Everything you need to know about Usman Shaheed: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Usman Shaheed: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Sydney, May 23 (ANI): Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that he is often misunderstood by some in the Cricket Australia hierarchy, saying that he will prove them wrong by proving himself on the field and bringing home the Ashes.
Islamabad, May 19 (IANS) A senior woman politician in Pakistan's port city of Karachi was gunned down by motorcycle-riding assailants outside her residence late Saturday, a media report said Sunday.
Sydney, May 19 (ANI): Australian Test batsmen David Warner is likely to be charged with detrimental public comment for his Twitter outburst under Cricket Australia's (CA) code of conduct, delivering a setback to his leadership aspirations.
Sydney, May 17 (ANI): The Australian media has said that the cricket in the country is brewing an 'exotic makeover' by adding to its ranks the likes of South-East Asian origin cricketers like Fawad Ahmed, Usman Khawaja and Gurinder Sandhu.
Sydney, May 16 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) CEO James Sutherland has backed that infamous 'homework' debacle in India, saying that there were lots of lessons for people involved, who will be better for having gone through it.
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) President Asif Ali Zardari's sister Faryal Talpur won the Larkana in the general elections, a media report said Sunday.
Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Firdous Ashiq Awan, a former Pakistani minister, Saturday withdrew from the electoral fray, a media report said.
Raipur, May 1 (IANS) An unbeaten 66 of 42 balls by David Warner and fielding proved to be the difference as Delhi Daredevils beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets for their second successive win in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.
Raipur, May 1 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders scored 136 for seven against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Wednesday.
Melbourne, May 1 (IANS) The Australian cricket selectors have given maverick Mitchell Marsh a big chance to put his career back on track by ignoring his current form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to pick him in the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy June 6-23.
Raipur, April 28 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils scored 164 for five against Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium here Sunday.
Beijing, Apr. 27 (Xinhua-ANI): At least six people were killed and over 30 others injured when a bomb blast targeted a campaign rally on Friday night in Pakistan's southern port city of Karachi, local media reported.
Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) At least six people were killed and over 30 others injured in a bomb blast that targeted an election campaign rally Friday night in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a media report said.
Sydney, Apr 26 (ANI): Australia's veteran Ashes selection Chris Rogers had critically dissected the techniques of his young teammates Phillip Hughes and Usman Khawaja in an article on techniques of a number of the country's rising young batsmen, which he had written in a sports website a year ago.
Lahore, Apr. 26 (ANI): The Lahore High Court has referred a petition requesting the reopening of Indian freedom fighter Bhagat Singh's case to another judge hearing an identical petition.
Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) At least five people were killed and 14 others injured in a bomb blast that hit a political gathering in Pakistan's port city of Karachi, a media report said.
Sydney, Apr 24 (ANI): Veteran Australian cricketer Chris Rogers and young all-rounder James Faulkner are the new faces in the 16-man squad for the 2013 Ashes Test series against England in July and August, which has been announced today by chairman of selectors John Inverarity.
Sydney, Apr 23 (ANI): Australian batsman Usman Khawaja is reportedly facing the danger of being swapped from a potential Ashes berth by the selectors in favour of his team-mate Shaun Marsh.
Tehran, April 14 (IANS) Iran is set to launch a new indigenous destroyer, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said.
Chennai, April 7 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth has appreciated the team behind the recently released Tamil thriller-drama "Chennaiyil Oru Naal" (CON) for highlighting the importance of organ donation through the movie.
Melbourne, April 3 (IANS) Fast bowler Mitchell Starc was rewarded with an annual contract of $1 million as Cricket Australia (CA) Wednesday announced a list of 20 contracted players for the year 2013-2014 keeping in mind the Ashes in July.
Melbourne, Apr 3 (ANI): The Australian media has said that the annual hand-out of Cricket Australia's contracts for the 2013-14 season has done nothing to dispel the confusion about Australia's best Test team.
Sydney, Apr 3 (ANI): Australian cricketer David Hussey is in danger of losing his international career after he was left off Cricket Australia's (CA) contracted player list for the 2013-14 season.
Sydney, Apr 3 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) has released the list of contracted players for the 2013-14 season, including two Ashes series, and has awarded 20 contracts, with six new faces from the last season.
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Sydney, Mar 29 (ANI): Former fast bowler Damien Fleming has said the Australian team he would pick for the first Test matches against England in Trent Bridge would have beleaguered vice-captain Shane Watson as a genuine all rounder in it.
