Pakistan crush sorry New Zealand

Pakistan cruised to a 103-run win over New Zealand in the third and final Twenty20 international at Christchurch.Having already lost the three-match series after defeat in the opening two games, Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad's 54 off 34 balls helped his side reach 183 for six as they sought to salvage some pride. Abdul Razzaq, who hit a superb 34-run cameo, then took figures...

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Afridi hails 'matchwinner' Razzaq

Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi did not hold back in his praise for "matchwinner" Abdul Razzaq.Pakistan on Thursday, cruised to victory in the third and final Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Christchurch. Despite having lost the three-match series 2-0 on Tuesday, the visitors put in a solid performance with both bat and ball, with Razzaq providing a 34-run...

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PCB delays announcement of ODI squad

PCB has delayed the decision on granting clearance to some senior players for the ODI series against New Zealand.Only after the committee's clearance Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Danish Kaneria and Yasir Hameed could be considered for selection in Pakistan's World Cup Preliminary squad and ODI series in New Zealand. The committee met in Lahore on Thursday and interviewed...

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'Impossible to eradicate spot-fixing'

PCB chief Ijaz Butt believes that it is impossible to completely eradicate spot-fixing."To control the spot-fixing, especially prior to its happening, is almost impossible not only for the PCB but for the ICC as well," said Butt in an interview to News One channel on Thursday. "It has to be an all out effort from all concerned to ensure that such wrongdoing does not...

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Akram: Afridi lacks leadership skills

Wasim Akram feels that Shahid Afridi's leadership in the ongoing New Zealand tour has not been up to the mark.Akram told a television channel that Pakistan lost the Twenty20 series in New Zealand because the players were not playing as a unit and if they continue like this it will be difficult to make an impact in World Cup starting next month."Because the team is not...

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Hameed apologises for accusing players

Yasir Hameed said that he has apologised to the PCB for accusing fellow team-mates of match fixing."Yes, I have apologised to the board, I have told them I am very sorry I broke the players' code of conduct which requires them to get permission from the team management before meeting anyone even for a business deal or before speaking to the media," Hameed said. "I told...

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Pakistan WC squad not announced yet

The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) national selection committee has delayed announcing the preliminary squad for the World Cup.The national selectors concluded a two-day meeting in Lahore today but postponed the announcement of the squad for the tournament, scheduled to be played in the sub-continent from February, as the trio is yet to be cleared by the PCB over their...

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Akmal co-operates with investigators

Kamran Akmal has co-operated fully with PCB's integrity committee in a bid to gain clearance to resume his international career.Akmal, who along with Shoaib Malik and Danish Kaneria has been investigated over spot-fixing allegations, has confirmed he has presented full details regarding his movable and immovable properties, and activities other than cricket, to the PCB. The...

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Afridi, Waqar to appear as witnesses

Shahid Afridi and team coach Waqar Younis will be produced as witnesses before an anti-corruption tribunal after an ICC request.Pakistan Cricket Board said on Saturday that both Afridi and Younis will appear "either in person or through teleconference, depending on their convenience and subject to their professional commitments." The tribunal will conduct the hearing...

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Lorgat promises tough actionsLorgat promises tough actions

ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat has not ruled out using the lie detector test in a bid to rid the game of cheats.Former Australia captain Steve Waugh suggested using the tests as a way of the sport regaining its integrity following problems in 2010 with allegations of spot-fixing. Pakistani skipper Salman Butt and pacemen Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir face an ICC tribunal...

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Pakistan will taste success in 2011, feels IntikhabPakistan will taste success in 2011, feels Intikhab

Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam is confident that the year 2011 will serve as a catalyst for the national side and also improve the image of Pakistan cricket. "I am confident the way things are going now that this year the team will not only taste success but the image of Pakistan cricket should also improve," Intikhab told a television channel from New Zealand on...

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CWC 2011 50-day countdown celebrations in Cape Town

Cricket fans flocked to the picturesque and world famous V&A Waterfront in Cape Town on Friday evening to celebrate 50 days to go before the start of the game's flagship event, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. The tournament begins in Mirpur, Dhaka, on 19 February with the much-anticipated opener between co-hosts Bangladesh and India. Joining the many followers of the...

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