Cricket News sort by Umar Akmal

Pakistan have recalled dashing middle order batsman Umar Akmal back into their Test Squad for the upcoming Series against England in the UAE.

Explosive young batsman Umar Akmal believes that he has overcome his weak points in his batting during the fast track camp and is now ready to play longer and more responsible innings for Pakistan in the future.

South Africa won the 5-ODI Series in UAE 3-2 after a comprehensive 57-run victory in the final ODI at Dubai.

An unbeaten partnership of 67 for the sixth wicket between Eoin Morgan and Michael Yardy clinched a win for England in the first T20I at Sophia Gardens.

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first in the 1st T20I against Australia at Birmingham. Umar Akmal half-century set up Pakistan's innings but this time their bowlers, led by Mohammad Aamer, did enough to strangle Australia's run-rate

Pakistan shocked South Africa by 11 runs on a placid track at the the Beausejour Stadium in Gros Islet after the Proteas ran out of steam in a moderate chase of 149.