Osman Samiuddin

Amber signal

Amber signal

Umar Gul reflects on his last crack at the Indians two years ago

10-Jan-2006•Osman Samiuddin

And now for the weather

And now for the weather

As the fulcrum of Pakistan's first conventional home season - hosting two series of three Tests - since 1998-99 approaches, an infrequent theme lingers through it - the weather

08-Jan-2006•Osman Samiuddin

Throwing out the stigma

Throwing out the stigma

Osman Samiuddin weighs in on the chucking controversy

23-Dec-2005•Osman Samiuddin

Grace under fire

Grace under fire

Inzamam-ul-Haq's best innings have been compiled when the pressure has been at its greatest, and Inzamam at his most unflappable

28-Nov-2005•Osman Samiuddin

An 8000-strong multitude

An 8000-strong multitude

Eight thousand isn't exactly the intimidating throng but those familiar with downwardly spiraling spectator numbers in Pakistan will think it heaven-sent

14-Nov-2005•Osman Samiuddin at Multan

Return of the prodigal

Return of the prodigal

Incredulously, given Pakistan's not unjust reputation for wanton squandering of talent, Hasan Raza is still around

12-Nov-2005•Osman Samiuddin

A tumultuous past

A tumultuous past

Encounters between Pakistan and England have rarely lacked for drama, controversy and incident. Cricinfo charts a troubled 51-year relationship, leaving out only two series - those in 1971 and 1996 - that went off without any trouble

11-Nov-2005•Osman Samiuddin

Shock, stock and spin

Shock, stock and spin

From five years ago, England will find a changed Kaneria. He has improved, sharply in the last year, and unsurprisingly, for a successful legspinner, he doesn't lack for confidence. In his breakthrough series last year against Australia - 15 wickets and R

03-Nov-2005•Osman Samiuddin

Spinning hangovers and opening gaps

Spinning hangovers and opening gaps

Pakistan's choice of picking five spinners, for the series against England, will make the headlines but choosing only one specialist opener leaves one stumped, writes Osman Samuiddin

29-Oct-2005•Osman Samiuddin

An oriental art comes full circle

An oriental art comes full circle

Reverse swing is playing a huge role in the current Ashes series and experts are analysing every aspect of the art. What's all the fuss about

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