Sydney, Mar 27 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) chairman of selectors, John Inverarity has hinted that out of favour Test batsman Usman Khawaja might earn a recall in the team during the all important Ashes series this year.
Melbourne, March 26 (IANS) Despite his elevation as the Australian Test captain, Shane Watson's place in the side - both as vice-captain and batsman - will be hotly debated due to his poor form during the disastrous tour of India.
Melbourne, Mar 26 (ANI): Australian coach Mickey Arthur has said that he hoped that the lessons learned by his team, which was thrashed 4-0 by India in the Border-Gavaskar series, will help propel it back to the No.1 Test ranking within two years.
Sydney, Mar 25 (ANI): The Australian Test team lacks batting strength to bounce back from their humiliating series whitewash against India, according to sports writer, Andrew Wu.
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Australian captain Michael Clarke hoped that his chronic back pain would not keep him out of the Ashes but his participation in next month's Indian Premier League (IPL) will be decided on the basis of advice from medical experts.
Chennai, March 23 (IANS) Buoyed by the news that Malayalam comedy "Ustad Hotel" pocketed three National awards this year, Tamil actor R. Sarath Kumar has expressed interest to co-produce more films with the film's producer Listin Stephen.
Johannesburg, Mar 23 (ANI): Australian coach Mickey Arthur has once again defended his decision to drop four players for the third Test against India for disciplinary reasons, and said that he has no regrets for taking that decision.
Sydney, Mar 23 (ANI): Spin great Shane Warne has defended much-criticised Australian head-coach Mickey Arthur and said that he should not be held solely responsible for the tourists' Indian debacle in the Border-Gavaskar series.
Sydney, Mar 21 (ANI): Australian Test opener Ed Cowan has publicly backed the sacking of four of his teammates from the team for the Mohali Test, adding it has in fact lifted the team spirit in the squad.
Sydney, Mar 21 (ANI): Test legend Steve Waugh has urged Australian captain Michael Clarke and his deputy Shane Watson to sort out their differences for the betterment of their team.
Sydney, Mar 20 (ANI): Australian head coach Mickey Arthur has admitted that he had put his 'neck on the line' with the cultural shake-up of the touring Australian squad in India that led to the suspension of four players, including vice-captain Shane Watson, from the Mohali Test.
London, Mar 18 (ANI): Former wicket keeper Alec Stewart has claimed England's outstanding team spirit coupled with Australia's current turmoil would give them the favourite tag to retain the Ashes series this season.
Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): Former Australian coach John Buchanan has claimed Mickey Arthur's future as national team's coach and selector depends on their performance in the Ashes this year following his decision to sack four players from the third Test against India in Mohali over a serious disciplinary breach.
Sydney, March 18 (IANS) Australia's vice-captain Shane Watson is heading back to join the cricket team in India for the fourth cricket Test in Delhi starting Friday.
Sydney, Mar 18 (ANI): Vice captain Shane Watson, who was axed from the third Test against India in Mohali over a disciplinary breach, is heading back to rejoin the Australian cricket squad on Monday after he was went back home for his son's birth.
Sydney, Mar 17 (ANI): Former Test captain Kim Hughes has warned of the obstacles facing captain Michael Clarke, who is leading a divided team, and said that a shake-up is necessary to confront Australia's cricket crisis.
Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke's frosty relationship with his deputy Shane Watson could jeopardize country's cricketing future, according to sports columnist Peter Badel.
Melbourne, March 15 (IANS) Australia vice-captain Shane Watson is likely to return to India for the fourth cricket Test there next week and will also make himself available for the Ashes.
Mohali, March 15 (IANS) Australia's Test great Alan Border feels that introduction of young players like Steve Smith in the team will energise the Michael Clarke-led side against a confident India.
Melbourne, Mar 15 (ANI): Australia's 'comeback kid' Steve Smith has said that he believes that he has improved his batting performance from the show at Australia's home Ashes defeat two years ago which led to his drop-out from the squad.
Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): Michael Clarke has claimed he can't accept Australia to stay third best in Test cricket, adding he would take every possible step to help his men reach the summit even if it requires taking hard decisions.
Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): Australian coach Mickey Arthur has said that the public airing of the disciplinary problems of the Australian team was not ideal but hoped that it may be a catalyst for a new era of success for Australian cricket.
Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): Retired batsman Michael Hussey has warned Australian coach Mickey Arthur that it will take time to put the right team culture in place, following Australia being 2-0 down in the series against India and facing an Ashes series in July.
