Bedi offers solace to beleagured Alam over match-fixing humiliationOctober 8th, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Dejected by the match-fixing allegations, Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has said he has been deeply hurt by the controversy. Alam said the allegations were so appalling that even former Indian Test captain Bishen Singh Bedi had called him for booting his morale.
Pak can win Champions Trophy if it plays to potential: AlamSeptember 17th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has said his team can win the ICC Champions Trophy beginning September 22. Talking to reporters at the Karachi International Airport before leaving for South Africa, Alam said the Pakistan team has only one aim and that is to win the prestigious title.
Pak considers India, Australia biggest threat in Champions TrophyAugust 30th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan cricket coach Coach Intikhab Alam believes that India and Australia would be the biggest threat to his team in the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in South Africa in September. While refusing to predict Pakistan's prospects in the forthcoming eight nation tournament, Alam said both India and Australia were dangerous one-day teams and Pakistan will have to play really well to compete with them.
PCA rejects Yuvraj Singh's claims regarding discrimination in selectionAugust 28th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has rejected middle-order batsman Yuvraj Singh's claims regarding discrimination in selection procedure at the junior level. PCA secretary, MP Pandove said Singh's allegations were 'ill-founded' and claimed that the process of selection was 'foolproof' carried out on merit only.
Alam backs Pakistan to win Champions Trophy, says momentum is with teamAugust 27th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has backed his team as favourites for winning the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in South Africa in September. Despite the disastrous tour of Sri Lanka, Alam said the momentum is with Pakistan.
Alam backs Asif's selection, says he would add 'fire' to team's bowlingAugust 26th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has backed the selection of fast bowler Mohammad Asif in the 15 member squad for the ICC Champions Trophy saying his presence will add 'fire' to the team's bowling line up. "I think Asif's presence in the team will lend experience and sharpness to the bowling attack especially on the South African pitches where pace bowlers usually have a good time.
Pak selectors axe Razzaq, bring in Asif, Imran Nazir for Champions TrophyAugust 21st, 2009 LAHORE - The seven member selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday controversially recalled paceman Mohammad Asif and opener Imran Nazir, but omitted all-rounder Abdul Razzaq from their 15-man squad for next month's Champions Trophy in South Africa. Pakistan is placed in Group A of the eight-nation Champions Trophy to be held from September 20 to October 5.
Pak selectors to seek feedback from coach, captain prior to Champions TrophyAugust 20th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan cricket selection committee led by chief selector Iqbal Qasim has decided to get a feedback from coach Intikhab Alam and captain Younis Khan before selecting the 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled to be held in South Africa in September. According to sources, Qasim has decided to consult both Alam and Younis Khan before picking the team for the mega event.
Ex-Pak cricketers demand major overhaul in team, board following Lankan routAugust 5th, 2009 KARACHI - Following the Pakistan cricket team's dismal ODI series loss to Sri Lanka, former Pakistani cricketers have called for a major overhaul in the national side. Sri Lanka won the five-match one-day series against Pakistan 3-0, after crushing Pakistan by six wickets on Monday.
Qadir summoned by Pak NA committee to explain reason for his sudden resignationJuly 4th, 2009 KARACHI - Former Pakistan chief selector Abdul Qadir has been summoned by the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Sports to explain his sudden resignation from the post. The committee has asked Qadir to appear before it on July 14 to explain the reason behind resigning suddenly from the chief selector's chair.
Alam attributes Pak's ICC T20 title win to unity, team spiritJune 24th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has attributed his team's title win in the ICC Twenty20 World Championship to team spirit and unity. Talking to media persons just after returning from England, Alam praised all the players for their fine show throughout the tournament, and said that the win would help change the country's image in the world.
Akhtar's absence not felt during T20 Championship: AlamJune 21st, 2009 LONDON - Joyous over his team's brilliant performance in the ICC World Twenty 20 Championship, which saw Pakistan sealing a place in the final of the mega-event for the second consecutive time, coach Intikhab Alam has said that the Pakistan team has not been affected by the absence of pace spearhead Shoaib Akhtar. Commending the performance of some of the younger players in the team, Alam said his team has hardly faced any difficulty due to Akhtar's absence.
Pakistan disappointed at ball tampering chargesJune 15th, 2009 LONDON - Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam is disappointed at allegations of ball tampering in the team's six wicket win over New Zealand in the World Twenty20 at The Oval Saturday. It has now emerged that New Zealand team members spoke to match officials to verify if Umar Gul's 5-6 haul was achieved fairly.
PCB discontinues governing body membership of Miandad, AlamJune 5th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has discontinued the governing body membership of Javed Miandad and coach Intikhab Alam, The News reports.oth Alam and Miandad are paid employees of the PCB, thus they are not eligible to remain members of the Governing Board. While Alam had already tendered his resignation from the membership, it was anticipated that the board will also ask Miandad to follow suit.
PCB's 'sword of Damocles' hanging over Miandad, Alam's heads?June 4th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) would review the Governing Board membership of Javed Miandad and Intikhab Alam during its forthcoming meeting on June 5. Sources privy to the PCB chairman, Ijaz Butt, said that though the meeting has been called primarily to discuss the future course of action after it was denied the hosting rights for the 2011 World Cup, the issue of membership of Miandad and Alam could also come up for discussions.
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