Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

Younis quits, says he's lost command

Younis Khan has given up the captaincy of Pakistan once again, and taken a temporary break from the game altogether, after failing to overcome a long-running rift with a group of players

11-Nov-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Teams ready for decider in the desert

As brightly as Pakistan began this three-match contest, it is New Zealand who now hold the whip and it hasn't even been a week since it all started

08-Nov-2009•The preview by Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan chase rare series win

Pakistan's win at the Sheikh Zayed stadium on Tuesday has given them an ideal opportunity to win an ODI series

05-Nov-2009•The Preview by Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan pushes for thaw in India ties

In the absence of any likely bilateral series, it appears the IPL's third season could be the icebreaker

05-Nov-2009•Osman Samiuddin

All-round Afridi leads rout

Shahid Afridi first resuscitated Pakistan from a disastrous start with the bat and nearly took a hat-trick as they romped home to a 138-run win against New Zealand

03-Nov-2009•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

Another compelling battle on the cards

Cricinfo previews the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand in Abu Dhabi

02-Nov-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Fine gestures

In honour of Dave Mohammed's alligator death roll, we take a look at XI unusual celebrations (including another by Mohammed)

22-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Younis 'happy' to return as captain

Younis Khan has taken back his resignation, paving the way for his return to the Pakistan captaincy

19-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Younis resolution likely by Monday

Little clarity has emerged from two key meetings within the Pakistan Cricket Board centering around the future of Younis Khan as captain of Pakistan

16-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin

PCB chief hopeful of Younis rethink

Ijaz Butt, the PCB chairman, is not willing to accept Younis Khan's resignation as captain of Pakistan and hopes he can change Younis's mind over the next few days

14-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Stupidity of staggering proportions

After a recent and fairly commendable upturn in fortunes, once again Pakistan shoots itself and watches bemused as the world sniggers

13-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Younis offers to quit as captain

The Pakistan captain has offered to resign his post following days of increasing rumour and speculation surrounding Pakistan's exit from the Champions Trophy in South Africa

13-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Staying alive

The Champions Trophy has shown that ODIs can still be a format in which many things pleasing and surprising may happen

06-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin in South Africa

McCullum rues missed catch and captain

Brendon McCullum was left to rue the loss of the man he stood in for as Australia successfully - and ultimately, comfortably - defended their Champions Trophy title at Centurion with a six-wicket win

06-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin at Centurion

New Zealand lack last-burst player

The side's only hope lay in a burst of genius but that goes against the very ethos of modern New Zealand sides

06-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Centurion

New Zealand suffer Vettori blow

New Zealand, dogged by injury throughout the Champions Trophy, received the biggest blow on the eve of the final when Daniel Vettori was forced out of the game with a hamstring injury

05-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Centurion

Ponting and Vettori praise tournament format

A day before the final, the ICC Champions Trophy has received a resounding vote of confidence from the captains involved

04-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Centurion

New Zealand want one more team performance

New Zealand will be up against it tomorrow, but they have survived and thrived on that through this tournament

04-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Centurion

Dropped catch adds to Younis' woes

Questions will be raised over whether it was right that Younis Khan took part, carrying an injury

04-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Johannesburg

Pakistan powerless in Powerplays

If we are to dissect, it is the batsmen who lost it and nothing new is said in that

04-Oct-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Johannesburg

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