News stories for Salman Akbar

What is the Pakistani hockey player really worth?

World Cup winners, Olympics giants, the kings of hockey - it all seems like a myth now...

Updated 01 Apr, 2017 07:18am

Exclusive: Weak forward line may dent Pakistan’s Rio prospects

Pakistan cannot afford to make history again for all the wrong reasons, writes former goalkeeper Salman Akbar.

Updated 20 Jun, 2015 01:47pm

Sports - infected by bad governance

It may sound clichéd but we do have enormous potential however, the will and financial support is missing. People...

Published 10 May, 2013 04:23pm

Champions Trophy bronze raises the bar for Pakistan hockey

The medal has increased expectations of the nation and it is now a responsibility for Pakistan hockey to deliver.

Published 11 Dec, 2012 06:29pm

'It's important because it's a medal match, not because it's against India'

Pakistan should enter the field aggressively and take advantage of India's defensive weaknesses.

Published 08 Dec, 2012 08:29pm

“Short passes, group attack will help Pakistan beat Netherlands”

Pakistan have to repeat what they did against Australia – ease the pressure with short passes and midfield movements.

Published 07 Dec, 2012 04:01pm

The real Champions Trophy starts now

After a valiant performance against Australia, Pakistan take on world number one Germany in the first quarterfinal of the Champions Trophy.

Published 05 Dec, 2012 02:50pm

Pakistan face ultimate test against hosts Australia

Pakistan should expect a high-velocity match against Australia in their third and most crucial encounter of the Champions Trophy.

Published 03 Dec, 2012 02:00pm

'Pakistan need to be aggressive against Belgium'

Pakistan need to tighten up their defence and play aggressively against Belgium.

Published 01 Dec, 2012 10:05pm

Pakistan face Holland challenge in Champions Trophy opener

Pakistan will have to play more around Holland's defense instead of showing individual skills.

Published 30 Nov, 2012 10:57pm

More power, more responsibility for coaches now

The decision to finally do away with the selection committee was much-needed, and bold considering how things work in this part of the world.

Published 11 Nov, 2012 07:33am

How the national game can be saved

"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."

Published 14 Aug, 2012 08:09am

‘Must get over with India obsession and admit failures’

Despite failing to live up to the promises of podium finish, hockey officials fail to admit the team’s failures at the Olympics.

Published 11 Aug, 2012 03:38pm

Aussie thrashing likely to haunt Pakistan in Korea game

Nothing good to write about the Australia match as it was the worst ever defeat for Pakistan in the Olympics. From the very first minute, Australia did exactly what was expected from them and what they are famous for.

Published 09 Aug, 2012 02:54am

'Pakistan should finish seventh at the Olympics'

Pakistan should take the classification match against Korea seriously and finish in the best possible position.

Published 08 Aug, 2012 04:28pm

Aussies are beatable but Green-shirts will have to excel

What a fightback from Pakistan! They believed in each other and displayed great fighting spirit to earn three points against South Africa and remain in the hunt for the semi-finals

Published 06 Aug, 2012 08:06pm