Blast from Past – Pakistan Won Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2006
The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2006 was played in Sri Lanka from 2 to 15 February 2006. Karachi fast bowler Anwar Ali grabbed three wickets in his opening over as Pakistan retained the Under 19 (Youth) World Cup...
The 100th Test Match
Pakistan played their 100th Test Match only 26 years 145 days after having appeared in their first. Other teams reached this landmark in the time spans as mentioned here: England 32 years 108 days, India 35 years 18 days,...
Peter Marner – First Person to Win List-A Man-of-the-Match Award
Lancashire all-rounder Peter Marner was born on March 31, 1936, at Greenacres Oldham, Lancashire. Peter Marner was the youngest player to represent the county, making his debut against Sussex in August 1952 at the age of 16 years and...
Waqar Younis – The Master of Reverse Swing
Few bowlers have emerged to make a more sensational impact in the international cricket scene than Waqar Younis arrival at the end of the 1980s. Born in Burewala in the small city of Vehari region of Punjab near Multan,...
Inzamam-ul-Haq – The Big Gun of Pakistan Cricket
Inzamam-ul-Haq is a great batsman not only in Pakistan but also in the world of cricket. The history of cricket is incomplete without a mention of his accomplishments. He is the youngest of five siblings born on March 3,...
Arjuna Ranatunga – Successful but Controversial Captain
Sri Lanka's most successful but controversial skipper Arjuna Ranatunga bowed out of international cricket in Colombo on August 10, 2000, at his home ground, the Singhalese Sports Club ground, amid a tearful farewell. The gates were thrown open shortly...
Pakistan Conquers England at Multan in 2005
Pakistan Conquers England at Multan in 2005. England started off as favorites due to their much-hyped performance in the Ashes series against Australia. But an unfortunate incidental injury to their Captain Michael Vaughan dampened the spirits in the English...
Tied Matches in the History of Test Cricket
More than 2000 Test matches had played in the 141-year history of cricket. Only two Tied Matches in the History of Test Cricket so far. The two incredible matches were played by the Australian team against two different teams....
Umar Akmal – Intelligent, Talented, But Always Tainted
Test batsman Umar Akmal and his two brothers Kamran Akmal and Adnan Akmal have also played Test cricket for Pakistan. World number one batsman Babar Azam is his first cousin while Umar Akmal's father-in-law is former great league spinner,...
When David Hookes Smashed a 34 Ball Century
Recalling the days, when David Hookes Smashed a 34 Ball Century in Domestic Cricket. Shaun Graf was at the Adelaide Oval when David Hookes clattered a hundred of 34 balls. This was the fastest century in the history of...
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Ernie Toshack – Member of Bradman’s Invincible Side
Ernie Toshack was the son of a stationmaster, born in New South Wales on December 8, 1914. He was orphaned when a boy, eventually...
