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They arrived at Karachi airport last night, with the famous blue shirts and the tri colors of the Indian Flag, to a rousing welcome by fans weary and thirsty for some semblance of cricket in this country, to start off the Asia Cup 2008 which promises to be an exciting event. True that many columnists…
No one could have suspected this after Man U won that crucial final against Chelsea in the UEFA cup, but it is happening. The heart of Man U, the charismatic Portuguese right winger Christiano Ronaldo has a dream and that features him dashing round the pitch at the Bernabau not Old Trafford. Everyone knows about…
In the end of his career Alan Border once said ” There is only one common denominator in the scandals of the last 10 years in cricket, Pakistan” Although i often do not agree with the arrogant, match winning robotic type mechanisms that the Aussies are i cannot help but bow down to his summarizing…
They say cricket is the great equalizer, when Misbah Ul Haq made that behind the wicket paddle mistake at the cusp of a legendary victory in the 20 20 world cup some time ago Pakistani hearts sank as India raises their arms in victory. It is often said that the cross border rivalry is all…
I am often asked this question by my friends in the most erstwhile manner, why do you bother to write about politics man? Well the reason is simple, first it keeps me sane and helps me define my own strategy (yes everyone here needs one just to get through the week) and second and most…
Nowadays saviors of all sorts and types are coming out of the woodwork here in Pakistan. The latest of these messiahs seems to be the ex generals and officers committee that has been holding several meetings in the capital and coming on Tv channels. They have lambasted the governance of Musharraf and the measures he…
When i heard the news of Billary giving up her election campaign my heart did beat an extra beat or two. The era of the political dynasties in the U.S seems to be over!!! Obama has won the democratic nomination and kudos to him for that!! It is about time a person of color became…
Ho hum, another day comes to a close in the hellfire that is Karachi in the summer. In order to experience the true meaning of these words one needs to travel to this part of the world and enjoy 40 C heat in its full glory with 90% humidity and sans electricity. However it is…
It seems that Pakistani sportsmen never learn new tricks. It was not long ago that the “new” Pakistani bowling sensation Muhammad Asif got involved in a doping scandal which almost ruined his career. When he was let off by an appellant tribunal many people questioned the sagacity of this decision. I am afraid they were…