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PCB sacks Geoff Lawson

PCB sacks Geoff Lawson

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday sacked coach Geoff Lawson, nearly six months before the completion of his contract.

Draw a big result for us: Pak coach Geoff Lawson

Draw a big result for us: Pak coach Geoff Lawson

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

"We proved we were hard to bowl out and we are still in this series. We are feeling pretty good with where we are right now," Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson said.

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Why Watson's undecided on Pakistan head coach role

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, who is in line to take over as Pakistan cricket team's head coach, is yet to make up his mind despite the PCB accepting his remuneration demands.

Inzy blames Lawson

Inzy blames Lawson

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

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.

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Lawson holds Australia skipper Cummins accountable

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As Australia fell to two straight losses against hosts India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Geoff Lawson held skipper Pat Cummins accountable.

India are on the wane and vulnerable: Lawson

India are on the wane and vulnerable: Lawson

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

The retirement of some batting greats and the recent failure to dominate England with spinners on home soil make India a "vulnerable" side in the upcoming Test against Australia, former cricketer Geoff Lawson has commented.

Former pacer Lawson demands legalisation of ball tampering

Former pacer Lawson demands legalisation of ball tampering

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Former Australian Test paceman Geoff Lawson has said ball tampering laws should be relaxed to allow bowlers to pick the seam and redress the growing imbalance between bat and ball.

Tendulkar is well past his prime: Lawson

Tendulkar is well past his prime: Lawson

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson believes legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar has lost his magnificent aura, and he added the Little Master is well past his best.

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.

Former pacers impressed by Australia's 'chief asset' Pattinson

Former pacers impressed by Australia's 'chief asset' Pattinson

Rediff.com3 Jan 2012

He has played just three Tests for his country, but young fast bowler James Pattinson has already been tipped to become Australia's most destructive paceman in future.

Lawson predicts Pak-NZ final

Lawson predicts Pak-NZ final

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Impressed with their consistent showings in the tournament so far, former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson on Sunday backed Shahid Afridi and his men to emerge winners in the much-anticipated World Cup semi-final against India.

'Ponting should have retired after Adelaide Test'

'Ponting should have retired after Adelaide Test'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Former Australian paceman Geoff Lawson feels Ricky Ponting is self-indulgent and says the batsman should have announced his retirement from after the Adelaide Test against India last month.

Is Ponting the best man to lead Aus for Ashes?

Is Ponting the best man to lead Aus for Ashes?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting insists he is the right choice to lead the team for Ashes despite critics calling for his head after the Test series debacle in India.

Injured Steven Smith out of Kochi squad

Injured Steven Smith out of Kochi squad

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Australia all-rounder Steven Smith has to undergo surgery on his ankle and will not be available to play in the Indian Premier League for struggling debutantes Kochi Tuskers Kerala, coach Geoff Lawson said on Thursday.

Kochi Tuskers introduce players, launch logo

Kochi Tuskers introduce players, launch logo

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Kochi Tuskers Kerala, which is making its debut in the 2011 edition of the Indian Premier League, on Wednesday introduced its players and launched its promotional logo for the Twenty20 tournament starting on Friday.

Malik should have replaced Afridi: Lawson

Malik should have replaced Afridi: Lawson

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

Former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson feels Shoaib Malik should have replaced Shahid Afridi as skipper of the national cricket team instead of Salman Butt.

Lawson says Hilfenhaus bowling is predictable

Lawson says Hilfenhaus bowling is predictable

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

Former pacer Geoff Lawson has said that Ben Hilfenhaus's removal of England skipper Andrew Strauss in the fifth Ashes Test does not disguise the bowler's glaring inadequacies in a series in which he is averaging 69.2 with the ball.

Lawson is Kochi franchise's coach, says source

Lawson is Kochi franchise's coach, says source

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Contrary to news reports, former Australian fast bowler and ex-Pakistan team coach Geoff Lawson has already been named as the coach the new Kochi IPL franchise in the T20 League's 2011 edition.

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Pakistan looking for a foreign coach

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Nearly 14 months after firing Australian coach Geoff Lawson, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is again looking for a foreign coach. PCB chairman Ejaz Butt on Monday confirmed on a television show that he is in talks with some foreign coaches.

