Pakistan favourites to win semi-final clash against New Zealand: YousufOctober 3rd, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - Middle-order batsman Mohammad Yousuf has said Pakistan would be favourites against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy's semifinal. Yousuf said his side has played brilliant cricket in the tournament so far due to which the morale of the team was high.
PCB's rewards 500,000 each to Malik and Yousuf for performing against IndiaSeptember 29th, 2009 LAHORE - Impressed by their brilliant performances against India in the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced cash award of 500,000 rupees each for Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf. Malik and Yousuf were involved in a record fourth wicket partnership of 206 runs which helped Pakistan post an imposing total of 303 for India to chase.
Pak wants to win Champions Trophy for WoolmerSeptember 17th, 2009 KARACHI - Pakistan cricket captain Younus Khan has vowed to win the Champions Trophy in honour of former coach Bob Woolmer, who died during the 2007 World Cup. "I'll go to Bob's home (in South Africa) and celebrate the Champions Trophy win with his family," said a confident Younus on Wednesday.
Afridi may hang up his boots if he fails to perform in Champions TrophySeptember 12th, 2009 LAHORE - Flamboyant Pakistani all-rounder Shahid Afridi has said he may consider quitting cricket if he does not perform according to his potential in the Champions Trophy beginning September 22 in South Africa. "If I am not that successful in Champions Trophy, then I may consider quitting the game for good," The Daily Times quoted Afridi, as saying.
Champions Trophy will be an indication of ODI future: SouravSeptember 12th, 2009 KOLKATA - Former Indian cricket skipper Sourav Ganguly Saturday supported Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion of a double innings format for one-day internationals and said the success of the upcoming Champions Trophy will be an indication of the future of the format. "I agree with Sachin that we should try out new ideas in one-day cricket to make it more interesting and lively.
Pak under tremendous pressure to do well in Champions Trophy: AfridiAugust 31st, 2009 LAHORE - : Newly appointed Pakistan vice captain Shahid Afridi has said that being the ICC Twenty20 World Cup champions, Pakistan will be under tremendous pressure in the Champions Trophy. Expressing full confidence in his team, Afridi said the T20 World Cup triumph proves that Pakistan has the ability to win mega tournaments.
ICC Champions Trophy unveiled in MumbaiAugust 21st, 2009 MUMBAI - The International Cricket Council Champions Trophy 2009 was unveiled at a function here on Thursday. The ICC Champions Trophy will be held in South Africa from September 22 to October 5.
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.
Yousuf needs more time to be back to best in international cricket: Younis KhanAugust 13th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan has stepped in support of middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf, saying he needs time to settle down after staging a comeback following a long lay-off from international cricket. "He is back in the team and before that he was out of international cricket for quite a while.
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.
Yousuf rates Galle knock as his bestJuly 6th, 2009 KARACHI - Comeback man Mohammad Yousuf rated his century against Sri Lanka in the Galle cricket Test as the most valuable knock in his career. After hitting a superb ton on his return to international cricket on the second day of the first Test Sunday, the Pakistani batsman vowed to continue his prolific run.
Mohammad Yousuf can't wait to play for Pak againJune 6th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf has said he is eagerly waiting to return to the national team. He however said, it was upto the selection committee to decide whether to include him in the team or not.
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.
Yousuf claims he has obtained NOC from ICLMay 27th, 2009 LAHORE - Pakistan middle order batsman Mohammad Yousuf has claimed that the Indian Cricket League (ICL) has given him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to play for the country. Yousuf said he had submitted the NOC to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
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