Osman Samiuddin

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Arthur applauds Azhar's 'toughness of mind'

With Pakistan in trouble, they were steadied once again by Azhar Ali and Younis Khan on day two at the SCG

04-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin at the SCG

Mopey Yasir Shah losing his shine

The Pakistan legspinner has looked defeated, bowling without expectation or vision on a chastening tour down under

04-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Sydney

Yasir suffers low-grade hamstring strain

A low-grade hamstring strain limited Yasir Shah's bowling on the second day of the SCG Test

04-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Sydney

From No. 1 to now what have you done

From the top of the world, Pakistan came crashing down

04-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin

When Wahab was more than an enforcer

At the SCG, on a day of pure carnage, the Pakistan fast bowler showed he could be more than just the grunt who bowls bouncers

03-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin at the SCG

Pakistan mull picking Asghar as second spinner

Pakistan are looking at left-arm spinner Mohammad Asghar as a second spinner for the Sydney Test on a track that has traditionally been spin friendly

02-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Sydney

Retirement 'completely' out of Misbah's mind

After a raw and unfiltered reaction post the MCG loss, Misbah-ul-Haq has found his centre again, to focus on the Sydney Test

02-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin in Sydney

Misbah to captain Pakistan in Sydney Test

Misbah-ul-Haq will play the third and final Test against Australia and will do so as captain

01-Jan-2017•Osman Samiuddin

The tune that would haunt Pakistan

Dismissals, drops, catches offered, trends, they all came together to form a tune that would haunt Pakistan for a long time

30-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Misbah has 'no explanation' for Pakistan implosion

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq struggled to explain how his side ended up losing by an innings in a Test which they had begun by declaring on 443

30-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Misbah 'thinking about' retirement; undecided about Sydney Test

Misbah-ul-Haq has raised the possibility that he may leave international cricket, even as soon as before the third and final Test of Pakistan's series against Australia

30-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Pakistan's muddled bowling strategies

There is little doubt that Pakistan have planned and executed poorly with the ball in this series. Bowling coach Azhar Mahmood, however, did not have all the answers to explain this area of concern

29-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne

Wahab's no-ball troubles blunt a serious weapon

The frequency with which the Pakistan fast bowler has overstepped in recent Tests is almost alarming, and, at the MCG against Australia, it marred what was otherwise a sensational spell

28-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne

Azhar Ali: no show, all performance

He might not be the most talked about or attractive batsman in Pakistan's line up, but Azhar Ali has proven himself to be equal to the best when it comes to scoring Test runs

27-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin

Rain upsets Pakistan's hard-earned momentum

Pakistan endured a day of frustration at the MCG, as light but persistent rain twice prevented them from pressing on with the game just when they seemed perfectly placed to do so

27-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Comfortable with Sohail's selection - Arthur

Mickey Arthur, Pakistan's coach, said the team was 'comfortable' with their selection of Sohail Khan

26-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Arthur wants Younis, Misbah to stay

Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis Khan have earned the right to decide when to leave the game, according to Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

26-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Topsy-turvy Pakistan at the MCG

All week they have spoken about the confidence they gained in Brisbane, in spite of their losing the Test. To be fair, in training at least, they have walked the talk

25-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne

'We know the importance of a Boxing Day Test' - Shafiq

Asad Shafiq said Pakistan would feel a little pressure playing in front of a large crowd at the traditional Boxing Day match at the MCG

24-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne

Self-assured Aslam absorbs Brisbane lessons

While others collapsed around him in the first innings in Brisbane, Sami Aslam held his own, relying on discipline and clarity over his role in the side

23-Dec-2016•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne

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