Stories by Umer Bin Ajmal

PROFILE: THE GENE QUEEN

Molecular biologist Dr Asifa Akhtar is the most recent winner of Germany’s most prestigious award in science. Now a director...

Published 07 Feb, 2021 07:49am

Lessons from semi-final defeat

JUST as Pakistan skipper Rohail Nazir won the toss and elected to bat on a wicket that surely did not have any ...

Updated 05 Feb, 2020 04:30pm

Comment: Why Azhar Ali needs to reconsider ODI retirement

With the experience and stability Azhar brings to the table, he is just the man Pakistan need to play on number 3 or 4.

Updated 12 Jul, 2019 01:26pm

Cricket: Playing with the ‘enemy’

Javed Miandad and Iqbal Qasim recall playing with India.

Updated 03 Mar, 2019 08:48am

PSL 2018 preview: Can Peshawar Zalmi retain their title without Afridi?

Although not as strong as they used to be, the defending champions still have considerable firepower in their ranks.

Updated 27 Feb, 2018 09:53am

PSL 2018 preview: Will Quetta Gladiators be third-time lucky?

The Sarfraz Ahmed-led unit will be hoping their luck does not desert them for the third straight year.

Published 21 Feb, 2018 09:00am

PSL 2018 preview: Will the under-achieving Karachi Kings do better under Imad Wasim?

Captaincy issues meant the Kings never reached their true potential in the first two PSLs, but that could change now.

Updated 27 Feb, 2018 09:56am

KLF session on cricket highlights key aspects

“This country has a really special relationship with its cricket which is not seen anywhere else,” says Richard Heller

Updated 11 Feb, 2018 09:28am

Jonty Rhodes, young Inzy and the flying run-out

Rhodes credits the Pakistani great for his entry into cricketing folklore as one of the greatest fielders ever.

Updated 11 Oct, 2016 08:36am

Ex-stars impressed by zealous aspirants at KSF programme

Ex-cricketers were extremely pleased with talent that showed up at ‘Kriket Superstars’, a coaching-based TV show.

Updated 07 Oct, 2016 11:25am

When Sohail, Rahat nearly pulled off an improbable draw

Sohail and Rahat had pulled Pakistan tantalising close to an unlikely draw with an 11.1-over stay at the crease.

Updated 07 Aug, 2016 11:20pm

Chacha Cricket: Pakistan’s most famous cheerleader

Geoffrey Boycott believes Chacha Cricket brings life to cricket, Sunil Gavaskar says Pakistan is lucky to have him.

Updated 18 Jul, 2016 05:42am

Lord of Lord’s: Remembering Mohsin Hasan Khan’s 1982 heroics

It was a show of courage, bravery and resilience from a man who believed more in his abilities than the odds.

Updated 15 Jul, 2016 11:39pm

PIA to increase CEO Bernd Hildenbrand’s salary by Rs0.8 million

Hildenbrand is drawing $10,000 as PIA CEO, which is proposed to be increased to $18,000 a month.

Updated 12 Jul, 2016 11:36pm

India-held Kashmir celebrates Eid with Pakistan

People in India-held Kashmir celebrated Eid on Wednesday despite Indian authorities announcing the holiday on Thursday.

Updated 07 Jul, 2016 10:53am

The story behind the Qandeel selfie that got Mufti Qavi suspended

How did the two ever end up in one room? We speak to them to find out

Published 25 Jun, 2016 09:54am

England tour a jackpot for PCB media managers

Pakistan Cricket Board decides to send four media managers for England tour, calling it a “way forward”.

Updated 24 Jun, 2016 09:46am

PSF launches Legends vs Champions series in bid to revive squash

Squash federation hopes the series will play a defining role in reviving the sport Pakistan dominated for decades.

Updated 18 Mar, 2016 07:27am

World T20: Dawn Sport writers pick their Pakistan eleven

Two squads picked by Dawn Sport staff members with a few surprises of their own.

Updated 30 Jan, 2016 07:56pm

New Zealand offer Pakistan plenty of lessons ahead of World T20

Pakistan have been left with plenty to ponder ahead of the World T20 in March.

Updated 23 Jan, 2016 11:15am