Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar Monday filed a fresh appeal against a ban for indiscipline just weeks after the punishment was reduced from five years to 18 months, his lawyer said.
The 32-year-old paceman was banned for five years by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) disciplinary committee in April for several incidents of indiscipline and violating the conditions of a two-year probation.
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VIRENDER Sehwag produced a superb innings of 119 today to power India to a crushing six-wicket win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup match in Karachi.
Sehwag scored his ninth one-day century in a 198-run second wicket partnership with Suresh Raina (84) to guide India to 4-301 after 42.1 overs in reply to Pakistan’s total of 4-299.
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KARACHI: The Pakistan cricket selectors on Sunday included uncapped spinner Saeed Ajmal in a 15-man national squad named for the Asia Cup starting simultaneously in Lahore and Karachi on Tuesday (tomorrow). The squad was announced by chief selector Salahuddin Ahmad here at the National Cricket Stadium. Selectors Shafqat Rana and Salim Jaffer were also present on the occasion.
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Salman Butt and Mohammad Yousuf cracked brisk half-centuries to help Pakistan post a competitive 233 against Bangladesh in the opening match of a triangular one-day series here on Sunday.
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Pakistan must overcome the absence of troubled pacemen Mohammad Asif and Shoaib Akhtar when it aims to extend its 11-match winning streak in limited overs cricket against host Bangladesh on Sunday.
The teams will clash in the opening match of a three-nation one-day series also involving India.
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Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has been detained at Dubai airport for possession of illegal drugs, a Pakistan Cricket Board official said on Tuesday.
“Yes, he has been detained by authorities at Dubai airport for the last 36 hours,” Nadeem Akram told Reuters from Dubai.
“We are co-ordinating with the Pakistan embassy and handling this issue.
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Pakistan Cricket Board here on Friday announced the names of 23 players as part of emerging players programme to be held here from May 19 at National Cricket Academy.
The programme will feature training & coaching at NCA followed by an Academy Team Tour.
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Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Nasim Ashraf said Monday he had withdrawn a defamation lawsuit against Shoaib Akhtar after the banned fast bowler made a public apology.
The 32-year-old paceman was banned for five years last month for breaching the players’ code of conduct by criticising the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) when it did not offer him a central contract in January.
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Shoaib Akhtar will not be allowed to play in the Indian Premier League despite being cleared by the Pakistan Cricket board, IPL chairman Lalit Modi has said, putting to rest all the speculation over the fast bowler’s participation in the tournament.
Shoaib had been banned by the Pakistan Cricket Board for five years on charges of indiscipline, but a PCB panel confirmed he was free to play outside the country.
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Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons urged captain Mohammad Ashraful to start firing and help the tourists achieve a consolation win in the fourth day-night international here on Wednesday.
Pakistan have an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series but Siddons said his side can still test the hosts provided all the batsmen, including Ashraful, rediscover some form.
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