Pakistan Will Visit West Indies Without Shahid Afridi

West Indies tour of two test matches, five ODIs and a T-20 match is starting from 18^th April will be without Shahid Afridi. Pakistan captain for the world cup Shahid Afridi will not go with the team in the tour. He wants to have rest after the world cup as they are going to get three weeks time before the tour.

Iran criticizes absent EU as envoys see nuclear site

TEHRAN: A group of ambassadors to the U.N. atomic watchdog toured an Iranian nuclear site on Saturday, state television reported, and Tehran accused the European Union of missing an historic opportunity by boycotting the visit.

Iran said the tour, which China and Russia also snubbed after being discouraged by Western officials, aimed to demonstrate the country’s transparency about its atomic program before talks with major powers set for January 21-22.

Tehran invited some ambassadors accredited to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to visit its nuclear sites. The U.S, British, French and German envoys were not asked along, while the EU declined its invitation, saying United Nations nuclear inspectors should carry out such visits.

Justin Bieber plays Santa to ailing Atlanta kids

What do Justin Bieber and Santa Claus have in common? No, it isn’t long, white facial hair and shakable bellies. It’s the fact that both go the extra mile for kids in need.

A story is breaking this Christmas Eve about Bieber’s efforts to assist children in the Atlanta area. Reportedly the pop star, at the urging of deejays at Q100, invited his fans to stuff his tour buss with toys that were donated to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

“Within hours, the bus began to fill up with toys for the ailing children, helped by the radio station’s on air promotions and Bieber’s own publicity juggernaut: his Twitter account,” PopEater reports.

“I think that it doesn’t really matter what you do,” the pop superstar said. “As long as you’re helping other people, why not do it?”

What better message can you think to send this holiday season?

Dhoni Feared Kristen Family Might Resist In Renewing His Contract

Indian coach G Kirsten’s contract as coach will be ended after the world cup 2011. Indian captain MS Dhoni said that it is feared that coach’s family might hurdle in renewing of his contract as a coach. He added that his distance from his family might stop him from renewing his contract.

G Kristen is along with Indian team for last three years and he is missing his wife and kids. Dhoni said that he is very good coach and they want him with team. He added that foreign coach has given them a lot and he always tried to give more then 100% to Indian team.

Indian captain clearly said that they are focusing on their cricket and they are looking towards the world cup and discussing this matter at this time is not a right choice however he showed his consent that he wants to see Kristen for at last three more years with team.

During the tour of Australia back in 2007-08 Kristen had joined the Indian team. Now at the completion of his contract India is at number 1 spot in test ranking and also going as favorites in world cup 2011. Indian team and special captain praised his services and said that it is great advantage to have coach like him in the team.

PCB delays announcement of 30 probales for WC 2011

PCB has postponed the announcement of 30 probables for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2011. The decision was expected today but due to some reasons PCB has delayed it.

According to sources, there are strong chances of dropping Shoaib Malik, Kamran Akmal, Danish Kaneria, Muhamamd Younas and Rana Naveedul Hassan.

Preparations for New Zealand tour have been completed but team for the tour has not yet finalized. Training camp was held in Qaddafi Stadium in which more focus was on fitness, bowling and fielding techniques. Javed Miandad has also taught batting techniques to junior players. And at the end to training camp today, it was expected that PCB would announce 30 players for World Cup 2011 but the announced has been delayed.

A hope for returning International Cricket in Pakistan

2011 brings up a hope for returning international cricket in Pakistan. Due to the tries of ICC task force created a hope of returning international cricket on Pakistani grounds according to which a team named World Eleven, consists of star players from all the teams will tour Pakistan and will play matches against the green shirts.

After the World Cup 2011 Pakistani team will be busy again immediately after the Mega event Pakistan have to tour West Indies. After that Pakistan will become a host of Zimbabwean cricket team. Zimbabwe is ready to come in Pakistan and rescheduling of this series is in under process between the two boards. According to the previous schedule this series was going to be held in December of the continue year but due to security reasons and Muharram-ul-Harram this series was delayed and now this series is expected in May of the next year the numbers of the matches between the Asian and African side are also not decided yet.

