Afridi, Akmal may face action for flaying selection decisions

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 21:38

Just-recalled Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal along with former skipper Shoaib Malik, who was dropped from the national side for the West Indies tour, could be reprimanded by PCB for criticising the selection decisions in media.

Afridi, Umar make comeback for West Indies tour

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 19:16

Flamboyant Pakistani allrounder Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal today made a comeback to the national team for the ODI and T20 series against the West Indies while senior players Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal were shown the door for the Caribbean tour starting July 14.

Ex-Pak skipper justifies exclusion of Afridi, Akmal from Champions Trophy squad

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 20:11

Former Pakistan captain Mushtaq Mohammed has supported the exclusion of all-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Umar Akmal from the ICC Champions Trophy squad, saying that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is completely justified in its action.

Akmal brothers dropped for Tests against SA

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 20:42

Pakistan`s cricket selectors today omitted all the Akmal brothers -- Kamran, Umar and Adnan -- for the forthcoming Test series against South Africa while recalling wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed to the 16-member squad.

PCB cautions Umar after he reacts to criticism

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 10:42

Pakistan`s young batsman Umar Akmal has been cautioned against reacting to criticism by the country`s Cricket Board after he hit back at some former players who had questioned his commitment in the recent one-day series in India.

Umar Akmal draws criticism from former players

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 09:41

Pakistan`s young batsman Umar Akmal has drawn flak from former players and critics for his below-par performance during the just-concluded tour of India.

India vs Pakistan, 2nd T20: Statistical highlights

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 10:14

Mohammad Hafeez posted a 23-ball fifty - the second fastest by a Pakistani batsman in T20Is. Umar Akmal holds the record with his 21-ball fifty during his innings of 64 off 31 balls against Australia at Edgbaston on July 5, 2010.

Our bowlers can challenge Indian batting, says Hafeez

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 19:34

Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez on Monday said that his team has a good mixture of fast and spin bowlers who can pose questions to the Indian batsmen in the five-match limited overs series, starting with the Twenty20 encounter here on Tuesday.

Misbah wanted Afridi to participate in upcoming India tour

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 17:11

Pakistan cricketer Misbahul Haq, who captains the one-day squad, wanted all-rounder Shahid Afridi to be a part of the series to be held in India, but his suggestion was rejected by the selectors, it has been revealed

Have no illusions about how hard India tour will be: Qasim

Last Updated: Saturday, November 24, 2012, 21:29

Pakistan cricket`s chief selector Iqbal Qasim has no illusions about how tough the forthcoming tour to India is going to be for the national team.

BBL side Sydney Sixers terminates Akmal’s contract

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 13:19

Australian Big Bash League team Sydney Sixers has terminated Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal’s contract after it was revealed he would only be allowed to play in the team`s opening match.

Umar Akmal could be in trouble over comments

Last Updated: Friday, November 16, 2012, 21:07

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal could land himself in trouble with his department and also the PCB after voicing his frustration at being sidelined by his department in the ongoing President`s Trophy tournament.