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Rana Nasir Ghafoor
Joined on: Nov 30, -0001 Published stories: 406

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Selectors should keep faith in players, says Justin Langer

Former Australian batsman Justin Langer wants national selectors to keep their faith in the players despite an awful show in the opening two Test matches against India. The former opening batsman is totally against a ‘chopping and changing’ policy, and asked the selectors to retain Phil Hughes in the playing line-up. "I would be so […]

Michael Clarke expects his team to give India tough team in last two Tests

Michael Clarke expects his team to give India tough team in last two Tests His team performed below all the cricketing standards in the opening two Test matches against India, but Australia skipper Michael Clarke has not yet lost hope. The visiting side is currently 0-2 down in the series, but the captain has vowed […]

Virender Sehwag should have been a part of Mohali Test, says Sunil Gavaskar

Despite Virender Sehwag’s awful performance in the opening two Test matches against Australia, many former players are showing support to the opening batsman. Former opener Sunil Gavaskar feels that the blistering al-rounder should have played the third Test at Mohali, where the track would be flat. Sehwag has been dropped from the side for the […]

Cheteshwar Pujara, Murali Vijay are players to learn from, Mickey Arthur tells Australian batsmen

Following a disappointing performance in the first two matches, the Australian camp is hunting for some success formula. The batting has been Australia’s biggest pain so far on the tour and when it comes to tell the batsmen how to play, coach Mickey Arthur has termed Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay as the players to […]

Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey’s absence hurting Australia badly, says Dean Jones

Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey’s absence hurting Australia badly, says Dean Jones Former cricketer, Dean Jones has lashed out at his national side for an awful performance in the ongoing Test series against India. The Aussies are currently 2-0 down in the four-match series, and Jones believes the absence of Ricky Ponting and Michael Hussey […]

Michael Clarke disappointed over Australia’s poor batting show against India

Extremely disappointed over his team’s second consecutive meek surrender in front of the Indians, Australian skipper Michael Clarke has said that this kind of batting performance is totally ‘unacceptable’. He also chided his batting colleague for not taking enough responsibility. After facing an embarrassing loss in the first game, the Aussies were expected to fight […]

Nathan Lyon’s axing a massive blunder by Michael Clarke, says Rahul Dravid

Nathan Lyon’s axing a massive blunder by Michael Clarke, says Rahul Dravid Former Indian captain and legendary batsman Rahul Dravid is following the ongoing India-Australia Test clash very closely. Talking about the visiting side’s terrible bowling show in the second encounter at Hyderabad, Dravid says that Michael Clarke made a massive blunder by axing skipper […]

Greg Chappell expects Michael Clarke to join 13000-run club

Australia’s legendary cricketer Greg Chappell has lavished special praise on Michael Clarke, and sees no reason why the present skipper cannot join the 13000-run club. Clarke recently took over from Ricky Ponting, who left international cricket after scoring more than 13000 runs. Chappell believes the responsibility of leading the side is getting the best out […]

Pakistan looking to take revenge in new format

After suffering an awful 3-0 whitewash in Tests, Pakistan team is looking to redeem respect by doing something special in the T20s. Under the command of new skipper Mohammad Hafeez, the Cornered Tigers are all set to dish out revenge. They were really terrible in the Tests, and completely failed to put up any fight. […]

Moin Khan calls for Dav Whatmore’s resignation

Former Pakistan skipper Moin Khan has held Dav Whatmore responsible for the team’s lacklustre show in South Africa, and asked for the coach’s immediate resignation. The Green Shirts failed to put up any fight in the Test series against the Proteas, as they faced a shameful 3-0 whitewash. Although a lot of experts believe that […]

No change likely in Indian team for second Test against Australia

India gave no chance to Australia, and won the first Test comprehensively by eight wickets. The Men in Blue were tip-toe after facing recent losses at home. After England crushed the Indian side in the Test series, the Green Shirts did the same thing. After suffering an unlucky defeat at the hands of Pakistan in […]

India crushes Australia in 1st Test at Chennai

Australia’s recent victories over Sri Lanka and West Indies are nothing more than a matter of past now. The Aussies have completely failed to pass the initial test in the tough Indian conditions, as they have lost the opening Test by eight wickets at Chennai. Keeping the traditions alive, the Indians prepared a spinning track. […]

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