Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

Rhodes's appointment part of a larger scheme - Shaharyar

Shaharyar Khan, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has defended the proposed appointment of Jonty Rhodes as a short-term fielding coach, arguing that the his role is part of a broader change the PCB is trying to bring about

27-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Afridi reverses retirement decision

Less than a fortnight after announcing his retirement from Test cricket, Shahid Afridi has reversed his decision

27-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan in negotiations with Rhodes

The PCB is currently in negotiations with Jonty Rhodes to hire him on short-term basis to help improve their fielding before the tour to England this summer

22-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

One step forward, two back

It's one step forward, and two back for Bangladesh

20-Apr-2006•The Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

The tailender who isn't

Unlike Samson, at first glance, Jason Gillespie hasn't lost any strength

18-Apr-2006•The Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

Second fiddle, first class

Stuart MacGill rarely looks happy. Not when he delivers the ball, not when he is hit for four, not when he beats the bat and certainly not when an appeal is turned down

16-Apr-2006•The Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

Woolmer to discuss 'retirement' with Afridi

Bob Woolmer says he will speak to Shahid Afridi about his surprising decision to skip Tests until after the World Cup in 2007

16-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Snatching away a slice of history

Matthew Hayden showed how much he has changed, Ricky Ponting showed how much he hasn't but Bangladesh showed that Bangladesh will not back down so readily

13-Apr-2006•The Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

Afridi announces 'retirement' from Tests

Shahid Afridi has announced his `retirement' from Test cricket

12-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

When greatness scrapped

Matthew Hayden showed how much he has changed, Ricky Ponting showed how much he hasn't but Bangladesh showed that Bangladesh will not back down so readily

12-Apr-2006•The Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

Vulnerable Aussies left with much to do

Ricky Ponting's time in charge of Australia has been an unusual one. He has become arguably the best batsman in the world but his captaincy has been questioned which, for an Australian captain since Allan Border's early years, is rare

11-Apr-2006•The Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

Younis steers Pakistan to victory

Led by contrasting half-centuries from Younis Khan and Imran Farhat, Pakistan strolled to an ultimately comfortable eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka on the third afternoon of the final Test

05-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan fightback through dazzling Asif

Muttiah Muralitharan picked up his 51st five-for in Tests but another fluctuating day saw Sri Lanka crash to 73 for 8, with Mohammad Asif wrecking havoc at Kandy

05-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Younis steers Pakistan to victory

Led by contrasting half-centuries from Younis Khan and Imran Farhat, Pakistan strolled to an ultimately comfortable eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka on the third afternoon of the final Test

05-Apr-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan fightback through dazzling Asif

Muttiah Muralitharan picked up his 51st five-for in Tests but another fluctuating day saw Sri Lanka crash to 73 for 8, with Mohammad Asif wrecking havoc at Kandy

04-Apr-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

Sangakkara shines in even battle

It swung one way, then the other, then back again only to be further prodded and nudged back and forth on an intriguing first day.

03-Apr-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

Sri Lanka hope for one more show from Sanath

A preview to the second Test between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at Kandy, where Sanath Jayasuriya will place his final Test

02-Apr-2006•Preview by Osman Samiuddin

Inzamam or Younis?

Inzamam-ul-Haq or Younis Khan? Osman Samiuddin ponders over the big question

01-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Defiant Malik scripts a draw

Shoaib Malik's immense but painstakingly composed maiden Test hundred steered Pakistan to an unlikely but spirited draw on the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka

30-Mar-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Defiant Malik scripts a draw

Shoaib Malik's immense but painstakingly composed maiden Test hundred steered Pakistan to an unlikely but spirited draw on the final day of the first Test against Sri Lanka

30-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin

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