Records are for Pakistan: Yousuf
PROLIFIC scorer Mohammad Yousuf says the best thing about his world record for the most Test runs in a calendar year is his country will be mentioned whenever people talk about the new landmark.
“I am happy this world record has Pakistan’s name,” said Yousuf, who beat West Indian great Viv Richards’ 30-year-old mark with his 124 on the fourth day in the third Test against the West Indies today (AEDT).
Darrell Hair sacked from international cricket
The International Cricket Council has confirmed Darrell Hair will not umpire in any further international matches. Hair’s position had been the subject of debate since he penalised Pakistan for ball-tampering in the controversial Oval Test against England in August.
Pakistan won the match
Pakistan team recently jolted by a series of incidents: the Oval fiasco, Captaincy issue and the most recent doping issues which left the team without their front line bowlers. But they showed incredible self-belief and no little skill to pull off a splendid victory over Sri Lanka in their first match of champions trophy. It was a joint team effort to win the match, in the end it wasn’t easy to win but Razzaq made it child’s play.
Remembering October 8th 2005 Tragedy
October 8th 2005 was the sadest and most destructive day in the history of Pakistan. This was the day when Pakistan northern part and Kashmir was struck by the deadliest earthquake of magnitude 7.6 on Richter scale. Killing thousands of people, devastating houses and infrastructure and blocking the routes to the perished people.