Osman Samiuddin

Senior editor, ESPNcricinfo

A glimmer of Woolmer's benefits

At the start of yet another much-heralded new era in Pakistan cricket, there was a distinct lack of occasion and atmosphere

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

Woolmer pleased with Pakistan camp

He has barely been in Pakistan a week, but that has been enough time for some to start questioning how well the Bob Woolmer experiment will work

07-Jul-2004•Osman Samiuddin

The surprise is the lack of surprise

There were two surprising features in the announcement of the 14-man Pakistan squad for the Asia Cup

07-Jul-2004•Analysis by Osman Samiuddin

A question of stability

The Pakistan Cricket Board will have to introduce central contracts at some stage if the team is to become more professional in its approach

02-Jul-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Was he pushed or did he jump?

And then there were none

16-Jun-2004•Osman Samiuddin

PCB won't block Malik's efforts to start academy

The Pakistan Cricket Board will not block any efforts by Saleem Malik to open up his own cricket academy

09-Jun-2004•Osman Samiuddin

The aura of the individual

For Pakistan, the Asia Cup can't come soon enough

05-Jun-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Winds of change

When the Pakistan Cricket Board announced, with much gusto last year, that regional cricket was indeed the antidote to the many ills of Pakistan cricket, it was greeted with as much enthusiasm as cynicism

21-May-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan's record-breaking lady

At only 26, Kiran Baluch, vice-captain of the Pakistan women's team, is an old hand

08-May-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Mind games or flesh wounds?

First there was David Beckham's metatarsal; now there is Shoaib Akhtar's rib

01-May-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan board to replace Miandad?

The fallout from Pakistan's loss to India may have begun if reports in a local newspaper are to be believed

23-Apr-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Shoaib likely to face disciplinary action

Shoaib Akhtar is facing possible disciplinary action after reports alleged he may have feigned an injury to avoid bowling on the third day of the Rawalpindi Test, because of differences with Inzamam-ul-Haq

17-Apr-2004•Osman Samiuddin

A young Pakistani side

This historic series, the first full one between India and Pakistan in 14 years, was expected to be a closely fought one

17-Apr-2004•Marks on Ten by Osman Samiuddin

'Our bowlers let us down' - Inzamam

This was a day as historic for India as it was disappointing for Pakistan, and predictably it led to a chaotic and emotional press conference, attended by Inzamam-ul-Haq and Javed Miandad.

16-Apr-2004•Osman Samiuddin in Rawalpindi

Gifting the key to victory

For all the attacking verve and gusto both India and Pakistan bring to the game, and at various times have put on display on this tour, the Pindi decider, like Lahore, hinges on a day of grim determination

14-Apr-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

Making your own luck

pre-match focus on the pitch can be misleading, especially as it diverts attention from the essentials that really make a difference

13-Apr-2004•The Wisden Verdict by Osman Samiuddin

PTV stand by their decision to dismiss Qadir

Pakistan Television (PTV) is standing by its decision to dismiss Abdul Qadir, after the legendary legspinner's controversial comments on a TV discussion show recently

12-Apr-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Pakistan's poster boy

Looking comfortable and relaxed in a snug-fitting beige top with jeans, with family in tow, Waqar's press conference marked the close of a period in which Pakistan's fast bowling richness rivaled, in quality if not quantity, that of the Caribbean

12-Apr-2004•Osman Samiuddin in Islamabad

Winning ugly

It is doubtful whether Inzamam-ul-Haq has ever spoken to George Graham or Brad Gilbert for advice

08-Apr-2004•The Pakistan View by Osman Samiuddin in Lahore

Inzamam - 'I pray we don't relax from here'

On a day of hard grind, Pakistan's batsmen put together a disciplined, no-frills performance to eke out a first-innings lead and end the day in a position of considerable strength

06-Apr-2004•Osman Samiuddin

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