Friday, December 31, 2010

Cricket in Pakistan


With British subcontinent new facades, and more than six decades later cricket is revealed to be sustainable and prominent feature of this region today. Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, all were once part of the British India and "from the game gentleman" found following unprecedented fan and power supply in these countries.

Point of view of Pakistan, cricket is the most famous supported and followed by game for people of all ages and sexes regardless of location, language and belief. Probably because of this level amateur cricket here has an excellent history, administrative structure established and world-class support facilities.

Initially, the cricket was just a sport elite. Owners would gather to play a match of the exhibition as a hobby. It was natural that players belonging to this class represent Pakistan in debut test match against India in 1952. For several decades that followed, cricket remains sport a rich man until players belonging to families of lower to participate at the international level. In addition to a new format of cricket one day proved to be very successful at international level. ODI World Cup staged (one day international) in 1988 in the subcontinent has attracted interest in this game that continues today. Subsequent years saw an increase of public fascination as Pakistan performed exceptionally in all aspects of the game.

Fame, money and prestige has attracted young people which essentially became a nursery of stars for the country. It is not uncommon for cricket players to be treated as royalty. Public, politicians, the media etc. all agree he affection and attention on them. A national player can win millions with only mentions more!

It is a fact that this discretion could not have come without superlatives Pakistan cricket team performance. Since he historic victory against England in 1954, team Pakistan has much evolved into a competitive garment.

o 1992 ODI World Cup Champions

o champions 2009 ttwweennttyy World Cup

o Semi Finalists trophy champions 2009

o champions in 2000 Asian Cup

o champions in all the sections of Australasia

o champions in 1998 Asian Test Championship

In addition, players take several records in the world as well.

o Muhammad Hanif has the honour of being the first Asian cricket player to mark a triple century in 1958.

o Saeed Anwar has the highest score of ODI individual 194 tracks (against the India in 1997).

o Sarfaraz Nawaz invented reverse swing.

o Shoaib Akhtar holds the distinction of being the fastest player in history (100.2mph/161.2kph in 2004).

Above all, are tangible evidence of achievements of Pakistan.

Women of Pakistan's cricket team is also active on the international scene since 1997.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) oversees cricket matches and administration across the country. He is a member of the ICC.

Pakistan cricket is not just a game. This is the way entertainment, remuneration, diplomacy and supremacy over archrivals and mainly a source of pride and an honour for the country.









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