Danyal Rasool

Pakistan correspondent, ESPNcricinfo

Rescheduled Pakistan-West Indies ODIs to begin in June in Rawalpindi

PCB said West Indies have agreed to play three T20Is in Pakistan "in early 2023"

28-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Spin troubles see Pakistan falter on well laid-out plans

Nauman Ali and Sajid Khan's ineffectiveness on home pitches meant Pakistan were outspinned by Australia in the three Tests

26-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Pakistan were eager to learn from Australia, but ignored one key lesson

Imitation might be the sincerest form of flattery, but the home side missed the bit about seizing the moment

25-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Australia choose risk as they set up potentially unforgettable finish to largely forgettable series

They have taken a gamble, hoping to land the knockout blow, when many teams might have preferred the security of an invincible position

24-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

The price Pakistan paid for Faheem Ashraf's exclusion

The allrounder's ability to counterattack with the bat was sorely missed in Lahore

23-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Gen Z boys Naseem and Green bring back '90s memories

One took four wickets, the other made 79 - but the contest between the two was the highlight of the day

22-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Left-field choice Naseem Shah builds his reputation on slow Lahore surface

In 19 overs, Naseem bowled nine maidens, took two wickets and conceded only 36 runs on day one

21-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Is Abdullah Shafique the real deal?

Pakistan haven't unearthed a world-class opener since Saeed Anwar, but their quest may yet have a happy ending

19-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Pakistan-Australia white-ball matches moved from Rawalpindi to Lahore

Political rallies scheduled in Islamabad - the twin city of Rawalpindi - has forced the change

18-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Babar Azam: 'This innings holds a lot of meaning for me'

Pakistan's captain was thrilled by the crowd that showed up at the National Stadium to watch the final day unfold

16-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

When Babar, Shafique and Rizwan made Karachi dream

A coalition of the tragics and the curious revel in the shape-shifting narrative arc of Test cricket

16-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Ice-cool Babar Azam unshaken by Karachi pressure cooker

With rumours swirling, vultures hovering and the sword of Damocles hanging over him, Babar simply batted, and bat well, he did

15-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium set to be rechristened with new sponsor's name

Reasons behind the impending renaming are purely financial rather than political

15-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Mohammad Yousuf: 'When the bowling is so good and reverse swing is in play, it's tough'

Pakistan batting coach was full of praise for Starc and Cummins' bowling, but believes the hosts can "fight and try and take it to the end"

14-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Ramiz Raja wants PSL to move from draft to auction

He also defended Pakistan's performance at the Women's World Cup, and called for a stronger domestic women's structure

14-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Australia's front-loading puts Pakistan in danger on wearing surface

Alex Carey, who made 93, suggested that footmarks and reverse could play an increasing role on days four and five

13-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Pakistan hand over opening-day reins to Australia on a golden platter

Playing against a team they have often put on a pedestal, the hosts' use of spin was baffling, yielding little reward

12-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Tidy Faheem Ashraf gives Pakistan an opening, but floodgates stay shut

Just when it seemed like Australia's soft underbelly could be exposed, Pakistan inexplicably moved away from seam bowling completely

12-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Babar expects Pakistan to take 'momentum' into second Test after 'dominating' in Rawalpindi

Australia captain Cummins expects the Karachi wicket to "break up a bit more" after a dull draw in the first Test

11-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

Why did Pakistan sedate Rawalpindi, their liveliest Test pitch?

The occasion - a home Test against Australia - was great. But the game itself fell flat

08-Mar-2022•Danyal Rasool

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