Update: New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy, thereby leaving Pakistan out of the tournament now.
Earlier post. Pakistan and New Zealand are facing eachother in the Semi Finals of Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament right now. As of writng these lines, Pakistan is 166/5 off 39 overs. Run rate = 4.25
Pakistan and New Zealand have so far played 79 ODIs with eachother. Pakistan has won 47 (61.68%) and New Zealand has won 29 (38.31%). While the historical and statistical balance is heavily tilted in favor of Pakistan, Cricket results depend on how a team perform on any given day. To repeat Pak Captain Younis Khan’s words
“We need 2 good days”
I also second Younis Khan’s words where in a recent interview he said that Cricket is more than a game in Pakistan. He said that Cricket unites Pakistan (against all ethnic, sectarian and parochial divides) and a win for Pakistan will certainly go a long way in fostering unity among the Pakistanis. A loss however, should also be taken with dignity.
(same statement)
win or loss doest matter as far as you have played like you should have played….
BUT
NO COMMENTS…..
You win and you lose. That’s life. It’s all about the effort and determination. And I believe our team was, in fact, very determined, they just didn’t make the right decisions at the right time in the semifinal!
Pakistan May Have Lost, But We’re Still Happy :D http://artsyhands.com/2009/10/pakistan-win-match-s till-happy/
Umpires won the Semi Final against Pakistan no doubt about it, they really work very hard to give Pakistan an outstanding defeat by 5 wickets, and they proven once again that they are unbeatable even in this Scientific Era.
read the full Article here:
http://isloootalkingpoint.blogspot.com
Younus Khan’s interview that followed the match was very disappointing. There was no acknowledgment of responsibility for the loss, nor any understanding of the serious flaws on full display in both batting and fielding during the encounter with a relatively weak but disciplined New Zealand side.
Amidst this debacle at the ICC Championship Trophy matches, the best thing that was demonstrated in spades was the exceptional talent of Pakistani youngsters such as Umar Akmal, Mohammed Aamer and Saeed Ajmal. These individuals offer great hopes for the future of cricket in Pakistan.
Read more at: http://www.riazhaq.com/2009/10/kiwis-dash-pakistan s-icc-trophy-hopes.html
I would like to bring to the attention of pakistani movie or casting directors to Mr Yunus Khan.
This gentleman can switch to 20 face expressions in one minute.
way chad meri chi chi na muror.