Haroonahmed, Author at The Express Tribune

Haroon Ahmed

Misbahul Haq’s growing trail of blunders

If Pakistan cricket truly wishes to rise upwards then the first thing we must do is select a qualified coach

Updated Nov 22, 2019

Why does Pakistan's 'reformed' domestic cricket structure still sideline talent?

Based on the National T20 squads, it seems the PCB has failed to address many problems in the domestic set-up

Updated Oct 15, 2019

Misbah's cautious approach is as unchanged as his squad

The T20 team against weak Sri Lanka represents a missed opportunity to try out players for the world cup next year

Updated Oct 04, 2019

How Ben Stokes became an Ashes legend

Once Australia clawed their way to 246 runs, the match seemed done and dusted. Enter Ben Stokes.

Updated Aug 30, 2019

Misbahul Haq can be a fantastic batting coach but cannot be the head coach

In his four years, Misbah was unable to produce a truly formidable playing 11 or win any major cricket tournament.

Updated Aug 27, 2019

CWC19: Pakistan couldn’t score 500, but proved they are worthy of the semi-finals

The young talent emerging from the grassroots looks fantastic, and the future of Pakistan cricket looks hopeful.

Updated Jul 06, 2019

For Pakistan, the journey to World Cup 2023 starts now

Truth is the Pakistan team does have many promising cricketers, but we need a proper system to foster their talent.

Updated Jul 05, 2019

#PAKvsAFG: Imad Wasim pulled off what Dhoni couldn't – a late onslaught

To call it a ‘tough chase’ would be an understatement. Pakistan, as they do so often, tormented their fans.

Updated Jul 01, 2019

Defeating the undefeated: I believe in #TeamGreen and their dream

This was the best innings Azam has ever played, and the most important too. The stakes don't get higher than that.

Updated Jun 27, 2019

No one can ever call the Pakistan cricket team ‘predictable’ or ‘boring’

It wasn’t that South Africa bowled poorly, but more so that Pakistan played brilliantly, in particular Imamul Haq.

Updated Jun 24, 2019

Pakistan has decided it will not evacuate its citizens from China to counter the threat of the fast-spreading corona virus. Do you agree with the decision?

Letters

Social entrepreneurship

In order to change this, the very first step is self-realisation
Stop rape

Young girls are often deprived of education because of the belief that educating a girl has no use

Phenomenal Sheikh Ayaz

Throughout his life, Ayaz campaigned against the feudalistic mindset, injustice, intolerance, extremism, and violence
Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan

All in all, Pakistan should remain cautious not to meddle too much, leaving the intra-Afghan peace talks to the locals

Hardships facing senior citizens

Poor citizens must be compensated by govt if Imran wants to get elected for another five-year term, which is very much possible if all citizens are treated fairly and humanely
The beggar mafia

There needs to be radical change not just within institutions but also in the mindset of citizens, especially the ruling elite, if we are to stop such evil practices from persisting

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