Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

Pakistan recall Asim Kamal for first Test

Pakistan's selectors have recalled middle-order batsman Asim Kamal for the first Test against Sri Lanka beginning on February 21 in Karachi

18-Feb-2009•Osman Samiuddin

'I'm just going to enjoy it' - Jayawardene

As one leader leaves, another captain arrives. That will be the current that runs right through Sri Lanka's two-Test series against Pakistan

15-Feb-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Latif's labour of love

Rashid Latif's cricket academy, which has been close to a decade in the making, is an epitome of Karachi's unique cricket ethos

11-Feb-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan's senators call for board to be sacked

In what has escalated into a heated battle between politicians and cricket officials, Pakistan's senators have demanded the president dissolve the entire "incapable" PCB

09-Feb-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Malik was 'a loner and aloof', says coach's report

Two weeks after Shoaib Malik was removed as Pakistan captain, his coach and manager have termed Malik "a loner and aloof"

09-Feb-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Court suspends PCB ban on ICL players

The Sind High Court has temporarily lifted a ban on Pakistan's ICL players from competing in domestic cricket

02-Feb-2009•Osman Samiuddin

The right choice by default

Younis Khan happens to be Pakistan's sole realistic choice as captain; he's probably the right one as well

29-Jan-2009

Younis wants 'magical' support

Younis Khan, Pakistan's new captain, wants all of his players to "wave magic wands" to try and help the team improve

27-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Younis appointed Pakistan captain

Younis Khan has been appointed the Pakistan captain, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today

27-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin

ICL recruits begin fight against bans with letter to PCB

Pakistan's ICL recruits have finally restarted a legal process to fight the bans imposed on them by the PCB from playing domestic and international cricket.

27-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Younis may replace Malik as captain

Following Pakistan's disastrous ODI series loss to Sri Lanka last week, reports have emerged on Tuesday that Younis Khan has been approached to take over as captain from Shoaib Malik

27-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin

A terrible day at the office

Perhaps it was just that the shock of it was too much, but Shoaib Malik's press conference after Pakistan's heaviest defeat (in terms of runs) was surprisingly - and happily - free of rancour

24-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Lahore

Seamers shine in spinners' shadow

The only thing better than defeating opponents is crushing them. And the only thing better than that is to do so at their own game

24-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Lahore

Akmal unworthy of selection

Nothing illustrates more aptly the emptiness of whatever method and merit there is to Pakistan's current thinking than the continued selection of Kamran Akmal as a first-choice wicketkeeper

24-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Lahore

A proper feel of a local derby

History is on Pakistan's side, the momentum with Sri Lanka and the recent form of both uncertain. You could not ask for more going into the deciding match of the ODI series, to be played on Saturday in Lahore

23-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Lahore

Malik does a U-turn on Shoaib

Two days after seemingly calling time on Shoaib Akhtar's international future, Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has backtracked on his views that Pakistan needs to "move on" beyond the fast bowler, who lacked commitment during Pakistan's 129-run defeat to Sr

23-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Lahore

Flexibility could hurt Dilshan

Dilshan has been a constant for many years now, a significant part of many of their successes and evolution. But what exactly is he, what is his role?

22-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin

Malik questions Shoaib's commitment

Shoaib Malik has effectively put a question mark over the international future of Shoaib Akhtar, openly doubting his fitness and commitment in the field

21-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin at the National Stadium

Pakistan win early Mendis battle

Whatever Pakistan had planned for Ajantha Mendis, it worked in the first ODI at the National Stadium in Karachi

20-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Karachi

Another wow from Rao

Is it sacrilegious to suggest that what Pakistan needs more of is a Rao Iftikhar Anjum and less of the flash that we've become accustomed to? Rao is as far removed from the bling of Pakistan's pace lineage as is possible.

20-Jan-2009•Osman Samiuddin in Karachi

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