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Ijaz Butt
Mon, July 22 2013
Misbah-ul-Haq: A boon to Pakistan cricket
After his recent performance in the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against the West Indies, Misbah-ul-Haq has managed to prove himself worthy enough to be respected as the captain of the team. During this chase, he went past Wasim Akram’s record of the most ODI runs without a century.
Tue, July 09 2013
India have resources to form two teams: Shahid Afridi
Flamboyant allrounder Shahid Afridi has heaped praise on Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men and said the Indian cricket team has so much depth in talent that they could easily select two separate sides.
Wed, May 08 2013
Pakistan cricket needs the leadership of someone like Ehsan Mani
A change in leadership is needed. No, I’m not referring to the upcoming elections in Pakistan, nor am I talking about the country’s favourite pantomime villain — Misbah-ul-Haq. I am in fact, referring to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairperson Zaka Ashraf, supposedly the nation’s saviour from the tyranny of Ijaz Butt.
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, April 16 2013
Mohammad Hafeez praises Misbah-ul-Haq’s captaincy
Pakistan's T20 captain Mohammad Hafeez has showered praise on his Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq, describing him as an "honest" person and a "calm and composed" leader.
Wed, April 10 2013
Mohammad Hafeez, Dav Whatmore trying to sideline Misbah-ul-Haq, claims Ijaz Butt
Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ijaz Butt on Wednesday said he stands by his statement that there was a rift in the Pakistan cricket team even as Mohammad Hafeez and Misbah-ul-Haq have dismissed such comments publicly.
Wed, April 10 2013
Misbah-ul-Haq, Mohammad Hafeez deny rift in Pakistan team
Pakistan's Test and one-day captain Misbah-ul-Haq, and Twenty20 skipper Mohammad Hafeez again denied reports of a rift Tuesday, saying the rumours were damaging the team.
Tue, August 19 2014
Pakistan Cricket Board hands out bans and fines to seven of its players
March 10, 2010, saw a colossal blow landing on Pakistan cricket just before the national squad embarked on a quest to defend their World Twenty20 title. The Pakistan Cricket Board imposed bans and fines of various magnitudes on as many as seven players. Jaideep Vaidya has the full story.
Sun, March 03 2013
Umar Gul looks burnt out; needs to take a break from the game: Geoff Lawson
Lawson who described his stint as Pakistan coach as enjoyable spoke to PakPassion’s Saj Sadiq about the recently-concluded Test series against South Africa and in particular about the lack of preparation ahead of the series, the subsequent criticism of coach Dav Whatmore from some former players, Umar Gul's form in South Africa and the performance of the young Pakistani fast bowlers in the series.
Fri, February 15 2013
PCB hopes for home series against India in August
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is pinning its hopes on the BCCI agreeing on play Pakistan, at least at a neutral venue, in August this year in order to boost its financial position.