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Misbah-ul-Haq reason for being dropped, says Shahid Afridi

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May 01, 2013

But Pakistan all-rounder will work harder to stage a comeback to national team. Read Article Misbah-ul-Haq reason for being dropped, says Shahid Afridi

Time is right for Misbah-ul-Haq to step aside

Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq plays a shot during the opening one-day international (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on June 7, 2012. Umar Gul grabbed three wickets in a sharp opening spell as Pakistan restricted Sri Lanka to 135-8 in the first one-day international in Pallekele on Thursday. AFP PHOTO/ LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI

Jan 06, 2013

The Pakistan captain has revived his team's fortunes, but with age and form against him, the batsman must make way for a younger player, writes Osman Samiuddin. Read Article Time is right for Misbah-ul-Haq to step aside

Beginning of the end for Shahid Afridi's career

Back and hip injuries have hampered the all-rounder Shahid Afridi's bowling in recent times. Philip Brown / Reuters

Dec 11, 2012

Long-standing back and hip issues have hampered the bowling of Pakistan's ageing all-rounder. Read Article Beginning of the end for Shahid Afridi's career

Nasir Jamshed sets up Pakistan win

Pakistan's Nasir Jamshed plays a shot against New Zealand during their Twenty20 World Cup cricket match in Pallekele September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte (SRI LANKA - Tags: SPORT CRICKET) *** Local Caption *** DEL05_CRICKET-T20-_0923_11.JPG

Sep 23, 2012

Fifty puts his side's score 177 for six past New Zealand's reach as Saeed Ajmal takes four wickets at World Twenty20. Read Article Nasir Jamshed sets up Pakistan win

 

A woeful run for Misbah-ul-Haq's Pakistan

Misbah-ul-Haq, who only managed 26 in Sharjah on Tuesday, was critical of his fellow batsmen. Aamir Qureshi / AFP

Aug 29, 2012

Captain blames batting problems for hosts' poor ODI form this year and why they are 1-0 down in the series against Australia, writes Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article A woeful run for Misbah-ul-Haq's Pakistan

 

Plenty to ponder for both sides when Pakistan face Australia

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi (L) celebrates with his teammate Umar Akmal (R) dismissal of unseen Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene during the fifth and final one-day international (ODI) match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on June 18, 2012. Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq elected to bat after winning the toss against Pakistan. Opener Imran Farhat and Umar Akmal cracked half-centuries as Pakistan posted a competitive 247-7 against Sri Lanka in the fifth and final

Aug 26, 2012

The series between Pakistan and Australia looks like an afterthought, crammed in to the schedule, but one that also should have been more.  Read Article Plenty to ponder for both sides when Pakistan face Australia

 

High time Pakistani players got a little love from IPL

Azhar Mahmood, left, is the only Pakistani playing in the Indian Premier League this year but that is because he also has a British passport. Prakash Singh / AFP

Apr 22, 2012

It is both wrong and illogical to deny Twenty20 specialists such as Shahid Afridi chance to play in Indian Premier League. Read Article High time Pakistani players got a little love from IPL

 

Pakistan-England a series with many messages

Pakistan's Shahid Afridi (L) congratulates England's captain Stuart Broad (R) after England beat Pakistan in the second Twenty20 match at the Dubai international cricket stadium in Dubai Sports City on February 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI *** Local Caption *** 949315-01-08.jpg

Feb 28, 2012

From the fickleness of Pakistan media to the baffling scheduling and the surprise support of Afganistan cricketers, the Pakistan v England series had a lesson to be learnt for all. Read Article Pakistan-England a series with many messages

 

Bairstow and Finn show for England adds to Misbah’s woes

England's Steven Finn (R) celebrates with teammates after dismissing Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (unseen) during the second Twenty20 match between Pakistan and England at the Dubai international cricket stadium in Dubai Sports City on February 25, 2012. AFP PHOTO/ LAKRUWAN WANNIARACHCHI *** Local Caption *** 948577-01-08.jpg

Feb 26, 2012

Pakistan captain feels pressure of captaincy as England youngsters deliver with bat and ball for 38-run win in second Twenty20 in Dubai. Read Article Bairstow and Finn show for England adds to Misbah’s woes

 

England stumble in Dubai Twenty20

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Feb 24, 2012

Pakistan paceman Umar Gul takes three wickets to lead his team to an eight-run win in the first of three matches. Audio interviews Read Article England stumble in Dubai Twenty20

 

Kevin Pietersen makes it look easy as England sweep one-day series

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 21: Kevin Pietersen of England bats during the 4th One Day International between Pakistan and England at Dubai International Stadium on February 21, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** 139449846.jpg

Feb 22, 2012

The opener scores his second century in two games to guide the tourists to a four-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai. Audio interviews Read Article Kevin Pietersen makes it look easy as England sweep one-day series

 

Shahid Afridi takes five-wicket haul again against Afghanistan in Sharjah

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Feb 11, 2012

Pakistan all-rounder second on list of all-time wicket-taking spin bowlers in one-day internationals. Read Article Shahid Afridi takes five-wicket haul again against Afghanistan in Sharjah

 

Afghanistan cricket supporters cross over to a new boundary

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Feb 11, 2012

Fans throng into Sharjah Cricket Stadium with spirits even their colourful Pakistan brethren cannot match during the one-off one-day international. Read Article Afghanistan cricket supporters cross over to a new boundary

 

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