Younus Khan Realises Legendary Status
For so long unjustifiably in the shadows of the more celebrated Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Yousuf, Pakistan’s mauling of Australia arguably signified the seminal series in the career of Younus Khan.
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Pakistan v Australia 2014
News, match reports and more as Pakistan play Australia in a Twenty20 International, three One-Day Internationals and two Tests in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.
Player Of The Week - Misbah-Ul-Haq
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has been named as the Cricket World Player Of The Week after his record-breaking performance helped set up a Test series win for his side over Australia.
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Pakistan Seal Emphatic Series Win
Zulfiqar Babar took a five-wicket haul to bowl Pakistan to a 356-run win over Australia in the second and final Test in Abu Dhabi, clinching a 2-0 series win in the process.
Magnificent Misbah Propels Pakistan
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq hit the joint-quickest century in the history of Test cricket to ensure his side continued to dominate the second and final Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi.
Misbah Breaks Batting Records
Misbah-ul-Haq has scored the quickest half-century in Test cricket and followed that up by equalling Sir Viv Richards' record of a 56-ball century on day four of the second Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi.
Pakistan Build 370-Run Lead
Pakistan closed day three of the second and final Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi with a lead of 370 runs after dismissing their opponents for 261 and deciding against enforcing the follow-on.
Younus Double As Pakistan Hit 570
Younus Khan hit his fifth Test double-century as Pakistan declared their first innings on 570 for six on day two of the second and final Test against Australia, who closed on 22 for one in reply.
Younus Khan's Hat-Trick Of Centuries
Prior to 22nd October, Younus Khan had scored Test centuries against every Test-playing nation except Australia. Nine days and just three innings later, he has three. Israr Ahmed Hashmi reflects.
Pakistan Dominate Opening Day
Azhar Ali and Younus Khan scored unbeaten centuries as Pakistan closed on an imposing 304 for two on day one of the second and final Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi.
Analysis - Pakistan Prise Open Australia
Alien conditions and ring rustiness undeniably played a part in Australia's first Test demise at the hands of Pakistan, nonetheless the humbling in Dubai reopened cracks that had previously been concealed.
Pakistan Retain Winning Squad
Pakistan have named an unchanged squad for the second Test against Australia following a comprehensive 221-run win in the opening match in Dubai.
Player Of The Week - Younus Khan
After scoring two centuries in Pakistan's 221-run win over Australia in the first Test in Dubai, Younus Khan has been named as the Cricket World Player Of The Week.
Pakistan Claim 221-Run Win
They had to wait longer than they might have expected, but Pakistan prevailed on the final day of the first Test in Dubai and beat Australia by 221 runs to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.
Pakistan Leave Australia Reeling
Centuries from Ahmed Shehzad and Younus Khan followed by a brace of wickets apiece from Yasir Shah and Zulfiqar Babar left Australia reeling at stumps on day four of the first Test in Dubai.
Pakistan Dominate After Warner Ton
David Warner struck a century before Australia collapsed, losing five wickets for 54 runs, enabling Pakistan to close day three of the first Test in Dubai 189 runs ahead.
Australia Respond To Brilliant Sarfraz
Australia closed day two of the first Test against Pakistan on 113 without loss after Sarfraz Ahmed's 80-ball century helped Pakistan reach 454 all out in Dubai.
Younus Century Sets Up Pakistan
Younus Khan became the first Pakistani to score a Test century against all other Test-playing nations as he helped his side close day one of the first Test against Australia in Dubai on 219 for four.
Three Uncapped In Pakistan Squad
Pakistan have named uncapped batsman Haris Sohail, fast bowler Imran Khan and wrist spinner Yasir Shah in their squad to take on Australia in the first Test in Dubai.
Contract Extension For Lehmann
Cricket Australia (CA) have awarded head coach Darren Lehmann a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him on board until at least 2017.
Mohammad Hafeez Passed Fit
Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez has recovered from a hand injury and is fit enough to play in the two-Test series against Australia.
Misbah Has My Full Support - Afridi
Shahid Afridi has issued a statement clarifying that he fully supports Pakistan One-Day International captain Misbah-ul-Haq.
Pakistan Name Test Probables
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has named a provisional Test squad of 19 players, which will be trimmed to 15 ahead of the first Test against Australia which begins on 22nd October.
Australia Reclaim ODI Top Spot
After beating Pakistan 3-0 in the United Arab Emirates, Australia have returned to the top of the International Cricket Council's (ICC) One-Day International rankings.
