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Misbah, Younis give Pakistan slender lead
WELLINGTON - Pakistan skipper Misbahul-Haq fell agonisingly short of a century when he was trapped LBW on 99 as New Zealand clawed their way back into the second Test on Monday.
Pakistan were all out for 376 in reply to the Black Caps' 356, leaving the Test evenly poised after New Zealand received a lucky break when an umpiring error cost Younis his wicket, breaking a 142-run partnership with Misbah.
The tourists had been cruising at 286-3 until the last ball before tea,
Pakistan were all out for 376 in reply to the Black Caps' 356, leaving the Test evenly poised after New Zealand received a lucky break when an umpiring error cost Younis his wicket, breaking a 142-run partnership with Misbah.
The tourists had been cruising at 286-3 until the last ball before tea,
Misbah looks to get even better
LAHORE - Pakistan's Test skipper Misbahul Haq said Thursday that his team will perform "even better" in the second and final Test at Wellington. Misbah's passion for improvement came following Pakistan's all round performance against New Zealand in the Hamilton Test.
"Hamilton was really pleasing. The team went into the match full of confidence after the series in South Africa, and the victory in Hamilton has further enhanced our confidence levels. Our aim is to improve further
"Hamilton was really pleasing. The team went into the match full of confidence after the series in South Africa, and the victory in Hamilton has further enhanced our confidence levels. Our aim is to improve further
Sikandar backs Misbah as Pakistan’s ODI skipper
LAHORE - Pakistan's former Test cricketer Sikandar Bakht has shunned the idea of retaining Shahid Afridi as captain of the team for the coming ODI series against New Zealand and the World Cup 2011.
His views on removing Afridi from captaincy came after Zaheer Abass, Aamir Sohail and Sarfraz Nawaz rejected the all-rounder in the role of a captain.
Sikander was quoted by German Radio Deutsche Welle Urdu Service as saying that Afridi has not been performing as a player and
His views on removing Afridi from captaincy came after Zaheer Abass, Aamir Sohail and Sarfraz Nawaz rejected the all-rounder in the role of a captain.
Sikander was quoted by German Radio Deutsche Welle Urdu Service as saying that Afridi has not been performing as a player and
Misbah likely to be named ODI captain
LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board is likely to appoint Misbahul Haq as the one-day captain after his impressive show in Test format of the game. Sources in the PCB claimed that many top PCB officials and selection committee members were not happy with the performance of Shahid Afridi as a player and case for Misbah is very strong now for the forthcoming ODI series on trial basis before the World Cup.
If he proved a success, he would be asked to continue to lead the team in the
If he proved a success, he would be asked to continue to lead the team in the
Misbah optimistic as first Test starts today
HAMILTON - Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq says his team is focused for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand and will not be distracted by an anti-corruption hearing that could mete out life bans to three suspended players.
"We are just focused on cricket. We have nothing to do with what's happening (in Doha)," he told reporters on Thursday. "Everyone who is here is focused on what's happening here and to do well here."
In addition to the spot-fixing claims levelled
"We are just focused on cricket. We have nothing to do with what's happening (in Doha)," he told reporters on Thursday. "Everyone who is here is focused on what's happening here and to do well here."
In addition to the spot-fixing claims levelled
Misbah battles to save struggling Pakistan
WHANGAREI - Daniel Vettori picked up three wickets on the second day of the tour match against Pakistan, who were struggling despite Misbah-ul-Haq's unbeaten 99.
New Zealand, who ended the first day on 342 for 4, collapsed to 384 all out on the second morning. Fast bowlers Umar Gul and Sohail Tanvir, who shared seven wickets between them, ran through the New Zealand middle and lower order as New Zealand lost 6 for 42.
Pakistani got off to a disastrous start as Chris
New Zealand, who ended the first day on 342 for 4, collapsed to 384 all out on the second morning. Fast bowlers Umar Gul and Sohail Tanvir, who shared seven wickets between them, ran through the New Zealand middle and lower order as New Zealand lost 6 for 42.
Pakistani got off to a disastrous start as Chris
Misbah conquers Lahore Gymkhana Club again
LAHORE - The incumbent Lahore Gymkhana Club Chairman Mian Misbahur Rehman was re-elected as chairman on Thursday after one of the toughest competitions in recent years.
According to details, the panel led by renowned businessman Mian Misbahur Rehman won only six seats, just one more than the other panel led by retired bureaucrat Ziaur Rehman. Besides members belonging to the two panels, an independent candidate Qamar Khan won a seat to the 12-member management committee.
