The Unravelling of Project Snow

It is interesting to see the dynamics between the members of of Project Snow during the recent fracas downunder. And the cry about the great game of cricket from this old guard!

Pakistan, Welcome to Hyderabad

It was here (Niaz Stadium) that Imran Khan tore through the Indian Test batting line-up in 1983 with 8-23, and famously denied Miandad his triple hundred by declaring the innings.

Shoaib Malik at the cross-roads

Pakistan has let go of another impressive record that they held for almost three decades - that of not losing a test series in India. The series was lost, as was the pride...

The Slow, Castration of Pakistani Cricket

When asked if this draw was a moral victory for the Pakistanis Kumble remarked "When you struggle to pick up five wickets in both innings, that's no moral victory to me."

Is this the worst Pakistan team ever?

They have been successful in erasing 24 years of winning record of Pakistan cricket team in India.

Tribute to a Giant

Inzimam-ul-Haq, a glorius 17 year career, at the heart of Pakistan’s middle order. He has the most half-centuries, centuries and the second highest test runs by a Pakistani.

Of Taufel, Howard And An Apology

Same day that Simon Taufel expressed disappointment with his decision, another Australian, PM John Howard, ruled out an apology to the Indian doctor Mohammad Haneef

Javed Miandad : My Man Friday

For a person who enjoys the status of living legend to appear on a commercial television and rave and rant like an imbecile is unbecoming of a gentleman and a cricketer of his stature.

Bad Vibes

One should, at all costs, try not to enrage an intelligent man with authority and if one has to, it should be by the expression of one’s stupidity and not by the display of one’s intelligence

India and the Cricket World Cup

Although in audience reach Cricket World Cup does not match football but in passions, racial overtones , money making and cheating it is like a heady sports cocktail, brewed since Greek Olympic games and Roman gladiator combats.

Thank You Bob, Thanks Inzi!

He’s a colossal in his own right and we need to send him away in a grand fashion on our own terms and especially in a capacity Pakistani ground. We must learn how to bid farewell to our sporting heroes.

Commercialized Sports

The days of feeling empowered over defeating former colonial masters are gone. That is a small satisfaction and it cannot compensate for our lowly performance in many fields.

A Collective Failure to Fail

Each loss brought with it claims ranging from match-fixing and biased umpiring to the lack of divine providence. We never lost all these years. We were simply made to finish second by forces that conspired against us.

The Day We Killed Bob Woolmer

Bob Woolmer’s demise has to be Pakistan’s largest blemish in cricket. I want to tell the tale straight from the heart of his biggest fan.

Why We’re Shocked

So now that we’re the first team to be dumped out, ‘logic’ would dictate that we’re among the worst, and that is a bitter pill to swallow, indeed.

Raiwind IX

During a talk show hosted by former Pakistani cricket captain, Rameez Raja, Inzimam-ul-Haq suggested that along with the usual cricket training, cricketers should also be given “deeni taleem” (religious education).

World Cup 2007: A Legacy To Be Left Behind

Australia, South Africa, England are the main contenders in my opinion, with Pakistan being as unpredictable as ever,and after a year which has seen a lot controversy for the team, will remain a dark horse.

Soul Atrophy

Teams in any sport can be as good or as bad as the countries, societies and institutions they represent.

Pataudi’s Plight : The game of religious stereo typing

If Pataudi were to grow a beard and appear for photographs wearing a skull cap at the doorstep of a mosque, would he have become a better Muslim?

Pakistan: Cricket World Cup

As a one day player, Inzammam appeared past his prime in 2002 Cup. This time, he will be past utility. As the world cup proceeds, many would wonder why he is around in the first place.

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