England beaten by 10 wickets

Amazingly, England fell short in their first series as world Test number ones, only Jonathan Trott delayed their downfall, as they were bowled out for 160 to lose this first match of three by 10 wickets.

Few could have imagined England would stumble at the first hurdle, against fast-improving opponents Pakistan. Captain Strauss admitted, England batted poorly in their first-innings for 192 - and it seemed unthinkable that they would not perform much better second time round.

In the first innings, it was off-spinner Saeed Ajmal – who finished with a match haul of 10 for 97 , while in second innings, England lost their top four to pacer Umar Gul (4-63).

Good luck Pakistan for Next one on 25 Jan.

Romney: Diplomacy with Pakistan is like dealing with a teenage child

Mitt Romney

 

The 57th United States Presidential Election will be held on November 6, 2012, and it will be expected to feature the present US President Barack Obama for the Democrats, against a yet to be decided Republican candidate.

At the age of 64, Mitt Romney, Governor of Massachusetts has so far emerged as the front runner for Republican candidate. Romney has vast personal fortune, a successful private career, a perfect family life, a sharp mind, a charismatic personality, and has reputation of great administrator.

Mitt Romney plans to rebuild the foundations of the American economy on the principles of free enterprise, hard work, and innovation. He seeks to increase trade, energy production, human capital, and labor flexibility.

On foreign policy, Romney claims to proceed with clarity to friends and allies and will safeguard US interests. He strongly believes that the best ally world peace has ever known is a strong America.

On Pakistan, Romney  says that diplomacy with Pakistan is like dealing with a teenage child. However, clarified “I don’t want to suggest that country is like a child, but in the way that when you deal with another person, we think of all these dimensions on which we try to influence them, we have to influence Pakistan.”

The Wall has a Big Hole

Indian batsman Rahul Dravid known as "The Wall" known for his watertight technique and temperament now holds the dubious distinction of being bowled most times in Test Cricket history. Dravid, who was bowled on the third day of the Perth Test against Australia, went past former Australian skipper Allan Border (53) in the list of most bowled batsman.

Surely, this is one record that Dravid doesn’t want his name on it. Mr Wall, who is known for his solid defense, has been bowled out eight times in last 10 matches. Surely, a big hole has appeared in the wall.