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Imran Nazir

Imran Nazir: Pakistan’s swashbuckling batsman who hasn’t made his chances count

The 32-year-old batsman has let himself down by reckless batting.

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Sharjeel Khan: I want to make 200 in an innings in President’s Cup

While former Pakistan international Imran Nazir was busy stealing the limelight in the President’s Cup One-Day Tournament with an epic 189, his opening partner at Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) Sharjeel Khan — who had scored 194 off 124 balls eight days earlier — was patiently biding his time at the other end. An innings of 29 runs composed of a four and a six may have paled in comparison to the mayhem launched by his teammate that day, but to those who have been following the career of Sharjeel, it’s simply a case of when, not if, the talent of the 24-year-old will be recognised at the highest level.

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Inzamam-ul-Haq becomes the second Pakistani to score a triple century in Tests

On May 2, 2002, Inzamam-ul-Haq became the second Pakistani batsman to score a 300 in Tests. The knock of 329, that included 38 boundaries and 9 sixes, put the sturdy batsman eight short of Hanif Mohammad’s world record. Pakistan inflicted the fifth-biggest defeat on New Zealand in that Test, winning by a margin of an innings and 324 runs. Karthik Parimal looks back at that momentous occasion for the big man.

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PCB yet to decide on allowing Pakistan cricketers in Bangladesh Premier League

Miffed with the Bangladesh Cricket Board after it backtracked on a promised tour of Pakistan, the PCB is yet to take a policy decision on whether to allow its players to take part in the Bangladesh Premier League.

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Bangladesh Cricket Board to send delegation to Pakistan

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) could send a delegation to Lahore in the next few days to ensure the participation of top Pakistani players in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beginning January 18.

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Shahid Afridi loses cool over Pakistan journalist’s question

Dashing Pakistan opener Imran Nazir has advised all-rounder Shahid Afridi to take a break from international cricket to recover his confidence and form.

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Shakib-al-Hasan most expensive player in second Bangladesh Premier League auction

About 150 foreigners went under the hammer for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction on Thursday despite a pay row which saw many cricketers not paid their full dues for the first season.

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PCB pressurises BCB for Pakistan tour

The Pakistan Cricket Board appears to be heading for a confrontation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board after indicating to its counterpart that it would not be possible to send its players for the Bangladesh Premier League unless the BCB fulfills its commitment of touring Pakistan.

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Misbah-ul-Haq had opted for Shahid Afridi for India tour

The naming of Pakistan's Twenty20 and ODI squads for this month's tour to India was not without disagreements as the selectors overruled captain Misbah-ul-Haq while axing experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi for the series.

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Ijaz Ahmed left on bail till next hearing in forgery case

Former Pakistan Test batsman Ijaz Ahmed, charged in a forgery case, has been allowed by a local court to remain on bail until the next date of hearing on November 10.

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