Saad Shafqat

A Pakistan Premier League?

A Pakistan Premier League?

If attempts at one fail, it won't be for a lack of ideas but of intent

16-May-2012•Saad Shafqat

A new regard for Bangladesh

A new regard for Bangladesh

It's not far-fetched to see them develop an enduring rivalry with Pakistan

14-Apr-2012•Saad Shafqat

No sympathy for Amir

No sympathy for Amir

All the talk of his naivety doesn't wash: Mohammad Amir must pay for his crime, but he must also be given a shot at redemption

29-Mar-2012•Saad Shafqat

Peace must return to Pakistan before cricket does

Peace must return to Pakistan before cricket does

It's admirable that Bangladesh have agreed to visit, but is it premature?

17-Mar-2012•Saad Shafqat

Pakistan's finest hour

Pakistan's finest hour

The whitewash of England is surely their greatest achievement in Test cricket to date

08-Feb-2012•Saad Shafqat

A victory fashioned by the unsung

A victory fashioned by the unsung

Two young batsmen and an overshadowed bowler did it for Pakistan in Abu Dhabi. Now the administrators must ensure this winning team is left undisturbed

29-Jan-2012•Saad Shafqat

One of Pakistan's greatest victories?

One of Pakistan's greatest victories?

Under Misbah, the batsmen have raised their game to match their bowlers' efforts. If they extend their advantage over England, it might be the start of something big

21-Jan-2012•Saad Shafqat

The new, cautious face of Pakistan cricket

The new, cautious face of Pakistan cricket

Exciting cricket used to be their calling card, but over the last year they seem to have moulded themselves in the image of their captain, Misbah-ul-Haq

16-Jan-2012•Saad Shafqat

The riddle that is Umar Akmal

The riddle that is Umar Akmal

Given his talent, he ought to be the next in Pakistan's batting pantheon, but he has flattered to deceive, producing flashy shots and the occasional match-winning fifty

28-Nov-2011•Saad Shafqat

A harsh lesson for Pakistan to learn

A harsh lesson for Pakistan to learn

The conviction of Butt and Asif is welcome, but the fight against corruption in cricket has just begun

01-Nov-2011•Saad Shafqat

What's behind Pakistan's upswing?

What's behind Pakistan's upswing?

Their results over the last year have been heartening, and Misbah-ul-Haq's captaincy, among other things, is to credit for it

31-Oct-2011•Saad Shafqat

Ashraf's chance

Ashraf's chance

The new PCB chairman couldn't have taken over a board more in disarray, but he needs to look at it as an opportunity to be seized

14-Oct-2011•Saad Shafqat

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