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Shoaib could return for third Test

Shoaib could return for third Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

'It will depend on how he comes through the next 10 to 15 days,' coach Bob Woolmer said.

Mohammad Asif ruled out of first Test

Mohammad Asif ruled out of first Test

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

The Pakistani pacer joins Shoaib Akhtar and Rana Naved-ul-Hasan on the sidelines.

Shortened run-ups for Pakistan speedsters

Shortened run-ups for Pakistan speedsters

Rediff.com12 Jul 2004

New Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer has asked Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammad Sami, Shabbir Ahmed and Umar Gul to cut down their run-ups in the one-dayers.

Rana has outside chance for England tour

Rana has outside chance for England tour

Rediff.com20 Jun 2006

The Pakistan bowler had been sent to England for fresh scans after he was advised to take six weeks' rest.

Whatmore set to join Pakistan team as coach

Whatmore set to join Pakistan team as coach

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Australian Dav Whatmore is all set to become Pakistan's the fourth foreign cricket coach as the Australian arrived in Lahore on Friday to sign a contract with the PCB.

Time to 'civilise' cricketers?

Time to 'civilise' cricketers?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Is indiscipline growing, is it spreading from the field of play to outside the boundary ropes?

Graham Ford set to replace Marsh as Sri Lanka coach

Graham Ford set to replace Marsh as Sri Lanka coach

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Geoff Marsh's unimpressive four-month stint as Sri Lanka coach is almost over with the SLC set to appoint former South Africa coach Graham Ford as the Australian's successor.

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Pakistan invite Whatmore, Lawson, Done

Rediff.com17 Jun 2007

Dav Whatmore, Geoff Lawson and Richard Done have been shortlisted for the coaching job.

Pakistan tribunal extends doping inquiry

Pakistan tribunal extends doping inquiry

Rediff.com28 Oct 2006

The tribunal called team coach Bob Woolmer, trainer Murray Stevenson and physiotherapist Darren Lifsun to record statements on November 1, after which it will finalise its findings.

Doping scandal will affect team: Inzamam

Doping scandal will affect team: Inzamam

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Inzamam said it would put tremendous pressure on the remaining players who would have to make extra efforts.

Mushtaq joins Pakistan coaching staff

Mushtaq joins Pakistan coaching staff

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

The Pakistan leg-spinner has been handed an assistant coaching role for next month's Champions Trophy in India.

No request from PCB for T20 tie: BCCI

No request from PCB for T20 tie: BCCI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

News reports from Pakistan said the PCB wants a one-off T20 match to raise funds for Bob Woolmer's dream project -- a cricket academy in South Africa.

Musharraf awards Inzy 1 million for win

Musharraf awards Inzy 1 million for win

Rediff.com12 Apr 2005

The state run Pakistan Television reported that Musharraf spoke to Inzamamam, coach Bob Woolmer and the team manager Salim Altaf and congratulated the team.

Pak look to bury ghost of 2007 to defend T20 title

Pak look to bury ghost of 2007 to defend T20 title

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

They have some horrible memories from their last tour to the West Indies but Pakistani players say when they will land in the Caribbean for the Twenty20 World Cup they will have nothing but cricket on mind.

'Useless' Lawson can continue: PCB

'Useless' Lawson can continue: PCB

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt described national team coach Geoff Lawson as "useless" on Monday but said the Australian would see out his two-year contract. Lawson, who joined the Pakistan team in July 2007 after the untimely death of Bob Woolmer during the World Cup in Jamaica, has had a troubled relationship with the Pakistani media and some board officials.

'It is a conspiracy,' screams Shoaib

'It is a conspiracy,' screams Shoaib

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

The controversy-prone Pakistan fast bowler denied allegations of misbehaving when he was in India prior to the Champions Trophy.

Pakistan calls for ICC action over security office

Pakistan calls for ICC action over security office

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

Pakistan wants the ICC to take tough action against an Indian security officer who made allegations of indiscipline in the Pakistan team.

PCB questions Inzamam dismissal

PCB questions Inzamam dismissal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

The issue was brought to match referee Roshan Mahanama's attention in writing by Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer.

