 Sami’s 16th over proved turning point in BD clashKARACHI: After eight long years of struggle and a consistent trend of getting in and out of the team, Mohammad Sami seems to have learned his lesson as he has started producing match-winning efforts with the ball. Cricket fans would still remember heroics of this fast bowler in the Sydney Test earlier in the year, where he broke the strong top order of the Aussies at their backyard. Since then, he has been in the limelight for winning back his position in the team. The hard work, put in by the fast bowler over the years, paid him dividends in the game against Bangladesh Saturday when he produced the magical spell of bowling in the death overs, thus giving Pakistan just the right kind of start in the ICC World Twenty20. Sami grabbed three crucial wickets in the match at a juncture of time when two of Bangladesh’s most prolific batsmen were cruising along and threatening to defeat Pakistan at Saint Lucia. The sparkling performance by the fast bowler, who is gradually making his mark at the international level in a bid to cement his place in the national side, clearly indicates how much the talent Pakistan has in the fast bowling department. Moreover, it also shows the amount of confidence that skipper Shahid Khan Afridi has on Sami as according to sources, Afridi wanted Sami in the initially announced squad by the selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board, led by Mohsin Hasan Khan. Sources said Saturday that Shahid Khan Afridi preferred Mohammad Sami on the Mr Reliable fast bowler Mohammad Asif in the first game of the T20 title defence campaign. And how professionally this bullock has responded, it was witnessed by the whole world. |
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| Clarke wary of Pakistan pitfalls GROS ISLET, St Lucia: Australia captain Michael Clarke is expecting a stern challenge from defending champions Pakistan in his side’s World Twenty20 opener here on Sunday (today). Pak... more | |
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| India overpower bold Afghanistan GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia: India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the teams’ World Twenty20 opener here on Saturday but the outsiders were far from disgraced on their tournament debut. ... more | |
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| Pakistan eye India scalp KARACHI: When Pakistan will meet India in what is an eagerly-awaited Azlan Shah Cup clash on May 7 in Ipoh (Malaysia) they will be looking to avenge a morale-shattering 1-4 defeat against th... more | |
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| Slow wicket raises Pak hopes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan are fancying their chances against title favourite Australia in their World Twenty20 clash on Sunday (today) considering the fact that the St Lucia wicket is too slow to ... more | |
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| New Zealand edge Sri Lanka in thriller PROVIDENCE, Guyana: Nathan McCullum proved he can hit big sixes just as well as brother Brendon as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by two wickets with a ball to spare in a thrilling World Twenty2... more | |
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| Hosts call up Pienaar, Mokoena and McCarthy JOHANNESBURG: Premier League players Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Benni McCarthy were included on Friday in South Africa’s squad for its final training camp ahead of the World Cup. <... more | |
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| Sammy stars as Windies rout Ireland GEORGETOWN, Guyana: West Indies thrashed Ireland by 70 runs as the hosts got their World Twenty20 campaign off to a winning start under the floodlights here on Friday. Qualifiers Irel... more | |
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| Nowhere to hide for us: Smith GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia: South Africa captain Graeme Smith says hiding from the Proteas’ longstanding failure to win a major tournament is not an option if they are to triumph in the World T... more | |
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| Sri Lanka pay for small mistakes GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Sri Lanka were the most consistent team in last year’s World Twenty20, moving into the final unbeaten before falling to an inspired Pakistan outfit at Lord’s. This... more | |
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| Bits and Pieces Shattered Lee vows to come back against Pakistan GROS ISLET: Australian speedster Brett Lee is down but not out. The fast bowler’s World Twenty20 ended before it could start wi... more | |
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| Bravo happy with home advantage GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Both Dwayne Bravo, West Indies’ stand-in captain against Ireland, and their matchwinner Darren Sammy believe the local fans can give the team a vital edge during the Worl... more | |
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| Schumacher fired up in spite of sluggish start BERLIN: Michael Schumacher said his failure to light up the Formula One world championship in his comeback season has not dulled his hunger for success, or the belief that he can win again.<... more | |
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| Fergie focused on Sunderland LONDON: Sir Alex Ferguson has reminded his Manchester United players not to lose their focus as the Premier League title race approaches Sunday’s (today’s) D-day. Although there is on... more | |
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| Benitez coy on future LONDON: Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has refused to be drawn on his long-term future at Anfield ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League encounter with Chelsea. Benitez on Friday warn... more | |
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| Balotelli set for Inter exit, says agent ROME: Temperamental teenage star Mario Balotelli will not be staying at Inter Milan next year unless his situation improves, his agent has said. The 19-year-old has had a tempestuous ... more | |
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| Ronaldo hints at Real exit MADRID: Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that he is planning a future away from the Bernabeau. Ronaldo, who moved to Madrid from Manchester United for a world-record tr... more | |
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| Ahn in line for World Cup return SEOUL: South Korea striker Ahn Jung-hwan, whose golden goal knocked Italy out of the 2002 World Cup, could be set for a dramatic World Cup return after making a provisional 30-man squad for ... more | |
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| Zarkava favourite at KRC today KARACHI: There are nine races on Sunday’s (today’s) card, starting 1230 hours, and Zarkava is regarded as the best proposition. The horse, already having four wins and a doubtful seco... more | |
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| Ferrer wins Spanish battle to reach final ROME: David Ferrer defeated a seemingly exhausted Fernando Verdasco 7-5, 6-3 in an all-Spanish semi-final Saturday to reach the final of the ATP Rome Masters 1000. Ferrer, the 13th se... more | |
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| briefs... Nathan savours his six appeal GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Nathan McCullum knows what it’s like to be hit for six but he was the one doing the damage as New Zealand beat Sri Lanka in a thrilli... more | |
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| Pakistan outplay Bangladesh by 21 runs GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia: World Champions Pakistan have trounced Bangladesh by 21 runs in their opener counter in ICC Twenty20 World Cup, Geosuper reported.... more | |
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