Quaid-e-Azam Trophy in floodlights
Pakistan will again hold the final of its premier first-class tournament--Quaid-e-Azam Trophy--in floodlights this month as part of the International Cricket Council’s efforts to introduce day and night test matches.
A senior PCB official told Reuters the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final would be played from Dec. 20-24 at the national stadium with pink balls being used in the match.
“The decision to make the Quaid Trophy final a day and night affair has been taken because the ICC is keen to see its member countries experiment with using the pink ball and have day and night matches,” Saqib Irfan said.
The PCB also held the previous final of its premier tournament under the lights earlier this year.
KARACHI: TP MD, Dec 13, 2011
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Pakistan eye win in 1st Test
Younus Khan cracked an unbeaten double century and Asad Shafiq made his maiden international hundred as Pakistan closed in on victory in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong.
Younus smashed a solid 200 not out and Shafiq an impressive 104 as Pakistan posted 594 for five declared in their first-innings in reply to Bangladesh’s 135.
The hosts faltered against spin before reaching 134 for four in their second-innings at stumps, with debutant Mohammed Nazimuddin and Shakibal Hasan both unbeaten on 41, still trailing by 325 runs.
CHITTAGONG: TP Monitoring Desk, Dec 11, 2011y
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Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 58 runs, also wins series
Pakistan’s spinners revelled in helpful conditions to crush Bangladesh by 58 runs in the third and final one-day international on Tuesday to win the series 3-0.
The tourists, bowled out for a modest 177, hit back to dismiss Bangladesh for 119 on a wicket that turned and bounced at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury stadium in the port city of Chittagong.
Shoaib Malik marked his 200th one-day appearance with three wickets for six runs in four overs and fellow off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez picked up three for 27 as the Tigers were shot out in 38 overs.
It was Pakistan’s 28th win in 29 one-dayers against Bangladesh, boosting the confidence of Misbahul Haq’s men ahead of the two-Test series starting on Friday.