England out to show they can win without Vaughan

England out to show they can win without Vaughan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Ashes-winning captain Michael Vaughan will be badly missed in the first Test in Pakistan, where England have won just two out of 21 Tests.

Lawson says he is new Pakistan coach

Lawson says he is new Pakistan coach

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

The 49-year-old told Sky News that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had contacted him on Sunday and confirmed he would be appointed as full-time successor to Bob Woolmer.

Graham Ford factfile

Graham Ford factfile

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Graham Ford has been invited for the BCCI for talks.

Shields blames pathologist for probe

Shields blames pathologist for probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The Jamaican Police Deputy commissioner blamed the Kingston pathologist's postmortem report for treating it as 'murder'.

Pak probe critical of Inzamam's Cup leadership

Pak probe critical of Inzamam's Cup leadership

Rediff.com17 May 2007

A committee probing Pakistan's embarassing first round exit at the cricket World Cup has cited "poor leadership" from captain Inzamam-ul-Haq as one of the causes.

Pakistan critical of umpires

Pakistan critical of umpires

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

The Pakistan cricket team management gave umpires Rudi Koertzen and Darrell Hair negative ratings.

Pakistan coach Lawson keen to extend contract

Pakistan coach Lawson keen to extend contract

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Under fire Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson has no intention of quitting and is keen to extend his contract with the team until the 2011 World Cup. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ejaz Butt has said he is not impressed with the team's performance over the last year, while former players have called for Australian Lawson to step down.

Kaul stands by allegations

Kaul stands by allegations

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

The Indian security officer stood his ground that Shoaib Akhtar had slapped coach Bob Woolmer in the team bus.

Pakistan recall Afridi for Champions Trophy

Pakistan recall Afridi for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

The all rounder was recalled to the squad for the triangular series in the Netherlands and the ICC Champions Trophy.

It is breach of contract, says Miandad

It is breach of contract, says Miandad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

The former Pakistan captain hit out at the PCB for terminating his services and hiring a new coach.

PCB likely to retain Miandad

PCB likely to retain Miandad

Rediff.com3 May 2004

After sounding a number of potential candidates, including Dav Whatmore, Michael Slater and Bob Woolmer, PCB has decided to retain Javed Miandad.

Mushtaq named bowling consultant

Mushtaq named bowling consultant

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

PCB has appointed leg spinner Mushtaq Ahmed as a bowling consultant for the home series against India

Pakistan to organise training camp

Pakistan to organise training camp

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The team's training camp will be organised from January 7 for the upcoming home series against India.

Afridi steers Pakistan to victory

Afridi steers Pakistan to victory

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The dashing all-rounder smashed 73 off 34 balls as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the first of three ODIs in Abu Dhabi.

'Tendulkar has two years left in him'

'Tendulkar has two years left in him'

Rediff.com11 May 2007

Former Pakistan batsman Mohsin Khan believes both India and Pakistan must look for a home-grown coach.

Shoaib in doubt for charity match

Shoaib in doubt for charity match

Rediff.com5 Jan 2005

Inzamam, Shoaib fit for second Test

Inzamam, Shoaib fit for second Test

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Inzamam has been suffering from a long-term back problem while Shoaib injured his shoulder and ankle in the crushing first Test defeat in Perth.

Hard work paid off, says Yousuf

Hard work paid off, says Yousuf

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

The Pakistan's record-breaking batsman has given credit to former leg-spinner Mushtaq Ahmed and his coach Bob Woolmer for the golden form.

Akhtar ruled out of final Test

Akhtar ruled out of final Test

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Pakistan are likely to recall fast bowlers Mohammad Asif and Rana Naved-ul-Hasan for the fourth and final Test against England.

Malik could miss first England one-dayer

Malik could miss first England one-dayer

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

If his trip to Australia for tests on his bowling action has left him too jet-lagged to play.

Shabbir Ahmed to miss second Test

Shabbir Ahmed to miss second Test

Rediff.com19 Nov 2005

Pakistan are likely to field Rana Naved for the match, beginning on Sunday.