Mohammad Irfan thanks Akram for ‘retuning’ bowling action

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 11:38

Towering Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has praised pace legend Wasim Akram, saying that coaching from Akram was helping him rearrange his action to get the best from his giant frame.

4th ODI: Farhat, Misbah shine as Pak level series

Last Updated: Friday, March 22, 2013, 00:13

South Africa face Pakistan in the fourth ODI here at Durban. South Africa, who lead the series 2-1, will be looking to wrap up the series with a win here.

PCB to send two additional pace bowlers in South Africa

Last Updated: Sunday, January 27, 2013, 19:44

In another apparent inconsistent selection policy, Pakistan Cricket Board today decided to send two additional pace bowlers to join the national team in South Africa.

Not affected by Pak players` absence: Ranchi Rhinos

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 15:23

The decision to send back Pakistani players might have robbed Ranchi Rhinos of two players but the team owners say that they are not affected by their absence.

Pak chief selector says pace duo Junaid, Irfan ‘biggest positive’ from India tour

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 12:59

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief selector, Iqbal Qasim has claimed pace men Junaid Khan and Mohammad Irfan are the biggest finds from the ongoing limited over series against archrivals India.

Gul, Junaid, Irfan key to Pakistan`s success in India: Misbah

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 22:31

Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq on Thursday said the pace trio of Umar Gul, Junaid Khan and Mohammad Irfan played a crucial role in Pakistan`s first ODI series win in India since 2004-05.

Pak sensation Irfan’s coach says protégé can become ‘fastest bowler’ in world

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 20:04

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan can become the fastest bowler in the world despite making his one-day international debut at the age of 30, according to his coach Nadeem Iqbal.

Dhoni happy being a "punching bag"

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 21:08

A captain faces a lot criticism when his team goes through a prolonged lean patch but India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni does not mind becoming a "punching bag" if it saves the other players from pressure.

‘Big Bird’ Garner advises ‘giant’ Pak fast bowler Irfan to focus on skills and rhythm

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 16:35

Former West Indies fast bowler Joel Garner, who was the tallest of his generation of pace men, has advised towering Pakistan quick Mohammad Irfan, who stands at seven feet and one inch, to concentrate on skills and rhythm.

Pakistan squad for ODI

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 14:50

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said today that left arm pacer Mohammad Irfan and experienced allrounder Shoaib Malik would remain in India with the national squad for the three-match One-day series, beginning in Chennai on Sunday.

At ‘seven feet one inch’ Pak fast bowler Irfan is tallest player in history of cricket

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 12:16

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Irfan is the tallest player in the history of cricket with a towering height of seven feet and one inch, and is followed by West Indian pace bowling legend Joel Garner at six feet and eight inch in the list of giant cricketers.

Wasim Akram praises tall pacer Mohammad Irfan

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 23:31

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram on Wednesday praised tall fast bowler Mohammad Irfan for bowling a tight line against India in the first T20 international.