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...
Abdul Hafeez Kardar – Pakistan First Captain in Test Matches
Abdul Hafeez Kardar was Pakistan's first captain in Test matches and, in fact, led the country in all its first 23 such matches from 1952-53 to 1957-58 before the captaincy passed on to his deputy Fazal Mahmood. He was...
Talat Ali – Former Pakistan Opening Batsman
In the 1970’s Talat Ali Malik was one of the most sought after players for an opening batsman role in Test matches. He did appear in 10 Test matches for the country and unfortunately never played a one day...
Muhammad Zahid – Extraordinary Talent Vanished into Dark
Muhammad Zahid – extraordinary talent went into the dark. Be it the 19th century or the 21st century, fast-bowling has always been at the forefront in different forms. During the last decade of the 19th century, a number of...
Sri Lanka Triumph Coca-Cola Cup Triangular Series 2001
Jayasuriya hit a masterful 99 to set up Sri Lanka's 121-run victory over India in the day-night final of the Coca-Cola Cup triangular one-day cricket series at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 5, 2001. The Sri...