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Youhana special on Boxing Day

Yousuf Youhana cracked a brilliant hundred while Younis Khan and Salman Butt chipped in with half-centuries on the first day of the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne

25-Dec-2004•The Bulletin by S Rajesh

McGrath takes aim at 'aeroplane' Shoaib

According to Glenn McGrath, Shoaib Akhtar's king-size run-up has more to do with his love of playing to the gallery than a desire to bowl fast

24-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

McGrath takes aim at 'aeroplane' Shoaib

According to Glenn McGrath, Shoaib Akhtar's king-size run-up has more to do with his love of playing to the gallery than a desire to bowl fast

24-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Langer doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Australia's preparations for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG have been dealt a blow with the news that Justin Langer - who made more runs (288) than the entire Pakistan team over two innings in Perth - might miss the game with a back injury

23-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

MCG ready for showpiece occasion

After much doubt over its state of preparedness, the MCG is finally ready to host the Boxing Day Test

23-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Chappell urges Pakistan to think positive

After the 491-run hammering that Pakistan were subjected to in Perth, Bob Woolmer suggested that mental fragility had been the reason for the debacle

23-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Langer doubtful for Boxing Day Test

Australia's preparations for the Boxing Day Test at the MCG have been dealt a blow with the news that Justin Langer might miss the game with a back injury

23-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Woolmer hits out at criticism

Bob Woolmer, the Pakistan coach, has hit out against the stream of criticism directed at the team after their humiliating defeat against Australia at Perth

23-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Pakistan board clamps down on Woolmer talk

Shaharyar Khan, the chairman of the Pakistan board, believes Bob Woolmershould not be giving out unnecessary statements to the media

23-Dec-2004•Osman Samiuddin

Inzamam struggling with mystery ailment

An already struggling Pakistan side had more cause for worry with Inzamam-ul-Haq showing no signs of recovering from a back problem which had kept him off the field for long periods during the Perth Test

22-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Inzamam certain to play Melbourne Test

Inzamam-ul-Haq, who was earlier reckoned to be a doubtful starter for the Boxing Day match at Melbourne, is now certain to play after tests in Perth revealed the cause of his back pain

22-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Warne prepares for more Pakistani wickets

Shane Warne has fired another salvo at Pakistan's already-beleaguered outfit, saying that their batsmen's block-or-slog method was perfect for his bowling style

22-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Shoaib refuses to shorten his run-up

Shoaib Akhtar has refused to cut down his bowling run-up, a suggestion put forth by Bob Woolmer, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Imran Khan, the former Pakistan captain

21-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

McGrath reclaims top spot

Glenn McGrath's second innings 8 for 24 propelled him to the top of the PwC Ratings for bowlers - a position he hasn't held since April 2003

21-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Imran blames 'faulty system'

Imran Khan, the former Pakistan captain, termed Pakistan's latest defeat 'deplorable' and felt that the entire system was in need of an urgent shake-up

20-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Australia unchanged for Melbourne Test

Australia have named an unchanged 12-man squad for the second Test against Pakistan, beginning on Boxing Day

20-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Woolmer wants Shoaib to cut his run-up

Bob Woolmer, Pakistan's embattled coach, has pleaded with Shoaib Akhtar to cut down on his run-up

20-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Woolmer battles Pakistan's 'mental confusion'

Bob Woolmer, Pakistan's coach, admitted that his side's performance at Perth was so poor that he is contemplating calling in a sports psychologist in a bid to resolve the team's spirits

19-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

Shameful and cruel exposure

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

19-Dec-2004•Osman Samiuddin

'The worst feeling I've experienced'

Brett Lee has said that missing out on the Perth Test against Pakistan was the most disappointing moment of his career

19-Dec-2004•Cricinfo staff

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