Pakistan vs Australia: This was clearly not like the 1992 World Cup
If you have ever fallen in love, the kind of love that makes you feel the blood rushing through your veins for the first time, then you know what it is like to be a Pakistani cricket fan. We all have...
View Article#ThankyouMisbah and #ThankyouAfridi – You will be missed!
“It looks bad. Who will save the middle-order now?” “Don’t worry, Misbah is still about to play.” “Oh man! The strike rate is so low! We are definitely losing this.” “I am counting on Afridi. He can...
View ArticleThe possessed Kiwis make it to their first World Cup final
South Africa beat New Zealand by six wickets and AB de Villiers is the man of the match for his unbeaten 89 off 85 balls. No, this is not the match result of the 2015 World Cup semi-final in Auckland;...
View ArticleTo Afridi, with love from India
As I sat down to write a tribute to Boom Boom, I wanted my typing to match the speed that Shahid Afridi played with all his life. But unlike his short cameos, my emotions and love for the cricketer got...
View ArticleAnushka Sharma is Pakistan’s mauka mauka!
According to Twitter, it appears that Anushka Sharma is the solitary reason behind India crashing out of the Word Cup in the semi-final. She is also to be held accountable for her beau Virat Kohli...
View ArticleWhen India’s loss became Pakistan’s revenge
India’s dismal performance in the World Cup semi-final was a huge disappointment. India lacked strategy against the mighty Aussies and their performance was shocking for many. However, what I found...
View ArticleEven Ayyan would be a better choice than Azhar Ali
Not satisfied with having had a poor World Cup campaign and an average limited overs cricket record during their reigns, it seems that both coach Waqar Younis and retired ODI captain Misbahul Haq have...
View ArticleMighty Kangaroos did what they do best – win World Cups
A record attendance of 93,013 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), an unbeaten opposition in front, nerves, anxiety, tension, stress and everything ready to break the concentration needed to focus on...
View ArticleOut with the field umpires, in with the technology
Technology should replace field umpires in cricket. This is not just an idea, it is a proposal. In 1992, when the concept of a neutral umpire was introduced in cricket, it was unanimous and a need of...
View ArticlePakistan will lose to Bangladesh…again
Pakistan cricket is bizarre, especially with regards to team management and structuring. Coaches, managers, captains and players, all seem to be stuck in a quagmire when it comes to helping Pakistan to...
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