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South Africa tour of UAE 2013

Pakistan needs to retain faith in youngsters in order to regain consistency

After a thorough hype of laying down rank turners and troubling the South Africans in the second Test, Pakistan failed to capitalise on a golden opportunity of beating the world’s best Test side by 'plotting their own downfall’ as coach Dav Whatmore put. Abhijit Banare looks at the team which has developed a habit of giving sporadic performances.

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Faf du Plessis’s punishment for ball-tampering too lenient: Former Pakistan players

Pakistan cricket officials and former players were fuming over the second Test ball-tampering row which saw South Africa's Faf du Plessis hit with a small fine, claiming punishment would have been more severe had a sub-continent player been involved.

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Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq demands hard work after losing 2nd Test to South Africa

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq demanded his side put in the hard yards to supplement their undoubted talent after they squandered the opportunity of winning a Test series against South Africa.

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South Africa’s unbeaten 7-year away form deserves more respect: Graeme Smith

South Africa captain Graeme Smith, whose team have not lost an away series for seven years, believes the Proteas deserve more respect for their achievements on the road.

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South Africa beat Pakistan by an innings and 92 runs; level series 1-1

South Africa beat Pakistan by an innings and 92 runs in the second Test to level the two-match Test series 1-1 at Dubai on Saturday.

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Asad Shafiq’s ton takes Pakistan to 274/5 against South Africa at tea on Day 4

Asad Shafiq’s unbeaten century guided Pakistan to 274 for five at tea on Day Four of the second Test in Dubai against South Africa on Saturday.

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Pakistan’s Saeed Ajmal reprimanded by ICC for dissent

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal was on Saturday handed an official reprimand after pleading guilty to using abusive language and gestures during the second Test against South Africa in Dubai.

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Misbah, Shafiq slam half-centuries as Pakistan reach 198/4 at lunch on Day 4 against South Africa

Half-centuries by Misbah-ul Haq and Asad Shafiq took Pakistan to 198 for four at lunch on Day Four of the second Test at Dubai on Saturday.

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Faf du Plessis fined by ICC for ball tampering

South African all-rounder Faf du Plessis has been fined 50 per cent of his match fees for ball tampering during the third day's play in the second and final Test against Pakistan in Dubai.

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Live Cricket Score: Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 4 at Dubai

South Africa were in sight of a crushing second Test victory over Pakistan on Friday but ended the third day in Dubai defending themselves against accusations of ball tampering.

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