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Freelance cricket writer published in Dawn (Pakistan), The Island (Sri Lanka), and various sports websites
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November 4, 1987 was perhaps one of the grimmest days in Pakistan cricket history. The Pakistan team was favourite to beat Australia in the…
He was a lucky man, in more ways than one. It seldom happens that a cricketer or a person related to cricket receives affection…
In the second half of the 19th Century, cricket took root in Ireland, under the termed of a ‘garrison game'. The political elite took…
Thar, the third largest desert in Asia, is located 728 kilometres away from Karachi. People living in that barren land seldom get the chance…
The Pakistan victory at the home of cricket was as exhilarating as it was unexpected for the masses. They were not anticipating such a…
It is not unusual to find sportsmen (retired or current) having a negative attitude towards other sportsmen or personalities. More often than not there…
Ever wondered who the mute people working in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are? The media managers. How can one blame them; there is…
Wow, what an atmosphere! If there were any fears from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about the ongoing Masters Champions League (MCL) overshadowing the…
Was it just another T20 match? Ask Mohammad Amir this question and he would definitely answer in the negative. After months the wait was…
Gilchrist – the best modern day wicket-keeper batsman.
Brilliant belligerence: Remembering Adam Gilchrist's brutal Ashes century
Lovely piece!
Cricket fans will miss WACA.
How I ended up just metres from the WACA for Glenn McGrath's hat-trick
My interview with the Ireland coach – Graham Ford
https://www.dawn.com/news/1405616/cricket-the-feeling-is-truly-special
Pakistan head to Ireland for an historic Test
Ah, good old days… now every station is available on the Internet. That ‘distinctive voice’ must’ve been Iftikhar Ahmad or perhaps Chisty Mujahid.
Nine years’ wait
Thank you. I’ve heard a lot about that famous Test match. Thank you for sharing your memory. Do you remember any commentators name covering that match?
Nine years’ wait
Don’t know if the ban is ‘harsh’ or ‘mild’ but it is definitely unprecedented. A new benchmark set by Cricket Australia.
Can Cricket Australia ever fully recover from the cheating scandal?
How did you manage to incorporate such good pictures in your article?
The sight and sound of cricket
Great job! Good to read something other than his ‘underarm’ delivery.
Ten Trevor Chappell performances we should remember (that weren’t the underarm)
Lovely article. If I may add, Dhaka National Stadium is the only stadium to host inaugural ‘Home’ Tests for two cricket nations – Pakistan and Bangladesh.
The sight and sound of cricket
Ah, when I was a young boy, Channel Nine’s cricket coverage played a huge part in making me fall in love with the game. Gonna miss it!!!
End of an era confirmed: Foxtel and Seven snatch cricket rights from Nine
Do you think there will come a time when ‘Cricket Committee’ will change ball tampering laws to make it more ‘bowlers’ friendly’?
Ball-tampering sees Aussie outsiders rocket into Test contention
Nice article, but a bit surprised on Amir’s selection. Hasn’t been up to the mark recently.
Subcontinent vs Rest of the World XI
Correction: Mohammad Yousaf is a former player not a former expert.
Pakistan's win at Lord's sets up a terrific series
One spell against Watson has gone to his (Wahab) head. No excuse for outrageous behavior towards Ahmad Shahzad. Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis bowled numerous lethal spells but remained sane.
Cricketers should be automatically suspended for intentional contact
My piece on Usman Khawaja http://www.dawn.com/news/1234649
Usman Khawaja was worth the wait
Editing mistakes:
1. T20 match, not a One Dayer.
2. Opinion is divided on Amir’s comeback, not his suspension.
3. Afridi and Umar Akmal looked good, not Kamran Akmal.
4. Umar Gul bowled Todd Astle, not Nathan Astle.
Pakistan defeat New Zealand to win first one dayer
What a brilliant piece, brought back so many memories. Thanks!
How I missed Australia's perfect start to the 1999 World Cup final