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Younus Khan is back
PCB finally took a U-turn on a decision which it shouldn’t have made in the first place. The inclusion of former test skipper Younis Khan in the Pakistan side for the series against South Africa is...
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Our cricket team selectors and their mysterious agenda
The selection of the cricket team in Pakistan has never been child’s play. In other Test playing nations, teams might be selected solely on the basis such mundane issues as form and fitness, but not...
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10 reasons why Ijaz Butt should quit
Many have come and gone trying to present reasons for him to be sacked, but to no avail. I would also like to enter and ebb in the endless list of those who believe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)...
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Remembering the summer of 96
I'm not sure how many of you remember the Lombard Challenge from 1996, but those of you who do will remember it as the U-15 cricket World Cup that was held in England during the summer of 96. Called...
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Cricket in Pakistan: Select on merit, not on favouritism!
And so the chief selector has spoken: No more messing around with the squad, unless a new player shows exemplary form in the upcoming domestic T20 event! The plan is to continue to stick with the tried...
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PCB’s secret selection formula: Keep your average low and age high!
Dear Young Cricketers (YCs), you thought that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would not reveal its selection criteria and you will be forced to start some other business? Please reconsider your...
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Younis Khan, ODI team selection is based on performance, not contacts
Do you remember the days when you would place a school bag on your preferred bus seat to symbolise that it was reserved? It would take a routine effort to have the bag all packed at the end of the last...
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Team selection for Asia Cup 2014 and T20 World Cup: Is this a joke?
According to a sports analyst, whatever happens in Pakistani cricket does not happen anywhere else. The recent team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup is an appropriate example of...
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U-19 World Cup: Is inconsistency part of Pakistani culture?
There are times when certain characteristics become symbolic of a particular country. That is, these characteristics are exhibited by the general masses as well as their leaders and institutions; hence...
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