Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Sharjah, 2nd day

Talha, Junaid shine on dull day

Jan 17, 2014: For the second successive day, Pakistan's bowlers struggled on a flat pitch. The team, however, could take heart from the success of their pacers, Mohammad Talha and Junaid Khan

Pakistan v Sri Lanka 2013-14

Ajmal wants more spin in Sharjah

Jan 14, 2014: After listless performances in the first two Tests in the UAE, Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal has called for pitches that provide more support for spinners

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 3rd day

Is workload taking a toll on Ajmal?

Jan 10, 2014: Saeed Ajmal made a relatively late entry into international cricket but didn't play his first Test till he was almost 32. He is 36 now and is doing his best to make up for lost time having been a key player for Pakistan for many years

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Dubai, 2nd day

Lack of discipline hurting Pakistan bowlers

Jan 9, 2014: Pakistan's seamers failed to create opportunities as a unit. Their bowling coach Mohammad Akram reiterated that the bowlers let Sri Lanka off the hook by not maintaining any pressure

Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 1st T20, Dubai

SL wary of Pakistan's momentum

Dec 11, 2013: Sri Lanka batsman Kumar Sangakkara and captain Dinesh Chandimal are wary of Pakistan's form and confidence ahead of the first Twenty20 in Dubai

South Africa news

Ajmal, Afridi to play South Africa domestic T20

Nov 29, 2013: In yet another strengthening of the ties between South Africa and Pakistan, Saeed Ajmal has signed with Titans and Shahid Afridi with Knights for the upcoming domestic 20-overs competition

County news

Ajmal returns to Worcestershire

Nov 15, 2013: Pending the required paperwork and approval, Worcestershire may have pulled off one of the signings of the English winter by bringing Saeed Ajmal back to New Road for the 2014 season.

ICC rankings

Kohli and Ajmal top ODI rankings

Nov 3, 2013: Virat Kohli's outstanding form in one-dayers has lifted him to the top of the ICC batting rankings in ODIs, the first time he has reached No. 1

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Ajmal reprimanded for on-field celebrations

Oct 26, 2013: Saeed Ajmal has received an official reprimand after pleading guilty to a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct, on the third day of the Dubai Test against South Africa

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 3rd day

South Africa sense swift finish

Oct 25, 2013: South Africa are one wicket away from wrapping up the second Test swiftly according to AB de Villiers

Pakistan v South Africa, 2nd Test, Dubai, 2nd day

Smith plans more pain for Pakistan

Oct 24, 2013: South Africa are not done yet. Graeme Smith has promised they will keep piling on the runs to try and set up a series-levelling innings win over Pakistan

Pakistan v SA, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi, 4th day

Ajmal rewarded, Akmal redeemed

Oct 17, 2013: Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the first Test between Pakistan and South Africa

Pakistan v South Africa 2013-14

South Africa look beyond Ajmal

Oct 12, 2013: With a strong record against the top spinner, South Africa haven't been consumed by the Ajmal threat and have focused their attention on the whole of Pakistan bowling

Pakistan news

Ajmal apologises over Whatmore remarks

Oct 2, 2013: A controversy over the remarks made by Saeed Ajmal on the national coach Dav Whatmore seems to have blown over after Ajmal apologised to the coach

Pakistan v South Africa 2013-14

Ajmal plays down revenge talk ahead of SA series

Oct 1, 2013: Pakistan lost 3-0 in the Tests on their tour of South Africa earlier this year, but Saeed Ajmal says revenge will not be on his mind when the two sides clash again

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st Test, Harare, 2nd day

It will be tough to bat last - Waller

Sep 4, 2013: Malcolm Waller is hopeful Zimbabwe's tail can wag with the vigour Pakistan's did if the home team are avoid batting in conditions which may be too difficult to chase a target

Zimbabwe v Pakistan, 1st Test, Harare, 2nd day

Ajmal strikes but Zimbabwe take lead

Sep 4, 2013: Saeed Ajmal took four wickets but couldn't prevent a resilient Zimbabwe from taking a 32-run lead

Pakistan news

'We have won back respect' - Ajmal

Jul 31, 2013: Reflecting on the tours on arrival in Pakistan, senior players urged fans to savour the team's recent success and forget the past

Guyana v Pakistanis, tour match, Georgetown

Ajmal triggers Pakistanis win

Jul 12, 2013: Saeed Ajmal ended with figures of 10-0-37-5 as the Pakistanis secured a seven-run win over Guyana in a closely fought tour match at Bourda

Champions Trophy

Twilight heists and chewed nails

Jun 8, 2013: Five unforgettable matches from previous editions of the Champions Trophy