Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

'I used to be a batsman, believe it or not!'

Since returning to the Pakistan team after the World Cup, the lanky Shabbir Ahmed has been one of Pakistan's most consistent and incisive pace bowlers

22-Dec-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Shameful and cruel exposure

There is no need to mince words - Pakistan's batting was shameful

19-Dec-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Yasir Arafat equals world record

Contrary to reports in some sections of the press, Yasir Arafat's five wickets in six balls for Rawalpindi against the national champions Faisalabad in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam trophy wasn't a world record

18-Dec-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Latif takes PCB to court

Rashid Latif has sent a legal notice to the PCB to contest the six-month ban imposed on him by Shaharyar Khan, the chairman of the PCB, for forfeiting a domestic game due to an unfit pitch

10-Dec-2004•Osman Samiuddin

An undignified end ... probably

When Rashid Latif made his debut in the Oval Test of 1992 few, including himself, could envisage the course his career would take

02-Dec-2004•Commentary by Osman Samiuddin

Inzamam confident of good showing in Australia

Inzamam-ul-Haq, Pakistan's captain, confident in the faith the selectors have shown in him by confirming his position for the the next three series, is upbeat about his young side's chances on the forthcoming tour to Australia

23-Nov-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan address their core issues

How long does rebuilding a team take

22-Nov-2004•Analysis by Osman Samiuddin

Younis grabs his chance

One of Australia's many enviable attributes is the strength in depth they have developed in their squad

29-Oct-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Younis grabs his chance

The Wisden Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

29-Oct-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Osman Samiuddin at Karachi

Younis grabs his chance

One of Australia's many enviable attributes is the strength in depth they have developed in their squad

29-Oct-2004•Osman Samiuddin

A question of mindset

If there was one blot on Bob Woolmer's wonderful record with South Africa, it was the reputation his team earned for choking in crucial contests and situations

17-Oct-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Second leaked letter embarrasses ICC

The ICC has expressed its concerns that a second private letter to Wasim Bari, the chairman of the Pakistan selection committee, has been leaked to the press

18-Sep-2004•Osman Samiuddin

TV dispute will not affect coverage - PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has stressed that the ongoing dispute between the two television channels who hold broadcast rights will not affect coverage of Pakistan's matches

09-Sep-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Winning the big points

Twice in the space of two weeks, Pakistan pushed the Australians to the very brink

04-Sep-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Little earthquakes

Both teams could take positives out of a tense encounter played out in conditions that are fast becoming alien to one-day cricket

28-Aug-2004•Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

A rogue talent

How many players has Pakistan wasted over the years

25-Aug-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan board drawn in to further mire

Mohammad Naeem, treasurer of the Pakistan Cricket Board for over four years, handed in his resignation on May 13, but details of the four-page document containing the reasons behind his departure were made public at the ongoing probe by the Senate

13-Aug-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Too much the slick salesman

After a year in which his role has been the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism, it is perhaps not that surprising that Rameez Raja has resigned as chief executive of the Pakistan board

07-Aug-2004•Osman Samiuddin

An inconsequential end

There are a number of ways you could look at Pakistan's performance in the Asia Cup

29-Jul-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

The true scale of unpredictability

When Bob Woolmer met Javed Miandad for dinner soon after arriving in Pakistan, the man he replaced probably brought him up to date on the problems that afflict the Pakistan cricket team

21-Jul-2004•The Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

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