Tag Archives: Shoaib Akhtar

Book Review: Controversially Yours

Posted on October 12, 2011 by thecricketcouch

There is a running theme in the autobiography of the fastest bowler in the recorded history of cricket. He is a cocky, self-assured man who tried to prove the doubters wrong and made sure they knew about it. The book … 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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