NZ remain concerned over Pakistan security

NZ remain concerned over Pakistan security

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

New Zealand's cricketers remain concerned over the security situation in Pakistan ahead of next month's ICC Champions Trophy, players' association chief Heath Mills said on Saturday. An International Cricket Council (ICC) taskforce and Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson spoke to the New Zealand squad in Christchurch on Thursday to update them on the state of affairs in the host country.

'India-Australia series is important for cricket'

'India-Australia series is important for cricket'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Former Australian fast bowler Geoff Lawson considers the forthcoming short visit by his country's cricket team to India as a very important tour in the background of the 'spot-fixing' scandal that has engulfed the game.

Ponting criticised for batting first on green SCG

Ponting criticised for batting first on green SCG

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting invited severe criticism for opting to bat on a green Sydney Cricket Ground pitch on the first day of the second Test against Pakistan.

England criticised for dropping tour

England criticised for dropping tour

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

England's cricketers were guilty of employing double-standards for quitting their tour of India because of security fears, former Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson said on Monday.

Aussies need counselling: Lawson

Aussies need counselling: Lawson

Rediff.com9 Jan 2008

Ex-Australia player, Geoff Lawson, believes that the current team doesn't play in the spirit of the game and need 'counselling'.

ICC asked Lawson to return home

ICC asked Lawson to return home

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

Pakistan's Australian coach Geoff Lawson was asked to return home by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to allay player safety fears over travelling to Pakistan for next month's Champions Trophy. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the former Australia fast bowler has left on the advice of the ICC task force, set up after Australia, South Africa, England and New Zealand raised safety concerns over travelling to Pakistan for the event.

Former Pak captains criticise choice of Lawson

Former Pak captains criticise choice of Lawson

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

Former Pakistan captains Javed Miandad, Intikhab Alam and Zaheer Abbas criticised the PCB for choosing another foreign coach in Geoff Lawson.

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.

Lawson in two minds about returning to Pakistan

Lawson in two minds about returning to Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

Pakistan's Australian coach said he is awaiting feedback on the situation there before deciding on returning to Lahore after his Christmas holiday.

'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.

I was 12th man in India for four Tests: Lee

I was 12th man in India for four Tests: Lee

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

He might be under pressure to regain his place in the Australian team for the upcoming Ashes series but pacer Brett Lee insists he is at the peak of his fitness and is feeling stronger than ever.

Lawson's departure fuels speculation

Lawson's departure fuels speculation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Australian Geoff Lawson has sparked speculation over his future as Pakistan coach by leaving the country suddenly a month before it hosts the ICC Champions Trophy.

Malik fit to play against India

Malik fit to play against India

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Pakistan will make two changes for the crucial Asia Cup match against India on Wednesday, replacing Wahab Riaz and Mansoor Amjad with Abdul Rauf and off spinner Saeed Ajmal.

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

PCB submits chargesheet against Akhtar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2008

Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar appears to be in deep trouble as the Pakistan Cricket Board has submitted a strong chargesheet against him, while coach Geoff Lawson has asked the PCB not to consider the maverick speedster for Test matches.

Malik backs embattled Lawson

Malik backs embattled Lawson

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has backed embattled coach Geoff Lawson on Friday and called on fans to be patient with the former Australian bowler to deliver results.

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.

Malik, Lawson under PCB scanner

Malik, Lawson under PCB scanner

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

The Pakistan captain and coach could face the brunt of the disastrous tour to India.

'Middle order let Pakistan down'

'Middle order let Pakistan down'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Shoaib Malik said his team's batting failure was responsible for their six-wicket defeat against India.

250 will be a good total, says Pakistan coach Laws

250 will be a good total, says Pakistan coach Laws

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Praising the batting duo of Misbah-ul Haq and Mohammad Sami after they rescued the team on Day One of the opening Test against India in Delhi, Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson said the fightback has given his team a good chance.

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Pakistan looking to settle scores

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik was all praise for Yuvraj Singh, saying the manner in which he is plying is simply superb.

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

'India will make it a tougher contest of white-ball cricket'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Not impressed by Australia's dominance in the summer of 2015 with Test wins against New Zealand and a lackluster West Indies, former pacer Geoff Lawson believes that India will make "tougher opponents" in the upcoming ODI series starting January 12.