NaiTazi.com: Pakistani news. Powered by YOU!

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh silence surprises head of Pakistan cricket board

October 20th, 2008 Aimon · No Comments

Source: The Canadian Press

The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday expressed his disappointment that Sri Lanka and Bangladesh failed to speak up in support of Pakistan hosting next year’s Champions Trophy at the International Cricket Council’s board meeting in Dubai last week.
“It was a big surprise to me when Sri Lanka and Bangladesh […]

[Read more →]

Filed Under: Cricket

Butt leads weary Pakistan past Canadians in opener

October 11th, 2008 Sana · 1 Comment

Source: The Star
Home side puts up stiff challenge but ultimately succumbs; Sri Lanka cruises in early match
Faraz Sarwat
Special to the Star
A spirited Canada fought hard against Pakistan yesterday at King City, but ultimately lost their opening match of the T-20 Canada 2008 Cup by 35 runs.
Jet-lagged and lethargic, Pakistan were pegged-back in their 20 overs […]

[Read more →]

Filed Under: Cricket · Sports

Pakistan face hosts Canada in opener on October 10: Four-nation Twenty20 tournament in Toronto confirmed

September 10th, 2008 Sana · 1 Comment

Source: Daily Times
LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket drought will come to an end when they take part in a four-nation Twenty20 torunament in Toronto, Canada next month. Other three teams – hosts Canada, West Indies and Sri Lanka– have confirmed their particiaption in the event that was postponed in August this year due to the unavailability of […]

[Read more →]

Filed Under: Cricket · Sports

Ranatunga Backs Pakistan As Hosts

July 18th, 2008 Aimon · 1 Comment

Source: Cricket 365.com
Sri Lanka Cricket Interim Committee chief Arjuna Ranatunga on Friday backed Pakistan as hosts of the Champions Trophy despite ongoing security concerns.
The tournament is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from September 11 to 28, but several Australian and New Zealand players have said they would not tour despite assurances on safety from […]

[Read more →]

Filed Under: Cricket

Pakistan urge Sri Lanka to fill Australia gap

March 20th, 2008 Aimon · No Comments

Source: AFP
KARACHI  — Pakistan are appealing to Sri Lanka to help fill their scheduling gap after Australia shelved a planned tour over security fears, an official said Wednesday.
Pakistan want Sri Lanka to visit in the second half of April after Bangladesh agreed to play earlier in the month. Australia were due to tour from March […]

[Read more →]

Filed Under: Cricket