Johannesburg, Mar 15 (ANI): Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has backed suspended vice-captain Shane Watson and said that Watson had worked hard as any other player in his team, in the midst of the crisis surrounding the touring team in India.
Sydney, Mar 15 (ANI): Australian cricketer Steve Smith has sought the help of Cricket Australia's (CA) sports psychologist to ensure that he plays without any pre-mediated thoughts in his first Test comeback in more than two years.
Sydney, March 14 (IANS) Australian cricket team vice-captain Shane Watson, who left the tour of India mid-way, became a father Thursday after his wife Lee gave birth to a baby boy.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Player representatives have said the Australian team management must take responsibility for allowing the issues related to the axing of four players from the Mohali Test to reach a crisis point.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has said that in cricket, players needed to focus on their individuality and being on top of their own game, rather than rely on teammates to help them prepare for the challenges of Test cricket.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): The coach of the domestic South Australian team has backed Australian coach Mickey Arthur's dumping of four players from the Mohali Test for failing to complete their homework.
Wellington, Mar 14 (ANI): Former England captain Sir Ian Botham has said that it is not just the Australian team which has fallen victim to coaching jargon or gimmicks, labeling them as 'mumbo-jumbo'.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian coach Mickey Arthur has condemned the 'backchat and giving attitude' of his team, saying that it has become unacceptable to the Test team culture and has led to his decision to stand down four players for the fourth Test in Mohali.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Former England captain Nasser Hussain has termed the axed Australian quartet from the Mohali Test as lazy and disrespectful and said that they will never forget the public humiliation of being dumped.
Melbourne, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian Test great Matthew Hayden has strongly supported axed vice-captain Shane Watson calling him a team man, and adding that senior cricket officials may not be committed to the 'fundamental Australian ways' of the game.
Johannesburg, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that axed vice-captain Shane Watson can make up his own mind if he wants to return to the side for the fourth Test against India in Delhi on March 22, adding that he hoped for a positive response from him.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes has received a stay on execution which can secure his spot for the Ashes tour following his poor performance in the India Tests, scoring only 25 runs in the opening Tests in Chennai and Hyderabad.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Leading Australian Test players have been offered professional counseling to help the depleted squad to prepare for the Mohali Test starting today.
Sydney, Mar 14 (ANI): Former spinner Shane Warne has advised the Australian Test squad in India to sort out their crisis with alcohol behind closed doors, ahead of the Mohali Test.
Sydney, March 13 (IANS) Cricket Australia (CA) has sent sports psychologist Michael Lloyd to help the struggling team in India, at a time when the visitors has suspended four players ahead of the third Test.
Sydney, Mar 13 (ANI): Cricket Australia's (CA) senior human resources manager, who was sent to India to brief players on team culture, had no part in the decision to suspend four of them for the third Test match against the hosts in Mohali, but the cricket board hopes she will be part of a cure.
Sydney, Mar 13 (ANI): Shane Watson's former teacher has claimed the Australian all rounder was a diligent student during his schooldays and was good at grammar.
Mohali, March 13 (IANS) It will be advantage India against a depleted Australia side in the third Test match that begins Thursday at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here.
Sydney, Mar 13 (ANI): An Australian paper has obtained details of conduct breaches in the national cricket team that forced the management into taking the unprecedented action of suspending four players during their ongoing India tour.
Sydney, March 13 (IANS) Former England captain Nasser Hussain feels structure of the Australian team management is flawed and suspended vice-captain Shane Watson should have been involved in the decision making process of the team.
Johannesburg, Mar 13 (ANI): Spin legend Shane Warne has warned Australian selectors against adopting an excessive formal approach with the players, adding such a move could hinder players' growth.
Sydney, Mar 13 (ANI): Coach Mickey Arthur has claimed Australian cricket is facing serious cultural and behavioral problems, which led to the sacking of four players from their squad to face India in the third Test match in Mohali, starting.
Agra, March 13 (IANS) A new book on the role and contribution of revolutionaries of the Ghadar Party provides fresh insights into India's freedom struggle which has largely been monopolised by Congress leaders.
