Indian captain Anil Kumble today said the retirement of Inzamam-ul-Haq has left the visiting Pakistan team vulnerable in their middle order. "It affects the team when somebody of such stature retires from international cricket. But at the same time I'll say that they are a good team,&qu

Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, one of Pakistan's most prolific batsmen with a record 25 Test centuries to his credit, today announced his retirement from Test cricket, bringing the curtains down on an illustrious career spanning over 16 years. The second Test against South Africa beg

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today rubbished Darrell Hair's charges of racial discrimination and said former captain Inzamam-ul Haq was not obliged to appear as a witness in the Australian umpire's case against the ICC. PCB chairman Nasim Ashraf said that Inzamam was not obliged to appea

Inzamam-ul-Haq has been approached by the organisers of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) to play for one of the participating teams and the former Pakistan captain is considering the proposal. Inzamam, who retired from one-day cricket after the World Cup in March, confirmed today that ICL h

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has supported the appointment of Australian Jeff Lawson as the national cricket team's coach. Inzamam said Pakistan had produced some great players, but they lacked in man management skills. "Javed Miandad is one of the best teachers of the g

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has come out in favour of Australian Dav hatmore who, he thinks, has the best chance of becoming the national team coach. Whatmore and two other Australians - Geoff Lawson and Richard Done - were the three shortlisted candidates for the position. The

The illustrious career of former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq might have come to an end as far as the national selectors and cricket board is concerned as he has not been recommended for the new central contracts. Sources in the board confirmed on Thursday that the national selectors had submitted

The ordeal of being treated as "murder suspects" is finally over, but members of Pakistan's ill-fated World Cup squad say it will not be easy forgetting the traumatic experience they had in West Indies after the death of their coach Bob Woolmer. Though, the news that Woolmer was

Legendary former Pakistan captain and coach Javed Miandad marked his 50th birthday today by saying that he fears for the future of the national side. But the master batsman said that despite his experience he had not applied for a fourth stint as coach after the death of Bob Woolmer

Paksitan Cricket Board's idea of introducing performance-based central contract has drawn sharp criticism from former captain Inzamam ul Haq, who believes that it is improper to judge experienced players and freshers on the same scale. "The fact is I don't agree with the concept of perfo

Former captain Inzamam ul Haq's fate hangs in balance as the Pakistan Cricket Board has asked the national selection committee to submit a shortlist of 30 players, 20 of whom will get the new central contracts by July 1. Chief operating officer of the board Shafqat Naqmi said Inzamam would get

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has rubbished allegations of ex-captain Inzamam ul Haq being a dictator during his tenure. Khan, who served as PCB Chairman from December 2003 to last October, was accused by a PCB appointed probe committee of pampering Inzamam and

Concerned about Pakistani players getting frequent reprimands for their on-field conduct, former captain Inzamam ul Haq has advised his teammates to avoid getting into skirmishes with match officials and rival cricketers. Referring to the reprimand issued to pacer Mohammad Asif during the re

Former Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq was preceived as an "autocrat" by different players of his team, a member of the Performance Evaluation Committee (PEC) that probed Pakistan's failure at the cricket World Cup said. Various players, who had played with Inzamam, gave their feed

Stressing on the importance of teamwork, Pakistan Cricket Board today called upon senior players of the team to provide complete support to new captain Shoaib Malik. In a meeting with the Abu Dhabi-bound squad today, PCB chairman Naseem Ashraf said he hoped the players had learnt their lessons

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar today said there was a need to change the culture of the Pakistan team's dressing room with a captain who is honest and supportive of his players. "My experience is that in the past instead of using me as a match winner some of the captains used

Australia cricket skipper Ricky Ponting became the seventh batsman in One Day International cricket history to join the 10,000 run-club. Ponting achieved the milestone while scoring 91 runs against South Africa in St. Kitts on Saturday in a World Cup match. The dashing Aussie batsman n

Pakistani middle order batsman Inzamam ul Haq today quit as Pakistan test captain and retired from one day internationals. With his side still mourning the sudden death of coach Bob Woolmer hours earlier, Inzamam told a news conference he was cutting back on his international commitment

Internal bickerings and disagreement on several issues in the Pakistan team management have demotivated players taking part in the World Cup, according to sources in their camp. They said that already there have been a couple of incidents which highlight there is friction in the squad and cap

Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq has said the team in the World Cup was severly missing allrounders Shahid Afridi and Abdul Razzaq, who were experienced to release pressure on the top order batsmen in one day matches. Inzamam said the absence of Razzaq and Afridi had put pressure on him, Moh

The International Cricket Council has asked the Pakistan team management to avoid holding press conferences in the Urdu language as it consumes a lot of time.A source in the Pakistan team based in Kingston disclosed that media manager Pervez Mir and manager Talat Ali had been told to hold thei

West Indies looked determined to defy the "Curse of the Host" with their young guns firing on all cylinders during the side's comprehensive 54-run win against former champions Pakistan in the cricket World Cup opener. Brian Lara's team of talented under-achievers did not carry a

The West Indies team lifted the mood in the Caribbean when they registered a 54-run win over Pakistan in the first World Cup match here. All rounder Dwayne Smith dominated with bat and ball to ensure the World Cup hosts opened the competition with a victory. West Indies made 241 for nine and

The West Indies rediscovered their winning form in time to register a comprehensive 54-run victory over former champions Pakistan in the cricket World Cup opening one-dayer here on Tuesday.The hosts, coming off a series loss in India and an uninspiring performance in the warm-up games, produce

Has Bob Woolmer finally decided to call it quits with the Pakistan Cricket Board? This question is making the rounds in cricket circles of the country ever since Woolmer vacated his room at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore before leaving with the Pakistan team for the World Cup in the We

Two time World champions West Indies will today take on 1992 champions Pakistan in the opening match of the ninth ICC Cricket World Cup. The Windies face pressure as no host country has ever won the title since the World Cup was launched in 1975 in England. Brian Lara and his men woul

The dispute between the Pakistan Cricket Board and the England and Wales Cricket Board over the payment of compensation amount for the forfeited Oval Test last year is still unresolved and will be discussed at a meeting in London later this month. A well-placed source said that contrary to

The Pakistan Cricket Board today said if Shoaib Akhtar feels he was racially abused by coach Bob Woolmer, the speedster could sue him in court and seek an apology and damages. "We have also read claims in newspaper reports that Woolmer allegedly called Shoaib "Blacky" somet

Pakistan completed dope tests on all but three of their World Cup 15-man squad and five reserves, but tests on Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif were deferred, an official said. Asif is in England for a reassessment of his elbow injury and on his return will give a test, in the next few day

Pakistan captain Inzamam ul Haq today refused to believe that fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar could accuse him and coach Bob Woolmer of abusing and insulting him during the recent tour of South Africa. "I don't believe Shoaib can say such a thing. It is utterly nonsense. I don't believe it