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More than just a dead rubber

Strange as it may sound, both Bangladesh and Pakistan have reason to look forward to the third Test at Multan, which starts on Wednesday (Sept 3)

02-Sep-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Saqlain back in Pakistan squad

With Shoaib Akhtar, the most recent member of Test cricket's 100-wicket club, jetting off to Durham, Pakistan have included Saqlain Mushtaq in the 16-man squad for the third Test against Bangladesh at Multan which starts on Wednesday (September 3)

31-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Whatmore devastated by defeat

Bangladesh's coach Dav Whatmore was bitterly disappointed at the manner of his team's defeat in the second Test at Peshawar, after they had matched Pakistan stride for stride over the first three days

30-Aug-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Hafeez hundred seals nine-wicket win for Pakistan

A match which promised plenty for Bangladesh ended in disappointing fashion, as Pakistan eased to a nine-wicket win in the second Test at Peshawar, wrapping up the series 2-0, with one Test still to be played

30-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Kapali joins an eclectic club

It has been several months since Alok Kapali last hit the headlines for his bowling

29-Aug-2003•Andrew Miller

Pakistan fight back after Kapali hat-trick puts Bangladesh on top

Twelve wickets tumbled in a pulsating day of Test cricket as Bangladesh grabbed the initiative, and then saw it slip away in the final 75 minutes of play

29-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Pakistan make strong start after Shoaib's six-for destroys Bangladesh

A devastating spell of fast bowling by Shoaib Akhtar brought Pakistan back into the game on the second day of the second Test, at Peshawar

28-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Javed Omar: Australia tour the key

Javed Omar, who became the fourth Bangladeshi batsman to reach a Test century during the second day's play against Pakistan at Peshawar, has credited his side's improved performance to their arduous tour of Australia in July and August

28-Aug-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Bashar and Omar make Pakistan struggle

Bangladesh gave further evidence of their new-found maturity at Test level with a fine batting display on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Peshawar

27-Aug-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Wisden CricInfo staff

Younis returns but Shoaib likely to return to Durham

Pakistan will be bolstered by the return of Younis Khan for the third and final Test against Bangladesh at Multan starting on September 3

27-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Bangladesh impressive in defeat but Pakistan disappoint

Pakistan might have won the first Test at Karachi , but all the gains went to Bangladesh

26-Aug-2003•Taha Noor

Pakistan aim for first home series win in five years

Pakistan will be aiming to seal their first home series win in five years when they take on Bangladesh in the second Test, which starts on Wednesday in the north-western border city of Peshawar

26-Aug-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Yasir's hundred takes Pakistan to seven-wicket win

Pakistan wrapped up a comfortable seven-wicket win off the last ball before lunch on the final day of the first Test at Karachi

24-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Bashar's 108 keeps Pakistan at bay

Danish Kaneria struck two vital blows midway through the morning session to leave the Test match tantalisingly poised with five sessions to go

23-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

Pakistan eye victory despite Bashar's century

Pakistan overcame the early loss of Taufeeq Umar to make steady but unspectacular progress towards the victory target of 217 at the National Stadium in Karachi

23-Aug-2003•The Wisden Bulletin by Dileep Premachandran

Bashar makes an unbeaten 82 as Bangladesh fight back

Bangladesh have often been accused of throwing it away all too easily, but they showed enormous determination and resolve on the third day of the first Test at Karachi

22-Aug-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Yasir Hameed's hundred on debut puts Pakistan on top

A scintillating 170 by Yasir Hameed on his Test debut powered Pakistan to 301 for 5 at close of play on the second of the first Test, at the National Stadium in Karachi

21-Aug-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Bangladesh's batsmen fritter away starts to finish on 278 for 9

Bangladesh rode on a run-a-ball 71 from Habibul Bashar, and useful contributions from most of the top order, to reach 278 for 9 at the end of the first day's play at the National Stadium in Karachi

20-Aug-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

New-look Pakistan all set to take on tired Bangladesh

Pakistan are looking forward to the first Test against Bangladesh at Karachi on August 20

19-Aug-2003•Wisden CricInfo staff

Heavy security as Test cricket returns to Pakistan

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has implemented strict new security measures for the return of Test cricket after a 15-month absence

18-Aug-2003•Wisden Cricinfo staff

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