Melbourne, March 12 (IANS) Cricket Australia's (CA) board Tuesday held a teleconference with its management to take a briefing following Monday's events in Mohali.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): The quartet of Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson doesn't deserve an ounce of sympathy for their disgraceful behaviour that led to their sacking from the squad facing India in the third Test match in Mohali, according to sports journalist Peter Badel.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Australian Football League (AFL) star Scott Pendlebury has claimed Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson could have easily avoided getting sacked by doing their respective homework.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) high performance manager Pat Howard has claimed vice-captain Shane Watson, who was sacked from the squad facing India in the third Test match at Mohali for a disciplinary breach, does behave like a team player but only sometimes
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): England wicketkeeper Matt Prior has made it clear they are not bothered by the current turmoil spinning around Australian cricket in a crucial Ashes year, adding the team is just focused on their second Test match against New Zealand in Wellington, starting on Thursday.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Australian cricketers Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson are facing further ignominy after getting sacked by the management from the squad for the third Test against India in Mohali over disciplinary breach, as fans are leaving no stones unturned in mocking their suspensions on internet.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): James Pattinson has admitted his sacking along with three other teammates for the third Test match against India in Mohali over disciplinary breach was the right decision.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Cricket Australia (CA) high performance manager Pat Howard has claimed the sacked quartet of Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson were given plenty of warning before being eventually sacked for the third Test match against India in Mohali over disciplinary breach.
Australian vice-captain Shane Watson is thinking of retirement from Test cricket after he was axed from 3rd Test match against India for indiscipline. Watson packed up his bag and left for home, saying he needed to be with his pregnant wife Lee.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Former Australian stars have ridiculed the sacking of four Australian players from the squad for the third Test match against India in Mohali over disciplinary breach, some even branding the decision as school-boyish.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Australian captain Michael Clarke has said that he will not stand for mediocrity from any of his players, adding the sacking of four players from the squad for disciplinary breach for the third Test against India in Mohali was a result of more than one incident.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Former captain Ian Chappell has claimed the sacking of four Australian cricketers for disciplinary breach for the third Test against India in Mohali could damage the team spirit of the team.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): Australian vice-captain Shane Watson is considering retirement from Test cricket following his dumping from the Mohali Test for a minor disciplinary breach.
Sydney, Mar 12 (ANI): The manager of Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that the player will bounce back from the punishment and will return for the better to Australian cricket.
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Sacked from the team for breach of discipline, Australian vice-captain Shane Watson said he was contemplating retiring from Test cricket.
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Sacked from the team for breach of discipline, Australian vice-captain Shane Watson said he was contemplating retiring from Test cricket.
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Sidelined for the third Test, an angry Australian vice-captain Shane Watson left for home Monday to be with his pregnant wife Lee.
Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): Australia vice-captain Shane Watson has sensationally headed back home on Monday after he was sacked along with three other teammates from the Test squad to face India in the third Test match at Mohali, starting on Thursday, for serious disciplinary breach.
Australia's Vice-Captain Shane Watson, James Pattinson, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Johnson have been dumped from the third Test against India starting March 14, because of a breach of team discipline.
Chandigarh, March 11 (IANS) Australia Monday dumped four cricketers, including vice-captain Shane Watson, for a breach of team discipline thus leaving them out of reckoning for the third Test against India starting March 14.
Sydney, Mar 11 (ANI): Australian management has sensationally dropped vice-captain Shane Watson, fast bowlers James Pattinson and Mitchell Johnson and batsman Usman Khawaja from their squad for the third Test match against India in Mohali for serious disciplinary breach.
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Drive against counterfeiting and smuggling can generate huge revenue for the exchequer and help contain fiscal deficit, Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation Ajay Maken said Monday.
Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed and 135 others injured when twin blasts hit a residential area in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday night, officials said.
Islamabad, March 4 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed and 135 others injured when twin blasts hit a residential area in Pakistan's port city of Karachi Sunday night, officials said.
Tehran, March 3 (Xinhua-ANI): The Iranian government dismissed a recent report by the UN special investigator on human rights in Iran, local media reported on Sunday.
Mumbai, Feb 28 (IANS) Divya Dutta's life has been chosen as one of the top 11 inspirational stories since 1984 by Savvy magazine in its 'I Believe Collector's edition'. The actress believes the edition can change the lives of many women in this male-dominated society.
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) Having completed filming for upcoming Tamil thriller "Chennaiyil Oru Naal", a remake of Malayalam hit "Traffic", actor Lakshmy Ramakrishnan says she has tried to push the envelope to avoid comparison with Fathima Babu.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 22 (IANS) The team of director K. Madhu, writer S.N. Swamy and actor Mammootty is back again for the fifth "Sethurama Iyer CBI" film.
