The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to investigate a case involving a UK-based Pakistani agent, Mughiz Ahmad Shearachiikh, who has been suspended by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaching its anti-corruption code. Shearachiikh and his company, International Cricketers Association (ICA), had signed several centrally contracted Pakistani players last year.
Tainted former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has suddenly started receiving support from all quarters of Pakistan's cricket fraternity.
South Africa were 115 for three in their second innings at the close of the second day of the second Test.
The 35-year-old is hoping to accomplish what no other Pakistan captain has.
"I would want him to lead the team at least till the 2007 World Cup," PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said.
Shoaib Akhtar appeared on the front page of a New Zealand newspaper jet-skiing when he was supposed to be recovering from injury.
The Pakistan captain was found guilty of breaching Clause C1 of the ICC Code of Conduct in Tuesday's match against the West Indies.
Pakistan lost the one-day series in South Africa 3-1. They also lost the Test series 2-1.
Pakistan's captain celebrated his return to international cricket with an unbeaten 42 to seal a hard-fought two-wicket win over the West Indies in the second ODI.
The two captains have been selected to become spokesmen for 'Sport for Development and Peace' at the United Nations.
The former Pakistan captain told the selectors not to consider him for personal reasons.
PCB inquiry blamed home captain Inzamam-ul-Haq at whose behest the curator prepared a grass less pitch
The cold war between Inzamam-ul Haq and paceman Shoaib Akhtar has come out in the open.
Chris Gayle will also join the World XI ODI squad after South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs pulled out due to a knee injury.
President Pervez Musharraf has reportedly directing the Pakistan Cricket Board to start looking for a replacement.
All eyes will be on the retiring Inzamam-ul-Haq when Pakistan take on South Africa in the second Test.
The Pakistan skipper feels that winning or losing will not matter.
Pakistan's new chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq is not happy with the state of pitches being used for a top ongoing domestic one-day tournament and also with the quality of cricket on display in the event.
Indian Cricket League champion Lahore Badshahs' skipper Inzamam-ul Haq has claimed that the Pakistan Cricket Board is all set to lift the ban on players aligned with the 'rebel' Twenty20 league. "I have got positive vibes and response from the PCB about granting recognition to the ICL and I am hopeful the bans on the ICL players would be lifted soon," Inzamam, also a former Pakistan skipper, said.
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has spoken of his disappointment at losing the Test series in South Africa following Sunday's five-wicket defeat in Cape Town.
The prolific batsman's immediate assignment is the home series against India, in March.\n\n\n\n
'I am available to play because it is a big honour to play alongside the world's best,' the Pakistan captain said.
The Pakistan captain is keen to carry on playing for another two years.
Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq struck an unbeaten half-century to guide Lahore Badshahs to a five-wicket win over defending champions Chennai Superstars in the second edition of the Indian Cricket League's Twenty20 tournament in Panchkula on Tuesday night.
Former Pakistani fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has said skipper Inzamam-ul Haq should be sacked right away.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought the help of former captains Wasim Akram and Inzamam-ul-Haq to prepare the national team for the upcoming tours to India and South Africa.
The Pakistan captain says his players will only have cricket on their minds when they play India on Saturday.
The PCB warned Inzamam saying he would not be considered for national selection if he decides to play for the breakaway Indian Cricket League.
Australian great Sir Don Bradman himself declared that Sachin Tendulkar reminds him of his own batting style but former English cricketer Tony Shillinglaw has argued through a study that technique wise both the players are as different as chalk and cheese.
'I'm backing myself to show the lead to the other batsmen,' the Pakistan captain said.
Pakistan's skipper believes Brian Lara has the charisma and batting form to inspire the West Indies to a series levelling win in the second Test.
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq is ranked No. 3 while Mohammad Yousuf is five in the latest ICC Test rankings.
Inzamam-ul-Haq said Shoaib Akhtar's fitness was a cause of worry and his comeback would not be rushed
"It's upto the individual to decide when he wants to quit. I don't think Sachin, Sourav or Rahul are too old to continue. I quit at 38 and they are younger," former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq said.
The 37-year-old will retire after the second Test in Lahore which starts on Monday after having served his country since 1990, playing 119 Tests and 378 one-day matches, and being captain from 2003 to 2007.
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