Yasser Alvi Archive
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May 16, 2011
The latest controversy involves captain Shahid Afridi, who sources say has alleged that coach Waqar Younis and vice-captain Misbah-ul-Haq ignored his suggestions during the national team's tour in the West Indies. Read Article PCB should bite the bullet over Afridi
Mar 14, 2011
Last week's heavy defeat to New Zealand should also serve as a wake-up call to Waqar Younis, the team coach, and Shahid Afridi, the captain. Read Article Line-up to blame for Pakistan's timidity
Jan 24, 2011
The Pakistan Cricket Board managed to name a 15-man World Cup squad that contained few surprises, but they still managed to bungle by not naming a captain. Read Article Bungling PCB get it wrong again
Dec 27, 2010
Fast bowling as an art gets a much needed fillip with his timely resurgence and come the World Cup, that could be one of the more compelling stories in the tournament. Read Article Cricket world needs characters as Shoaib AKhtar
Dec 13, 2010
With the right mindset and a willingness to manage security threats, football's governing bodies have been able to achieve what the ICC and the PCB have not. Read Article Playing in their own country would give Pakistan boost
Dec 06, 2010
The only logical explanation would be that the PCB has yet again decided to close the curtains on an illustrious career. Read Article Dropping Yousuf just doesn't make sense
Nov 29, 2010
A number of positives came out of Pakistan's drawn Test series against South Africa, where the team fought back from difficult positions to save both Tests. Read Article Azhar's attitude is good for Pakistan
Nov 22, 2010
Any other player, and allegations from girlfriends would have been laughed off. However, many can argue that in Asif's case, there is no smoke without fire. Read Article Asif controversies draw yawns now
Nov 15, 2010
Zulqarnain's disappearing act is another entertaining but inglorious chapter in the Pakistan cricket soap opera. Read Article 'Zoni' ducks his responsibilities
Nov 08, 2010
Pakistan cricket proved once again that while it can be exasperating at times, it also has few parallels when it comes to providing edge-of-the-seat excitement. Read Article Pakistan's mistake to keep great Younus out
