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.

August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

Pakistan ponder line-up for England finale

Pakistan head into their series finale against England at The Oval wondering if an extra bowler can help them square the four-match series at 2-2.

August 5, 2016
August 5, 2016

Azhar in dreamland as 'petulant' Anderson apologises

Azhar Ali says he had realised a "dream" in scoring his first Test century outside of Asia as England great James Anderson's frustration boils over at Edgbaston.

August 3, 2016
August 3, 2016

Misbah tells Pakistan cricket team to 'go big' against England

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq urges his top order "to go big" in the third Test against England at Edgbaston starting Wednesday.

July 23, 2016
July 23, 2016

Little margin of error for Yasir against Cook and Root: Mushtaq

Mushtaq Ahmed, Pakistan's bowling coach, says legspinner Yasir Shah bowled too quickly on the opening day of the second Test against England at Old Trafford in Manchester, and paid the price for it.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

England v Pakistan: James Anderson fitness debate a 'messy affair'

England captain Alastair Cook says he is surprised by the row over the decision to omit seamer James Anderson for the first-Test defeat by Pakistan.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

'Lord's win was special'

Pakistan captain, Misbahul Haq describes the win over England at Lord's in the first Test as "special" and says he had always dreamt of seeing the team win at the home of cricket.

July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016

Masters of making the ball talk

The one constant in Pakistan cricket is the inherent quality and variety of the bowling. These men rejoice in making a cricket ball talk. The use of the ball, its leather and its seam, is a culture, forensically explored and widely envied.

July 16, 2016
July 16, 2016

Lord's ton Misbah's 'top innings'

Pakistan captain Misbahul Haq said his century against England at Lord's on Thursday was the "top innings" of an impressive Test career.

June 28, 2016
June 28, 2016

Misbah backs Amir to come good on England tour

Mohammad Amir can still become the best bowler in the world despite serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan's Test captain, opined on Monday (June 27).

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Lack of educated players hurting Pakistan cricket: PCB chairman

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Shaharyar Khan says the lack of educated players in the national team was one of the reasons for its recent poor performance.

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