Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

From the handshake to the airplane

Players' celebrations of milestones and wickets are now full-blown, thought-through routines that range from the extravagant to the embarrassing

04-Mar-2018•Osman Samiuddin

How the PSL is bringing Pakistan's swag back

The Misbah years were certainly not about it, but that quality, ineffably linked to Pakistan cricket, might be making a comeback

24-Feb-2018•Osman Samiuddin

Big gains for PCB in updated FTP

Pakistan have made significant gains in the next FTP schedule - they will now play at least 121 games, up from the 104 that were allocated to them last week

19-Dec-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan's FTP hinges on dispute resolution with India

A PCB spokesman insisted fewer games for Pakistan over the next FTP cycle indicate that Pakistan is focusing on quality over quantity

14-Dec-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Prepare for more two-Test series starting May 2019

A copy of the incoming FTP shows that 41 out of 81 Test series between May 2019 and May 2023 will be two-Test series

14-Dec-2017•Osman Samiuddin

'Winning the Champions Trophy was so much redemption'

Mickey Arthur looks back at his first year in charge of Pakistan, and the unarguable highlight of that period

11-Dec-2017•Interview by Osman Samiuddin

Carl Crowe confident of clearance for Hafeez's remodeled action

The former Leicestershire spinner and now spin-bowling consultant who helped correct Sunil Narine's action said that Mohammad Hafeez's flex will withstand biomechanical scrutiny

02-Nov-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan apply pressure on ICC to secure India matches

The PCB has said that its signing off on the new Test and ODI leagues will depend on the BCCI honouring a bilateral commitment signed over three years ago.

23-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin and Nagraj Gollapudi

Who gets paid what in cricket

Are Indian players the world's best-paid cricketers? And where does cricket stand among other sports in terms of player remuneration?

17-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin, Nagraj Gollapudi, Girish TS, Srinath Sripath

The mixed emotions of Asad Shafiq

The batsman leaves Dubai with the relief of having returned to form, the heartbreak of seeing another heroic innings go in vain, and the frustration of needing to wait seven months to play his next Test match

11-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Understudy's understudy takes centre stage

Dilruwan Perera might have missed out on selection but instead stepped forward to give Sri Lanka balance and options - and a famous series win

10-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Will try not to sweep in crucial moments again - Sarfraz

Pakistan's captain makes a lot of runs with the shot, but his top-edge while attempting it on the final day in Dubai opened a gate for Sri Lanka

10-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Pakistan's problems: 'It's kept me awake at night'

The opening partnership, Babar Azam's form, the middle-order positions and balance of the attack: Mickey Arthur has admitted he has a lengthy list of issues to resolve

09-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin

How Sri Lanka's fast bowlers have outdone Pakistan's

For the work they have put in against the heat, and the helpless pitches, Suranga Lakmal and Nuwan Pradeep deserve much praise

09-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Babar Azam needs to break the habit

In his short Test career, he has been dismissed close to lunch, tea or stumps too many times and it is hurting Pakistan

09-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

'Tired' Yasir not interested in records

Yasir Shah has continued to be play the role of both workhorse as well as strike bowler ever since Pakistan started playing three fast bowlers more often

07-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Abu Dhabi

Amir ruled out of one-day series with shin injury

Amir resumed bowling on the second day in Dubai but was soon forced off the field again and sent for scans

07-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin

Inside the heart of a Karunaratne classic

Being excluded from the ODI squad seemed not to bother the Sri Lanka opener, as he scored his seventh Test hundred to give his team control of the innings

07-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

Memory of Amir clouds the new reality

The world has waited for the spells of 2010 from Mohammad Amir but - for a host of reasons - they have failed to really materialise. However, all is not lost

06-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

'Sri Lanka are not going to play for a draw' - Chandimal

The captain also said the onus was on the fast-bowlers to make the best use of the slightly more seamer-friendly conditions a day-night Test offers

06-Oct-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Dubai

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