Pakistan Vs. Australia 2009 Series

[Sadaf Gondal]

Schedule of Pakistan Vs. Australia 2009 Series in UAE
Schedule:
April 22: First ODI at Dubai
April 24: Second ODI at Dubai
April 27: Third ODI at Abu Dhabi
May 1: Fourth ODI at Abu Dhabi
May 3: Fifth ODI at Abu Dhabi
May 7: Twenty20 at Dubai

PAKISTAN SQUAD:

Younis Khan(captain), Salman Butt, Nasir Jamsheed, Misbahul Haq, Shoaib Malik, Shahid Afridi, Kamran Akmal(wicket keeper), Shoaib Akhter, Umer Gul, Rao Iftikhar Anjum, Sohail Tanveer, Yasir Arfat, Fawwad Alam, Ahmad Shahzad and Saeed Ajmal.

[naz]

is bar main bhi dekh he longi
waise meko yeh tak nahi pata tha ke captain change hochuka hia
kab hua tha ku hua tha

[Sadaf Gondal]

is bar main bhi dekh he longi
waise meko yeh tak nahi pata tha ke captain change hochuka hia
kab hua tha ku hua tha

jub SL say haray thay then Shoaib nay resign kar diya tha, phir PCB nay younis khan ko captain bana diya..dekha karay newz

[naz]

jub SL say haray thay then Shoaib nay resign kar diya tha, phir PCB nay younis khan ko captain bana diya..dekha karay newz

ahan sahi...sheem bata deti hia kuch kuch
werna intrest nahi me ka
leken yeh series maine dekhne hia

[sheem]

ahan sahi...sheem bata deti hia kuch kuch
werna intrest nahi me ka
leken yeh series maine dekhne hia

fir tu hum ne har hi jana hai





yaad haina

[naz]

fir tu hum ne har hi jana hai





yaad haina

me nahi dekhti phir

[Sadaf Gondal]

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after finalising the MOU with Cricket Australia announced the itinerary of ODI series against Australia starting from 22nd April in UAE. Following the MoU signing, it is widely hoped that there might not prop up likelihood for the cancellation of series.

Pakistan as host to play five-match ODI series and a Twenty20 International at Dubai and Abu Dhabi and all matches will be played under floodlights.

The schedule of Pakistan-Australia forthcoming ODI cricket series has been made available as per which, the first and second matches will be played in Dubai on April 22 and 24 respectively while three matches to be held in Abu Dhabi on April 27, May 01 and May 3 correspondingly.

Pakistan has already announced its squad and Australia meanwhile is due to announce their touring squad following its ongoing ODI series in South Africa on April 17.

[Sadaf Gondal]

KARACHI: Enigmatic fast bowler and widely acclaimed as Rawalpindi Express Shoaib Akhtar on Tuesday said that Australia will start as favourites in the upcoming One-day series against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from April 22.

The controversial pacer, who made a comeback to the team for the series on Monday, said although conditions are in favour of Pakistan, Australia will hold the edge as they had been playing international cricket on a regular basis.

"Australia is still one of the best teams in the world despite their recent form and for us it is going to be a very hard series.

"In comparison Pakistan has played less international matches and against weaker opposition so we will have to get into our strides quickly although we have advantage of playing in conditions similar to our own," Akhtar said.

Akhtar added that he was delighted to return to the national and was looking forward to the coming series.

"Playing against Australia is always special just like against India. They are always tough opponents so a good performance against them is always extra special and sweet for me and the team," he said.

"I am feeling good and bowling with rhythm and I am very fit and so I am hopeful of doing well in the coming series."

He cautioned that the pitches and outfield in Abu Dhabi were pretty heavy and last time Pakistan played there against the West Indies in November, some of the pacers suffered injuries.

[Sadaf Gondal]

SYDNEY: Australia have announced on Wednesday a 14-man squad for playing series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

Australia omitted a trio of star players from their squad to face Pakistan this month, preferring to rest them ahead of the Ashes campaign in England.

Selectors told skipper Ricky Ponting, batsman Michael Hussey and bowler Mitchell Johnson to sit out the limited overs series against Pakistan, which will be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for security reasons.

Instead they brought troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds in from the cold and welcomed back injury-prone Queenslander Shane Watson and veteran quick Brett Lee, subject to fitness.

Michael Clarke was named captain of the touring party, with wicketkeeper Brad Haddin replacing him as vice-captain.

The team consists of the following players:
Michael Clarke (captain), Brad Haddin (vice captain), Nathan Bracken, Callum Ferguson, Brett Geeves, Nathan Hauritz, Ben Hilfenhaus, James Hopes, David Hussey, Ben Laughlin, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson.

[Sadaf Gondal]

Pakistan captain Younis Khan is disappointed that Australia have rested key members of their squad for the ODI series, beginning on April 22, because their presence would have benefited a young Pakistan side. The Australian selectors left out Ricky Ponting, Michael Hussey and Mitchell Johnson from the five-match series in Dubai.

"When you play against the top players like Ponting, you learn different and good things," Younis told AFP. "Ponting is a brilliant captain and, when you play against such a leader, you tend to learn. Hussey is a stubborn batsman and Johnson has developed into a world-class bowler whose every delivery is near 140 kmph. So we will miss them."

Michael Clarke was named captain for the series and the Australia squad also includes returning allrounders Andrew Symonds, Shane Watson and fast bowler Brett Lee. "It is a great opportunity for this young [Pakistan] team," Younis said. "When you play against a top team like Australia there are a lot of opportunities to learn and I hope my team gain in experience."

Younis said that he was not "expecting much" from his team but hoped that his players would learn from Australia's attitude on the field. "The Australians have an attitude which says everything about their cricket. That is, not to give up, aggression in all situations and I am sure my team will observe that.

"If my team plays a little bit above their potential then I am sure we can achieve better results. I am not expecting much from this team but my main expectation is that they play with full throttle and potential."

Pakistan's squad for the series includes Shoaib Akhtar, who has returned after recovering from a knee injury. "My request to Akhtar is to play for the team, for himself, and remain focused on the game," Younis said. "I will not put extra pressure of expectations on him but he will have to play with his full ability."