'Pak fast bowlers lack stamina and physical fitness,' says Sarfraz Nawaz

The future for Pakistan fast bowling is bright, but the players need to improve their physical fitness, according to former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz.

Written on December 7, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, bowling, unlmitie

Kashmiris Strive to Revive Local Polo Tradition in Secluded Mountain Region

DRASS, KASHMIR, INDIA – Horses raced around the playing grounds at a polo match last month in Drass, a town in Jammu and Kashmir state. Wielding long mallets, the players battled for the ball in front

Written on August 11, 2011 | Posted in UN, india, kashmir, unlmitie

Zimbabwe reeling at 96-5 before rain stops play

PALLEKELE: Rain stopped play in Pakistan’’s World Cup match against Zimbabwe here at the Pallekele International Stadium on Monday. Zimbabwe won the toss and decided to bat but lost Brendan Taylor, Regis Chakabva and Vusi Sibanda in quick succession to be 13-3 before Craig Ervine helped stop the rot with an unbeaten 48. Zimbabwe were struggling on 96 for five in the Group A contest when the light showers forced the players off the field at 1105 GMT. The start was also delayed due to light drizzle. This is the second World Cup match to be affected by rain after Sri Lanka’’s showdown with Australia was washed out in Colombo earlier this month.

Written on March 14, 2011 | Posted in 2011, International, Pakistan, Sports, UN, US, World Cup, ad, australia, ban, zimbabwe

The Surfer: How Gary became India’s guru

In the Indian Express, Neil Manthorp speaks to Gary Kirsten on how he willed himself to take up coaching and how he went about shaping a talented Indian side into becoming the No. 1 Test team. He empowered the players in a way they had not been empowered before and in the way he wished he had been empowered as a player. There’s no point in asking a bowler or a batsman what “works for him” as a pre-match practice routine, if he’s only ever done what his coach has…

Written on March 14, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, Indian cricket, Sports, ad, india

Quiet start for Pakistan suits coach Waqar

Pakistan have breezed their way through their opening games under the radar. Australia, the holders, and the Sri Lankans reacted angrily to suggestions that some of their players had been involved …

Written on March 2, 2011 | Posted in Pakistan, UN, US, ad, australia, games, unlmitie

Waqar Younis is glad Pakistan are not involved in latest fixing allegations

Pakistan coach, is relieved it his not his players who have been implicated in the latest rumours of corruption hanging over cricket, and says he believes …

Written on March 2, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, Pakistan, corruption, unlmitie

Players not affected by Shiv Sena threats: Waqar Younis

DHAKA: Pakistan cricket team coach Waqar Younis said that threats given by Shiv Sena do not affect Pakistan players. They all are fit and have focused all their attention on the game. Talking with media in Dhaka, Waqar said that the players have worked hard for the World Cup and victory is vital to revive cricket in Pakistan. The Pakistan coach did not termed any team as favourite but he said the team who would play well would win the tournament and he hopes it would be Pakistan.

Written on February 20, 2011 | Posted in 2011, Cricket, Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Team, Sports, UN, US, World Cup, aid, dha, media

The Buzz: Of biscuits and motorbikes, and bats

From sponsored blimps to commercial-filled broadcasts, advertising’s influence on modern-day cricket is inescapable. Bat-makers haven’t been spared, as they are forced to watch their carefully crafted pieces of wood gilded with stickers of anyone and everyone but the company actually responsible for making the product. “Buying players with advertising is far cheaper than investing in making bats. We are crafting bats, they are using stickers. They are ruining our brands, because we cannot afford to give that kind of money, those royalties to the players,” Rakesh Mahajan, director of BD…

Written on February 7, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, ISI, Miscellaneous, Sports, US, ad, cia, haj

The Surfer: India have to deal with the pressure

Sourav Ganguly, the former India captain, tells Pradeep Magazine in the Hindustan Times that the Indian team should embrace the pressure in the upcoming World Cup and not get overwhelmed by it. He also says that MS Dhoni is the right choice as leader because he “takes risks” and “backs his players”. I believe pressure is what you bring on to yourself. I didn’t bring any pressure on myself. I always thought of a playing as an opportunity… rather than something that brought on pressure. I have always looked at…

Written on January 29, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, ICC World Cup 2011, Sports, UN, US, World Cup, ad, captain, india, pta

The Surfer: Things for England to ponder

It’s no secret that England, despite their recent win, look a touch jaded in their ODI series against Australia. While key players have been given time off or headed home with injury, one pivotal man has been present throughout. Mike Selvey, writing in the Guardian, thinks the ECB should take matters into their own hands and give Andy Flower a break. This schedule is tough on the players, but for the man in charge, there is little respite.There have been not only two full English summers, including an Ashes series,…

Written on January 27, 2011 | Posted in Cricket, English cricket, Sports, US, ad, ashes, australia, england

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