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Wasim Akram slams shock bans!
Cricket News on Zee News &bull 4 Hours AgoWasim Akram has said that bans on key players for non-performance in Oz had made Pak "a laughing stock". Full Story »
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"Afridi can even become Pak captain"
www.espnstar.com via @ESS_Cricket &bull TodayNuisance value always works in Pakistan cricket. It is seemingly working for one of the most controversial cricketers in world cricket today, Shahid Afridi. Even after bringing shame to Pakistan cricket by his "chewing-the-ball" incident during the fifth ODI versus Australia in Perth January-end, Afridi has been… Full Story »
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AFP: Pakistan great Akram slams shock bans
www.google.com via @t20report &bull TodayNEW DELHI Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said Thursday bans on key players for their dismal performance in Australia had made Pakistan's cricket "a laughing stock" and should be reconsidered. Akram was commenting on the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision… Full Story »
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Pakistan great Akram slams shock bans
Cricket News on Dream Cricket &bull Today
Fast bowling legend Wasim Akram said Thursday bans on key players for their dismal performance in Australia had made Pakistan's cricket "a laughing stock" and should be reconsidered. Full Story »
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PCB takes u-turn on ban on Younis, Yousaf
pkonweb.com via @pkonweb &bull YesterdayLahore: The Pakistan Cricketing Board (PCB) took a u-turn today on fixing time frame for ban imposed on former captains, Younis Khan and Muhammad Yousaf. PCB said there was no specified term on the ban in the recommendations made by the probe committee. As and when the PCB deems appropriate, these players will be considered for selection for the national… Full Story »
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Kapil Dev inducted into Cricket Hall of Fame in Dubai
www.panasianbiz.com via @Parasshuram &bull YesterdayFormer Indian captain and all-rounder Kapildev was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in Dubai on March 9, 2010 for his contribution to world cricket with the bat and the ball. Kapil Dev said that he was happy… Full Story »
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SRK hopes change in attitude will help
www.espnstar.com via @testodit20 &bull Mar 9, 2010We have made many changes and one of those is the change in attitude. You will see that when we play in the IPL," team owner Shah Rukh Khan said at a promotional event for the team in Mumbai. "We… Full Story »
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Cricket News from all over the world. :: PCB chairman defends Waqar's appointment as coach
news.vcricket.com via @cricket_updates &bull Mar 8, 2010Islamabad, Mar 8: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt has defended Waqar Younis' appointment as Pakistan coach despite allegations of match fixing against him. Full Story »
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Akram heaps praise on Tendulkar
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Mar 8, 2010
KOLKATA Former Pakistan speedster and captain Wasim Akram has heaped praises on batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for scoring the lone double century in the history of one day internationals. Wasim Akram has heaped praises on Sachin Tendulkar for scoring the… Full Story »
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Mashrafe puts all behind
www.thedailystar.net via @friendlyeco &bull Mar 7, 2010Bangladesh cricket coach Jamie Siddons (L) talks to paceman Mashrafe Bin Mortaza as he oversees the bowling of Shahadat Hossain during a practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday. Much has been made about the alleged rift between skipper Shakib Al… Full Story »
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Waqar Younis lands lucrative contract as Pakistan Cricket Coach
www.pakspectator.com via @ghazala_khan &bull Mar 7, 2010PCB chairman Ijaz Butt said on Saturday that Waqar Younis has been given a contract until December 2011 and will be paid a monthly salary of 650,000 rupees to work as Pakistan coach. He said Wasim Akram, another former Test… Full Story »
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The Global Cricket Village: The Pakistan Cricket Board desperados fixing Pakistan cricket
www.buzzcric.com via @buzzcric &bull Mar 6, 2010Desperate times certainly call for desperate measures but certainly not by desperate people asking even more desperate people to manage the affairs. Because the tour squad has to be approved by the PCB Chairman and we all know the power he wields, I don't see the acquiescent Mohsin taking him on over a selectee.Within the committee there is Mohammad Illyas, from the Wild West, who can run amok in any meeting and holds much clout in Cowboy land. Azhar Khan, one of the permanent residents of Gaddafi Stadium, of course will go with the wind that passes from the chairman's… Full Story »
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Wasim Akram suspects conspiracy against Akmal, Naved
Cricket News on rediff &bull Mar 5, 2010
The match-fixing slur on Kamran Akmal and Rana Naved might just be a conspiracy to discredit them by none other than some of their own fellow players, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram. Full Story »
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New cricket centre to open in Mirpur
Cricinfo Pakistan &bull Mar 5, 2010
A new cricketing and educational facility will be opened in Mirpur on March 6, developed and funded by the non-profit Sport for Life! The Pakistan government is supporting the venture. The project in Pakistan is supported by some of Pakistan's… Full Story »
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Wasim Akram Welcomes Mobilink Jazz Cricket Experts
telecomnewspk.com via @92text &bull Mar 3, 2010MobilinkJazz, Pakistan'sfavoriteprepaidcellularbrandorganizedanexcitingeventatRoyalPalmCountryClub, toenabletheluckywinnersofJazzCricketExpertscontesttomeetthecricketlegendsofPakistan. Attheeventwaspresent, Mobilink Brand Ambassador Wasim Akram along with Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq, who enjoyed an interactive session with the winners. The cricket stars answered questions of the participants and gave them helpful tips. Speaking to the… Full Story »
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The Hindu : Sport / Cricket : Miandad opposes Waqar's appointment as Pak coach
beta.thehindu.com via @akhilsethi &bull Feb 28, 2010The Pakistan Cricket Board seems divided on making Waqar Younis the national team's coach and Director General Javed Miandad has opposed the former pacer's appointment, citing his involvement in the match-fixing scandal. Miandad said he is surprised that the PCB… Full Story »
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Waqar set to take Pakistan role
Cricket News on BBC Sport &bull Feb 27, 2010
Since 1995, the board has changed its coach 14 times with former England player Bob Woolmer enjoying the longest stint from 2004-07 until his sudden death during the last World Cup in the West Indies. Regarded as one of the… Full Story »
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Now, Kamran Akmal under match-fixing scanner - News.IndiaLocals.com
news.indialocals.com via @qasimimtiaz &bull Feb 27, 2010Karachi: The ghost of match-fixing has returned again to haunt the Pakistan cricket team, and this time it is wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal who seems to be under its glare.Insiders said that the selectors had axed Akmal from the two… Full Story »
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'Confused' PCB boss says two national players involved in match fixing
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull Feb 27, 2010
While Pakistani media is abuzz with reports of wicket keeper Kamran Akmal's involvement in match fixing, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt dropped another bombshell, saying that at least two national players are suspected of match fixing.Talking to… Full Story »
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Shahzad sets out to emulate heroes
ECB News &bull Feb 25, 2010
England's Ajmal Shahzad has been seeking advice from Pakistan legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis in a bid to forge an international future for himself. Huddersfield-born Shahzad's father is Pakistani and although he has only twice visited the country, the… Full Story »
