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Pakistan vs World XI matches?
An International Cricket Council (ICC) World XI will visit Pakistan in a gesture of support for a country which is unable to stage international cricket at home because of security threats.
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Giles Clarke, writing in the September issue of the Wisden Cricketer magazine, said it was not yet possible for individual countries to resume normal tours.
"But with determination and courage an ICC World XI in due course will go and play against Pakistan in her great cities and there will be a marvellous atmosphere," Clarke said.
"It will be an historic moment when international cricket resumes in Pakistan and the first ICC team walks out."
Pakistan have not hosted an international match since armed gunmen attacked the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in March last year. Seven people were killed and six team members and a coach were injured. Clarke also said England would continue to stage neutral tests featuring Pakistan next year and in 2012. Pakistan played a two-test series against Australia this season.
He said the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) income had fallen from 27 million pounds ($42 million) to 10 million because of its international isolation.
"The ECB intends to assist in staging more Pakistan games here in 2011 and 2012," Clarke said.
"The atmosphere, the passionate support and, of course, the tremendous cricket played by the Pakistan team made it a compelling experience. The PCB's economic needs make it imperative."
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Finally the ICC are taking their hands out of their pockets and doing something! I think this is a great idea and should get good local crowds in, as long as the price of admission is fairly cheap. I would think a T20 would be played at least and I would love to see a T20 game, ODI and a test but don't give your hopes up. I think World XI games should be played more often as they'll get more crowds in and the quality of cricket will always be great. For the T20 game, I'd imgine that this could be a side taken: (presuming other international cricket doesn't interfere)
1.Brendon McCullum
2.Virender Sehwag
3.Kevin Pietersen
4.Mahela Jayawardene
5.Suresh Raina
6.Michael Hussey
7.Jacques Kallis
8.Daniel Vettori
9.Graeme Swann
10.Lasith Malinga
11.Shaun Tait
Comments/suggestions?
Data : 2010-08-17 14:39:51Team Looks Just Fine To Me.
Edit, I m 100% Sure, Terrorist Will Run Away To
See That What & Which Bowler Have NO BALL !!Date : 2010-08-17 14:47:37
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why do india cricket board and pakistan cricket board mix politics with cricket?
It is evident that both india and pakistan use politics to decide cricket play. For example in the entire 2009 and 2010 only 2 matches have been played among the 2 cricket nations. Yet India vs. Pakistan have been one of the most entertaining cricket matches of all. Also in recent IPL tournament no pakistani player was chosen. Not even Afridi. About 12 to 13 years back, there used to be a tournament called "sahara cup" between india and pakistan each year. however, in 1999 the tournament was canceled citing politics between the 2 governments. Politics being used to influence cricket play, makes the sports unpopular and most people who don't watch cricket will use this as justification not to take cricket seriously. My point is what does politics have to do with cricket play? The politicians of subcontinent and cricket players have no connection or relation at all. Also then there is hypocrisy. If politics is used to influence cricket, then why are both countries willing to play with each in world cup? If India is to face Pakistan in world cup, why then politics is not considered but only considered for non-world cup matches? If Pakistan or India host world cup, then why are they willing to play in that case?
Date : 2010-12-22 09:03:52Why World cup 2007 is criticised for its format after the early exit of india and pakistan ?
This was the information from wikipedia "World Cup was also criticized
for its format, with India and
Pakistan failing to move on from
the group stage after losing two
matches. This led to Ireland and
Bangladesh entering the long
Super Eights stage and
consistently being defeated (bar
another upset by Bangladesh
over South Africa). The
elimination of India and Pakistan
also caused a large exodus of
subcontinental fans from the
Caribbean, and removed the
prospect of an India vs Pakistan
Super Eights match, generally
considered one of the most
revenue generating and electric
matches in the tournament.
The BCCI later claimed it would
see to it that the ICC will alter its
World Cup format for the 2011
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Date : 2010-08-31 04:51:44Well Done Pakistan. Can they make England slide down the ranking in the next 2 matches?
Can Pakistan win the series. Batting looks really good now. Asad shafiq is a great batsman. He made a 100 in the Pakistan A match against SL.
Date : 2010-09-17 12:50:08Whats your opinion on this?
Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has said international cricket authorities should swap the 2011 and 2015 World Cup venues, rather than deprive Pakistan of its matches in the earlier tournament.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25382726-23212,00.html
Do you think the 2011 and 2015 world cup venues should be swapped because Pakistan might be settled by 2015? Well thats what Khan thinks.....what do you think?
Date : 2009-04-26 03:43:04
