Injured Shahid Afridi out of first two T20s against Australia

By Osama Tariq

DUBAI (TheSportsNext) September 5, 2012: Former Pakistani captain Shahid Khan Afridi will not play the first two matches of the three-match Twenty20 International series against Australia after precariously injuring his thumb during nets.

Six Pakistani ODI cricketers return home

By Ubaid Awan

KARACHI (TheSportsNext) September 4, 2012: Six Pakistani cricketers who took part in the recently concluded One Day International series against Australia returned home on Tuesday night.

Pakistani, Aussie players have tools to fight UAE heat

By Bipin Dani

MUMBAI (TheSportsNext) July 25, 2012: Australian players will do "everything possible" to keep themselves cool during the forthcoming home series against Pakistan in the summer heat of the UAE.

"I have liaised with Mr. Alex Kountouris, the Australian team physiotherapist, who confirms the standard processes we use to manage hydration when we regularly play cricket in hot weather, including here in Australia, will be used in the UAE.

Australia tour to Pakistan 2012: Aussie selectors get it right

By Adrian Meredith

VICTORIA (TheSportsNext) July 18, 2012: The Australian squad to tour UAE against Pakistan has been announced.