A match in which fortunes swung wildly finally ended in an emphatic seven-wicket win for host nation as Sri Lanka clinches their first home series against Pakistan after the unpredictable tourists suffered a stunning collapse with two days in spare in the second Test at the P Sara Oval. Pakistan, sitting pretty at 285-1 just before lunch on the third day, crashed to 320 all out after the break to leave Sri Lanka a victory target of 171 for a decisive 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Of the previous five series between the two nations on Sri Lankan soil, Pakistan had won three and drawn two, but the tourists had only themselves to blame for allowing the hosts to re-write history. Pakistan lost their last nine wickets for just 35 runs, their third successive collapse in the series that highlighted their reputation as one of the most unpredictable sides in modern cricket.
Skipper Younus himself triggered the collapse just before lunch when he gifted his wicket, top-edging an ambitious reverse sweep off part-time spinner Paranavitana to the wicket-keeper. It will haunt him long after what a mistake!  Read more... (278 words, 1 image, estimated 1:07 mins reading time)

Classic test player and a treat to watch Yousuf tumbled Younis Khan to move to the top of the rankings for the first time in his career according to ICC. Mohammad Yousuf moved to the top of the official test rankings for batsmen this week after his first test since being recalled on quitting the unofficial Indian Cricket League. He was 2007 ICC cricketer of the year, was second when he was removed from the rankings early in 2009 because Pakistan had not played a test match since the qualifying date.  Read more... (183 words, 1 image, estimated 44 secs reading time)

When it comes to Pakistani cricketers, there’s no shortage of things to talk about, especially if that cricketer is Shahid Afridi. few days ago Dawn.com has given it’s readers an opportunity to speak their heart out and ask anything they want to know from Afridi to get it answered by Afridi himself. Here is the follow up post by Dawn with all the answers from Afridi.  Read more... (1537 words, 1 image, estimated 6:09 mins reading time)

The World Cup T20, 2009 has proven to be the greatest event for Pakistan cricket after World Cup 1992. The celebrations and enthusiasm was extravagant. Players have been praised and awarded huge amount of money reaching around 53 million mark. Younus Khan is the most benefited player who has grabbed 75, 00,000 Rupees till now and deserving so.

Bob Woolmer, a former England batsman, was found unconscious in his hotel room in Jamaica a day after Pakistan’s shock defeat to minnows Ireland in the 50-over World Cup in the Caribbean in 2007. He was rushed to hospital but later died. The Jamaican police initially treated it as murder and investigated Pakistan team members before declaring it a natural death.  Bob Woolmer coached the Pakistan team from June 2004 until his death in March 2007.  Read more... (228 words, 1 image, estimated 55 secs reading time)

A look back at Pakistan’s incredible run to the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup championship.

Song: Right Said Fred – Stand Up (For the Champions)

Arranged by: Sikandar Aftab

The Pakistan cricket team who won the World Twenty20 in the UK have returned home amid tight security, disappointing fans waiting to welcome them. Hundreds of fans greeted the captain, Younis Khan, who arrived in Karachi, separately from the rest of the team,  Read more... (290 words, 1 image, estimated 1:10 mins reading time)

The Pakistani nation has enjoyed the feeling of a big win after 17 years when they steal T20 world cup from top ranked teams. Here are some of the candid moments of joyous occasion. Courtesy Facebook and Dawn. Look at the celebrations and faces of people. A day celebrated with passion and joy. A sign of Unity and faith that “Hum Zinda Qom Hian”.  Read more... (90 words, 28 images, estimated 22 secs reading time)

An eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the World T20 final at Lord’s provided Pakistan, the team and the country, a reason to smile. After Long 17 years and After 16 days of all-action cricket, the world has new T20 Champions – Pakistan.  Read more... (511 words, 4 images, estimated 2:03 mins reading time)

As a Pakistani I will be more than happy to see Pakistan team wining the event with flying colors. I don’t want to be in Younus Khan’s shoes today as enormous pressure he has to bear but he knows the value of this win. After World Cup 1992 this will be the next big moment for Pakistan cricket. Huge celebrations expected afterward and people really don’t want to shatter this dream now by just thinking about any other possible match result.  Read more... (223 words, 1 image, estimated 54 secs reading time)