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The Presidency has expressed its annoyance over the performance of the PCB since the taking over of Ijaz Butt.
Jobless plus Hopeless
An interesting thing one executive said was that there is no shame in work, but there's plenty of shame in waiting for charity.
The Ultimate Currency War
After the 2008 financial crisis, the liquidity trap induced policymakers to venture in unconventional endeavors. On the fiscal front, much has been discussed regarding the effectiveness of fiscal policy to pull developed countries out of the sluggish recovery.
Not giving Gold Medals in KU Annual convocation 2011 -A very good Decision
Its a very good decision by KU Administration to not giving gold medals to the position holders because everyone knows how they got positions in their respective discipline. Karachi University administration said that due to unavailability of sponsors we are unable to give gold medals to position holders.The main cause behind no interest of sponsors in giving sponsorship for gold medal might be they knows about checking system in KU.They have seen that what KU's gold medalist do in market after passing out.
A mighty question mark on PML-N " Merit Laptop Scheme"
All Pakistan knows better that what is the main motive behind these "SASTI ROTI" and "MERIT LAPTOPS" schemes.Just "1" vote from every individuals.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Presidency unhappy over PCB goof-ups
The Presidency has expressed its annoyance over the performance of the PCB since the taking over of Ijaz Butt.
ECB dismiss Pietersen IPL injury claims
Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the final three Ashes Tests due to his Achilles injury.
Australian tour of New Zealand cut short due to IPL
The early finish would allow players to play the final three weeks of the lucrative IPL before the Twenty20 World Cup.
Bell returns to England side for third Ashes test
The right-handed batsman, who has not played international cricket since February, replaces the injured Kevin Pietersen.
Younis dwells on positives
Sunday, July 26, 2009
COLOMBO: Despite being denied a win at the SSC, Pakistan captain Younis Khan believes there are positives his team can carry forward into the rest of the Sri Lanka tour.
"It would have been nice for Pakistan, if we had won," Younis said. "We can draw some positives from this match, especially in the second innings where we scored 400. There were special innings from Misbah [ul-Haq], Kamran [Akmal] and [Shoaib] Malik, and their hitting form is crucial for us. With the ODIs and the Twenty20 approaching, I'm relieved that they got runs."
Play was called off on the final day at the SSC with the 15 mandatory overs to be bowled, and Sri Lanka 101 short of the 492-run target. Younis Khan though, was surprised that Sri Lanka did not press for a win.
"In the subcontinent you expect a wicket like this to get slower and slower. I'm surprised why Sri Lanka didn't go after the target. You can't blame them because they had already won the series. Everybody knew if we could have grabbed one or two wickets, we could have put them under pressure."
COLOMBO: Despite being denied a win at the SSC, Pakistan captain Younis Khan believes there are positives his team can carry forward into the rest of the Sri Lanka tour.
"It would have been nice for Pakistan, if we had won," Younis said. "We can draw some positives from this match, especially in the second innings where we scored 400. There were special innings from Misbah [ul-Haq], Kamran [Akmal] and [Shoaib] Malik, and their hitting form is crucial for us. With the ODIs and the Twenty20 approaching, I'm relieved that they got runs."
Play was called off on the final day at the SSC with the 15 mandatory overs to be bowled, and Sri Lanka 101 short of the 492-run target. Younis Khan though, was surprised that Sri Lanka did not press for a win.
"In the subcontinent you expect a wicket like this to get slower and slower. I'm surprised why Sri Lanka didn't go after the target. You can't blame them because they had already won the series. Everybody knew if we could have grabbed one or two wickets, we could have put them under pressure."
Langer says is ready to play for Australia if asked
SYDNEY: Former Test opener Justin Langer said he was prepared to play for Australia in the third Ashes Test if asked.
Langer, who this week became Australia's highest first class runs record holder, has admitted to missing the thrill of Test cricket.
The 105-Test veteran is currently playing for English county side Somerset.
"One of the boys in the Somerset changing room asked me 'if they asked you to play tomorrow, how much would it take?' and I said I would play the third Test for Australia next week for nothing," he said.
Langer's comments came as current opener Phillip Hughes's form slump deepened on Friday, he made just ten in the first innings of Australia's tour match against Northamptonshire.
"When you have played that much, you miss the big Tests," Langer said.
"I miss the hype of the Ashes series.
"I also miss the challenge of playing against Andrew Flintoff. That is what it is all about.
"That is the great test for batsmen. I really miss being in those sort of battles. I miss Test cricket.
"There is a lot I don't miss about it but these big series, I'd play tomorrow if I was asked.''
Langer retired from Test cricket at the end of Australia's 5-0 demolition of England in the 2006-07 Ashes series.
