Champions Trophy snub disappoints RazzaqSeptember 19th, 2009 LAHORE - Experienced Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq is disappointed over his non-selection for the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa. Razzaq said he was surprised at not being selected.
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.
Pakistan skipper Younis backs off-form YousufAugust 12th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan captain Younis Khan has defended Mohammad Yousuf in spite of his below-par showing in the recently-concluded one-day series against Sri Lanka, saying that the premier batsman will take his time to adjust to the demands of international cricket. Younis said Wednesday that Yousuf has returned after a gap of over a year, and that there is a big difference between playing the Indian Cricket League (ICL) and international cricket.
PCB awards 'C' category central contract to Naved-ul-HasanJuly 24th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded a 'C' category central contract to all-rounder Rana Naved-ul-Hasan. Naved, who has also been included in the 16-member squad for the one-day series against Sri Lanka left for the island nation along with five other players on Friday (today), The Dawn reports.
Aamir Sohail issued notice for not attending ICC courseJuly 3rd, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sent a show-cause notice to director National Cricket Academy Aamir Sohail for not attending the course held in England. Aamir Sohail did not attend the course and in place of himself sent his subordinate Ali Zia for the course.
PCB awards 'C' category contract to pacer AamirJuly 2nd, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has awarded a 'C' category contract to rookie fast bowler Mohammad Aamir. Aamir will get a monthly salary of 100,000 rupees after signing the contract, The Dawn reports.
Fitness, prime importance during Sri Lanka tour : AlamJune 28th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan cricket coach Intikhab Alam has said that the fitness of the players would be of prime importance during the Sri Lanka tour. Talking to media persons before leaving for Sri Lanka, Alam highlighted that the players must be more than 100 percent fit to cope -up with difficult weather conditions in the island nation.
Younis asks team to focus on Sri Lanka tourJune 26th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan captain Younis Khan Friday asked his team to put behind the celebrations of their World Twenty20 triumph and focus on the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka that begins June 27. We will have to leave our World Cup win behind and focus on what is a very tough assignment against Sri Lanka, Younis, who led Pakistan to the World Twenty20 championship win in England earlier this month, said at a reception hosted by Habib Bank Limited (HBL).
Yousuf, Razzaq back in Pakistan's Test squadJune 22nd, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan's Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq, who snapped their ties with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL), were selected in the 15-member squad to tour Sri Lanka. Yousuf and Razzaq were released by the ICL last month and were eligible for selection in the national team.
Yousuf, Razzak in, Afridi out of Pak team for Sri Lanka tourJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 15-member squad for the forthcoming Sri Lanka tour. Shahid Afiridi has been dropped due to an ankle injury, while experienced batsman Mohammad Yousuf and veteran bowler, Abdul Razzaq make their comebacks to the team following an extended hiatus due to their engagement with the "banned" ICL in India.
Razzaq turns down lucrative county offers to focus on Sri Lanka tourJune 18th, 2009 NOTTINGHAM - Once bitten twice shy seems to be the case for Pakistan all rounder Abdul Razzaq, as he has turned down a series of county offers after making a come back in the national squad. Razzaq returned to the international fray for Pakistan in the ICC Twenty20 World Championship after two years of suspension, after he and several other players terminated their respective contracts from the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL).
PCB should allow all ICL players to play for country again: Moin KhanJune 13th, 2009 LAHORE - Former Pakistan captain, Moin Khan, has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to allow all rebel ICL players to play for the country once again. Referring to the return of all-rounder Abdul Razzaq in the national squad, Khan expressed the hope that the PCB would allow more ICL players to represent the country.
PCB asks Rana Naved to submit fresh copy of ICL's NOCJune 4th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board has asked fast bowler Rana Naved-ul-Hasan to submit a new copy of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) obtained from the Indian Cricket League (ICL) regarding his termination of contract with the rebel league. "The faxed copy which Rana Naved sent to the Board has a very poor print that was why the PCB has asked him for a new copy," The Nation quoted the PCB's Human Resources (HR) chief Wasim Bari, as saying.
PCB declares Yousuf, Razzaq eligible for selection in national teamMay 30th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has declared middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq eligible for selection after both players terminated their respective contracts with the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). "Both players have resigned from the Indian Cricket League (ICL) and the ICL management has accepted the duo's resignations.
PCB clears Yousuf, Razzaq for national dutyMay 29th, 2009 KARACHI - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday cleared its former Indian Cricket League (ICL) players Mohammad Yousuf and Abdul Razzaq for national duty. The PCB said that since both players had quit the ICL, they were cleared to play for Pakistan.
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