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Osman Samiuddin

Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

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One hand writing, one clapping

One hand writing, one clapping

Am I a writer with a fan inside me or am I a fan who writes? A cricket writer's perennial dilemma

19-Nov-2007•Osman Samiuddin
A series lost and nothing gained

A series lost and nothing gained

Pakistan lost the series today, to Tendulkar's majesty, but for all intents and purposes, it was the uncertainty and instability around the team since Shoaib Malik's captaincy began, that lost it for them

15-Nov-2007•Osman Samiuddin
Yuvraj's all-round show powers India to series lead

Yuvraj's all-round show powers India to series lead

India clinched the Kanpur ODI by 46 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match ODI series

11-Nov-2007•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin
Misbah walks the finishing tight-rope

Misbah walks the finishing tight-rope

Misbah-ul-Haq's only flaw is that he doesn't yet finish, he doesn't leave an asterisk beside his name often enough

09-Nov-2007
Obligatory uncertainty, dazzling premise

Obligatory uncertainty, dazzling premise

As with all the greatest sporting derbies, matters are never routine when India and Pakistan come together, says Osman Samiuddin

04-Nov-2007•Osman Samiuddin
Injury rules Asif out of first three ODIs

Injury rules Asif out of first three ODIs

Mohammad Asif will miss at least the first three matches of the ODI series against India with a long-standing elbow problem

01-Nov-2007•Osman Samiuddin
Comebacks, catches, and two-in-ones

Comebacks, catches, and two-in-ones

Osman Samiuddin looks back at the plays of the day in the fifth ODI between Pakistan and South Africa

29-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin in Lahore
Passing on the choker tag

Passing on the choker tag

Pakistan threw it all away in a manner to rival the best efforts of their opponents, South Africa

29-Oct-2007
Players have gelled well with Malik - Lawson

Players have gelled well with Malik - Lawson

Geoff Lawson reflects on his brief stint as coach of Pakistan and looks ahead to the tour of India

29-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin
Shoaib set to return in decider

Shoaib set to return in decider

Two-all with the decider to play: from a five-match series you can't ask for much more

28-Oct-2007•The Preview by Osman Samiuddin in Lahore
Razzaq takes back retirement decision

Razzaq takes back retirement decision

Abdul Razzaq has taken back his decision to retire from international cricket and is available once again to represent Pakistan

27-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin
Call in the pinch-hitter

Call in the pinch-hitter

Shaun Pollock suits the role of the pinch-hitter, technically competent enough to bat at various tempos and in different situations. With that in mind, it wasn't such a surprise to see him coming in one down here

26-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin in Multan
Kallis crucial as South Africa fight to stay in series

Kallis crucial as South Africa fight to stay in series

South Africa must win in Multan if they are to maintain their record of never having lost a bilateral ODI series against Pakistan

25-Oct-2007•The Preview by Osman Samiuddin in Multan
Final ODI shifted to Lahore due to security concerns

Final ODI shifted to Lahore due to security concerns

The final ODI between Pakistan and South Africa has been shifted to Lahore from Karachi following security concerns raised by the tourists

24-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin
Little mistakes costing us - Smith

Little mistakes costing us - Smith

Graeme Smith felt that losing wickets at crucial junctures saw his team 20-30 runs shy of a defendable score

23-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin in Faisalabad
The Pathan takes charge

The Pathan takes charge

On some days it just isn't worth anyone's while, running into Shahid Afridi

23-Oct-2007
The death knell for bowlers

The death knell for bowlers

The fresh ball taken at the end of the 34 over is harder and fresher, negating reverse swing and offering more bounce and pace

23-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin
Festive occasion for serious clash

Festive occasion for serious clash

Both teams head into the third ODI looking to gain a 2-1 lead in the series

22-Oct-2007•The Preview by Osman Samiuddin in Faisalabad
Khalid Latif replaces Hafeez in ODI squad

Khalid Latif replaces Hafeez in ODI squad

Pakistan's continuing troubles with their opening combination have forced the selectors to call up Khalid Latif and release Mohammad Hafeez

21-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin
'It got really difficult in the middle overs' - Smith

'It got really difficult in the middle overs' - Smith

Although they were poor in the field, Pakistan would be pleased with their win

20-Oct-2007•Osman Samiuddin in Lahore
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