Misbah-ul-Haq: “We did discuss [about pulling out of the tour] but then finally decided to say no to this option”
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Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has admitted that he and the national team “realistically considered pulling out of the New Zealand tour” following the nightmare they experienced in quarantine.
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“If we feel it is not secure for our team in Bangladesh, or if we get advice from the government, then we will have to act accordingly”
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are considering pulling out of the Asia Cup and World Twenty20, both of which are set to be hosted by Bangladesh, due to the country’s political instability.
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“He can make a generic comment, but I think when you get personal like that, you cross the line on how players treat each other, and the respect they should have”
Legendary Australia captain Steve Waugh has announced that opening batsman David Warner’s comments about England batsman Jonathan Trott being “pretty poor and pretty weak” were “out of order”.
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Pakistan triumphed in last year’s Asia Cup
The Asia Cup has been scheduled to run from February 24 to March 7 in Bangladesh, pending the authorisation of Nimbus, who own the broadcasting rights for the event.
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Lorgat’s appointment has already angered the BCCI
Former International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Haroon Lorgat has been named as Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) new chief executive after the position became vacant in October last year.