Wahab Riaz To Miss Australia Tests
The Pakistan Cricket Board have confirmed that Wahab Riaz has joined Mohammad Hafeez and Junaid Khan on the sidelines with a knee injury and he will miss the two-Test series against Australia.
Pakistan Navigate Troubled Waters
How good a team is doesn’t show up as much in one-sided wins, as much as it does in crunch situations, writes Krish Sripada as he analyses the issues facing Pakistan ahead of the 2015 World Cup.
Player Of The Week - Glenn Maxwell
Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been named as the Cricket World Player Of The Week after helping his side to a 3-0 One-Day International clean sweep over Pakistan.
Maxwell Hands Australia Clean Sweep
Glenn Maxwell bowled a double-wicket maiden when Pakistan needed just two runs for victory to hand Australia a one-run win in the third and final One-Day International in Abu Dhabi and a 3-0 series success.
Maxwell Helps Australia Seal Series
Glenn Maxwell scored a half-century as Australia beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second One-Day International in Sharjah to move into an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
Hafeez, Junaid Ruled Out
Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan will miss the rest of the One-Day International series against Australia with a knee injury and batsman Mohammad Hafeez has been ruled out of the subsequent Test series.
Smith Ton Sets Up Handsome Win
Steve Smith's maiden One-Day International century laid the foundations for Australia's 93-run win over Pakistan in the first One-Day International in Sharjah.
Mr Predictor - Aus v Pak, Ind v WI Preview
With the World Cup now just a matter of months away, the Cricket World team look ahead to two One-Day International series that begin this week in India and the United Arab Emirates.
Australia Add Doherty To ODI Squad
Australia have reacted to the news that Mitchell Marsh will miss the One-Day International series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates by calling up Xavier Doherty to replace him.
Spinners, Warner Star For Australia
Australia's spin bowlers bamboozled Pakistan's batsman and David Warner then struck 54 not out as they won a low-scoring one-off Twenty20 International in Dubai by six wickets.
Hand Injury Sidelines Hafeez
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been ruled out of tomorrow's Twenty20 International and the One-Day International series against Australia after suffering a hand injury during training.
Lehmann Turns The Heat On Lyon
Australia coach Darren Lehmann has turned the heat on seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon, by pointing out the lack of match-winning spells by the bowler in the second innings of Test matches.
Pakistan Leave Out Younus Khan
Pakistan have left experienced batsman Younus Khan out of their One-Day International squad to take on Australia in a series that begins next month in the United Arab Emirates.
Injured Clarke Races Against Time
Australian captain, Michael Clarke will travel to United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the end of September, which is a couple days ahead of the rest of the Test squad as he is racing against time to be fit for the Test series against Pakistan.
Watson Out Of Pakistan Series
Shane Watson will miss Australia's tour of the United Arab Emirates for a series of matches against Pakistan after suffering a setback in his rehabilitation from an ankle injury.
Hughes Replaces Injured Clarke
Phillip Hughes has been called up to replace injured Australian captain Michael Clarke for the One-Day International series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
Michael Clarke To Miss Pakistan ODIs
Australia captain Michael Clarke has lost his fitness battle and will miss the One-Day International series against Pakistan that begins in the United Arab Emirates in early October.
Artificial Pitch For Spin Practice
In preparation for Australia's tour of the United Arab Emirates next month, where they will pla Pakistan, Cricket Australia has built an artificial pitch - which assists spin - at the National Cricket Centre (NCC) in Brisbane.
Afridi Named Twenty20 Captain
Shahid Afridi has been appointed as Pakistan's Twenty20 International captain, replacing Mohammad Hafeez, who stood down following the ICC World Twenty20 earlier this year.
Ajmal Ban Highlights Need For Change
Jibran Khan Niazi once competed with Saeed Ajmal for the lone spinner's spot in his domestic side. Now he offers this reaction to his compatriot's suspension by the ICC.
Saeed Ajmal Suspended From Bowling
In a big blow to the Pakistan cricket team, ace spinner Saeed Ajmal has been suspended from bowling by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
O'Keefe In Australia's Test Squad
Steve O' Keefe has been named in the Test squad for Australia's tour of the United Arab Emirates to play Pakistan starting next month.
Bailey Steps Down As T20 Captain
Australia Twenty20 skipper George Bailey has decided to step down from his responsibilities, as a part of his constructive move in a bid of making a comeback in the Test squad.
Pakistan Change Series Dates
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed changes to fixture dates and venues for the upcoming series against Australia and New Zealand in the United Arab Emirates.
Pakistan-Australia Dates Announced
Australia will take on Pakistan in a series of one Twenty20 International, three One-Day Internationals and two Tests in the United Arab Emirates in October and November.
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