Cricket News in Brief – November 23, 2011 – Part 1
Pakistan will aim to improve their One Day International (ODI) ranking by beating
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Sri-Lanka-c758 in the five-match one-day series
finale on Wednesday, November 23, 2011.
Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq speaking on the matter said, “Of course that is a team goal. We've been playing for the last 18 months and through that we want to improve our ranking. This is a good opportunity for us and we'll avail that."
On Sunday, Pakistan secured the five-match series by beating the Sri Lankans in the fourth match at Sharjah.
Meanwhile, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Abdul-Razzaq-c41623 who has been ruled out of the tournament because of a shoulder injury.
On the other hand, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 who single-handedly won his side the fixture on Sunday is presumed to be fit after he received a knee injury in that match.
According to the Pakistan coach, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mohsin-Hasan-Khan-c77595, Afridi is fit to play in the final match of the series.
Pakistan captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Misbah-ul-Haq-c1972 has supported the resumption
of cricketing ties with arch rivals India and is eager to lead his team against them.
Speaking to the media, Haq said, “Of course, we'd like to play against India. It's always good fun to play in these contests. The interest is high, I hope it happens because for all fans and players it is a good occasion."
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 terrorist attacks in 2008 as the Indian government blames Pakistani backed militants behind the massacre.
However, in recent months relations between the two countries are heading towards the right direction and it is hoped in Pakistan that the newly appointed Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ashraf-c46397 would convince the Board of Control for Cricket in
India (BCCI) to resume ties.
Australian captain http://www.senore.com/Cricket/MJ-Clarke-c1978 has made it clear that he wants
former skipper Ricky Ponting in the national team during Australia’s summer season.
36-year-old Ponting is facing grave criticism back home where many are citing his possible axe from the team for the upcoming series against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/New-Zealand-c754.
However, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/RT-Ponting-c2377 has been a large part of the last bit of success we've had in Sri Lanka and here and I'd love to see that continue."
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