Cricket Nirvana

Angry Imran slams shoddy Pakistan Daily Times KARACHI: Former captain Imran Khan has lashed out at Pakistan's players for their 'terrible' work in the field during Wednesday's ICC World Cup semifinal against India in Mohali. Pakistan dropped Tendulkar four times, allowing the champion batsman to … Dropping Sachin four times is unacceptable: Imran KhanTimes of India A tricky issue of when to call it quitsThe National India beat Pakistan; Imran blames 'terrible' fielding lossEconomic Times all 25 news articles »

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Indian Express

Misbah played for himself, says Safraz The News International KARACHI: Although Pakistan's middle-order batsman Misbah-ul-Haq top scored with 56-run knock for Pakistan in a high-voltage World Cup semifinal match against India on Wednesday in Mohali, but former Test cricketer Sarfraz Nawaz feels that his lazy … India hold on, Pak drop outIndian Express Thriller as bitter rivals lock hornsDaily Nation all 23 news articles »

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Pakistan News

The News International

UK sees corruption, lawlessness rising in Pakistan The News International LONDON: Foreign Secretary William Hague launched on Thursday the 2010 Human Rights and Democracy report, which shows Pakistan made little progress in key areas during the last year and was likely to follow similar course in the current year. … UK report notes Pakistan's progress towards democracyDaily Times all 9 news articles »

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The Express Tribune

Clear-out on the cards for seniors The Express Tribune A Pakistan cricket board official said that the performances of Misbahul Haq, Younus Khan, Abdur Razzak and Kamran Akmal turned out to be a major disappointment in Pakistan's World Cup campaign. PHOTO: AFP An axe hangs over Pakistan's… and more »

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Pakistan News

DAWN.com

After letting final berth slip, Pakistan check out Expressindia.com Mohali: Scratching his forehead with his index finger, the usually jovial Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam wore an irritable look on Wednesday. Understandably so, because of the team's several fumbles while fielding and the tumble of wickets under … Gritty Tendulkar put team above himselfHindustan Times Dropping Sachin four times is unacceptable: Imran KhanTimes of India Pakistan let it slip through their fingers, literallyNDTV.com DAWN.com -AFP -Sify all 211 news articles »

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Pakistani cleric escapes second suicide attack Washington Post ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — One of Pakistan's most influential religious leaders and politicians narrowly escaped a second assassination attempt in two days Thursday as he was touring the … and more »

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PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A roadside bomb struck a convoy carrying a prominent hardline Islamist leader in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing 10 people in the second attack apparently targeting the politician in as many days, police said.

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The Hindu

When Afridi cried Times of India Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi managed to put up a brave face and even a smile after Wednesday's defeat but his little daughter couldn't hold back her tears on national television. "I am hurt and sad that we lost the match. … Shahid Afridi pulls out of Pakistan's West Indies tourThe Guardian Ramiz Raja: India holdCalcutta Telegraph US welcomes India-Pakistan cricket diplomacy as 'world-class statesmanship'The Canadian Press The Hindu -Deccan Herald -AFP all 9,964 news articles »

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Deccan Chronicle

BJP jab at Mohali meeting Calcutta Telegraph New Delhi, March 31: The BJP today criticised the government's “cricket diplomacy” with Pakistan and asserted that the two should be delinked, while the Congress hailed the outcome of the Mohali interaction. “The BJP, too, favours friendly relations … BJP warns Centre against mixing politics with cricketTimes of India Did PM invite Gilani under pressure, asks BJPIBNLive.com Congress, BJP, CPI(M) offices deserted as India takes on PakistanDaily News & Analysis all 44 news articles »

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Deccan Herald

Pakistani fans leave with a heavy heart, wish India luck Hindustan Times Young fans with their faces painted in the colours of the national flags of India and Pakistan are…… When the border gates opened at 10 am, families and fans of the Pakistan cricket team took their leave minus Wednesday's swagger, but with good … India Pakistan semifinal: I am not surprised by Pakistan's defeat - HaiderEconomic Times India score 260-9 against PakistanTimes LIVE Kamran Akmal likely to face the axe following poor performance in ICC World …bettor.com (blog) all 47 news articles »

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