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Mushtaq Ahmed

Saeed Ajmal, the ‘Doosra’ Saqlain Mushtaq of Pakistan cricket

Off-spin bowling has never been as glamorous and stylish an art as leg-spin. In fact, it wasn’t long ago when off-spin wasn’t event considered an art, as every part timer could roll over his arm for an end changing spell of off-spinning lollipops.

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Swann vs Ajmal: English off-spinner to unveil ‘Chautha’ in Abu Dhabi!

The art of offspin bowling just got a bit more complex! Close on the heels of Saeed Ajmal’s promise to use the 'teesra’ in the second Test between England and Pakistan in Abu Dhabi, his English counterpart Graeme Swann is believed to be working overtime on a new delivery.

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Mushtaq Ahmed to host reception 17 years after marriage

Former Test leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has caused consternation by announcing that he will celebrate his 'valima' (marriage reception) on December 26, seventeen years after his wedding.

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Mushtaq Ahmed cautions England ahead of Pakistan series

Assistant coach of the England cricket team, former Pakistan leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed has advised his players to be prepared for a "spin war" in the upcoming Test series between the two sides in UAE.

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PCB approves setting-up of anti-corruption unit

Pakistan cricket authorities have approved the setting-up of a "vigilance and security division" to fight corruption in the game, a month after three top players were imprisoned for spot-fixing.

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Borthwick, Patel give spin bowling tips to young cricketers

By CricketCountry Staff

 

Over 40 young cricketers, hailing from slum areas in Amberpet in Hyderabad, received spin bowling tips from England spinners Scott Borthwick and Samit Patel on Monday at the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Works Ground on Monday afternoon.

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Ex-Pak batsman charged with corruption

Former Pakistan batsman Mansoor Akhtar has been forced to step down from his senior position in a leading bank after being charged in a corruption case.

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Prior thankful for Mushtaq Ahmed’s spin school

Matt Prior paid tribute Sunday to the influence of former Pakistan leg-break bowler Mushtaq Ahmed after being labelled England's best player of spin by team-mate Stuart Broad.

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