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.

PCB to decide on players participation in foreign leagues

Last Updated: Saturday, November 10, 2012, 20:31

The PCB cricket committee will meet here next week to take a policy decision on giving permission to players to take part in the foreign leagues but it has been decided that clearance will have to be taken for participating in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Sydney Sixers sign explosive Umar Akmal for BBL

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 6, 2012, 19:51

Sydney Sixers who recently became the second team after New South Wales to win the Champions League, on Tuesday signed Pakistan`s explosive middle order batsman Umar Akmal for the BBL this season.

FBR warns Pakistani cricketers for tax evasion

Last Updated: Friday, November 2, 2012, 21:23

Former Pakistan captains Younis Khan and Shahid Afridi were among four cricketers who were slapped with notices by authorities for not paying taxes.

Kamran Akmal to lead Pakistan in Super Sixes championship

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 13:02

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has chosen wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal to lead the team in the Hong Kong Super Sixes championship, scheduled to be held later this month.

Umar Akmal fined for ignoring umpires

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 16:19

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal lost half of his match fee for changing his gloves without the umpires` permission during his team`s World Twenty20 semi-final against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium here.

WT20: Umar Akmal fined for breach of ICC Code of Conduct

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 11:17

Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee for breach of the ICC Code of Conduct.

Mahmood asks Afridi, Nazir, Umar to review batting approach

Last Updated: Monday, September 24, 2012, 22:42

In the wake of their not-so-impressive outings in the ongoing ICC World Twenty20, Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood has advised thr trio of Imran Nazir, Shahid Afridi and Umar Akmal to review their approach towards batting in the shortest format of the sport.