The mother of all battles

The semi-final clash in Mohali has drawn immense security measures with Prime Minister Gilani also expected to show up at the venue. NEW DEHLI: As Pakistan Premier Yousaf Raza Gilani...

Kamran confident ahead of India clash

ISLAMABAD:  Wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal reckons that the experience of playing in India will see him in good stead when Pakistan take on the hosts in the World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. “I...

Pressure will be on India: Ramiz

KARACHI:  Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has backed the Pakistan team to put up a spirited fight in the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal against India in Mohali on Wednesday. “It is very...

Dhoni v Afridi, a clash of unpredictables

NEW DELHI - India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his Pakistan counterpart Shahid Afridi will be involved in an engrossing battle of wits in the eagerly-awaited World Cup semifinal in Mohali on...

'Playing in India no problem'

KARACHI - Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ijaz Butt has no qualms about the national team playing its ICC World Cup 2011 semifinal against India in India. "I don't see any problems for us and have also...

Ireland to stage ODI series against Pakistan

BELFAST (Northern Ireland), March 26: Irish cricket has received another boost with the announcement Ireland will host World Cup semi-finalists Pakistan in a two-match One-day International series in May....

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...