Abdul Razzaq hits a sensational 109 not out from 72 balls with 10 sixes as Pakistan stage an astonishing recovery to beat South Africa in Abu Dhabi.
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ICC upholds Pakistan suspensions
The International Cricket Council upholds the provisional suspensions of two of the Pakistan players at the centre of spot-fixing allegations.
S Africa beat Pakistan in opener
Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers blast South Africa to an eight-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first one-day international in Abu Dhabi.
Butt hopeful of return to action
Pakistan batsman Salman Butt is confident of playing again as the ICC prepare to look into spot-fixing allegations this weekend.
South Africa easily beat Pakistan
South Africa thrash Pakistan by six wickets in the first Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi.
Asif withdraws ICC ban challenge
Pakistan pace bowler Mohammad Asif withdraws his appeal against the provisional suspension handed to him by the International Cricket Council.
Pakistan recall ex-captain Younus
Pakistan recall former captain Younus Khan for the series against South Africa after Mohammad Yousuf is ruled out of the one-day matches.
Pakistan launch new conduct code
The Pakistan Cricket Board announces a new code of conduct for its players, following recent recommendations by the International Cricket Council.
Pakistan’s Naved has ban lifted
Pakistan bowler Naved-ul-Hasan has his one-year ban from national selection lifted by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Misbah to lead Pakistan in Tests
Pakistan name batsman Misbah-ul-Haq as captain for their forthcoming Test series against South Africa, and confirm Shahid Afridi as limited-overs skipper.
Pakistan to delay naming captain
Pakistan name a 15-man squad for their limited-overs series against South Africa in the United Arab Emirates – but not a captain.
Date set for Pakistan trio appeal
The appeals by the three Pakistan cricketers against their suspension over spot-fixing allegations will be heard in Doha on 30 and 31 October.
Pakistan tour manager Saeed quits
The fallout from Pakistan’s troubled tour of England kicks off with the resignation of tour manager Yawar Saeed.
Swann reveals reluctance to play
Spinner Graeme Swann reveals he was one of a number of England players who almost pulled out of Monday’s final one-dayer against Pakistan at Lord’s.
Afridi praises Pakistan spirit
England captain Andrew Strauss admits his relief at beating Pakistan in the one-day series is tempered by relief that the summer’s cricket is finally over.
Morgan seals England series win
Eoin Morgan hits an unbeaten century as England beat Pakistan by 121 runs to win the one-day series 3-2.
England bid to win one-day series
England hope to end the summer on a high by beating Pakistan in the decisive fifth one-day international at the Rose Bowl on Wednesday.
Pakistan level tainted ODI series
Pakistan beat England by 38 runs to take the one-day series to a deciding match at the Rose Bowl on a day overshadowed by further off-field controversies.
Strauss outraged by fixing claims
Andrew Strauss is dismayed and outraged by suggestions made by Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt that England deliberately lost to Pakistan.
ICC to probe third one-day match
The International Cricket Council is to probe scoring patterns in Friday’s one-day match between England and Pakistan at The Oval.
Prosecutors handed ‘fixing’ file
An initial file of evidence on claims Pakistan cricketers accepted cash to take part in spot-fixing during a Test match is passed to prosecutors.
England v Pakistan third ODI as it happened
Umar Gul takes four wickets in 18 balls to steer Pakistan to a dramatic 23-run win over England and keep the one-day series alive.
Strauss praises match-winner Gul
England captain Andrew Strauss and his counterpart Shahid Afridi are united in their praise for Pakistan bowler Umar Gul, who takes 6-42 to seal victory in the third one-day international against England.
Pakistan snatch win over England
Umar Gul’s stunning spell inspires Pakistan to a 23-run victory over England and keeps the one-day series alive.
Pakistan trio to contest charges
The three Pakistan cricketers suspended over spot-fixing allegations are to contest the International Cricket Council (ICC) charges brought against them.
Accused trio return to Pakistan
The three Pakistan cricketers questioned by police over alleged spot fixing arrive home.
Pakistan trio set to return home
The three Pakistan cricketers questioned by police over alleged spot fixing are to fly home.
Riaz to face police questioning
Pakistan bowler Wahab Riaz will be questioned by Scotland Yard on 14 September in relation to allegations of corruption.
‘Sting cash’ found on cricketers
Cash paid to an agent as part of a sting operation by the News of the World was found by police after they searched the rooms of three Pakistan players suspected of spot fixing in last week’s Lord’s Test, the BBC understands.
‘Banish Pakistan trio if guilty’
Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.
Hameed hits out at fixing ‘sting’
Pakistan’s Yasir Hameed says a meeting he had with the News of the World that was secretly recorded has been “inaccurately reported” by the tabloid.
‘Banish Pakistan trio’ if guilty
Pakistan High Commissioner Wajid Shamsul Hasan says the three cricketers accused of spot-fixing should receive life bans from cricket if found guilty.
Pakistan rocked by fresh claims
A fourth Pakistan cricketer is being investigated by cricket’s governing body, claims the News of the World.
Pakistan trio keen to see row end
A lawyer for the three Pakistan players at the centre of allegations of corruption says they are keen for a “timely and satisfactory outcome” to the affair.
Police question Pakistan players
Police question the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that trio implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.
Cricketer Asif dropped from movie
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif, who is under scrutiny for claims of spot-fixing, is dropped from an Indian film, the movie’s director tells the BBC.
Pakistan four ‘unlikely’ to play
Four Pakistan cricketers under investigation for spot-fixing claims are unlikely to play again on their current England tour, the BBC understands.
Ruthless England close on victory
England are scenting an innings victory at Lord’s after bowling out Pakistan for 74 and then reducing them to 41-4 after enforcing the follow-on.
Twenty20 match for flood victims
South Africa will play a second Twenty20 against Pakistan to raise funds for the victims of the country’s worst floods in history.
Bad light stops Lord’s Test match
England lose captain Andrew Strauss for 13 before bad light and rain halt a truncated first day of the final Test against Pakistan at Lord’s.
England v Pakistan – 3rd Test day four as it happened
Pakistan defeat England by four wickets after a gripping climax to the third Test at The Oval and now trail 2-1 in the four-match series.
Pakistan edge to win over England
Pakistan hold on to beat England by four wickets in the third Test at The Oval and keep the series alive.
Prior calls for England fightback
Matt Prior admits England face an uphill task in the third Test against Pakistan after a poor opening day at The Oval.
ICC plans World XI Pakistan tour
The International Cricket Council hopes to send an invitational World XI to play fixtures in Pakistan by the end of 2011.
Rain ends Pakistan warm-up match
Pakistan’s warm-up match against Worcestershire was abandoned as a draw after rain prevented any plan on day two at New Road.
New Road rain frustrates Pakistan
Pakistan reach 112-2 after only 28.1 overs are possible on the first day of their rain-hit two-day tour match against Worcestershire at New Road.
Pakistan drop wicketkeeper Akmal
Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal is dropped for the second Test against England, while ex-skipper Mohammad Yousuf will not play.
Pakistan monitor Yousuf fitness
Pakistan will monitor the fitness of the returning Mohammad Yousuf before deciding if he will play in Friday’s second Test against England at Edgbaston.
Essex want Kaneria for finals day
Essex are seeking assurances from the Pakistan Cricket Board that Danish Kaneria will be available to them for FP t20 finals day on 14 August.
Butt tips Pakistan to fight back
Pakistan captain Salman Butt tips his team to reproduce their recent comeback win over Australia in the second Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday.