The Champions!

Posted by anas on Jun 22, 2009 in Pakistan | 12 comments With no recent cricketing activity of international level at home, no participation in the Indian Premier Profits League, on the back of criticism from their own chief selector and having being ruled out whatsoever to make it to the semis, Pakistan today showed the world what it is capable of. The very fact that Pakistan stamped its presence in two finals in a row in itself speaks volumes of the...
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England Stunned By The Dutchmen

Posted by anas on Jun 6, 2009 in Sports | 5 comments The ICC T20 World Cup may turn out to be another tournament to forget for the cricketing fans in England as the Dutch stun the Englishmen in a thrilling curtainraiser. This match will be remembered for a long time not only for it being one of the greatest upsets but also for it being a nailbiter and ofcourse England at the receiving end besing the host. What looked like a very strong start to the...
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Thoughts On The Game & Final XI

Posted by anas on Jun 4, 2009 in Pakistan | 5 comments It was undoubtedly a lacklusture display of cricket by Pakistan today, but we must also understand what exactly was the purpose of a warm-up game. The fans of the green camp were expecting the team to go all out and probably come close to winning the game. The expectations were very high and the team should have displayed some will to play. From the word go, there was lack of seriousness, perhaps...
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In The Aftermath Of Lahore Shootout

Posted by anas on Mar 5, 2009 in Pakistan | 8 comments I couldn’t muster the strength to express my feelings yesterday following the Lahore attacks. I felt absolutely terrible after looking at the images of the bodies of poor policemen who sacrificed their lives to save the Sri Lankan cricketers. I was disappointed, angered and terrified. I still am. These policemen and the driver deserve to be saluted for showing the derring-do at a time of chaos...
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O Lord’s!

Posted by anas on Feb 23, 2009 in London Diary | 8 comments It is the dream of every cricketer to get an opportunity to take that walk down the stairs from the dressing room, through the luxurious long room where distinguished guests are seated, on to the pitch amid cheers from the crowd and perform on a ground which is called the Home of Cricket. No surprises, I’m talking about the Lord’s Cricket Ground. Similarly it is also the dream of every...
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