When Afridi slaughtered Harbhajan(and his side)
May 17, 2008
(Most people sacrifice animals on three days of Eid.But some reserve the slaughter act for the 4th day-Shahid Afridi is one of them)
The reception was familiar,crowd greeted with a huge roar,the ring master’s entry..whose show they have come in numbers to…
Kami Zindabad–Pakistan Paindabad!
May 17, 2008
(A tribute to a memorable back to ramparts action by Pakistan, against India at Karachi back in 2006, spearheaded by Kamran Akmal. Despite being reduced to a dire 39-6, an hour into the final and decisive test match, Pakistan somehow managed to…
Albie Morkel–the next Klusener?
May 17, 2008
The young safrican prodigy-Albie Morkel-bears resemblances striking enough with the great Zulu, for an observant afficiando to sit up and take notice.
First, he has a very measured, assured and a touch predatory approach to the bowling crease, fire both in…
An Ode to Basit Ali!
April 5, 2008
He had the looks of a pugilist, build of a Gladiator-chest out, loose arms, lithe legs- swagger of an underworld Don, nous of Javed Miandad and natural flair which even the mighty Curtly Ambrose would find impossible to bridle.
Out of my coaching manual!
April 5, 2008
Today we will talk about batting.
Batting is the most difficult art in the game of cricket,which involves great concentration levels,razor sharp reflexes and a great a deal of skill.
Opening Test Blues-Reasoning Predicaments! by Hashim Malik
April 5, 2008
Aussies or no Aussies! Pakistan is carrying its own unique paraphernalia of problems from a while now i.e. formation of a first choice bowling OR to try and avoid their dull & soggy starts to the 450-450 format of the game!
Author shall try and dig the pattern further in following paragraphs…
So long Inzzy! by Hashim Malik
April 5, 2008
“Today, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium young right hander from Multan scored his second consecutive ODI ton against the touring Lankans to seal the series 4-1”. My introduction to cricket and Inzzy’s opening to the National Team goes pretty much hand to hand. Relocating to Pakistan immediately gifted me a newly found love for the game of the gentlemen.
CricketDhamka is here!
April 3, 2008
Get ready, fasten your seat belts, sit tight, and hold your breath-as its action time. The latest cricketing juggernaut is all set to roll out of the shed and embark upon its world conquering quest. The much anticipated cricketing spectacle is about to unfold, in all its pomp and glory, the party is about to kick off, the gala event is about to reach its business end, the bonanza is about to reach the crescendo, the plot is about to thicken-hearts are about to skip a beat, eyes are about to pop out of the sockets, jaws are about to drop, shoulders are about to sink, sighs are about to be muttered, shrieks are about to be uttered-time stands still with everyone rendered speechless, spell bound and non compos mentis with joy and amazement.
God owes us another Imran Khan
March 16, 2008
When was the last time we managed to win a test series against the world’s best side? Back in mid 1994. When was the last time we managed to beat them in a test match? Back in late 1995. With a thirteen year long drought at our back, what our source of optimism in giving the Aussies a tough fight, is beyond me.
Pakistan Cricket: Just forget it!
February 5, 2008
This year-the preceding one as well-will go down in our cricketing history as its blackest chapter to date. As its about to draw to a close, and a few chilly days later, the sun will finally set on this abysmal and sordid year for our cricket, time for us to pause, look back at what went wrong, admit our mistakes, correct them and learn from them-time for introspection and cogitation.
