 Pakistan and India are favourites to win next month's World Twenty20 tournament, as both have shown good form in the rapid-fire version of the game, said Pakistan's stand-in captain Misbah-ul-Haq.© AFP  Fri, 08 May 2009 08:30:30 GMTPakistan's cricket authorities breathed a sigh of relief Friday after safely hosting their series against Australia on neutral venues, saying it would help to build long-lasting relationships.© AFP  Thu, 07 May 2009 20:15:30 GMTPaceman Umar Gul recorded the second best figures in international Twenty20 cricket to help fire Pakistan to a seven-wicket win over Australia in the one-off match at Dubai Stadium here on Thursday.© AFP  Wed, 06 May 2009 07:45:30 GMTPakistan and Australia will get some practice for next month's Twenty20 World Cup tournament when they play a one-off version of the game at the Dubai Stadium Thursday.© AFP  Mon, 04 May 2009 09:15:20 GMTFormer Pakistan greats on Monday lamented their team's 3-2 series defeat to an out-of-form and under-strength Australia as a great opportunity missed to restore faith in the game back home.© AFP  Mon, 04 May 2009 07:30:20 GMTPakistan coach Intikhab Alam said Monday he believed his team missed a golden chance to win their one-day series against Australia, but that the lessons they learnt would nevertheless help.© AFP  Sun, 03 May 2009 19:15:20 GMTKamran Akmal hit an aggressive century to overshadow Shane Watson's hundred as Pakistan beat Australia by seven wickets in the fifth and final match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Sunday.© AFP  Sun, 03 May 2009 15:45:20 GMTAll-rounder Shane Watson struck a brilliant hundred to guide Australia to a commanding 250-4 in the fifth and final day-night international against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Sunday.© AFP  Sun, 03 May 2009 12:15:20 GMTAustralia's stand-in captain Michael Clarke will not play in Thursday's Twenty20 clash against Pakistan in Dubai so he can prepare for upcoming commitments, an official said Sunday.© AFP  Sat, 02 May 2009 11:00:19 GMTAustralia's stand-in captain Michael Clarke said Saturday his country's one-day series win over Pakistan this week had boosted it chances for next month's Twenty20 World Cup tournament.© AFP  Sat, 02 May 2009 11:00:19 GMTPakistan captain Younus Khan said that his team's defeat in the current one-day series against Australia will make them a better side.© AFP  Fri, 01 May 2009 19:30:18 GMTMichael Clarke struck a sparkling hundred as Australia beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the fourth day-night international here on Friday to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series.© AFP Fri, 01 May 2009 19:15:18 GMTPaceman Doug Bollinger led a spirited attack as Australia bowled Pakistan out for 197 in the 49th over of the fourth day-night international at Abu Dhabi Stadium on Friday.© AFP  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:15:15 GMTPakistan can beat Australia Friday to keep alive their hopes of winning the current one-day series, coach Intikhab Alam said Thursday.© AFP  Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:30:16 GMTPakistani off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been fined an undisclosed sum of his match fee and warned after his comments about Australian all-rounder Shane Watson, officials said Wednesday.© AFP  Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:00:08 GMTAustralian captain Michael Clarke won the toss and opted to bat in the third day-night international against Pakistan at the Abu Dhabi Stadium here on Monday.© AFP  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:45:06 GMTFamed paceman Waqar Younis Saturday said Pakistan should play arch-rivals India in the neutral venues of the United Arab Emirates after political tensions put home fixtures on hold.© AFP  Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:15:06 GMTAustralian captain Michael Clarke said he was pleased with his team's show of character to level the five-match one-day series against Pakistan, and targeted wins in the remaining fixtures.© AFP  Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:05 GMTAustralian bowlers unleashed tight line and length to fold Pakistan's innings at 207 in 46.2 overs in the second day-night international here at the Dubai Stadium on Friday.© AFP Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:00:05 GMTAustralian bowlers unleashed tight line and length to fold Pakistan's innings at 207 in 46.2 overs in the second day-night international here at the Dubai Stadium on Friday.© AFP | 
