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‘There is no bigger Test series than India-Pakistan,’ says Ramiz Raja

‘There is no bigger Test series than India-Pakistan,’ says Ramiz RajaKarachi, Nov 27: Former Pakistan batsman Ramiz Raja reckons that holding a Test series against India should be one of the priorities of the new Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Zaka Ashraf.

"I think he [Zaka Ashraf] has made just the right start, since this series benefits both countries and benefits cricket. There is no bigger series than India-Pakistan," Raja told PakPassion. net.

He further said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should anoint India-Pakistan Test series as `icon' series.

"Australia-England, Australia-South Africa, India-Pakistan and possibly Australia-India should be icon series as well. The ICC should announce them as such, and then make sure that when these series are taking place, not many other matches are taking place at the same time," Raja said. (ANI)


Beckham travels to China

Beckham travels to ChinaBeijing, June 19 - Retired soccer champ David Beckham is in China to build enthusiasm for the game in the world's most populous country, where fans are pretty discouraged at the moment over the poor performance of their national team.  Read more »

Coaching in China big challenge for Eriksson

Sven-Goran-ErikssonGuangzhou, June 18 : It certainly recalled the memory of Sven-Goran Eriksson from the 'good old days' in Italy and England, when he was surrounded by journalists and fans.  Read more »

Chanderpaul out of CPL, Pomersbach in

Shivnarine-Chanderpaul_Bridgetown (Barbados), June 18 : West Indies middle order batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been forced to withdraw from the first ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) because of his contractual obligations with English county team Derbyshire.  Read more »

Champions Trophy: Srinath match referee for first semifinal

Javagal-SrinathLondon, June 18 : Former India fast bowler Javagal Srinath was Tuesday appointed the match referee for the first Champions Trophy semifinal between England and South Africa at the Oval on Wednesday.  Read more »

Mahindra's Locatelli takes double win at Misano

Andrea-LocatelliMisano (Italy), June 17 : Both Mahindra Racing riders Andrea Locatelli and Michael Rinaldi performed well in Rounds 5 and 6 of the CIV Moto3 which concluded at the Misano World Circuit here.  Read more »

Gill leads APRC field by 12 minutes

Gaurav-GillNoumea (New Caledonia), June 15 : Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) took a commanding 12-minute lead for the MRF Tyres Rally team after Day 1 of the Rally of New Caledonia, the second round of the  Read more »