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Basit Ali
Fri, May 03 2013
Help from Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Aaqib Javed among others most welcome: Mohammad Akram
The PCB-UFONE Fast Bowlers camp reached its conclusion on April 21 at Karachi’s National Stadium. This pioneering effort was arranged by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and involved a collection of outstanding Pakistani fast bowlers being provided a rare opportunity to be individually coached by one of Pakistan’s legendary fast bowlers, Wasim Akram.
Fri, April 26 2013
Sohaib Maqsood makes hay in Pakistan’s domestic cricket
Sohaib Maqsood has been in scintillating form this season, a run which has seen him emerge as an outside contender for Pakistan’s Champions Trophy, despite not being named in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) original 30-man squad.
Tue, April 23 2013
Umar Akmal needs to take his cricket more seriously: Basit Ali
The recently-concluded President’s Cup One-Day tournament ended in jubilation for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) team led by Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, as they lifted the cup after defeating Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) by 32 runs in the final in Karachi on Friday.
Tue, January 29 2013
Pakistan women’s team has edge over other teams: Coach Basit Ali
The Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) has housed the Pakistan women's cricket team inside the Barabati stadium, for security reasons. Pakistan's coach Basit Ali looks at this situation as an advantage. Pakistan's matches had been shifted from Mumbai in the wake of protests from several quarters following the beheading of Indian soldiers along the Line of...
Mon, January 28 2013
Pakistan women’s team practices at Barabati stadium amidst tight security
With no signs of fear in their eyes despite protests from several quarters, Pakistan's women cricketers on Monday took to their first net practice amid tight security at the Barabati Stadium here, one of the venues for the upcoming World Cup.
Sat, November 17 2012
Umar Akmal in trouble over comments on coach Basit Ali
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.
Fri, October 05 2012
ICC World T20 2012: Pakistan’s ouster triggers ‘Shahid Afridi retirement’ calls
Shahid Afridi has come under severe criticism following his dismal performance in the ICC World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka with some former players calling on the veteran all-rounder to retire from international cricket with immediate effect.
Sun, September 09 2012
Basit Ali appeals ICC to reduce Mohammad Aamer’s ban
By CricketCountry Staff
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has appealed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reconsider the five-year ban imposed on 20-year-old cricketer Mohammad Aamer, who he thinks is a 'changed man’.
Thu, September 06 2012
Former Pakistan players urge for ICC Awards’ boycott
Former Pakistan players Thursday urged a boycott of the International Cricket Council (ICC) annual awards ceremony over the omission of spinner Saeed Ajmal from the shortlist for Test player of the year.
Wed, September 05 2012
Saeed Ajmal deserves to be shortlisted for awards: Rashid Latif
Pressure is mounting on the PCB to boycott the annual ICC awards ceremony after the world governing body refused to include off-spinner Saeed Ajmal in the final list of nominations for any category.