Tag Archives: Shahid Afridi

On Afridi, Risk Taking and Being A Pakistan Cricket Fan

Posted on March 3, 2014 by thecricketcouch

A version of this post was first published on StarSports.com —- I wouldn’t know the feeling. In fact, I don’t think I want to know it either. It is too unhealthy. Being a Pakistani cricket fan must be the most … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk Episode 24 with Umran Khan, Cricket-Player Manager

Posted on November 4, 2011 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Umran Khan of the Dubai-based sports management company, Aces Middle East talks about his job as manager of cricketers. He talks about the different tasks his job entails on a day-to-day basis, his clients (Shahid Afridi, Abdul … Continue reading →

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Applying to be Pakistan Head Coach

Posted on September 20, 2011 by thecricketcouch

Dear Mr. Intikhab Alam, This is in response to the advertisement announcing the PCB is looking for a Head Coach to the Pakistan National Team. I am happy to say I would really love to apply for the job and … Continue reading →

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Couch Talk: Episode 14 with Osman Samiuddin

Posted on September 6, 2011 by thecricketcouch

In this episode, Osman Samiuddin (Former Pakistan editor of Cricinfo and current sports writer for The National) talks about the several issues surrounding the Pakistani cricket team and its board (PCB) including the spot-fixing scandal, Afridi’s retirement, resignation of Waqar … Continue reading →

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PCB Classifieds

Posted on July 16, 2010 by thecricketcouch

Now that Shahid Afridi has decided to retire from tests, after a grand total of one test match in his comeback trail, I am sure the PCB is on pins and needles as to who they are gonna replace him … Continue reading →

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