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So I have just followed Shahid Afridi’s performance for Hampshire in the Friends Life T20 Cup in England, and it seems like he has been leading them to some impressive victories.First a 5 wicket haul to destroy Gloucestershire and the...(more)

When asked if an all Asian World Cup finals, suggests a power shift in world cricket, Mahela Jayawardene said,"We mustn’t forget that this is a World Cup on the subcontinent, and obviously home conditions suit us. In fact, it wou...(more)

Four matches between the neighbors earlier had resulted in India victories - 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003. In 2011 World Cup as well, there was no difference to the verdict. This match was probably much more tilted in India’s favor than the...(more)

PAKISTAN VS INDIAI was told that I have been "awfully quiet" on the subject by someone today. I think otherwise, considering my activity on Facebook, but yes what was missing was a post. After all it is the grand daddy of all cricket matche...(more)

Castrol Index puts the semi-final between India and Pakistan at 153-149, quite closer than what would one expect looking at the rankings of the two teams.Let us cut the hype that is out in the electronic media and see clear facts:The Indian...(more)

The Mohali semi-final between India and Pakistan is evincing interest from all sides - a sampling here:Emotions could run high, says the BBC siteImran Khan says that India has the best chance to win the match. The team that handles the pres...(more)

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi picks up four wicket, (21 of the tournament) as West Indies were dismissed for just 112. A Spectacular display of bowling by Pakistan Cricket team with bowlers M Hafeez, Umar Gul started brilliantly and then S...(more)

The first Quarter-final gets underway in Mirpur on Wednesday between two teams that are not too dissimilar. The West Indies have, to take Greg Chappell’s words few years ago, forgotten how to win. Pakistan is, the least to say, one te...(more)

Pakistan took care of business despite the foolishness in the end. By doing so, they have made a very important statement. The old adage that bowlers win matches comes very much into play with Pakistan. Abdul Rehman and Shahid Afridi have g...(more)

It has become a regular feature to watch some of the teams start with spin during this World Cup. If one notices closely, these are countries who do not have enough firepower with the new ball. Countries like New Zealand whose best bowler i...(more)


In a few days from now, Pakistan will kick off its campaign for the Cricket World Cup 2011. With the last two world cup campaigns in 2003 and 2007 ending disastrously for the Boys in Green, there is a lot of buzz around the team this time a...(more)



We like Umar Gul. He moves like a puppet. That’s always a likeable quality in a person (unless they remind you of Zelda from Terrahawks).
Umar Gul is also a brilliant reverse swing bowler. Give him a red ball, he’s mediocre. Gi...(more)

There used to be a Pakistani blogger who’s blog was named Omar Loves Cricket. I would like to think he is out there somewhere with a bit of a smile on his face.
Umar Gul gave us a great example of how you only need a small number of ...(more)

Go Gul, go. You knocked 6, and you knocked England out too. You thank Allah, and at times like this, it just about seems the only thing to do. Here’s to better days for Pak cricket. One day at a time. For hope and services rendered t...(more)

Umar Gul produced a sensational career-best spell of 6 for 42 in ten full-length and late-swinging overs, as Pakistan’s cricketers overcame their recent troubles to secure an emotionally charged victory under the floodlights at The Ov...(more)

As one sees the Pakistan team fighting to win their first match of the series against the home English side, there has been a lot of discussion on the sides of what could have been. Yes, what could have been if India and Pakistan were not t...(more)

I know it’s hard to imagine, but just because the Australians are having a few weeks off that doesn’t mean that the cricket world has come to a complete halt. Stuff has been happening, such as:Murali reached his 800th test wicke...(more)
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