Pakistan were 140 for 4 in reply to South Africa's 357 in the first innings at close of play on day two of the second Test.
Pakistan's most capped player Inzamam-ul-Haq wants to see the national team create history in the forthcoming Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand by defeating arch-rivals India in the opening match in Adelaide.
Convicted spot-fixer Muhammad Aamir was selected in the Pakistan cricket team that will tour England for a four-Test series for the first time since the spot-fixing scandal broke in 2010. However the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is still awaiting for Aamir's visa approval from the UK High Commission. 24-year-old Aamir has made an impressive comeback in shorter formats and ironically his probable return to Test cricket will happen in the same country where he was arrested for indulging in spot-fixing along with Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif. Chairman of selectors Inzamam ul Haq said that the board had given clearance to pick Aamir in the side as they had been told his visa would arrive on Monday.
The Africa Cricket Association (ACA) has started dialogue with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and other stakeholders to revive the once popular Afro-Asia Cup
Some Pakistan players have reportedly asked the PCB to omit fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from the squad for the India tour.
Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, announcing the World Cup squad and two reserve players, said the 11 from the 2017 Champions Trophy had been retained in the selection process.
Former Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan has finally opened up on the Oval Gate scandal and has blamed ex-captain Inzamam-ul-Haq for letting the PCB and Pakistan cricket down.
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has hit out at the ex-Australia spin king Shane Warne for criticising Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar for his bad decision during the recently-concluded second Test between India and England in Mumbai.
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq has welcomed the resumption of bilateral cricket ties with India and called on the arch-rivals to reciprocate soon.
Pakistan's captain was at the centre of another controversy when he claimed a catch that wasn't, during the fourth ODI against England.
Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul Haq has been given the vote of confidence by the PCB.
Faisal Iqbal has been cleared to replace banned skipper Inzamam-ul Haq in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy.
Shouldn't the Australian umpire also be charged with bringing the game into disrepute for his role in the ball tampering episode?
An American entrepreneur who hopes to establish an international Twenty20 tournament in New York has signed up former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and six other Pakistan players for his project scheduled to be launched later this year.
Former India captain and coach Kapil Dev lambasted umpire Darrell Hair for his handling of the controversial ball-tampering issue.
Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq warned that his team could pull out of the one-day series against England if he is not cleared of ball tampering allegations.
Imran Khan has again sought to stir up a debate about the match-winning abilities of Sachin Tendulkar.
Inzamam-ul-Haq and Sourav Ganguly have said that India and Pakistan must play against each other regularly.
PCB may send captain Inzamam-ul Haq abroad to see a specialist for his back problem
The Pakistan captain said that having led the side for five years Sourav Ganguly understood his players better.
The Pakistan captain said the first Test could have been more interesting had his side not missed many chances.
Inzamam-ul-Haq has admitted feeling depressed after Imran Khan described his leadership as "spineless".
Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq are expected to be cleared to play in the third Test against Australia.
The state run Pakistan Television reported that Musharraf spoke to Inzamamam, coach Bob Woolmer and the team manager Salim Altaf and congratulated the team.
Former captain Inzamam-ul-Haq said Geoff Lawson's inexperience as a coach at the international level was one of the factors behind Pakistan's recent ODI and Test series defeats against India.
Former Pakistan opener Imran Farhat struck a brilliant unbeaten 74 to help Chandigarh Lions register six wicket victory over Hyderabad Heroes.
Manjrekar, who has played 37 Tests and 74 ODIs, is one of the most respected cricket analysts and when asked about the legendary duo's future in T20Is post World Cup, he felt that it could be answered by the players themselves or the national chairman of selectors.
Pakistani selectors have dropped the flamboyant all-rounder for the first one-day international against West Indies.
The PCB wants to know whether Inzamam can be replaced if he is banned after being named in the Champions Trophy squad.
The trio will replace Faheem Ashraf, Junaid Khan and Abid Ali after selectors spoke with skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed and coach Mickey Arthur following Pakistan's 4-0 defeat by England in their recent ODI series.
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq fears the format of the 2006 Champions Trophy will widen the gap between the cellar teams and the rest.
Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq struck an unbeaten 44 as Hyderabad Heroes halted the winning run of Chennai Superstars by registering a six wicket victory.
ICC Match Referee Chris Broad said the Pakistan captain's position of responsibility in the team was a major factor in deciding his punishment.
The Pakistan cricket team management gave umpires Rudi Koertzen and Darrell Hair negative ratings.
Pakistan's Inzamam-ul-Haq bade farewell to international cricket on Friday disappointed he had failed to become his country's top Test run scorer.
The Pakistan captain says that new coach Bob Woolmer has the credentials to mould his talented but erratic side into a consistent winning outfit.
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