Intikhab Alam plays down the hype

Intikhab Alam: The Pakistan team manager, has sought to downplay the hype and expectations surrounding the India-Pakistan semi-final in both countries, saying that inevitably, one of the two teams...

Intikhab lauds Bangladesh hospitality

DHAKA: Team manager Intikhab Alam on Friday paid glowing tribute to the people of Bangladesh for the grand hospitality extended to the Pakistan squad during their short visit for the first...

Richards was toughest to bowl at, feels Imran

KOLKATA: Pakistan's World Cup winning skipper Imran Khan on Saturday rated West Indian great Sir Vivian Richards as the toughest to bowl at during his time. The legendary Pakistani former allrounder...

Playing in India no problem: Ijaz Butt

"I don't see any problems for us and I have also told the players to not worry about anything and just focus 100 per cent on cricket," Butt said. Karachi:  Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ijaz...

Bonhomie off the field already

Even though the cricket fans from Pakistan are yet to arrive for the big semifinal clash between India and Pakistan via the Attari border, but to accord fans from across the border a warm welcome, the NGO's...

Imran Khan wants Shoaib to play against India

DHAKA, March 24: Former Pakistan captain and legendary all-rounder Imran Khan wants to see fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar restored to the Pakistan team when they play India in the World Cup semi-final....

Sri Lanka ready to beat England

AHMEDABAD  - Sri Lanka will bank on their home advantage against an English side grappling with inconsistency and injuries in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final in Colombo. Consistency has been a...

Pak-India match will charge up players: Ramiz

KARACHI (Agencies) - Playing in India always charges up and brings something special out of Pakistani cricketers, said former captain Ramiz Raja, who feels if Pakistan clashes with their neighbours in the...

NZ bat first vs S.Africa in 3rd QF

New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori on Friday won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the third quarterfinal match at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. South Africa welcome...

PCB to award contracts to regional players

Top performers to be picked for monthly remuneration. LAHORE:  In a bid to infuse professionalism and to ensure a constant livelihood throughout the off-season, the Pakistan Cricket Board...