Intikhab Alam and captain Younis Khan before selecting the 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in South Africa in September. Akhtar unlikely to get a chance even through ‘wild card’: QasimLAHORE - Pakistan cricket chief selector Iqbal Qasim has ruled out ontroversial speedster Shoaib Akhtar’s chances of getting into the ICC Champions Trophy squad. PCB chief goes into damage control mode, meets several former cricketersLAHORE - In an apparent damage control move, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt is trying to garner the support of as many former cricketers as he can. PCB asks Asif to join coaching camp to assess his fitnessLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has asked tainted fast bowler Mohammad Asif to join a coaching camp for young players to ascertain his fitness level before the ICC Champions Trophy. Miandad advises ‘non-performing’ senior players to take rest from international cricket
Pak Punjab governor asks PCB to boycott 2011 World Cup matches in IndiaLAHORE - The Governor of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Salman Taseer, has urged President Asif Ali Zardari to ask the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott its matches scheduled to be held in India. PCB pushing to host Test series against India in EnglandLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board, as part of an out of court settlement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on the 2011 World Cup hosting dispute, is pushing to host a Test and One-Day series against India in England. Farhat to quit ICL for place in national team
British High Commission denies visa to Pak blind cricket teamLAHORE - Pakistan blind cricket team has been refused visas by the British High Commission in Islamabad. Yousuf needs more time to be back to best in international cricket: Younis KhanLAHORE - Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan has stepped in support of middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf, saying he needs time to settle down after staging a comeback following a long lay-off from international cricket. Ramiz wants senior players to make way for young bloodLAHORE - Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has asked some of the senior players of the current team to bid adieu to international cricket in order to give youngsters more chances to perform. PCB mulling giving key position to Saeed AnwarLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) may rope in former opener Saeed Anwar to put its house in order. Younis Khan refuses to resign over Sri Lanka debacle
Under-fire Qadir washes his hands off ‘match-fixing” comments
Younis Khan hopes of winning major titles in next two years
Asif’s crucial fitness test conducted
Shoaib Akhtar’s career not over, says chief selector QasimLAHORE - Pakistan’s chief cricket selector Iqbal Qasim has said controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar still has a future with the national side, but he must prove his fitness to be seriously considered. Asif’s selection for ICC Champions Trophy squad depends on today’s fitness testLAHORE - Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif will have to prove his physical fitness on Sunday before being considered for the ICC Champions Trophy. PCB unlikely to take action against fixing accusersLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board is unlikely to take any legal action against former players who have voiced fears of players being involved in match-fixing during the ongoing tour of Sri Lanka. Abdur Rauf on a break to recharge his batteries before Champions Trophy
Younis blames poor domestic set-up for Lankan routLAHORE - Pakistani skipper Younis Khan has blamed the flawed domestic set-up for Pakistan cricket team’s dismal ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. Indian cricketers unlikely to be exempted from WADA clause: PCBLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said Indian cricketers are unlikely to be spared from signing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) agreement despite the Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) terming it to be ‘unreasonable’. Talented POK boy waiting for Pak selectors nod to play cricketLAHORE - A young fast bowler from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir has been hoping for a nod from Pakistani selectors’ for a place in the team for the last two years, despite giving a brilliant performance. Former Pak cricketers want pace sensation Aamer to be handled with care
PCB surprised by demands of probe over Colombo bookie issueLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is surprised by the controversy regarding presence of alleged bookies in the team hotel in Colombo and demands of probe into the issue. Call for probe into presence of bookies in Pak team Colombo hotelLAHORE - Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials have demanded an inquiry over reports of presence of some alleged bookies in the Colombo hotel where the Pakistani team stayed during the Test series last month. You have done 10-years overtime, retire now: NA sports committee to ButtLAHORE - Pakistan National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Sports has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ijaz Butt to step down, saying he has exceeded the legitimate age of retiring. Akhtar submits his reply over PCB show cause noticeLAHORE - Shoaib Akhtar has submitted his reply to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) show cause notice charging him with violating various clauses of his central contract. PCB rules out hosting its 2011 World Cup matches on neutral venuesLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has ruled out any possibility of organizing its share of 2011 World Cup matches at neutral venues. Afridi ‘right choice’ for T20 captaincy: QasimLAHORE - Pakistan chief selector Iqbal Qasim has backed the cricket board’s decision to hand over the Twenty-20 captaincy to Shahid Afridi. Pak team manager rejects reports of bookies approaching playersLAHORE - Pakistan cricket team manager in Sri Lanka Yawar Saeed has rejected reports that the players were approached by some alleged bookies during the Test matches in Colombo earlier this month. PCB bars players from giving interviews to print, electronic mediaLAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has barred cricketers from giving interviews to print and electronic media without obtaining prior permission from it. Hameed eager to make IPL appearanceLAHORE - Pakistan top order batsman Yasir Hameed is eagerly waiting to participate in the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) next season. |
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LAHORE - Accepting responsibility for humiliating defeats both in the Test and One-Day series in Sri Lanka, Pakistan captain Younis Khan has said he would not succumb to pressure to resign.
LAHORE - Former Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Zahid has urged selectors, captain and coach to handle young pace sensation Mohammad Aamer with care.
