Fazal Mahmood – One of Pakistan’s Greats
The first non-English bowler to excite my attention (it was after all the era of Trueman and Statham) watching test…
Continue Reading...Over to Omar
Pakistan cricket has been blessed with many a legends who have carved their own exclusive mark with their signature styles,…
Continue Reading...Journey Of The Champions Trophy
The concept of Mini-World Cup which was re-branded as ICC Champions Trophy, a modern phenomenon that kicked off in Bangladesh…
Continue Reading...Heritage of Subcontinent Cricket
In the aftermath of an attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team and a grim spot-fixing uncover towards the end…
Continue Reading...ASIF MASOOD – Star of the 70s renaissance
The best part of Asif Masood’s international career was played under captain, Intikhab Alam. When Mushtaq Mohammad was bestowed with…
Continue Reading...The Beginning of 1990s
One thing leads to another, friendships must contain a considerable element of luck, at least in the original accident of…
Continue Reading...A Victory of Faith
Ultimately England limped 227 before Rameez Raja accepted a skier from Richard Illingworth to settle the issue and celebrations started in the streets of Karachi, Lahore and rest of the country. Prayers from the faithful who were fasting were answered in an emphatic fashion. That day iftaar was indeed had an element of joyous celebration in it…..
Continue Reading...Once upon a time in Nazimabad
If the clubs named Jehangir West and Shalimar ring a bell then you have lived in Nazimabad in 70s and 80s…
Continue Reading...Greg Chappell – A graceful run-machine
The Australian batsmanship reached its zenith in the 1970s with the arrival of Greg Chappell, an artist destined for greatness….
Continue Reading...The Parsee and Goan Contribution to Pakistan Cricket
Many people are surprised by the variety of contributions made by historians of the time. It is not uncommon to…
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