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Osman Samiuddin
Osman Samiuddin

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Woolmer to discuss 'retirement' with Afridi

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

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

Afridi announces 'retirement' from Tests

Shahid Afridi has announced his `retirement' from Test cricket

12-Apr-2006•Osman Samiuddin
When greatness scrapped

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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
Murali strikes after Sangakkara special

Murali strikes after Sangakkara special

Sri Lanka, thrust by an immense 185 from Kumar Sangakkara and a twirling late afternoon special from Muttiah Muralitharan, edged closer to a memorable victory against Pakistan at the SSC in Colombo

29-Mar-2006•Osman Samiuddin
Sri Lanka ease into position of strength

Sri Lanka ease into position of strength

Solid contributions from Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene enabled Sri Lanka to end the third day on 242 for 2, a lead of 251

29-Mar-2006•Osman Samiuddin
Farhat and Asif give Pakistan the advantage

Farhat and Asif give Pakistan the advantage

Pakistan moved nervously into a position of strength against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test in Colombo

29-Mar-2006•Osman Samiuddin
Murali strikes after Sangakkara special

Murali strikes after Sangakkara special

Sri Lanka, thrust by an immense 185 from Kumar Sangakkara and a twirling late afternoon special from Muttiah Muralitharan, edged closer to a memorable victory against Pakistan at the SSC in Colombo

29-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin
Sri Lanka ease into position of strength

Sri Lanka ease into position of strength

Solid contributions from Upul Tharanga, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene enabled Sri Lanka to end the third day on 242 for 2, a lead of 251

28-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin
Farhat and Asif give Pakistan the advantage

Farhat and Asif give Pakistan the advantage

Pakistan moved nervously into a position of strength against Sri Lanka on the second day of the first Test in Colombo

27-Mar-2006•The Bulletin by Osman Samiuddin
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