Shoaib Akhtar …. Furious not Fast

Pakistan’s express pace man Shoaib Akhtar said he was no longer interested in bowling faster. Just imagine if James Dean had said he was giving up screen stardom for slippers, a pipe and an armchair by the fire. Shoaib is speed. The man, with his powerful, low-centred frame, reeks of … Read more

Imran Khan divorced Jemima

The marriage of former Pakistan cricket star Imran Khan and UK socialite Jemima Goldsmith has ended. Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has officially separated from his wife Jemima after nine years of marriage, according to Imran’s family. Jemima (aka Haiqa), who is the daughter of the late British millionaire Sir … Read more

Behind the scenes at the cricket world cup

Much has been said about the exposure and economic benefits this Cricket World Cup is going to bring South Africa. However little is said about the people who are exploited in the process of making these benefits materialise. I’m talking, for instance, about the 5 000 people who supposedly volunteered … Read more