The main and big challenge for the Pakistan is the hosting of Sri Lanka. But the Sri Lankan cricket Board and their players did not give any clear answer about this tour weather they will come or not. It is to be remembered that Sri Lanka was the last team that toured Pakistan in February/March 2009 and due to attacks on them they cancelled the tour and returned to their home. After that Pakistan became a “no go area” for the international teams and in the result of these attacks the matches of the World Cup which were to be held in Pakistan are transferred to India and the most important country of the South Asia is not hosting any match in the Mega event and other all cricket playing Asian countries Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka are the hosts of the biggest event of cricket.

If the Sri Lanka will agree to tour Pakistan and the entire event will hold peacefully then it will give a way for the international teams to come and play on the Pakistani grounds.  The returning of international cricket on Pakistan will be a major break through between Pakistan and those countries that boycotted Pakistan. But this is totally depends on Pakistani government, officials, and the relevant administration that can they provide the fool proof security to the international teams or not and can they create that environment in which the international players will play without and scariness and tension this will be a big challenge for Pakistan.

Kamran,Shoaib And Kaneria Will Be Missing From World Cup Squad

According to media reporting in Pakistan three Pakistani players Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik and Danish Kaneria will not be a part of Pakistani squad for the world cup. These players are not selected for the tour of New Zealand and according to reports they will not be in World Cup 2011 squad.

ICC has not given clearance to these three players and it was reported earlier that ICC will send Pakistan a clearance list of players and then Pakistan will send 30 men list to ICC. It is reported today that three players did not get ICC clearance.

In the domestic cricket of Pakistan Kamran Akmal and Shoaib Malik performed well but still not picked by Pakistani selectors. The training camp for preparation of NZ tour has stated today and player reported and participated in the training secession.

Pakistan’s team manager Intakhab Alam said that there is a lot of potential in Pakistani players and they are lot better then New Zealand team. He also said that better cricket is expected in New Zealand’s tour.

It is also announce that world cup squad will be announce in New Zealand. The chance of coming back in team for Kamran Akmal, Shoadb Malik and Denish Kaneria is very few.

Pakistan starts training for NZ tour

LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket team started training at a camp set up in Qaddafi Stadium, Lahore, ahead of the upcoming tour of New Zealand.

Pakistan is to play three Twenty20 International, six one-day international and two Test matches during the tour.

Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi and other players joined the camp which will continue till December 15.

Coach Waqar Younis is supervising the camp.

On the first day of training, Team Manager Intikhab Alam told reporters that none of the players had sought the board’s permission to participate in advertisement shoots.

“The World Cup is just three months away. Players should only concentrate on their game,” he said.

To a question, he responded that Javed Miandad will assume charge any time today. Trend Pk

Deepika, Sonam face tough consequences for going against Ranbir

MUMBAI: Latest reports from the tinsel town confirmed that Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor will not be joining Ranbir Kapoor in his July 2011 world tour. While actresses like Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu and Malaika Arora Khan will be a part of the tour, Deepika and Sonam have been asked to quit.

It may be recalled that Rishi is upset with the two actresses for making rude remarks on his son”s character in ”Koffee With Karan Season 3” and he prefers Katrina over Deepika and Sonam.

Rishi Kapoor admitted that it is impossible to bring Deepika-Katrina on board together saying, “Deepika wanted to come along. We didn”t want any stress behind the stage. See, as it is, Ranbir has never been on stage. We want it to go smoothly, no backstage jhik-jhik, please!”

Sonam has backed out from the tour as well. Rishi Kapoor explained, “She begged off saying she didn”t have a song repertoire to stand on stage with Katrina and Priyanka.”

“We start off in the UK, US and Canada. Then after six months we”ll go for another lap of the tour. I”ve done these world tours over and over again. But for Ranbir, the world tour would be a new experience,” he added.

S.Africa’s cricket captain Kallis praises Pakistan

ABU DHABI: Stand-in South African captain Jacques Kallis said Pakistan deserved the credit for drawing the two-Test series on Wednesday.

“We put Pakistan under pressure in both the Tests, but Pakistan performed well and their cricket is looking positive,” said Kallis after the second Test ended in a draw, leaving the two-match series at 0-0.

The first Test also ended in stalemate in Dubai last week.

Set a daunting 354-run target in 82 overs, Pakistan were pegged back by South Africa with three wickets soon after lunch before Misbah-ul-Haq (58 not out) and Azhar Ali (28 not out) took them to safety.

Kallis said Pakistan — hit by spot-fixing scandal since their tour of England two months ago — showed a lot of guts.

“You have to give credit to Pakistan, under severe pressure they put big performances and showed that they have the determination

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