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.

Ex-cricketer Basit Ali says Pak ready to host international cricket

Last Updated: Thursday, October 18, 2012, 17:10

Former Pakistan cricketer and TV analyst Basit Ali has applauded Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf and sports minister of Sindh province, Dr Mohammed Ali Shah for their efforts to bring back international cricket to the country.

`ICC should reduce Mohammad Amir`s ban’

Last Updated: Monday, September 10, 2012, 09:41

Outspoken former Pakistan Test cricketer Basit Ali has called on the national selectors and the Pakistan Cricket Board to reduce the ban of promising fast bowler Mohammad Amir.

Basit Ali slams selectors’ decision to drop veteran Younis Khan for Oz series

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 16:04

Former Pakistan batsman Basit Ali has slammed the national selection committee’s decision to drop veteran Younis Khan for their upcoming limited over series against Australia in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

PCB criticised for using sub-standard ball in domestic cricket

Last Updated: Saturday, March 31, 2012, 22:15

The PCB has come in for criticism for using locally manufactured balls in domestic cricket, which are being blamed by players and experts as the cause for frequent injuries to players and for affecting the standard.

Misbah deserves credit for Pakistan’s recent success: Basit Ali

Last Updated: Monday, November 28, 2011, 11:26

Misbah-ul-Haq deserves the credit for the national team’s impressive performance amid a plethora of controversies says former batsman Basit Ali.

Basit Ali says Junaid`s action is suspect

Last Updated: Friday, April 22, 2011, 00:00

Pakistan batsman Basit Ali believes that the national team`s young pace bowler, Junaid Khan will soon land into trouble over his bowling action.

PCB should come clean on Kaneria, Malik selection issue

Last Updated: Sunday, January 16, 2011, 00:00

Former Pakistan cricket team selector Basit Ali has launched a scathing attack on the Pakistan Cricket Board for mishandling the non selection of Danish Kaneria and Shoaib Malik, and urged it to come clean on the matter.

Basit Ali demands disbanding of ICC`s anti corruption unit in present format

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 00:00

Former Pakistani cricketer Basit Ali has called for disbanding the International Cricket Council`s Anti Corruption Unit in its present format over its ineffectiveness.