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Articles by Khalid Hussain


Khalid Hussain is ranked among the battle-hardened journalists covering sports. As sports editor for The News, he covers sporting action extensively in Pakistan and abroad.

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[8 Apr 2012 | One Comment | ]
Is the Pakistan Cricket Team Falling Short?

Pakistan may be the new Asian champions but they hardly come across as a champion team.

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[28 Feb 2012 | Comments Off | ]
Looking Back at Victory: When Pakistan Whitewashed England

Pakistan may have lost the T20 and ODI series against England, but there’s no denying that the team had made a spectacular comeback in the Test series.

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[18 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Interview: Rashid Latif Speaks Up About Match-fixing

“The game is being maligned and the trust of the viewers is dented big time” – Rashid Latif.

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[15 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Cricket: More Shame Than Glory?

Corruption in cricket has only grown over the years – not just in the subcontinent, but globally.

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[18 Oct 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Shock and Sell: Shoaib Akhtar and his Autobiography

Cricket‘s enfant terrible brings his shock-and-awe tactics to his book to ensure its runaway success.

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[22 Jul 2011 | Comments Off | ]
The PCB vs Afridi: A Poorly Played Cricket Drama

The PCB’s bumbling antics have led to the loss of one of Pakistan’s most accomplished cricketers.

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[23 Feb 2011 | One Comment | ]
Star Power at ICC World Cup 2011

Nine players who can shine and bring their teams success in the ICC World Cup 2011.

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[14 Feb 2011 | 5 Comments | ]
Now Wave your Flag: ICC World Cup 2011 Preview

While the T20 format has stolen the 50-over game’s thunder, World Cup 2011 remains a much anticipated affair. Newsline casts its vote for the countries that are likely to take the Cup home.

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[13 Nov 2010 | One Comment | ]
Daddy Cool: Umpire Aleem Dar

Pakistan umpire Aleem Dar, winner of the ICC’s Umpire of the Year award for the second consecutive year, remains unruffled both on and off the field.

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[18 Oct 2010 | One Comment | ]
Cricket: Series of Shame

From the dizzying heights of international cricketing glory to becoming a subject of suspicion, ridicule and even hatred, Pakistan cricket has completed a full circle within a year.