Champions Trophy 2013

Abdur Rehman banks on county experience

May 5, 2013: Pakistan left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman is confident of contributing to his team, even as he plays with Saeed Ajmal

SA Invitational XI v Pakistanis, tour match, Kimberley

Rehman guides Pakistan home in thriller

Mar 7, 2013: Pakistan held their nerve against a South African Invitational XI to win by one wicket in the final over in Kimberley

Pakistan in South Africa 2012-13

Shahid Afridi makes ODI comeback

Feb 20, 2013: Shahid Afridi has made a comeback to Pakistan's ODI squad for the series in South Africa, after being omitted for the tour of India in December last year

County news

Rehman returns to Somerset in 2013

Dec 18, 2012: Abdur Rehman, the Pakistan left-arm spinner, will again play for Somerset in 2013 having signed for the latter part of the domestic season

Pakistan news

Rehman banned for 12 weeks for cannabis use

Oct 2, 2012: Abdur Rehman, the Pakistan left-arm spinner, has been banned for 12 weeks by the ECB after testing positive for the recreational drug cannabis during his stint with Somerset

Pakistan news

Rehman tests positive, faces ban

Oct 2, 2012: Abdur Rehman, the Pakistan left-arm spinner, is facing a ban after failing a drugs test during his stint with Somerset in the English domestic season

Rain, Bears and tears

Sep 20, 2012: There was joy and silverware for Warwickshire, Hampshire and Derbyshire at the end of a watery season that was also tinged with sadness. George Dobell hands out his awards

Somerset v Worcestershire, Taunton, 3rd day

Somerset clinch runners-up spot

Sep 13, 2012: Abdur Rehman finished with match figures of 14 for 101 as Somerset clinched runners-up spot in Division One

Somerset v Worcestershire, Taunton, 1st day

Rehman nine leaves Somerset wondering

Sep 11, 2012: Abdur Rehman weaved through Worcestershire with 9 for 65 to leave Somerset wondering how close they could have got to the title

Sussex v Somerset, Hove, 1st day

Jet-set life fine for Rehman

Sep 4, 2012: Abdur Rehman flew straight in from Dubai to take three wickets as Somerset closed on top at Hove

Somerset v Sussex, Taunton, 3rd day

Panesar leaves victory within sight

Aug 23, 2012: Monty Panesar, the 'Sultan' himself, is spinning Sussex into contention for the Division One title.

Somerset v Notts, CB40 Group B, Taunton

Rehman's six stuns Nottinghamshire

Aug 12, 2012:

Sri Lanka Premier League 2012

Gayle ruled out of SLPL

Aug 8, 2012: Chris Gayle has been ruled out of the inaugural season of the Sri Lanka Premier League due to a serious groin strain.

County news

Rehman set for Somerset move

Jul 2, 2012: Abdur Rehman, the Pakistan left-arm spinner, is set to join Somerset for the latter part of the season subject to being granted a visa

Pakistan in Sri Lanka 2012

Pakistan's spinners pose threat - De Mel

May 27, 2012: Sri Lanka's chairman of selectors Ashantha de Mel has said the Sri Lanka batsmen should be wary of the Pakistani spinners during the upcoming series

Pakistan's finest hour

Feb 8, 2012: The whitewash of England is surely their greatest achievement in Test cricket to date

Pakistan v England 2011-12

Pakistan ride on spin success

Feb 7, 2012: ESPNcricinfo looks back at the players who helped Pakistan to a famous whitewash over England with the spin bowlers and a fine captain to the fore

Pakistan v England, 2011-12

England fail first trial by spin

Feb 7, 2012: Facing up to quality spinners in foreign conditions, the England batsmen were found severely wanting in both their technique and application

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 4th day

Pakistan rewarded for smart rebuilding

Feb 6, 2012: After the events of 2010 Pakistan cricket could have withered away, but due to a combination of determination and desire they are now flourishing

Pakistan v England, 3rd Test, Dubai, 4th day

No secret to England's problems

Feb 6, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the third Test in Dubai