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Pakistan to try out youngsters for Bangladesh ODIs

Pakistan will try out youngsters for the five one-dayers against Bangladesh next month at home. But though some new players will be given a chance, chief selector Salahuddin Ahmed said Pakistan would not take Bangladesh lightly.

"They can be a dangerous team on their day," Salahuddin told the News, a Pakistan daily. "For us the most important task would be to win the series and win comfortably."

After Australia decided to postpone their tour of Pakistan, the PCB searched for a team to replace them for a five-match ODI series. The PCB was keen on India to play the matches but the BCCI could not fit another series in to an already jam-packed itinerary.

In their recent ODIs against Zimbabwe, Pakistan tried out opener Nasir Jamshed, bowlers Abdur Rauf, Junaid Zia, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz, Khurram Manzoor and Khalid Latif. They also played wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed for the last two games in place of regular keeper Kamran Akmal.

But Salahuddin said Pakistan would not take any chances in playing Bangladesh. "Bangladesh proved they are a good one-day side by reaching the last-eight in the World Cup," he said. Bangladesh beat India and South Africa in the tournament while Pakistan, along with India, made an exit in the first round.

The Pakistan selectors will meet members of the junior national selection committee on March 21 for advice on the young talent available in the country and announce the squad by the end of the month.

Cricinfo - Pakistan to try out youngsters for Bangladesh ODIs

 

[EagleEyes]

We need a whitewash.. once more.

 

[su-47]

guys when is the asia cup? i'd love to see another india-pak match

 

[Neo]

Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan in June.
Asia Cup, 2008 Fixtures:

Date Time (GMT) Match Details Venue

Tue 24 06:00 Bangladesh v UAE, Group A, 1st Match, Asia Cup, 2008 Lahore (D/N)

Tue 24 06:00 Pakistan v Hong Kong, Group B, 1st Match, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)

Wed 25 06:00 Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Group A, 2nd Match, Asia Cup, 2008 Lahore (D/N)

Wed 25 06:00 Hong Kong v India, Group B, 2nd Match, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)

Thu 26 01:00 Sri Lanka v UAE, Group A, 3rd Match, Asia Cup, 2008 Lahore (D/N)

Thu 26 06:00 India v Pakistan, Group B, 3rd Match, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)

Sat 28 06:00 A2 v B2, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)
Sun 29 06:00 A1 v B1, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)
Mon 30 06:00 A1 v A2, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)

July 2008

Date Time (GMT) Match Details Venue

Wed 02 - Mon 02 06:00 B1 v B2, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)
Thu 03 - Tue 03 06:00 A1 v B2, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)
Fri 04 - Wed 04 06:00 A2 v B1, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)
Sun 06 - Fri 06 06:00 Final, Asia Cup, 2008 Karachi (D/N)

Cricket Fixtures - Asia Cup, 2008

 

[Always Neutral]

I heard the Asia Cup will be shifted from Pakistan ? Is it true ?

Regards

 

[mujahideen]

I heard the Asia Cup will be shifted from Pakistan ? Is it true ?

I think the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan but the Champion's Trophy might be shifted.

 

[mujahideen]

Lawson fears for Champions Trophy

Khalid Hussain
March 13, 2008

Pakistan coach Geoff Lawson has said that Australia's decision to avoid touring Pakistan may have a disastrous affect on the Champions Trophy, which is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in September.

"I'm fearful for the Champions Trophy," Lawson said. "The Australians have set a bad example by opting out of the tour and I'm not sure whether they would come here for the Champions Trophy."

Australia were supposed to play three Tests, five ODIs and a Twenty20 international in March-April but they eventually pulled out of the commitment, citing security concerns in the wake of a series of suicide bombings in various parts of the country.

Lawson said that there was a possibility that other leading teams might follow suit. There were fears that if one or more competing teams raised any security fears then the International Cricket Council (ICC) might decide to move the Champions Trophy out of Pakistan. With Sri Lanka, the back-up hosts for the Champions Trophy also battling an insurgency by Tamil rebels, there was a likelihood that the Champions Trophy might eventually fall in the lap of South Africa. Earlier this year, the ICC was forced to take away the Women's World Cup Qualifiers from Pakistan after competing teams raised safety concerns. The tournament was later held in South Africa.

"Hopefully, things will get better and the tournament will be held in Pakistan according to schedule," Lawson said. On a positive note, Lawson said that he and his charges were setting their sights on the home series against Bangladesh next month. On the request of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Bangladesh agreed to play five ODIs and a Twenty20 game in April.

"It's great to know that Bangladesh have no security concerns," Lawson said. "They can be a tough team to beat," he added. Pakistan sole assignment in 2008 so far has been a five-match ODI series against Zimbabwe at home. The hosts made a 5-0 clean sweep in the series that failed to produce any exciting cricket.

Critics are expecting a similar rout of Bangladesh but Lawson said that his team would not be taking anything for granted. "Bangladesh have proved time and again that they are capable of producing upsets and I'm sure they would be a much tougher side than Zimbabwe."

© Daily News

 

[BATMAN]

ICL man of the series to get diamond-studded ball

NEW DELHI: A diamond-studded cricket ball was unveiled at a function held here on Monday. The ball, courtesy the Gitanjali Group, would be presented to the ‘man of the series’ of the Edelweiss 20s Indian Cricket League Challenge.

The function was attended by the captains of all the eight ICL teams — Inzamam-ul-Haq (Lahore Badshahs), Chris Cairns (Chandigarh Lions), Craig McMillan (Kolkata Tigers), Nathan Astle (Mumbai Champs), Marvan Atapattu (Delhi Giants), Damien Martyn (Ahmedabad Rockets), Stuart Law (Chennai Superstars) and Chris Harris (Hyderabad Heroes).

According to Kiran More, an ICL Executive Board Member, the race to win the ball worth Rs. 30 lakh would enhance the overall level competition.

 

[Goodperson]

We need a whitewash.. once more.

Pakistan should use these series to try out more youngsters thereby creating more choices and make series interesting.

Whitewash may take thrill out of the game but imagine whitewash at the hands of youngsters.

 

[EagleEyes]

Pakistan should use these series to try out more youngsters thereby creating more choices and make series interesting.

Whitewash may take thrill out of the game but imagine whitewash at the hands of youngsters.

That is indeed the case.

 

[BATMAN]

Lahore Badshahs won today's match vs Kolkata tigers


This clip is from their previous match vs Dehli giants, also won by lahore Badshahs.
tsfZY1-Xc1E[/media] - 19th IC P1

 

[EagleEyes]

Great cricket played by Pakistan today.. but then again Bangladesh is no match!

 

[PakistaniPatriot]

Guys. I live in usa. Can i watch it online for free. please.

 

[mujahideen]

Guys. I live in usa. Can i watch it online for free. please.

I live in the USA too, it was free on ARY Digital. They were showing the first match.
By the way what is the name of the website you went on. Can you please state it. Thanks.

 

[EagleEyes]

ACRICKET.COM - India, England, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Australia Cricket, Live scorecard, Extreme Sports, channel, Star Cricket, ATN, CBN, Skysports, Espn, Star sports, Fox Sports is a good site for online matches.. you need sopcast however!