Inzamam takes over as new chief selector with authority on April 18, 2016LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday formally appointed former captain and batting great Inzamamul Haq as its new chief selector, part of wholesale changes following the national squad’s disastrous exit from the Asia Cup in Bangladesh and the ICC World Twenty20 in India. Former spinner Tauseef Ahmad, all-rounder Wasim Haider and opener Wajahatullah […]
Is Inzi the right man for chief selectors job? on April 18, 2016LAHORE: Well the game of musical chairs is in full swing in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The next personality who is all set to the join the bandwagon is none other than our beloved former great batsman and captain Inzamamul Haq. Inzamam will be taking the place of former Test opener Haroon Rasheed who […]
The Last Resort on April 9, 2016In the middle of the square surrounded by apartments, there was a big, grassy patch. But its greenery was not completely visible, since a major portion of it was engulfed with big, golden, dry leaves, the ones which give rise to a crisp, crunching sound when you step on them. Sara turned her eyes up […]
Afridi steps down from captaincy on April 3, 2016LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has stepped down as Pakistan’s Twenty20 captain but will not retire from T20 internationals. In a statement posted to his official Twitter account on Sunday, Afridi said: “Today I wish to inform my fans in Pakistan and all over the world that I am relinquishing the captaincy of the T20 […]
Our Women from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s on April 1, 2016It’s not in the recent years only – the time span between 2005-2006 and 2015-2016 – that our women have earned name in the various fields of life. Not that I am in any way undermining Sharmeen Obaid’s efforts of making documentaries on the rights of the fair sex, or the hard work put in […]
Our Women from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s on April 1, 2016It’s not in the recent years only – the time span between 2005-2006 and 2015-2016 – that our women have earned name in the various fields of life. Not that I am in any way undermining Sharmeen Obaid’s efforts of making documentaries on the rights of the fair sex, or the hard work put in […]
The Blame Game on March 28, 2016For Pakistan, the 2016 World Twenty20 in India, just like Asia Cup 2016 in Bangladesh, turned out to be a worst nightmare. Pakistan were shown the door from the marquee tournament after losing three matches on the trot: against New Zealand, India and Australia. Skipper Shahid Afridi and his charges were only able to defeat […]
To err is Human on March 24, 2016It is when we are in the first or second grade that our elders, namely our parents and teachers, start telling us that to err is human. Human beings do make mistakes, but they are not to be held reprehensible and must be forgiven. Unfortunately, like all the proverbs we learn in our childhoods, or […]
Pakistan allows cricket team to play in India on March 12, 2016LAHORE: Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has cleared the national cricket team, led by Shahid Afridi, to travel toIndia for the ICC World Twenty20. A possible pullout was off the cards after the Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday approved Pakistan’s participation in the mega event. The Pakistan government had earlier said its men and […]
Pakistan get green signal for participation in World T20 after assurance from India on March 12, 2016LAHORE: Pakistan’s Interior Ministry has cleared the national cricket team, led by Shahid Afridi, to travel to India take part in the ICC World Twenty20. A possible pullout was off the cards after the Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday approved Pakistan’s participation in the mega event. The Pakistan government had earlier said […]