Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

Younis Khan's chances of playing in Sydney thin

No further decision was taken on the Pakistan team management's request to call up the former captain to bolster the batting

30-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne

Mitchell Johnson's over "killed" us - Mohammad Yousuf

Mohammad Yousuf, the Pakistan captain, has admitted Mitchell Johnson's first over "killed" his team's chances of pulling off a successful chase

30-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Stunted development, but hope floats

The side is not inexperienced, just the development of many has been stunted from a lack of Tests

30-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Pakistan players apply for IPL 3

At least 12 players from Pakistan have applied to the IPL requesting to be placed in next season's auction

30-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Mohammad Aamer goes from strength to strength

Mohammad Aamer doesn't seem to lack much, not smarts, not pace and, after his maiden five-wicket haul at the MCG, certainly not confidence.

29-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Bolly's musical numbers

Plays of the Day from the fourth day of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan

29-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin and Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

An old warrior reignites the spark

It may be nothing but a late swish against the inevitability of time, but Misbah-ul-Haq's defiant innings, sandwiched between two vibrant flushes of youth, gave the day a nice touch.

28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Melbourne

Pakistan send out SOS for Younis Khan

Pakistan's failings with the bat in Melbourne have prompted the team management to send out an SOS for Younis Khan

28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Pakistan hopes rest on young shoulders

Pakistan must have many more moments with Umar Akmal and Mohammad Aamer at the centre if they are to stand a chance in the series.

28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

The day of the nightwatchmen

Plays of the day for the third day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the MCG

28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

The world money made

Through the 2000s the BCCI has seen its power grow exponentially with its bank balance, and the rest of cricket has fallen in line, whether by choice or under duress

28-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Intikhab rues wasted opportunity on good batting pitch

Pakistan's ever-nervy batting line-up was left to rue another poor display that left their side in considerable trouble at the end of the second day at the MCG

27-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Pakistan need to overcome fear

Pakistan must overcome the fear of playing in Australia by displaying more aggression if they wish to meet with any success in the series

27-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

A boundary drought, and Kevin Rudd's desperate plea

Plays of the day for the second day of the second Test between Australia and Pakistan at the MCG

27-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin and Brydon Coverdale

'Feel like I was playing in Faisalabad' - Mohammad Asif

Pakistan's plans to test Ricky Ponting's elbow with short-pitched bowling were scuppered by an MCG surface, according to Mohammad Asif

26-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Catching up...and down

If there is ever a day worse in than others in Pakistan's context to drop catches it is probably on the first day of a series against Australia in Australia

26-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

A summer of nervous nineties

A nervy newbie, wonky selection, Farhat's form and two more missed tons - presenting the plays of the day from the MCG

26-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin and Brydon Coverdale at the MCG

Pakistan tempted to play Saeed Ajmal

Pakistan are seriously pondering the prospect of playing two spinners against Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG

25-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Pakistan's best opportunity in years

For the first time in nearly 15 years, Pakistan have their best chance to do anything other than be thrashed by Australia

25-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

Steven Smith keen to shine

Steven Smith, the Australian legspinner, is eager to make a mark if given an opportunity to play on Boxing Day against Pakistan

25-Dec-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the MCG

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