Tag: History
History not on Pakistan’s side at AMI
COMMENT - Pakistan have won just one and lost seven in eight limited overs international matches played at AMI Stadium, Christchurch, where they will play third match of the six-match series against New Zealand on Saturday (January 29). New Zealand, on the other hand, have a good record at this ground. They have won 26, lost 19 in 45 matches played here. Since 2000, they have won 13 and lost four. New Zealand average 30.59 runs per wicket at this venue, while Pakistan average 22.85
Djokovic stuns Federer, Li Na creates history
MELBOURNE - An inspired Novak Djokovic shocked defending champion Roger Federer in the Australian Open semi-finals on Thursday to leave the Swiss without a grand slam title for the first time in eight years. The third-seeded Serbian overpowered the four-times champion 7-6 7-5 6-4 in three hours of intense, high quality tennis to reach a second Melbourne final, where he will play Briton Andy Murray or Spaniard David Ferrer.
Although Federer and Djokovic both cautioned against the
Although Federer and Djokovic both cautioned against the
Australian Open – Nadal, Federer battle history
MELBOURNE - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have history against them as they strive to win the season's opening major at the Australian Open in Melbourne.
World number one Nadal is bidding to become the first man in 42 years to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously, but the 'Rafa Slam' is the subject of some debate.
Australian legend Rod Laver, who twice accomplished a calendar Grand Slam in 1962 and 1969, contends that what Nadal is pursuing cannot be technically
World number one Nadal is bidding to become the first man in 42 years to hold all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously, but the 'Rafa Slam' is the subject of some debate.
Australian legend Rod Laver, who twice accomplished a calendar Grand Slam in 1962 and 1969, contends that what Nadal is pursuing cannot be technically
India ready to make history, says Dhoni
CAPE TOWN/JOHANNESBURG - Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said on Saturday that his team were ready to make history when they face South Africa in the series-deciding third and final Test starting at Newlands on Sunday. "The good thing with this side is that we know why we can win a series in South Africa," said Dhoni.
India were in the same situation four years ago when they came to Newlands with the series level at one-all - but Dhoni said the mood in the side was much more
India were in the same situation four years ago when they came to Newlands with the series level at one-all - but Dhoni said the mood in the side was much more
Alliance with PPP govt now history, says Fazl
PESHAWAR - Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Fazlur Rehman has said that his party's alliance with the PPP-led government is now history and his party will focus on 'serving the interests' of the country and the masses.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
This he said while speaking at a gathering of his party workers and leaders here on Sunday. Fazl warned against 'any US-led ground operations in North Waziristan'. He said US attempts to land its troops in Pakistan could further destabilise the tribal areas.
PPP to live in history, actors only in headlines: Zardari
KARACHI - President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday said the Pakistan People's Party (PPP) government was not scared of political actors' thinking, threats and their propaganda, as "we are the followers of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto."
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of PIA employees housing scheme, the president said, "We would live in history and the political actors in headlines. This difference would always remain between them and us." He said the people of the
Addressing the inauguration ceremony of PIA employees housing scheme, the president said, "We would live in history and the political actors in headlines. This difference would always remain between them and us." He said the people of the
KEMU celebrates its 150 years – No regular VC yet to...
LAHORE - The King Edward Medical University (KEMU) started its 150 years celebrations, but the institution still awaits a regular vice chancellor (VC) since it was granted university status five years ago, showing how serious the provincial government is in dealing with the premier medical institution.
The KEMU is the oldest seat of medical education in Pakistan and was awarded university status, as result of the long overdue demand of the medical profession and its alumni. The
The KEMU is the oldest seat of medical education in Pakistan and was awarded university status, as result of the long overdue demand of the medical profession and its alumni. The
Thongchai makes history in Cambodia
SIEM REAP: Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee was in a class of his own as he cruised to an unprecedented 13th Asian Tour title at the Johnnie Walker Cambodian Open on Sunday.
The untouchable three-time Asian Tour Order of Merit winner posted a final-round seven-under-par 65 to win the 300,000-dollar event in Siem Reap by four shots with a four-day total of 267. Japan's Kenichi Kuboya, who had held the lead for three rounds, had to settle for a disappointing second place after signing
The untouchable three-time Asian Tour Order of Merit winner posted a final-round seven-under-par 65 to win the 300,000-dollar event in Siem Reap by four shots with a four-day total of 267. Japan's Kenichi Kuboya, who had held the lead for three rounds, had to settle for a disappointing second place after signing
Kiwis chase history, India unruffled
NAGPUR: New Zealand will not be weighed down by history as they head into the series-deciding third and final Test against India, captain Daniel Vettori said Friday.
The Black Caps have only ever won two Tests in India, the last being a 136-run triumph in Mumbai in 1988.
With the first two matches of this series ending in draws, Vettori's men have a rare opportunity to pull off a shock result and become the first New Zealand team to win a Test series here in eight attempts.
The Black Caps have only ever won two Tests in India, the last being a 136-run triumph in Mumbai in 1988.
With the first two matches of this series ending in draws, Vettori's men have a rare opportunity to pull off a shock result and become the first New Zealand team to win a Test series here in eight attempts.
SRK to make history in China
From Berlin, where he is currently shooting for Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 2', Shah Rukh Khan will be headed to China for the premiere of 'My Name Is Khan' (MNIK).
And this occasion will go down in history because no Indian film has been released in China in the last 30 years. Intense preparations are on for the premiere, tentatively scheduled for November 30 in Beijing.
Producer Karan Johar says, "It's an honour especially since China allows only the release of 20 foreign films
And this occasion will go down in history because no Indian film has been released in China in the last 30 years. Intense preparations are on for the premiere, tentatively scheduled for November 30 in Beijing.
Producer Karan Johar says, "It's an honour especially since China allows only the release of 20 foreign films
He was history, now it’s a mystery
Pakistan Friday appointed Misbah-ul-Haq as Test captain for upcoming matches against South Africa and retained Shahid Afridi as limited-overs skipper.
Misbah will lead a 16-man Test squad with wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal left out as he recovers from an operation.
Pakistan will play two Twenty20 matches, five one-day internationals and two Tests against South Africa in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The first T20 will be played on October 26 with the first Test starting on
Misbah will lead a 16-man Test squad with wicket-keeper batsman Kamran Akmal left out as he recovers from an operation.
Pakistan will play two Twenty20 matches, five one-day internationals and two Tests against South Africa in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The first T20 will be played on October 26 with the first Test starting on
