Umar Gul bagged a sensational five-wicket haul as Pakistan defeated New Zealand by six wickets on Saturday to keep their semi-finals hopes alive in the World Twenty20. In an incredible spell of fast bowling, he demolished the Kiwis for a paltry 99 in 18.3 overs after they chose to bat in the Super Eight match.
Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq said he is going back on his decision to retire from international cricket on advice of his club officials.
The Pakistan all-rounder said he had decided to retire in protest over PCB's indifferent attitude.
A fiery fourth-wicket partnership of 83 runs between Abdul Razzaq and Rana Naved-ul Hassan, helped by butter-fingered World XI fielders, powered ICL Pakistan to a convincing six-wicket win in their do-or-die league match of the 20s World series in Ahmedabad on Wednesday night.
'If they want us to announce our retirements we will do it, but we can't waste an opportunity to earn good money.'
Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq struck an unbeaten 44 as Hyderabad Heroes halted the winning run of Chennai Superstars by registering a six wicket victory.
The Pakistan Cricket Board issued a final warning to its players contracted with the Indian Cricket League, saying those who turn out for the rebel league will not be considered for selection to the national team.
They have instead recalled batsman Misbah-ul-Haq, all rounder Yasir Arafat and included youngster Fawad Alam in the 15-member party.
In a nail-biting finish, Hyderabad Heroes kept their nerves to snatch a six-run win in the first of the best-of-three finals of the ICL Twenty20 tournament played under floodlights in Panchkula on Friday night. Chasing 144, Badshahs needed 12 runs in the final over which was bowled by former Pakistan all-rounder Abdul Razzaq, who bowled three wides.
Former Pakistani all-rounder Abdul Razzaq hit an unbeaten 78 and took three wickets to lead Hyderabad Heroes to a seven-run victory over Mumbai Champs in an ICL Twenty20 match in Hyderabad on Monday. Electing to bat, Heroes scored 176 for two and then restricted Champs to 169 for nine in their quota of 20 overs.
Vice captain Younis Khan and all rounder Shahid Afridi have been promoted to the top category.
Former Pakistani allrounder Abdul Razzaq hit a blistering 67 to enable Hyderabad Heroes beat Mumbai Champs by 25 runs and take fifth position in the Indian Cricket League's Twenty20 tournament in Panchkula on Saturday.
Scans have shown the 27-year-old tore muscles in his thigh during Saturday's final one-day international against West Indies.
An eight-member delegation of PoK is here to participate in a heart-to-heart between people of Jammu and Kashmir and that of PoK.
Deputy superintendent of police Amanullah was among the 15 people killed in the incident
Ibrahim Abdul Razzaq Samol alias Bhano was arrested from a house in Vachala Odha area of Godhra town on Wednesday night.
Mohammad Hafeez missed out on his maiden hundred by eight runs and Kamran Akmal scored a blistering 56 to guide Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over West Indies.
The all-rounder is expected to lead Pakistan in the fourth ODI against the West Indies in the absence of Inzamam-ul-Haq, Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf.
Dismayed Indian fans launched a rare attack on Sachin Tendulkar after India suffered a crushing defeat by Pakistan.
Mohammad Yousuf scored 191, his seventh hundred of the year, as the second Test between Pakistan and the West Indies ended in a draw.
Some Pakistan players have reportedly asked the PCB to omit fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from the squad for the India tour.
The Pakistan all-rounder was taken to hospital after complaining of dizziness and shortness of breath.
Pakistan were bundled out for 122, their lowest ever score against Sri Lanka.\n\n
Pakistan scored a tense four-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second ODI of a three-match series.
India's skipper dismissed talk that the Pakistanis gained a psychological advantage after drawing the first Test.
Abdul Razzaq has been admitted to hospital with a severe chest infection and is doubtful for the India series
Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq and all-rounder Abdul Razzaq are expected to be cleared to play in the third Test against Australia.
Abdul Razzaq was recalled to the Pakistan squad for the first two ODIs against England
The Pakistan all rounder is suffering from a lingering elbow injury, but hopes to make next month's five-match one-day series.
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