Shoaib Akhtar was all over the Pakistani news channels featuring in headlines for dancing with Esha Deol at an Indian show. Here are some of the pics:

Can’t we just leave him alone and allow him to do whatever he likes?? So what if he featured on the show?? He didn’t miss a match for that nor did he fake an injury! Important to note is that there is not cricket currently being played in Pakistan, so the cricketers are free. There is no training camp as well. BTW, after the …

The US Open final! Federer vs. Murray (oh the kid!!). Roger Federer should win. Thank God that kid defeated Nadal. Not that Federer fears Nadal, or maybe he does. Atleast I feared a loss had Nadal reached the final. Now here is a chance for Federer to get in the groove and for god’s sake win a grand slam!!
C’mon Roger!!

Rafael Nadal is all set to take on the position owned by Roger Federer for years, the number one spot in tennis. The timing couldn’t have been better for the charismatic tennis star. He has won gold in Olympics tennis today and tomorrow he’s all set to displace Federer, a task which seemed almost insuperable.
While Nadal scored gold in men’s singles, Federer went on to win the double’s gold, after dropping out in the quarters of men’s singles league.
The Wimbledon final certainly marked the rise of Nadal, but the question …

The third drug case of Asif within 2 years is enough to prove the habits of our talented druggie (no more an accusation). While he has expressed shock over the outcome of IPL tests, the PCB has distanced itself from the scene  this time by saying that Asif will have to defend himself. Why? Because this matter would be handled by ICC/BCCI and they wouldn’t be overturning appeals on public pressure.
Now, in all fairness, Mohammed Asif desrves to be banned for life. There is no space for drugs in sports. …

Finally, after five years, 60-odd wins without a loss on grass and five Wimbledon grand slam titles the great Roger Federer succumbed to Rafael Nadal. No! I’m not at all excited or thrilled about the result of this match. Watching this greatest game of tennis between the two greats in the game was intriguing but seeing Federer lose was not comfortable. I’m a Federer fan since 2002, when he defeated Pete Sampras in a crunch quarter final five-set game, and I still am.
Although Federer did lose, but he went down …

It is now clear that Mohd. Asif has been detained/held (or arrested) in Dubai for carrying illegal drugs, hashish, in his luggage. The pacer was previously involved in a drug scandal as well. I’m eager to see how PCB addresses this issue after spoiling the case for Shoaib Akhtar. I do hope that they don’t release him for being innocent. It is learnt here that the PCB officials are using all their connections with influential people in UAE to avoid a punishment for Asif in Dubai. Once again we’ll regret …

IPL has been unbelievable. It has brought together some players in one team that one can only dream of. Whether they performed or not is a separate issue, but these are some of the best moments of IPL for me:

Glenn McGrath and Mohammad Asif sharing the new ball for Delhi Daredevils.
Sanath Jayasuria and Sachin Tendulkar opening the batting together.
Mohammad Asif bowling to Shahid Afridi.
Adam Gilchrist facing Glenn McGrath.
Shahid Afridi and Adam Gilchrist opening the innings for Deccan Chargers.
Shoaib Akhtar bowling to Virender Sehwag, with full backing of Kolkata crowd.
Gibbs and …

Cricket lovers around the world, today, witnessed a rare spectacle when the capacity-packed crowd at Eden Gardens supported Shoaib Akhtar for getting rid of Virender Sehwag for a duck. The Indian (Kolkatan, to be precise) crowd erupted with joy at the second legitimate delivery of Shoaib Akhtar. And then there was no turning back. He remained the crowd favorite throughout. Not only the crowd, but his team owner Shahrukh Khan was all praise for him with words and actions. How often will we see the Indian crowd supporting a Pakistan …

My worst fears have materialized. Some sort of understanding (DEAL!) have been reached between PCB and someone which has resulted in a very unusual decision. A decision by which a banned player has been un-banned for a month and will again be banned after a month. Is it a joke?!! No folks, its Pakistan Cricket!
Obviously the IPL organizers wouldn’t force the PCB to allow this relief for Shoaib mainly because their already successful event doesn’t need a new controversial figure in an unusual way. The KKR team requesting PCB is …