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Khurram Mahmood

  • December 01, 2019

    Still going strong

    Normally the procedure of selecting the players for the national cricket team is based on the players' performance in domestic matches. But the...

  • November 24, 2019

    Long way to go

    There are 12 Test-playing countries in the world. India, New Zealand, England and Australia are the top four. Pakistan are currently placed on the...

  • November 17, 2019

    Tougher challenge now: Can Pakistan end their losing streak in Tests in Australia?

    After the Twenty20 series loss, another tough challenge is ahead for Pakistan team in the Test series. Despite a good show in the warm-up game,...

  • November 10, 2019

    The decline continues

    Pakistan started the Australian tour with another series defeat. It was the second consecutive T20 series defeat under new head coach Misbah-ul-Haq...

  • November 03, 2019

    A tough challenge

    Pakistan begin their T20I series against Australia today . The Green-shirts are number one in the shortest format, but last month’s defeat against...

  • October 20, 2019

    Kohli keeps shining

    India have ended Australia’s dominance in Test cricket. They won their 11th consecutive home Test series when they beat South Africa by an innings...

  • October 13, 2019

    Unexpected results

    After winning the ODI series against touring inexperienced Sri Lanka team in Karachi, it was very much expected that Pakistan will clean sweep in...

  • October 06, 2019

    The purple patch

    In the international circuit there are a few batsmen who are dominating world cricket with their consistent performances. Indian captain Virat...

  • September 29, 2019

    Making progress

    Weather played spoilsport last Friday when Karachi’s first One-day International was abandoned because of unseasonal rains. The eagerly-awaited...

  • September 22, 2019

    Dwarfing the giants

    England ended their memorable summer by earning a 2-2 draw in the Ashes with a 135-run win over Australia in the fifth Test last week. Australia...

  • September 15, 2019

    Smashing records

    After a pathetic performance in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup in England, the Afghanistan Cricket Board appointed young leg spinner Rashid Khan as...

  • September 01, 2019

    Who’s gonna be the coach?

    Among the main contenders for coaching job are former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq, ex-opener Mohsin Khan, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones...

  • August 18, 2019

    Master Blaster

    For cricket lovers one-day cricket is better than Test matches because a lot of runs are scored in this format in a single day, but it is not better...

  • August 11, 2019

    A giant retires from Test cricket

    The list of players who are leaving Test cricket is getting longer very fast. South African fast bowler Dale Steyn is the most recent addition....

  • August 04, 2019

    Preferring T20 leagues over Test cricket

    During the past few years, many international players have left Test cricket to focus on ODIs and T20 Internationals and T20 leagues across the...

  • July 28, 2019

    The Slinger ends his ODI journey

    Fast bowlers play an important role in any team’s victory. There is a long list of great fast bowlers in cricket history. Fast bowlers’ careers...

  • July 21, 2019

    Misapplication of rule

    England lifted their first-ever World Cup by beating New Zealand in one of the most thrilling ODI encounters last week.Before the last week final,...

  • July 14, 2019

    Are India the new chokers?

    Mental toughness is the key to success in any game. It was proved by New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against India when they...

  • July 07, 2019

    Blame the openers

    In a 50-over game of cricket, opening is considered the bes t position because not only do you get to bat the most overs, you also enjoy the first...

  • June 30, 2019

    Game over for Malik?

    After the Cricket World Cup 2019, many players are expected to hang their boots. Among them are MS Dhoni, Lasith Malinga, Chris Gayle, Ross Taylor,...

  • June 23, 2019

    The rise and fall of Hasan Ali

    Fast bowlers always play a vital role in the success of any cricket team. They are the front-line soldiers to attack the opposition.Without the...

  • June 16, 2019

    Can Pakistan break the jinx today?

    One of the most exciting and much awaited ICC World Cup matches, between sub-continent arch-rivals Pakistan and India, is to be played at the Old...

  • June 09, 2019

    The pitiable Proteas

    When any ICC tournament begins, such teams as Australia, India, South Africa, Pakistan and England are predicted as the winner as they are the top...

