Pak vs Eng Test Series 2012: Pakistani off-spinners eye for a Clean Sweep…
by Humaira Asad on February 1, 2012
in England, Pakistan, Test Cricket
With the dawn of 2012, no one expected that World’s #1 test team England will fall like nine pins in front of the fraught Pakistan team in UAE. The magical bowling of off-spinner Saeed Ajmal thrashed the English batting line up, where the introduction of ‘teesra’ a new delivery by him, made everyone stunned. Using of ‘teesra’, as hinted by Saeed Ajmal was considered as a deception and many English batsmen just gave a cheesy smile to it. English batsmen thought that it is just a hoax to let their morale down and to confuse them before the match. However, the bewildering bamboozle of ‘doosra’ and ‘teesra’ bowled by Saeed Ajmal made their mockery into a loud cry. No one expected that there is a secret arsenal hiding in the hands of the Pakistani off-spinner.
Although, Pakistan has won the series by 2-0, the third and last test is just round the corner. Pakistan team is quite hopeful to take the world’s number one test team to task by winning the third test match on the Arabian Soil. English team has already faced too much criticism and trying to recuperate from their current position. Pakistan team, on the other hand, after experiencing so many reprehensible incidents in the recent past, is quite committed to take the front seat. Let’s hope the magic of off spinners continue in the following 3rd test match to be played in Dubai and Pakistan wins the match by 3-0.
Famous player of Bangladesh cricket team: Shakib Al Hassan: 2011 ICC Best All rounder in Test Cricket
by admin on December 23, 2011
in Famous cricket players profiles
Exceptional with bat and dangerous with ball, Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh cricket team is one player who has made him recognized in the presence of top class all rounders like Jacques Kallis and Daniel Vettori. Shakib Al Hasan has finally promoted to the top position of Best Test All rounder, which was formerly held by the South African maestro Jaques Kallis for quite a long time. An impressive performance by Shakib Al Hasan against Pakistan in Mirpur test won him laurels. He is the first Bangladesh cricket player who has scored a 100 in an inning and simultaneously preyed 5 Pakistani batsmen in the 2nd test against Pakistan cricket team. Although Bangladesh lost the test series, he was awarded as the Player of the Match. This gifted left arm spinner and Left hand batsman has supported Bangladesh in its crucial matches. Although the success ratio of Bangladesh is on the lower side, the performance of Shakib Al Hasan has remained top class in recent times.
| ICC Player Rankings | ||
| Rank | Name | Country |
| 1 | Shakib Al Hasan | BAN |
| 2 | J.H. Kallis | SA |
| 3 | D.L. Vettori | NZ |
| 4 | S.R. Watson | AUS |
| 5 | S.C.J. Broad | ENG |
| 6 | G.P. Swann | ENG |
| 7 | T.T. Bresnan | ENG |
| 8 | D.J.J. Bravo | WI |
| 9 | D.W. Steyn | SA |
| 10 | M.G. Johnson | AUS |
Cricket Season 2011-2012 Schedule: Future cricket Series
by admin on December 21, 2011
in Cricket news
Future cricket series schedules:
Test Series Schedule
Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India vs Australia, Dec 2011 – Jan 2012 in Australia
Pakistan v England Test Series, Jan-Feb 2012, in United Arab Emirates
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand Test Series, Jan 2012 in New Zealand
South Africa vs New Zealand Test Series, Mar 2011, in New Zealand
England vs Srilanka Test Series Mar-Apr 2012, in Sri Lanka
The Frank Worrell Trophy, Australia vs West Indies, Apr 2012, in West Indies
One Day International Series Schedule
Sri Lanka vs South Africa ODI Series, Jan 2012, in South Africa
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand ODI Series, Feb 2012, in New Zealand
Commonwealth Bank Series, Feb-Mar 2012 (Australia, India, Sri Lanka) in Australia
Pakistan v Afghanistan ODI Match, Feb 2012, in United Arab Emirates
Pakistan v England ODI Series, Feb 2012, in United Arab Emirates
South Africa vs New Zealand ODI Series, Feb-Mar 2012 in New Zealand
Asia Cup, Mar 2012 (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) in Bangladesh
Australia vs West Indies ODI Series, Mar 2012, in West Indies
T20 Series Schedule
India vs Australia T20I Series, Feb 2012, in Australia
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand T20I Series, Feb 2012 in New Zealand
South Africa vs New Zealand T20I Series, Feb 2012 New Zealand
Ireland vs Kenya T20I Series, Feb 2012 in Kenya
Pakistan vs England T20I Series, Feb 2012, in United Arab Emirates
Australia vs West Indies T20I Series, Mar 2012, in West Indies
Famous Indian Player Yuvraj Singh Recuperating from Lung Tumour Surgery
Although batting on a sticky wicket off the field for quite sometime, Yuvraj Singh, the Indian glitzy all rounder is now convalescing from a lung tumor surgery. Yuvraj Singh, 29 faced the traumatic situation when he was at the IPL since then he was not able to come out from the troubled waters, one injury after the other and then ultimately it was disclosed that he is facing a non malignant lung tumor.
He is currently not playing against Australia in the home series and will not be in action in the ODI series against the West Indies. After a successful operation he is feeling better now as he believes God has given him a new life. He is all geared up with a new spirit to dazzle the cricket ground in 2012. Yuvraj Singh is one player who has always been emotional in every match and takes it as a challenge. He is never seen worn out on the field and always on his toes. Not only the Indian fans but whoever watches cricket around the globe likes his game whether he is with the bat or bowl.
We wish him the very best and hope that he will soon join team India and entertain his millions of fans across the globe.
Famous Pakistani cricket player: Saeed Ajmal’s ‘Doosra’ Makes Him the Best
by admin on December 19, 2011
in Famous cricket players profiles
Although, Saeed Ajmal entered in the international cricket arena quite late, he made his place with some of his excellent bowling performances in the recent past. In the presence of players like Daniel Vettori, M.G. Johnson and M. Morkel, he made it to the top of ICC world Rankings for top bowlers. Not only he secured his place on top of the ODI list, he is firmly standing in the top ten list of test bowlers as well. A low profile person, with too much hype still seems focused on his performance rather carried away with fame. After Muralitharan, another master of ‘Doosra’ is emerging. Cricket gurus are also claiming him to be the next Muralitharan. Let see where his career heads. Check out his bowling figures that has made him a worthy right arm off break for Pakistan. His record is as follows:
