Osman Samiuddin

Senior Editor, ESPNCricinfo | Author, The Unquiet Ones - A History of Pakistan Cricket | Girl Dad

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

1/ For over a decade, I've been chasing the story of Iggy Fernandes, the greatest guitarist from Karachi you'd never heard of.

He played left-handed, in the 70s & 80s, died tragically at 27 and came with that rockstar name: How can you not get obsessed?
https://t.co/htT9Imy5yp

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

Went to the Salvadore Dali museum today. Who knew it’d be only the second most surreal thing I saw today.

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

Tiddy vs Refs/Umps/Officials in new BF.

Spoiler: Tiddy wins.

[Ahmer Naqvi @karachikhatmal]

Kaun Tiddy kaun Tiddy kaun Tiddy kaun Tiddy
Pod Elia toa Jaun Tiddy

The Quaid joins Batta Fast.
https://t.co/mRKCjAE2zV

[Ahmer Naqvi @karachikhatmal]

MUJH SE KOI ENGLISH TEAM KE "GREAT PLAYERS" KI BAAT NA KERE

https://t.co/mRKCjAE2zV

[Cricinfo @cricinfo]

'Some deaths leave you shattered'

Former Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan talks to Cricinfo and remembers Shapoor Zadran, a team-mate whose friendship transcended cricket and lasted a lifetime: https://t.co/GgQNEAlW0v

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

BF reviewing R16 and more japes

https://t.co/1NgWb1F5D2

[Dale Johnson @DaleJohnsonBBC]

Egypt's disallowed goal was completely against how this tournament has been refereed.

You can't have a light touch where you don't give fouls for minimal contact and then rule out a goal through VAR for a very minimal hold of the shirt.

#ARGEGY

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

Given some of the fouls and even pens given how is this not a pen?

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

That earlier Egypt goal may never count but try and erase the weight of that Salah pass from my soul

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

Rest in peace champion

[Afghanistan Cricket Board @ACBofficials]

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ

With profound grief and deep sorrow, the Afghanistan Cricket Board mourns the passing of former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran.

Shapoor Zadran was one of the foundation-laying figures of Afghanistan cricket, whose dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment played a vital role in the rise and development of the game in our country. He was among the proud cricketers who stood at the heart of Afghanistan’s early cricket journey and helped build the path that brought Afghan cricket to the international stage.

Throughout his career, Shapoor served Afghanistan cricket with honor, courage, and pride. His contributions and achievements will always remain an important part of the history of Afghanistan cricket, and his efforts in the service of the national team will never be forgotten.

Beyond his achievements on the field, Shapoor Zadran was a true source of inspiration for many young Afghan cricketers and for cricket followers across the world. His fighting spirit, determination, and love for the game gave hope to many and encouraged a generation to dream bigger and believe in the future of Afghanistan cricket.

The Afghanistan Cricket Board extends its heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to his family, friends, loved ones, former teammates, and the entire Afghan cricket community. His loss is deeply felt, and his memory will forever remain alive in the hearts of the people of Afghanistan and the cricketing world.
May his soul rest in eternal peace.

May Allah Almighty forgive him, grant him the highest rank in Jannat-ul-Firdaws, and bless him with the best of rewards.

[Kylian Mbappé @KMbappe]

Madame Celeste Amarilla,
Vous êtes une femme méprisable et indigne de sa fonction.
Vous ne représentez pas le Paraguay, ce pays qui a transpiré la passion et l’honneur tout au long de la compétition. Par votre inconscience et votre racisme décomplexé, le monde entier a déjà oublié le parcours et l’effort historique que vos joueurs ont réalisés durant cette coupe du monde pour laisser place à une dame incompétente donnant la pire image possible de son pays.
Je ne laisserai jamais aux gens comme elle, la liberté de laisser propager leur haine et leur racisme à travers le monde.

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

@TukDie @stokaljona @karachikhatmal Yah crazy!

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

Guys we did an entire Batta Football about CR7(86)*

*(Also, we didn’t)

[Ahmer Naqvi @karachikhatmal]

Iran and Senegal were a great reminder to Pak fans that Pak cricket ke siwa aur bhi gham hain.

This and more on the latest Batta Fast with @OsmanSamiuddin and me

https://t.co/PIqEZPNnEL

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

When Rehan pens a love letter, you have to read it

[Rehan Ulhaq @Rehan_ulhaq]

Football may have lost a language. My piece on Modric. Poured my heart out

https://t.co/LYMfjwnbhi

[Danyal Rasool @Danny61000]

Was good fun speaking to Mike Hesson about Pakistan's new central contracts, their search for a seam bowling allrounder, and Project 2027.

https://t.co/81IOBvh6Tl

[Cricinfo @cricinfo]

• 3-0 win in India in 2024
• 2-1 win in England in 2026

Tom Latham’s New Zealand continue to make history away from home 🙌

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

@anandvasu Hahahaha

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

@vishalmisra Hah!

[Osman Samiuddin @OsmanSamiuddin]

Meet Vishal one day, next day we go OG:

https://t.co/zFK6tMaBGY

[Vishal Misra @vishalmisra]

Finally met the man, the myth, the legend @OsmanSamiuddin in person today in London - was only 25 years in the making!

[Umar Farooq Kalson @kalson]

Glad to see the PCB acknowledging the immense contribution of Qamar Ahmed sahib. Their tribute though delayed, is sincerely appreciated. Better late than never. Thank you @TheRealPCB for honoring a voice that dedicated decades to cricket and inspired generations. Respect where it’s due.

https://t.co/X3l1N2LEsT

[Mishal Husain @MishalHusain]

Very little attention in UK media thus far to this story - low prominence, few details of injuries, who the victims are, where they were when the attacks took place, community reaction https://t.co/Lm2Bg1XSZv