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Pakistan win thriller to end Aussie drought

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Pakistan win thriller to end Aussie drought

Posted on 24 July 2010 by PakBee - Total hits: 4,488

LEEDS: Pakistan held their nerve to claim their first Test victory against Australia in 15 years in a tense fourth-day finish at Headingley here on Saturday.

Pakistan, set 180 to win, lost four wickets for 40 runs before finishing on 180 for seven and a three-wicket win as they levelled this two-Test series at 1-1.

Left-arm quick Mohammad Aamer was five not out and Umar Gul, who hit the winning run off Mitchell Johnson, one not out as Pakistan ended a run of 13 straight Test defeats by Australia – a record for one country against another.

Pakistan were still five short when Australia’s Michael Hussey appealed for a gully catch against Kamran Akmal on 13, off the bowling of Mitchell Johnson but replays were inconclusive.

And then left-arm quick Mohammad Aamer, who took seven wickets in the match, edged Ben Hilfehnaus through the slips for four to tie the scores.

But there was one more twist with Kamran Akmal brilliantly caught by Hussey off Johnson and this time there was no doubt.

Gul, though, hammered his first ball from Johnson through the offside and Pakistan had won with more than a day and two sessions to spare.

Left-arm quick Doug Bollinger, starting Friday, took three wickets for five runs in 17 balls on his way to three for 51 and Ben Hilfenhaus three for 39 but even Australia could not turn this match around.

Ultimately, Australia paid the price for being bowled out for just 88 in their first innings – their lowest Test total since they were dismissed for 76 by the West Indies at Perth in 1984

Australia ‘held’ Pakistan to 258, with medium-pacer Watson taking a Test-best six for 33, following his previous best of five for 40 in Australia’s 150-run first Test win at Lord’s last week, after the frontline quicks had been mostly ineffective.

And Australia then maded 349 with Michael Clarke and Steven Smith, in his second Test, both making 77.

Australia captain Ricky Ponting contributed 66 as he became only the second batsman, after India’s Sachin Tendulkar, to score 12,000 Test runs.

But Aamer still managed to take four for 86, giving the 18-year-old left-arm quick Test best match figures of seven for 106.

Aammer and Watson won their teams’ respective man-of-the-match awards.

Pakistan resumed Saturday on 140 for three, needing 40 more runs to win with Australia requiring seven wickets.

However, as recently as the Sydney Test in January, Australia bowled Pakistan out for 139, chasing a victory target of 176.

Azhar Ali resumed on 47 not out, with Umar Akmal unbeaten on two.

Ali, off Bollinger’s third ball Saturday, cover-drove a full toss to the boundary to complete a maiden Test fifty off 108 balls with six fours.

But next ball, he could only edge Bollinger to keeper Tim Paine.

Ali was out for 51 and Pakistan were 146 for four.

Bollinger appealed for caught behind and lbw against Kamran Akmal, still on nought, in successive balls but Rudi Koertzen, in the South African umpire’s 108th and last Test before retirement, correctly rejected both pleas.

Shoaib Malik – on 10 – was brilliantly caught at the second attempt off a well-hit drive by Marcus North at short extra-cover off Hilfenhaus and Pakistan still needed 19 to win, with four wickets standing.

Kamran Akmal, with three boundaries, took Pakistan to the brink before Gul gave Salman Butt victory in his first Test as Pakistan captain.

Pakistan now have a short turnaround before a four-Test series against England starts at Trent Bridge on July 29.

Australia have to two Tests away to India in October before attempting to regain the Ashes from England on home soil, in a five-Test campaign that starts in November.

This series was played in England after international cricket in Pakistan was effectively suspended after an armed attack on Sri Lanka’s team bus in Lahore in March last year.

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ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010

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ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010

Posted on 25 April 2010 by PakBee - Total hits: 4,137

# Date & Time Match Venue  
1 30 Apr,2010 5:00 PM GMT NZ vs SL Providence Stadium, Guyana  
2 30 Apr,2010 9:00 PM GMT WI vs IRE Providence Stadium, Guyana  
3 01 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT AFG vs IND Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
4 01 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT BAN vs PAK Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
5 02 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT IND vs SA Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
6 02 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT AUS vs PAK Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
7 03 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT SL vs ZIM Providence Stadium, Guyana  
8 03 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT WI vs ENG Providence Stadium, Guyana  
9 04 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT NZ vs ZIM Providence Stadium, Guyana  
10 04 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT ENG vs IRE Providence Stadium, Guyana  
11 05 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT AUS vs BAN Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
12 05 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT AFG vs SA Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
13 06 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT A1 vs D2 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
14 06 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT C1 vs B2 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
15 07 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT A2 vs C2 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
16 07 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT B1 vs D1 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
17 08 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT A1 vs B2 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
18 08 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT D2 vs C1 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
19 09 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT C2 vs D1 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
20 09 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT B1 vs A2 Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados  
21 10 May,2010 1:30 PM GMT B2 vs D2 Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
22 10 May,2010 5:30 PM GMT A1 vs C1 Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
23 11 May,2010 5:00 PM GMT B1 vs C2 Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
24 11 May,2010 9:00 PM GMT D1 vs A2 Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
25 13 May,2010 3:30 PM GMT T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (1st Semi Final) Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
26 14 May,2010 3:30 PM GMT T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (2nd Semi Final) Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet – St Lucia  
27 16 May,2010 3:30 PM GMT T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (Final) Kensington Oval, Bridgetown – Barbados

