Pakistan are the World Twenty20 champions, but only for another 10 months.A number of people are wondering why the next World T20 was been scheduled only 10 months after the one that just concluded.I have the answer. It wasn’t scheduled that way.The ICC Champions Trophy, which is held every 2 years, was scheduled to be held in Pakistan in September 2008, and the West Indies in April 2010.The...
We all know the recent fairytale story of Afghanistan. From World Cricket League’s Division 5 (extremely low echelons), to falling just one victory short of qualification for the 2011 World Cup, yet gaining official ODI status.Now Afghanistan has its second chance to make its mark among in the big leagues. They are scheduled to play the World T20 qualifiers in UAE in February 2010. And guess...
The FansIn 2004 when Pakistan and India finally decided to put aside their political differences and get on to the cricket field, there was an overdose of Pakistan vs India cricket.Tours took place every year with an abundance of test matches and ODIs.Many at the time felt that the euphoria surrounding the battle between the arch rivals was deteriorating due to the overdose.But then cricket was on...
Dope tainted fast bowler, Mohammad Asif, will don the Pakistan colors again during the Champions Trophy that will be held in South Africa next month.Asif, who was banned for a year by the IPL’s Drugs Tribunal, will have his ban lifted a day before the Champions Trophy kicks off.That resulted in Pakistan announcing him first in the 30 probables, and now in their 15-man squad for the event.Asi...
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