According to details, the panel led by renowned businessman Mian Misbahur Rehman won only six seats, just one more than the other panel led by retired bureaucrat Ziaur Rehman. Besides members belonging to the two panels, an independent candidate Qamar Khan won a seat to the 12-member management committee.
PPMA to support Misbah group in Gymkhana polls
lahore - Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has announced its full support to Mian Misbah - ur -Rehman Group in the elections of Lahore Gymkhana.
This decision was taken in a meeting of PPMA which was attended by Vice Chairman (Central) Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Mian Asad Shuja ur-Rehamn, Regional Chairman Mansoor Dilawar, Muhammad Zak ur- Rehman and other representatives of Pharmaceutical Industry.
Shahzeb Akram said that the contributions of Mian
This decision was taken in a meeting of PPMA which was attended by Vice Chairman (Central) Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Mian Asad Shuja ur-Rehamn, Regional Chairman Mansoor Dilawar, Muhammad Zak ur- Rehman and other representatives of Pharmaceutical Industry.
Shahzeb Akram said that the contributions of Mian
NZ series camp ends with injuries to Misbah, Tanvir
LAHORE: The camp training of the New Zealand bound Pakistan cricket team ended here on Wednesday with injuries to Sohail Tanvir and Test captain Misbahul Haq.
The injury to Misbah was of minor nature but left-arm bowler Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of the tour to New Zealand with a knee injury. Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam said: "He tried his best in the camp but is not fit enough to carry on. He requires time to recover." "The injury to Misbah is of minor nature and
The injury to Misbah was of minor nature but left-arm bowler Sohail Tanvir has been ruled out of the tour to New Zealand with a knee injury. Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam said: "He tried his best in the camp but is not fit enough to carry on. He requires time to recover." "The injury to Misbah is of minor nature and
Hard work will bring victory: Misbah
LAHORE: Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said that every member of the team has to give his hundred percent to win the series against New Zealand.
Talking to journalists here on the sidelines of the training camp, Misbah said that Pakistan have the ability to win against any team and they can beat New Zealand. He further stated that the opening combination used during the series against South Africa should not be changed, and also said he wanted to play in all formats of
Talking to journalists here on the sidelines of the training camp, Misbah said that Pakistan have the ability to win against any team and they can beat New Zealand. He further stated that the opening combination used during the series against South Africa should not be changed, and also said he wanted to play in all formats of
Misbah helps Pakistan draw SA series
ABU DHABI: Misbah-ul-Haq played a captain's knock of 58 not out to salvage Pakistan a draw in the second Test against South Africa and finish the two-match series without a result.
Misbah, who scored an unbeaten 76 in the drawn first Test in Dubai last week, countered South African bowlers on a weary fifth day pitch at Abu Dhabi Stadium, taking Pakistan to 153-3 after they were set a 354-run target in 82 overs.
Misbah added 87 for an unbroken fourth wicket stand with Azhar
Misbah, who scored an unbeaten 76 in the drawn first Test in Dubai last week, countered South African bowlers on a weary fifth day pitch at Abu Dhabi Stadium, taking Pakistan to 153-3 after they were set a 354-run target in 82 overs.
Misbah added 87 for an unbroken fourth wicket stand with Azhar
Misbah, Ali lead Pakistan’s fight in 2nd Test
ABU DHABI: Skipper Misbah-ul-Haq and Azhar Ali led Pakistan's fightback with half-centuries apiece to keep South African hopes of enforcing the follow-on at bay on the third day of the second Test on Monday.
Misbah finished with 77 not out to guide his team to 317-6 at the close after Ali (90) and Asad Shafiq (61) also contributed in a fight for survival with Pakistan still needing another 68 to avoid following on. Abdul Rehman was the other unbeaten batsman without scoring.
Misbah finished with 77 not out to guide his team to 317-6 at the close after Ali (90) and Asad Shafiq (61) also contributed in a fight for survival with Pakistan still needing another 68 to avoid following on. Abdul Rehman was the other unbeaten batsman without scoring.
Smith, Misbah ready for spin battle in first Test
DUBAI: Rival captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Graeme Smith geared up for a spin battle in the first Test starting here from Friday, as Pakistan seek their first series win in four years.
Pakistan's last Test series win was against the West Indies at home in 2006 and since then they have lost six and drawn the remaining three, but newly inducted captain Misbah hopes his team makes a fresh start at Test cricket's newest venue.
"We are focusing only on cricket and will play to our
Pakistan's last Test series win was against the West Indies at home in 2006 and since then they have lost six and drawn the remaining three, but newly inducted captain Misbah hopes his team makes a fresh start at Test cricket's newest venue.
"We are focusing only on cricket and will play to our