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Siddiquis, Maliks reach deal – Shoaib signs divorce

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Siddiquis, Maliks reach deal – Shoaib signs divorce

Posted on 08 April 2010 by PakBee - Total hits: 3,984

NEW DELHI: The ordeal of families of Ayesha Siddiqui and Shoaib Malik came to an end when both the families reached a compromise late on Tuesday night with the divorce paper signed by Shoaib Malik handed to Siddiquis.

According to the deal, Ayesha Siddiqui, the first wife of Shoaib Malik withdrew the FIR filed against him, whereas, Shoaib has signed the divorce paper.

No money was exchanged when deal was signed.

A number of Muslim community leaders brokered the deal between the two sides, negotiations for which started last night and concluded this morning. Abid Rasool Khan, a Congress leader and also a common friend to both the families, said many Muslim leaders were involved in working out the compromise.

Addressing the media, Abid Rasool Khan said, “The community especially elders were upset at the muck throwing, the allegations and counter allegations, the inconsistencies in the statements. Things were going bad to worse; there was a lot of pressure from community on both families that this should not be done this way. That is why we got involved. We negotiated whole of last night and by the grace of Allah have managed to hammer out an honourable solution for both parties. We have not taken any sides. The matter has been resolved peacefully.”

He added, “There has been no money involved except the nominal amount required to be given to Ayesha for maintenance at the rate of 5,000 per month for 3 months, as per Islamic Law.”

“There was too much ugliness in the past two months, which has been affecting both the countries. We pressurized both Shoaib and Maha to settle down the issue, and they still stand by what they have been telling. However, seeing the larger interest of the community, they agreed to sign on the divorce paper. No one has won and no one has lost in this case. Everyone should now think about the marriage and forget all the ugliness,” added other Muslim leaders present at the press conference.

Ayesha’s mother, who was present at the press conference expressed relief and said that her daughter has received justice ultimately and is happy. She added, “My daughter wanted a divorce without money and that has happened. Malik has come clean and I am very happy and relieved that finally he gave a divorce and my daughter is released. The charges on him have been withdrawn. The complaint application has been withdrawn.”

Meanwhile, Dr Shams Babar, a close family friend of the Siddiquis earlier confirmed the divorce saying the Siddiquis were dropping criminal charges against the beleaguered cricketer. “A compromise has taken place. The divorce papers have been signed by Shoaib. The FIR against him will be dropped,” stated Babar adding the divorce was made official this morning.

Dr Babar’s daughter Sadiqua, a close friend of Ayesha, added that her friend was happy and relieved that a settlement had been reached and the matter had ended. She also said the negotiations were conducted on behalf of Shoaib and Ayesha by their relatives and that there was no exchange of money involved. “There was only the clearing of the name involved. It was good on Shoaib’s part to come forth and settle this matter,” said Sadiqua adding she wished both Shoaib and Ayesha good luck for their respective futures.

Malik’s change of heart reportedly took place last evening in Hyderabad, after Shoaib Malik’s brother-in-law Imran Zafar came down to India to meet with the lawyers of both the families. The Mirza family meanwhile could also have pressured Malik into clearing his name so that his nuptials with Sania could take place as planned.

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Shoaib-Ayesha divorce paper surfaces

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Shoaib-Ayesha divorce paper surfaces

Posted on 08 April 2010 by PakBee - Total hits: 4,328

HYDERABAD DECCAN: The much anticipated divorce paper of Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Malik and Indian lady Ayesha Siddiqi has surfaced on Wednesday night, Geo news reported.

According to sources, Shoaib and Ayesha signed their divorce paper separately.

Talking to media after being divorced, Ayesha Siddiqi said she was feeling much sigh of relief after receiving divorce from Shoaib Malik, refusing to discuss the matter any further.

“I want to restart my life from a new beginning.” she said adding, “Now, I will concentrate on my health.”

She wished to watch Shahid Kapoor’s movie ‘Badmuash’.

Ayesha could not sleep for many nights due to her marriage controversy, Indian media reported.

Shoaib and Ayesha did not meet each other even on the day of their divorce, media reported further.

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Shoaib thanks nation for Support

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Shoaib thanks nation for Support

Posted on 08 April 2010 by PakBee - Total hits: 3,556

KARACHI: Former captain of Pakistan cricket team Shoaib Malik has expressed gratitude for nation and media for supporting him.

In a statement, Shoaib said he is thankful to God and Pakistani nation who extended full support during his tough times. He said God knows everything and said he will personally thank the media friends as soon as he reach back home.

“ I apologize if anyone feels hurt as far as my decision is concerned,” Shoaib added.

On the other hand, Indian police said investigations are on as the case against Shoaib Malik has not been abolished.

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