Misbah Ul Haq

Hit Pakistani cricket show wins hearts in India

Long-simmering rivalries on and off the pitch divided India and Pakistan once more at the World Cup, but a cricket show run by Pakistani greats of the game has won fans across the border.

Pakistan press for victory

Departing stalwarts Younis Khan and captain Misbah ul Haq failed to make an impact in their farewell international innings but Pakistan were poised to press for a series-clinching victory over the West Indies at stumps on the fourth day at Windsor Park in Dominica on Saturday.

All eyes on Younis & Misbah

West Indies and Pakistan get a three-Test series underway on Friday at Sabina Park in Jamaica with both teams struggling in the midst of challenging transition periods.

Misbah to receive Spirit of Cricket Trophy

Retiring Test cricketer Misbah ul Haq wins hearts of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with his good behaviour and will soon become the first-ever recipient of the Imtiaz Ahmed Spirit of Cricket Trophy, which will also earn him a cash prize of Rs 500,000.

Misbah announces retirement from international cricket

Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Thursday announced his retirement from the international game.

Pakistan tour of Australia, 3rd Test / Cricket: Pakistan in trouble after Australia declare

Pakistan were in early trouble after Australia called a halt to their massive first innings at 538 for eight on the second day of the third Test in Sydney on Wednesday.

Cricket: Misbah to captain Pakistan in Sydney

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq said Monday he will lead the side in the third Test against Australia in Sydney, dismissing suggestions he is about to retire.

Cricket: Australia double up on spin as Misbah ponders

Australia have one eye on India and Pakistan could be contemplating life without their most successful captain Misbah-ul-Haq when the final 'dead' Test begins on Tuesday in Sydney.

Pakistan tour of Australia, 2nd Test / Cricket: Azhar strikes ton as Pakistan move to 232-4

Opening batsman Azhar Ali completed a rousing century and combined with Asad Shafiq to defy Australia's bowlers for an entire session as Pakistan moved to 232 for four at lunch on day two of the second Test on Tuesday.

December 25, 2016
December 25, 2016

Cricket: Pakistan confident after pushing Australia close, says Misbah

A strong fourth innings fightback that had nearly clinched a remarkable record run chase in the first Test loss to Australia in Brisbane had given Pakistan the confidence they needed for the rest of the series, captain Misbah-ul-haq has said.

December 20, 2016
December 20, 2016

Cricket: Australia head to Melbourne winners but not grinners

Australia head to Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan with some festive cheer after winning the series opener in Brisbane but Steve Smith's side will not find many Christmas presents under the tree from local media.

December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016

Cricket: Misbah hails 'classy' Shafiq for fighting ton

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hailed Asad Shafiq's defiant century as among the "classiest" he had ever seen after the knock of 137 all but drove Pakistan to a famous victory over Australia in the first Test in Brisbane on Monday.

December 19, 2016
December 19, 2016

Cricket: Australia beat Pakistan by 39 runs in first Test

Australia prevented a world-record, 490-run chase by Pakistan on Friday to win a gripping first Test by just 39 runs and preserve their 28-year unbeaten streak at Brisbane's Gabba ground.

December 14, 2016
December 14, 2016

Cricket: Arthur's Pakistan aim for Australia history

The Pakistan team, six years in the making and armed with insider knowledge from coach Mickey Arthur, are poised to make history in Australia, veteran skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said Wednesday.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Cricket: New Zealand draw on McCullum heroics for Pakistan clash

Pakistan and New Zealand both claimed the high ground on the eve of Thursday's first Test in Christchurch, with the Black Caps drawing inspiration from Brendon McCullum's classic farewell innings.

October 18, 2016
October 18, 2016

Cricket: Misbah, Holder hail competitive day-night Test

Rival captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Jason Holder praise the fight till last attitude in the first day-night Test played with Pakistan upstaging West Indies by 56 runs in the final hour.

September 21, 2016
September 21, 2016

Cricket: Proud skipper Misbah wants Pakistan isolation to end soon

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hopes international cricket will soon return to the country as he celebrated the team's climb to the top of the Test rankings.

August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016

Pakistan's one-day form a worry for Arthur

Pakistan's one-day form is a "real concern" to coach Mickey Arthur and the South African believes it could "take some time" to improve the team's standing in white-ball cricket.

August 16, 2016
August 16, 2016

Misbah keen to leave Pakistan legacy

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq vows to leave a Test legacy after a series-levelling win against England at The Oval.

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