Wasim Akram
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Pakistan looking for Mohammad Irfan to stand tall against England
Cricket News on The Telegraph &bull Yesterday
There is confusion over Irfan's exact height but it is thought to be 7ft 1in, which, if true, makes him the tallest bowler to have played international cricket. The 28-year-old left-armer was lost to cricket when he had to give… Full Story »
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Dubai Super Sixes to feature 48 teams
Crick Buzz &bull Yesterday
The tournament will be held from 1-15 October at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.[ AFP] The inaugural Dubai Super Sixes is expecting 48 teams to participate in West Asia's first-ever six-a-side tournament. The two-week tournament will be held from 1-15… Full Story »
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Family, coach stand by embattled Pakistani pacer Aamer
vCricket &bull Sep 2, 2010
Islamabad, Sep 1: The famiy and coach of 18-year-old Pakistani pace bowler Mohammad Aamer, one of the three Pakistan cricketers named in spot fixing scandal, insist he is innocent and has been conspired against. Aamer, along with fellow pacer Mohammad… Full Story »
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I will definitely get married: Sushmita
Cricket News on The Times of India &bull Sep 1, 2010
While most of her contemporaries are married and settled with kids, Sushmita Sen is still in the news for her relationships and break-ups. But the actress says she definitely has plans to tie the knot one day." Well, I will… Full Story »
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Cricket-Lahore High Court summons Pakistan players
Cricket News on Reuters &bull Aug 31, 2010
KARACHI Aug 31 (Reuters) - The Lahore High Court has summoned the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, the federal sports minister and seven cricketers on Sept. 7 to hear a petition calling for the players to face treason charges. Lawyer… Full Story »
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Encourage whistle-blowers to curb match-fixing
Cricket News on rediff &bull Aug 31, 2010
We fight with impeccable ferocity over Kashmir [ Images ]. Our foreign ministers squabble amidst international spotlight. We often impertinently reject Pakistani-born visas, while Islamabad [ Images ] repeatedly snuggles into the cosy arms of our perpetual adversary, China. Our Independence Day is celebrated within 24 hours of each other. Once we lived in a large undivided mass of land. In fact, the river from which our 63-year-old country gets its name is in our neighbour's heartland. In the cacophonous streets of Manhattan it is… Full Story »
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Dominic Lawson: Cricket has never been just cricket
Cricket News on The Independent &bull Aug 30, 2010
Full disclosure: a decade ago I authorised the payment of 1,000 in cash in return for a favour from the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, the great Wasim Akram. Then a newspaper editor, I had wanted to send a… Full Story »
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Pakistan's jewels under scrutiny
Cricket News on Big News Network &bull Aug 29, 2010
They bowled in tandem to carry on their good work from Leeds where they had helped deliver Pakistan's first win over Australia in 15 years. Coach Waqar Younis was full of praise. Both Asif and Aamer were among several Pakistan… Full Story »
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Pakistan betting scandal: the key figures
Cricket News on Guardian UK &bull Aug 29, 2010
Profiles of Pakistani cricketers Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Kamran Akmal Mohammad Amir The 18-year-old opening bowler has emerged as a great hope not just of Pakistan cricket but the future of fast bowling, a prodigy not seen in Pakistan since the emergence of his mentor, Wasim Akram, 25 years ago. Until yesterday's News of the World expose, Amir had looked set for… Full Story »
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Pakistan judge: Report was not fully implemented
Cricket 365 &bull Aug 29, 2010
A former judge who reported on match-fixing allegations in Pakistani cricket 10 years ago said on Sunday the current scandal had broken out because his recommendations were not put into practice. The latest shame fell on Pakistan only because my… Full Story »
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England eye series win
Cricket News on Fox Sports &bull Aug 28, 2010Pakistan, following-on, were 4-41 in their second innings when rain forced an early close on the third day, having been made to follow-on after they were dismissed for just 74 first time around. That left them still 331 runs adrift of… Full Story »
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Yousuf`s return to ODI squad would boost Pak`s chances!
Cricket News on Zee News &bull Aug 28, 2010Backing the selectors decisions recall veteran middle order batsman Mohammed Yousuf in the one-day team, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has said the experienced batsman`s inclusion would boost the team`s performance. Full Story »
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England v Pakistan: Mohammad Amir swings his way onto the Lord's honours board
Cricket News on The Telegraph &bull Aug 27, 2010
When Mohammad Amir first burst onto the international scene, scores of people from surrounding villages flocked to his parents' house in the hamlet of Changa Bangyaal, in Pakistan's Punjab region. There his family supplied all visitors with tea and roti… Full Story »
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Akram backs Yousuf's inclusion in T20, ODI side
That's Cricket on One India &bull Aug 27, 2010
Islamabad: Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has backed selectors decision to recall veteran middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf in the one-day squad for the upcoming ODI series against England and said that the his inclusion would boost the team's performance.… Full Story »
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Yousuf's return to ODI squad would boost Pak's chances: Akram
vCricket &bull Aug 27, 2010
Islamabad, Aug.27 : Backing the selectors decisions recall veteran middle order batsman Mohammed Yousuf in the one-day team for the upcoming five match one-day series against England, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has said the experienced batsman's inclusion would boost… Full Story »
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Akram feels Dravid should be recalled for ODI team
That's Cricket on One India &bull Aug 26, 2010
Senior batsman Rahul Dravid should be recalled in the Indian ODI team as he still has lot to offer to the country in the ODI format, feels former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram. Dravid still has a lot to offer in… Full Story »
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Bring Dravid back in ODIs: Akram
Cricket News on Congoo &bull Aug 26, 2010
New Delhi: Senior batsman Rahul Dravid should be called back to Indias ODI team as he still has lot to offer to the country in the 50-over format, feels former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram. Dravid still has a lot to… Full Story »
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Call back Rahul Dravid to Team India: Wasim Akram!
Cricket News on Zee News &bull Aug 25, 2010New Delhi: Senior batsman Rahul Dravid should be called back to India`s ODI team as he still has lot to offer to the country in the 50-over format, feels former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram. "Dravid still has a lot to… Full Story »
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Bring Dravid back to ODI squad: Akram
Crick Buzz &bull Aug 25, 2010
Rahul Dravid still has a lot to offer and should be brought back to the ODI side, feels Wasim Akram.[ AFP] Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is off the opinion that senior batsman Rahul Dravid should be recalled to India's… Full Story »
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Toe Break
Cricket World Cup 2011 &bull Aug 25, 2010Toe Break Wasim Akram crushes Brian Lara's toe. Toe Break Full Story »
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