As one of the most popular games in the world, cricket has its due share of conflicts and controversies

The anxiously awaited series between Pakistan and England starts with the first Test at Lord's on Thursday May 17

ARY Gold Cup 2001 Final at Sharjah, Pre Match report

Sharjah jumps into 2nd encounter of the cricket festival with a match between two prominent Asian teams

The opening encounter of the newly sponsored ARY Gold Cup at Sharjah between Pakistan and Sri Lanka for which Sri Lanka was generally thought to be the favorite was won by Pakistan after a very exciting finish

After a dismal performance and loss of the Third test in New Zealand the Pakistan cricket team did not get a rousing reception on its return

India or no India, Sharjah is going ahead with its cricket festival starting April 8

New Zealand achieved a commendable victory over Pakistan in the 3rd and final Test of the National Bank Series, which finished at Hamilton on Friday

Pakistan's Cricket team, fully infused with fresh blood in the absence of some old stalwarts, collapsed dramatically for a petty score of 104 runs

Congratulations - Courtney Walsh Courtney Walsh the West Indies 'wunderkind' and 'speed demon' has after all touched the zenith in bowling by claiming 500 wickets in test cricket

New Zealand remained in full command during the first day and a half's batting in the 2nd Test of the National Bank series against Pakistan at the Jade Stadium, Christchurch

Pakistan's glorious triumph in the 1st Test at Auckland has partly overshadowed its defeat by the Black Caps in the one-day series

Auckland witnessed a sensational end to the 1st Test between Pakistan and New Zealand, when the wickets tumbled like ninepins to give a thundering 299 runs victory to Pakistan

After the first day's fantastic play in which Pakistan put on an impressive total of 270 for the loss of only 4 wickets, the second day of the 1st Test between Pakistan and New Zealand was dominated by the rain as well as bowlers from both sides

The Pakistan cricket team's tour of New Zealand, did not take a bright start

With the sad demise of Sir Don Bradman, the cricket world has lost a legend

The Pakistan cricket team was never as incompetent as it proved in the 4th One-day international at Christchurch on Sunday

After suffering the doom at Napier, Pakistan needed to pull up its socks, which it did in the 3rd One-day international at Wellington

With a convincing victory over New Zealand in the 1st One-day international at Auckland, Pakistan was considered to have gained a firm grip over the series

Pakistan's domestic cricket system designed in accordance with the conditions prevailing in the country has proved pretty successful despite the dislikes of some giants of the game