India have won all their six games against Pakistan in the World Cup.
The crisis over the Indian Premier League notwithstanding, former Pakistan captains Aamir Sohail and Javed Miandad believe the cash-awash Twenty20 event would continue no matter what happens to the fate of its under-fire Commissioner Lalit Modi.
He joins an elite group of players who have made a century in their 100th Test -- the others being Colin Cowdrey, Javed Miandad, Gordon Greenidge, Alec Stewart, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Ricky Ponting (both innings) and Graeme Smith.
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray has termed the raking up of Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad's visit to his residence five years ago as "Goebbels' propaganda", saying an anti-Mumbai virus has spread, but it would have no impact on his party.
Statistical highlights of the 5th ODI, between India and Sri Lanka at the Ferozeshah Kotla, in New Delhi, on Sunday
Like Sachin Tendulkar, Pakistan's record breaking Test batsman Younis Khan too wants to end his career in front of his home crowd.
Cricketing legends Kapil Dev, Wasim Akram and Sourav Ganguly have heaped praise on Virat Kohli with one comparing India's batting mainstay to tennis great John McEnroe and another saying that his value in the team is more than his teammates.
The Pakistan Cricket Board named former Test pacer Saleem Jaffer chairman of selectors, while Yawar Saeed was named manager of the Pakistan team, and Sultan Rana will accompany the team as manager to the Hong Kong Super Sixes tournament.
Senior batsman Mohammad Yousuf will be immediately selected in the national team if he snaps his ties with the 'rebel' Indian Cricket League, the Pakistan Cricket Board said.
Imran Khan and Javed Miandad slammed the PCB for handing fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar a five-year ban on disciplinary grounds.
Younis Khan became Pakistan's all-time leading run scorer in Test cricket and Shoaib Malik scored his first century in almost six years, as the home side posted 286-4 at the end of the opening day of the first Test against England in Abu Dhabi.
Before the start of the 2003-04 domestic season, the maestro suggested Powar keep his length a little longer and slightly cut down on the speed.
The former Pakistan captain said Pakistan has produced some great players, but they lack in man-management skills.
Following the 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka, vice-captain Adam Gilchrist now feels Australia is ready to conquer the final frontier: a series win in India.
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.
So you thought the sight of Shoaib Akhtar bowling to Sachin Tendulkar was all that Pakistan was thinking about this season? We have news for you.
The chairman of the PCB has advised the Indian team to shed any concerns about playing in Pakistan and assured safety and comfort during the tour.
'India's strength is batting and it is under attack right now. It is time to stand up and be counted.'
Even as the dust settles over his 'we got more love in India' comment, Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi raked up another controversy when he remarked that 'a lot of people are here from Kashmir' before the start of their World T20 game against New Zealand at PCA Stadium.
Discarded batsman Faisal Iqbal has been banned for four matches by the Pakistan Cricket Board for showing indiscipline during the Pentangular Cup One-day tournament in Karachi earlier this year.
"The players and officials could face an angry reception on their return home to Lahore and Karachi but I think they should be prepared for this."
Kanitkar's boundary against Pakistan under fading lights at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka in 1998 or Joginder Sharma's final over act against the arch-rivals in the inaugural World Cup at the Wanderers were one-off acts that made them household names.
All eyes will be on the retiring Inzamam-ul-Haq when Pakistan take on South Africa in the second Test.
Brian Lara scored his 22nd century to become West Indies' all-time leading Test run scorer on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe.
The Pakistan team manger on the England tour said his job was to interact with the media, which he did creditably.
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf cannot understand the fuss around the proposed cricket series against India as he feels that apart from filling up PCB coffers, it would hardly make a difference to either of the two countries or to the world.
Pakistan's batsmen have been using a slab of marble to prepare for Harmison's steepling bounce.
Video footage of Dawood with Govinda released
The Pakistani off-spinner allegedly misbehaved with coach Javed Miandad and manager Haroon Rashid.
About fifty Shiv Sainiks tried to enter the stadium in Kanpur, but were denied entry by security persons.
The Indian captain's back injury has shown no improvement despite continuous treatment.
Rediff.com readers wish the India batting maestro on his 53rd birthday.
Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and coach Javed Miandad were apparently upset over the latest illness to their strike bowler.
Kohli promoting Pandya ahead of Dhoni is an indication that the skipper is looking to use his former captain more as an accumulator -- in Javed Miandad mould who would rotate strike, frustrate bowlers and launch a furious counter-attack after getting his eye in.
The Pakistan captain says that new coach Bob Woolmer has the credentials to mould his talented but erratic side into a consistent winning outfit.
