Perera to replace Thirimanne in Sri Lanka squad

Last Updated: Monday, January 6, 2014, 17:32

Sri Lanka called up opener Kaushal Perera on Monday after experienced batsman Lahiru Thirimanne was ruled out of the remainder of the three-Test series against Pakistan.

Jacques Kallis bids adieu to Test cricket; Durban Test to be his last

Last Updated: Thursday, December 26, 2013, 12:28

Jacques Kallis – probably one of the finest all-rounders the game has even seen, will retire from Test cricket after the Durban Test between India and South Africa.

Mohammad Wasim urges PCB to `toughen up` on players involved in match fixing

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 14:46

Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Wasim has said that he is proud that his childhood dream of representing the country`s cricket team is coming true but he is scared of the fact that someone who cheated with match fixing could replace him soon.

Naylor appointed trainer and physio of Pak team

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 21:26

The Pakistan Cricket Board has sacked the local trainers and doctors attached with the national team and appointed Englishman Dale Naylor as their new physiotherapist and trainer for the next four months.

Qadir calls resting Afridi, Hafeez in final Proteas ODI big mistake

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 17:10

Legendary Test leg-spinner Abdul Qadir has said that he was surprised with the resting of Mohammad Hafeez and Shahid Afridi in the history-making third and final One-Day International against South Africa in Centurion on Saturday.

Misbah hails Pak`s first bilateral series victory against Proteas

Last Updated: Thursday, November 28, 2013, 12:48

Pakistani Test and ODI captain Misbah-ul Haq has hailed his side`s first win in a bilateral series against South Africa following their one-run win in the second one-day international against the hosts in Port Elizabeth on Wednesday.

Mohammad Hafeez and Umar Akmal sixes set up Pakistan win

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 10:03

Hafeez and Umar Akmal went on a six-hitting spree before Shahid Afridi sealed a series-levelling victory for Pakistan in the second and final Twenty20 international against South Africa.

Pakistan team selection for `short` Proteas tour proving `headache` for PCB

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 14:06

The hastily arranged tour of South Africa is reportedly proving to be a headache for the Pakistani national selectors.

Dawood Ibrahim offered car to Indian team if they beat Pakistan in 1986: Dilip Vengsarkar

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 13:28

Dilip Vengsarkar revealed that after the pre-match press conference, Dawood visited the Indian dressing room and was introduced as a businessman.

SA vs Pak, 1st Test: Misbah hits hundred as Pakistan firm grip

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 17:39

Misbah-ul Haq notched his fourth hundred to further Pakistan`s charge on the third day of the first Test at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

Irfan called to prove `form, fitness` ahead of team selection

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 14:08

The world`s tallest fast bowler Mohammad Irfan has been called to the training camp that begins in Lahore on Monday, after being recommended by national bowling coach Mohammad Akram to Pakistan selectors for the Proteas series.

Pakistan batsman Younis Khan passes 7,000 Test runs

Last Updated: Thursday, September 12, 2013, 09:28

Khurram Manzoor and Younis Khan scored half centuries on Wednesday in a solid Pakistan reply to Zimbabwe`s 294 all out on the second day of the second Test at the Harare Sports Club.