Hurriyat`s hardline faction wants Indo-Pak talks in third country

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 17:42

Hardline Hurriyat Conference`s Syed Ali Shah Geelani opposed suggestion of holding Indo-Pak talks in Jammu and Kashmir on Kashmir-issue as proposed by moderate faction chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

I should be fit to bowl again around mid July: Gul

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 23:19

Experienced pacer Umar Gul, who recently underwent a knee surgery in Australia, says he is likely to be fit to bowl again by mid July.

Gul hopes to make international comeback in `fitter, better, stronger` form

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 12:40

Pakistani pace bowling lynchpin Umar Gul has said that he is hopeful that he can come back to international cricket after his injury in a fitter, stronger and a better form.

Hurriyat moves HC seeking ban on use of lethal weapons during protests

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 18:42

Moderate faction of Hurriyat Conference, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Tuesday moved the Jammu and Kashmir High Court seeking a complete ban on use of lethal weapons including pellet guns during protests.

Gul`s knee surgery in Australia successful

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 23:50

Pakistan`s most successful pace bowler in the current team, Umar Gul has had a successful knee surgery in Australia.

Fire breaks out at Ludhiana restaurant

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 15:05

A major fire broke out at the Umar Mandi restaurant in Ludhiana Thursday.

Gul`s departure for Australia for surgery delayed

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 23:49

Pakistan`s experienced pace bowler, Umar Gul`s departure for Australia to undergo surgery on his injured knee has been delayed due to visa problems.

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.

Junaid Khan to spearhead Pak attack in Champions Trophy

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 13:07

Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan has said that he is ready to spearhead Pakistan`s attack in the absence of injured Umar Gul in the ICC Champions Trophy, to be held in England.

PCB to select `fittest over experienced` players for Champions Trophy

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 12:58

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said that only the fittest players will be selected for the squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy following a suggestion by Test and ODI captain Misbah-ul Haq urging the selection committee to prefer fitness over experience.

Pak pacer Adil says Akram`s presence in training camp ‘inspirational’

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 2013, 13:18

Upcoming Pakistan fast bowler Ehsan Adil has expressed his happiness at getting an opportunity to participate in the ongoing training camp under pace legend Wasim Akram, saying that Akram’s presence is an inspiration to him and the other participants of the camp.

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.