Stories by Salahuddin Ahmed Sallu

Pakistan cricket can benefit hugely by getting rid of team’s coaches

The team management — comprising a bevy of coaches — is primarily responsible for the poor result in the UAE contest. Updated 03 Apr, 2019 11:23am

PSL – uniting the nation, reopening doors of international cricket

PSL has not only become a super-hit brand but a uniting force for the Pakistanis all over the world. Updated 08 Mar, 2017 09:50am

Comment: PSL – once a distant dream, now a wonderful reality

With the high-profile and exciting Pakistan Super League finally taking shape, there is much to look forward to. Updated 18 Dec, 2015 07:27am

Comment: Pakistan Super League — big name players and exciting times!

The league is purely Pakistan’s product and one that should be proudly owned by Pakistanis all over the world. Updated 06 Sep, 2015 07:35am

COMMENT: Victories, emerging talent show Pakistan cricket is in good hands

Pakistan’s resounding victory in all the three formats against Sri Lanka on the Islanders’ own turf was an... Published 16 Aug, 2015 05:57am

Beating SL in Tests, revamp of Quaid Trophy to boost Pakistan cricket

A rational analysis of the changes made to the domestic structure shows that cricket could become more qualitative. Updated 17 Jul, 2015 09:16am

Comment: Thanks to Zimbabwe series, Pakistan cricket is back on its feet

The home series against Zimbabwe was akin to rebirth of Pakistan cricket. Updated 16 Jun, 2015 11:35am

COMMENT: Pakistan cricket on its way up but Bangladesh will be no pushover

The World Cup is finally behind us and the Pakistan team has now embarked upon its new assignment — the Bangladesh... Published 16 Apr, 2015 06:35am

COMMENT : Aussies are good but Pakistan is ready to take on the best

Sri Lanka’s unceremonious exit from the World Cup yesterday in the lop-sided quarter-final against South Africa at... Published 19 Mar, 2015 06:33am

Comment: Hopes rise with warm-up wins as Pakistan begins to find its feet

Pakistan’s back to back wins in the WC warm-up games against Bangladesh and England come as a breath of fresh air. Updated 12 Feb, 2015 08:01am

Comment: Our players have potential and ability to beat the best

The national selectors who will announce the Pakistan squad for World Cup 2015 have a tough job at hand by all counts. Updated 06 Jan, 2015 11:53am

Mature knock from Haris shows Pakistan not low on hope or talent

It was a marvellous win that Pakistan pulled off against the Kiwis in first One-dayer after being on the ropes. Updated 11 Dec, 2014 12:28pm

Stalwarts, newcomers give Pakistan strength to bounce back

It was the first time in four Tests when Misbah-ul-Haq lost the toss and the New Zealanders made most of the opportunity Updated 25 Nov, 2014 09:26am

Comment: Pakistan need to keep up winning momentum

It was heartening to see the Pakistani batsmen stealing the limelight as they rewrote record books. Updated 09 Nov, 2014 12:11pm

Pakistan have ability to make it a contest against the Aussies

When the Pakistan cricket team takes the field for the first Test match against Australia in Dubai on Wednesday, ... Published 21 Oct, 2014 06:40am

Comment: Bright future awaits Pakistan cricket despite the odds

The sidelining of Saeed Ajmal is besetting for the team, but it may well prove to be a blessing in disguise. Updated 20 Sep, 2014 06:10pm

Pakistan cricket deserves better but is consigned to state of limbo

Pakistan cricket has been in a perpetual state of turmoil for well over half a decade. Updated 20 Jul, 2014 11:35am

Pakistan need to attack, improvise for better results

In the Twenty20 format, the chances for teams to bounce back midway into a match are minimal - this may hurt Pakistan. Updated 21 Mar, 2014 01:33pm