ISLAMABAD: Former cricket captain Shahid Afridi met Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Butt in Islamabad Tuesday, Geo News reported.
According to sources, important government officials were also present in the meeti...
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Afridi, Butt resolve differences
SLAMABAD: Former cricket captain Shahid Afridi met Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ijaz Butt in Islamabad and reached an out of court settlement, Geo News reported.
According to the sources, important government officials were also present in the meeting. Former skipper agreed to withdraw the case against the PCB and also to appear before the disciplinary committee...
Martin inspires West Indies to first win over India
ANTIGUA: West Indies inspired by a career-best spell from leg-spinner Anthony Martin, completed a 103-run victory to secure a consolation victory in the fourth One-day International against World champions India on Monday.
Rohit Sharma led the way with 39, and was one of a handful of Indian batsmen that got starts without carrying on, as Martin captured four for 36...
Pollard and Simmons set India toughest target of series
NORTH SOUND, Antigua and Barbuda: Half-centuries from Kieron Pollard and Lendl Simmons helped West Indies reach 249 for eight in the fourth One-day International on Monday and set world champions India their highest target of the five match series.
Praveen Kumar was the most successful Indian bowler with three for 37 from 10 overs, and leg-spinner Amit Mishra captured...
4th ODI: India win toss, put Windies into bat
NORTH SOUND, Antigua and Barbuda: India captain Suresh Raina won the toss and elected to field against West Indies in the fourth one day International at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground here on Monday.
The Indians have made three changes, bringing left-handed batsman Manoj Tiwary, fast bowler Ishant Sharma, and off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin in to replace Shikhar...
T20 harming cricket: Mohammed Yusuf
LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain, Mohammed Yusuf describes the T20 format of cricket as being detrimental for the game, Geo News reported.
The former skipper states that tournaments for this format should only be organized by the cricket board.
He added that youngsters are suffering due to this format because they do not learn patience which is required for other formats...
