Indo-Pak game stakes lead to on-field spats: Moin Khan

Former captain Moin Khan has said that emotional intensity witnessed during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash on Saturday night was the result of no bilateral cricket being played between the two countries since 2007.

Waqar, Afridi bat for bilateral cricketing ties between India-Pak

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis and skipper Shahid Afridi want the revival of bilateral cricketing ties between India and Pakistan, saying that the contests between the arch-rivals makes for great viewing for the people and also brings out the best in the players from both teams.

Younis Khan’s indefinite ban lifted

In another move towards closing the lid on the player bans/fines controversy, the “indefinite” ban imposed on former Pakistan skipper, Younis Khan, was overturned by the appellate tribunal while the fine imposed on current Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi was also revoked.

Malik assures Afridi he will transform himself

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik’s inclusion in the 15-man squad for the Asia Cup just days after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lifted the one-year ban imposed on him may have surprised many, but he was able to make it to the national squad only after he assured skipper Shahid Afridi that he would completely transform himself into a ‘team man’ and will always give his best for the team.

We can sort Afridi out in test cricket: Ponting

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting took a dig at Shahid Afridi, saying that the new Pakistan captain is in the team only for his leadership skills and that Australia will test his batting in the longest format of the game during the two Tests in England in July.

Pakistan announces Asia Cup squad; Akhtar, Malik make comebacks

Pakistan has announced its 15-member squad for the Asia Cup to be played in Sri Lanka from June 15-24. The biggest inclusions in the squad are the comebacks of temperamental fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar and former Pakistan skipper, Shoaib Malik, whose 1 year ban was lifted a few days ago by a Pakistan appellate tribunal.

Salman Butt named Pakistan’s Vice-Captain

The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed left-handed opener Salman Butt vice-captain for the upcoming tours of Sri Lanka and England after he lost out on the Test captaincy to Shahid Afridi.

Pakistan will take part in Asian Games

The BCCI might have decided against sending their teams for this year’s Asian Games in China but the Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that their team will be participating in the prestigious event and has already submitted a shortlist of 30 players with the organisers.

Shoaib Akhtar definitely has a role to play in T20s and ODIs: Shahid Afridi

New captain of the Pakistan Cricket team, Shahid Afridi, has said that maverick fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, still has a role to play for Pakistan in T20s and ODIs.

Pakistan to play “home” series against SA in UAE

Pakistan will host South Africa for a revised schedule of two tests, five one-day internationals and a one-off twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in October-November this year.

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