  • May 12, 2019

    Standing tall

    Umpiring is one of the toughest tasks in international cricket. Players are never satisfied with the umpire’s decision when they go against...

  • April 28, 2019

    A big blow

    In 1970s and ‘80s, fast bowlers dominated international cricket. Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft and Malcolm Marshall...

  • April 21, 2019

    Astonishing omission

    Making a winning combination for a mega event like World Cup is always a difficult task for the selectors. Last Thursday, chief selector Inzamam-...

  • April 07, 2019

    Profit and loss statement

    The experiment of playing ODI series with different captains and players against Australia in the UAE failed miserably. The Aussies whitewashed the...

  • March 31, 2019

    Can Amir regain his golden form?

    The last One-day International between Pakistan and Australia is being played in Dubai today. Pakistan’s batting has always remained a concern for...

  • March 24, 2019

    A chance for redemption

    The five match oneday series between Pakistan and Australia is under way in the United Arab Emirates . The ODI series is part of the World Cup...

  • March 17, 2019

    Perennial under-performers

    The final of the fourth edition of Pakistan Super League is being played between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi today at National Stadium,...

  • March 10, 2019

    Gayle-storm not finished yet

    Cricket is getting more entertaining day by day, especially after the introduction of the popular Twenty20 format. Fast scoring in the shortest...

  • March 03, 2019

    An incredible achievement

    Tours of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are always tricky for Asian cricket teams. Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka have won Test matches and...

  • February 24, 2019

    Empty stands

    Twenty20 is more entertainment and less real cricket. It is the best way for enjoyment in a short time for cricket lovers. Around 15 years ago,...

  • February 10, 2019

    PSL fever builds up

    The fourth edition of Pakistan Super League begins on February 14 in the UAE. The final is to be played in Karachi on March 17. The good news is...

  • February 03, 2019

    Failing to learn from mistakes

    After being beaten in the Test series, Pakistan also lost the One-day International series against South Africa, by 3-2. So far it has not been a...

  • January 27, 2019

    Succumbing to bounce

    After the Test series defeat in South Africa, the Green-shirts are facing Proteas in an ODI series. Pakistan have been struggling in South Africa...

  • January 20, 2019

    Disappointment galore

    Pakistan suffered yet another Test series defeat - and it was a whitewash in South Africa. It was the second Test series defeat in two months....

  • January 13, 2019

    Contrasting fortunes

    With the defeat in the second Test, Pakistan lost yet another series in South Africa without putting up much of a fight.On the other hand, Team...

  • January 06, 2019

    Pakistan’s batting woes

    When Pakistan landed in South Africa for their three-match Test series last month, they were not favourites to win but it was expected they will...

  • December 30, 2018

    A year of mixed fortunes

    It was a year full of good and bad memories for Pakistan cricket. Before the ongoing Test series between Pakistan and South Africa, we played nine...

  • December 23, 2018

    A daunting task

    Sarfraz Ahmed and Company has landed in South Africa to face its toughest challenge of the year as they are to face the third ranked Test side. This...

  • December 16, 2018

    Missing the Big Two

    The second Test between Australia and India is being played in Perth. Virat Kohli-led India have the best opportunity to win their first-ever Test...

  • June 15, 2018

    The rising Afghans

    Last summer, the International Cricket Council granted Ireland and Afghanistan Test status. After that the number of Test-playing countries reached...

  • December 10, 2017

    India’s longest winning streak

    Last week, Team India won yet another Test series against Sri Lanka. This was the second bilateral series between the two teams in a few months. In...

  • October 15, 2017

    Setback in the UAE

    Before the Test series against Sri Lanka in the UAE, it was a general perception that Pakistan will beat the Islanders quite easily. The reason was...

  • October 01, 2017

    Unfair selection yet again

    The selection of Pakistan national cricket team has always been controversial. After the announcement of the squad every time, there is criticism....

  • September 02, 2017

    Dhoni is still a match winner

    India has produced many successful batsmen and captains but Mahindra Singh Dhoni is unique among them. The ongoing series in Sri Lanka is very...