Posts tagged as: cricket

John Abraham ready to tie the knot

After an eight-year-long relationship with Bipasha Basu, the Bollywood hunk, John Abraham is now enjoying the company of an investment banker, Priya Marwah. And, amid rumours of his affair with Priya, John has expressed his desire to tie the knot, saying that he is finally ready to get married. "Its my wish to get married […]

Reality bites so does Shahid Afridi

Boom Boom Afridi is a highly intellectual cricketer on the planet; look how funny I can write! Not just a fine player, the Pathan is an excellent dancer as well. Remember, once he showed his moves on the wicket during an international game. Along with a sharp mind—–though I doubt he has any—– Afridi has immense […]

India and Pakistan must resume the sporting ties

India and Pakistan must resume the sporting ties The Government of Pakistan has recently given the status of ‘most favourable nation’ to India in terms of business and bilateral trade. This decision has had a mixed reaction in the country, however, the international community has welcomed Pakistan’s decision and it believes that this is going […]

Imran Khan admits hating India prior to his tour to the country as a cricketer

Imran Khan admits hating India prior to his tour to the country as a cricketer Imran Khan, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chairman, has claimed that his hatred for India was only until he had visited the neighbouring country for a cricket series. The former captain of the Pakistan cricket team said that he got so much […]

The debate continues on foreign born players allowed to represent adopted countries

The debate continues on foreign born players allowed to represent adopted countries The debate to allow foreign born players with dual nationalities is an old one. There are many who are ‘for’ this while many ‘oppose’ such transgressions. English cricket team is full of foreign nationals, while their Australian and South African counterparts are joining […]

Amnesty International rejects Taliban call to reduce civilian casualties

Amnesty International rejects Taliban call to reduce civilian casualties Human rights group Amnesty International stated that Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar’s call for fighters to reduce civilian casualties was “hypocritical”. Amnesty said the statement issued in Omar’s name last week to mark the Muslim holiday of Eidul Azha was “more about propaganda and less about […]

Will South Africa ever manage to win the cricket World Cup?

Will South Africa ever manage to win the cricket World Cup? The word ‘chokers’ has rightly been associated with the South African cricket team due to their inability to win a major ICC tournament. The Proteas haven’t been able to win a cricket World Cup so far despite dominating the game for most part of […]

President demands its High Commission in London to submit a report on the cricket spot-fixing scam

President demands its High Commission in London to submit a report on the cricket spot-fixing scam President Asif Ali Zardari has demanded its High Commission in London to submit a report on the cricket spot-fixing scam, as government also wants to investigate the matter itself. The President during his yesterday meeting also asked the Pakistan […]

Pakistani Media and the controversy drama

Pakistani Media and the controversy drama November 03, 2011 should be remembered as a special day in the sports history of Pakistan. It was yet another instance when Hockey upstaged its more popular cousin Cricket without getting the necessary attention. However, Pakistani media took the cake on a night with mixed emotions. Three former members […]

Will Pakistan hockey ever manage to regain supremacy?

Having defeated a strong Australian line-up in the tri-nations final at Perth on Thursday, November 3, Pakistan hockey seems to be getting back on the right track. The Green Shirts defeated Australia by a 4-3 margin in what was an enthralling encounter at Perth Hockey Stadium. This win proved to be a perfect present for […]

Zaka Ashraf to take over from Ijaz Butt as the PCB chairman

President of ZTBL (Zarai Taraqiyati Bank Limited) Zaka Ashraf was handpicked by President Asif Ali Zardari to be the next Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on 11 October, 2011. Chaudhary Zaka Ashraf replaced the controversial Ijaz Butt, who completed his tenure on 8 October, 2011, which started from 2008. Ijaz’s tenure was plagued […]

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