Even as a security delegation arrived from Pakistan to assess the security arrangements for their team ahead of the ICC World Twenty20, former skipper Inzamam ul Haq has said they have never felt unsafe in India.
PCB Director Abbas Zaidi said the board had gone for the pay increase because the players were the reason for the improving financial position of the ruling body.
The Pakistani cricket team landed in New Delhi on Monday for its first full-fledged tour of India in six years.
The Pakistan captain said the speedster would definitely tour India provided he is fit.
Some Pakistan players have reportedly asked the PCB to omit fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar from the squad for the India tour.
President Pervez Musharraf has reportedly directing the Pakistan Cricket Board to start looking for a replacement.
The Pakistan fast bowler refused to sign the central contract with the PCB because of concerns over individual sponsorship and commercial contracts.
Asif snared four for 41 as Sri Lanka were skittled out for a modest 185 and then the left-handed Farhat scored 69 from 90 balls to consolidate his team's advantage.
'Sourav's, The Food Pavilion' was inaugurated by the master batsman in Kolkata on Friday.
He said he was being made the scapegoat for the Pakistan team's World Cup debacle.
Pakistan and India will play an ODI to commemorate the BCCI's Platinum jubilee celebrations.
"But I must stress here that captaincy is tagged to the team's success," cautioned the Pakistan captain.
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul Haq said the pace spearhead had failed to recover from a strain in his ankle
Indian team Media Manager G S Walia said the team was given an off day as the members had travelled yesterday and were tired.
Inzamam-ul Haq slammed the Indian team for appealing against him for obstructing the field in the first ODI
The Indian batsman reached the milestone in 359 matches and scored 39 ODI hundreds
Danish Kaneria and Mohammad Sami were dropped for the team for the first three one-day internationals against India.
PCB may send captain Inzamam-ul Haq abroad to see a specialist for his back problem
PCB inquiry blamed home captain Inzamam-ul-Haq at whose behest the curator prepared a grass less pitch
He, however, did not agree that such a dead wicket was prepared mainly because the home team was under pressure.\n\n
The team's training camp will be organised from January 7 for the upcoming home series against India.
The all rounder was recalled to the squad for the triangular series in the Netherlands and the ICC Champions Trophy.
The two countries will play three Tests and five ODIs in Pakistan between Jan 14 to Feb 11, 2006.
PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said formalities are being worked out.
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 Pakistan captain says that new coach Bob Woolmer has the credentials to mould his talented but erratic side into a consistent winning outfit.
South Africa were 115 for three in their second innings at the close of the second day of the second Test.
PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan said the team was found lacking in unity and national spirit in the Test series against India.
The South-African all-rounder was named the joint ICC player of the year and Test player of the year
Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq believes Australia will be a much weaker team when Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath retire next year.
The PCB also appointed Pervez Mir media manager for the World Cup.
'I am available to play because it is a big honour to play alongside the world's best,' the Pakistan captain said.
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.
Inzamam has been advised to rest for three days after he required three stitches to a finger injured while fielding in the third one-day international on Sunday while Yousuf's wife is ill.
Former Pakistan team doctor and trainer Dr Tauseef Razaque says he resigned because the Pakistan skipper said accused him creating differences among the players.
England are not invincible and their Ashes victory will count for nothing when they play in Pakistan, according to captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances