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South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Bloemfontein

Misbah ponders all-round failure

Mar 10, 2013: While Pakistan had a game to forget in every department, South Africa's one-day squad made a promising start to their preparations for the Champions Trophy

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st ODI, Bloemfontein

Misbah rubbishes reports of rift with Hafeez

Mar 9, 2013: Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistan captain, has denied reports of a rift with Twenty20 leader Mohammad Hafeez ahead of the five-match ODI series against South Africa

South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Centurion, 3rd day

Misbah makes plea for more Tests

Feb 24, 2013: Pakistan's inexperience against pace bowling showed in their whitewashing by South Africa - and Misbah-ul-Haq believes the solution is clear

South Africa v Pakistan, 3rd Test, Centurion

'We need to post big totals each game' - Misbah

Feb 21, 2013: Misbah-ul-Haq's team has another chance to live up to expectations, and he was clear about what they need to do

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town, 4th day

My dismissal the turning point - Misbah

Feb 17, 2013: Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan's captain, has said that his dismissal occurred a crucial stage in Pakistan's second innings and triggered the collapse

South Africa v Pakistan, 2nd Test, Cape Town

Irfan in line for Test debut

Feb 12, 2013: Pakistan's injury concerns are starting to reduce ahead of the second Test while Mohammad Irfan is in line for a debut

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg, 4th day

Pakistan left searching for answers

Feb 4, 2013: South Africa are becoming fearsome on their home patch and Pakistan have just over a week to come up with a method to make the series a contest

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

Pakistan scramble up learning curve

Feb 3, 2013: The temperament and skill shown by Asad Shafiq and Misbah-ul-Haq may not save the match but should benefit Pakistan for the rest of the series

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg, 3rd day

Misbah and Shafiq lift Pakistan spirits

Feb 3, 2013: Starting a series with a total of 49 leaves a low base for improvement, but Pakistan's second innings showed them in a far better light as they ensured the Test would enter a fourth day

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg, 1st day

Misbah's Midas touch

Feb 1, 2013: Pakistan bowled and fielded with discipline on the opening day, and kept South Africa under pressure right through

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg, 1st day

Smith's party falls a little flat

Feb 1, 2013: ESPNcricinfo presents the plays of the day from the opening exchanges of the series between South Africa and Pakistan

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg, 1st day

Pakistan take opening-day honours

Feb 1, 2013: Pakistan ended a fascinating opening day of the series with the advantage after chipping South Africa out for 253 at the Wanderers.

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg

Misbah displays quiet confidence

Jan 31, 2013: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq was positive about his team's chances against the No. 1 ranked South Africa ahead of the first Test between the two sides at the Wanderers

South Africa v Pakistan, 1st Test, Johannesburg

Pakistan aim to spoil Smith's party

Jan 31, 2013: ESPNcricinfo previews the opening Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Johannesburg

SA Invitation XI v Pakistanis, Tour match, 3rd day, East London

Pakistanis tighten grip with big lead

Jan 27, 2013: The Pakistanis put themselves in prime position to record a first victory on their visit to South Africa as they bowled the hosts out and built a significant lead

Pakistan in South Africa 2012-13

Pakistan attack can challenge South Africa

Jan 21, 2013: There are some places Pakistan have not played cricket in for even longer than their home country. South Africa is one of them

President's Trophy 2012-13, Final

SNGPL take inaugural President's Trophy

Jan 18, 2013: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited beat Habib Bank Limited by 75 runs to lift the inaugural President's Trophy

Pakistan news

Warm welcome for Pakistan team

Jan 7, 2013: Pakistan returned home to a rousing welcome after winning the ODI series against archrivals India and drawing the Twenty20 series 1-1

India v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Delhi

Weather made the difference in chase - Misbah

Jan 7, 2013: Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said the weather conditions played a crucial role during their chase in the third ODI in Delhi

India v Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Kolkata

Dhoni rues top-order failure

Jan 3, 2013: MS Dhoni, the India captain, rued the failure of his batsmen after the bowlers had brought India back into the match