The celebrations of the World T20 win have been going on with such fervour, that the announcement of Pakistan’ test squad for the tour of Sri Lanka, and Mohammad Yousuf’s international return, have almost gone un-noticed.Here are my thoughts on the squad.Openers: Salman Butt, Khurram ManzoorI’m always pleased when the PCB and its selectors display some common sense.Salman Butt...
In just about 4 hours Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take the field again for the 2nd test match of their series.The 1st test last week set the tone for a fast paced, action packed series between the two; if the initial reports coming in regarding the nature of the pitch are true, then this morning will see yet another exciting test match kick off.After Pakistan’s dramatic collapse on the 4th m...
Dear Selectors,It has been brought to my notice that you have announced the Pakistan squad for the ODIs against Sri Lanka.As always, you have surprised me; both pleasantly as well as otherwise.Firstly, I would like to congratulate you on finally putting Salman Butt out of his misery. You have done yourselves proud and I am sure that the entire country is unanimously happy with this decision of you...
After the drought in 2008, the year 2009 gone by started with Sri Lanka touring Pakistan. It was also the beginning of Younis Khan’s captaincy stint; this time as full-time captain and not just a fill in for Inzamam ul Haq or Shoaib Malik; this time in the job he had finally accepted and not turned down like in the past. If that was the start, 2009 ended with a different man at the helm of P...
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