So then, the day is here when Pakistan vie for a world title.In about 4 hours, the players will take the field for the warm ups, toss, national anthems, and the game!I have hardly been able to sleep.I’d be lieing if I say that I’m not stressed about the match and that it doesn’t matter who wins because Pakistan has already exceeded everyone’s expectations by reaching the Wo...
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...
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...
Pakistan are predictable.
Had to go for the anti-cliche there, because they are predictable in their unpredictability. Brilliant one day, hilarious the next and sometimes just downright sad. Pakistan were not really considered title contenders while they were entertaining, but now, with the dullness of Younis and Misbah in the middle order, their chances can be respected again.
Mohammed Haf...
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