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Confident Pakistan aim to end drought in 1st Test against England
Pakistan is determined to end their 10-match winless streak at home when they face England in the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. Their last Test victory on home soil came against South Africa in Rawalpindi in February 2021. Since then, Pakistan has endured a dry spell,…
Read More »India beat Pakistan by six wickets in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
India women beat Pakistan women by six wickets in the seventh fixture of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium (DICS) on Sunday afternoon. This was Pakistan’s first defeat in the ongoing mega event, while India claimed their first win. Chasing a modest 106…
Read More »All-round Fatima leads from front as Pakistan get off to winning start
Pakistan Women beat Sri Lanka Women by 31 runs as they defended the 116-run total in the second match of the opening day of ICC Women’s T2o World Cup 2024 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Skipper Fatima Sana led from front as she top scored, batting at No.7,…
Read More »Match officials announced for Test series against England
West Indies’ Sir Richie Richardson, who is a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will lead the playing control teams for the three ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 fixtures between England and hosts Pakistan. Both teams are scheduled to play three-match Test series in Multan and Rawalpindi…
Read More »Commentators confirmed for Pakistan versus England ICC World Test Championship fixtures
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today confirms that the consortium of TransGroup and ARY has been awarded international broadcast rights for the three-match Test series between England and hosts Pakistan starting later next week in Multan and Rawalpindi. The rights were awarded following a transparent tender process. Meanwhile, the PCB…
Read More »PCB confirms Babar Azam has stepped down as white-ball captain
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Babar Azam tendered his resignation as Pakistan men’s white-ball captain on Tuesday evening, and it has been accepted. The national selection committee has been tasked with beginning the process of formulating future white-ball cricket strategies, including recommending a new captain. “Although the…
Read More »Pakistan women’s team gear up for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will begin tomorrow in the UAE with 10 teams featuring in the 18-day tournament. Pakistan women’s team are slotted in Group ‘A’ alongside Australia, India, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh, England, Scotland, South Africa and the West Indies are in Group ‘B’.…
Read More »England squad touched down in Multan
As Pakistan prepares to host the three-match Test series, England squad touched down in Multan in the wee hours of Wednesday, days ahead of the tournament. Ben Stokes and Co will take on the Green Caps in the first Test, set to begin on October 7 at the Multan Cricket…
Read More »PCB announces ticket prices for England Tests
The tickets for the three-match Test series between Pakistan and England will go on sale online today from 1700 PST at PCB.tcs.com.pk. Also, to facilitate fans, the physical tickets will be available to purchase from different outlets from 4 October after 0900am (details attached). The series is part of the…
Read More »DR. HAFIZ ZAFAR IQBAL APPRECIATES PSB FOR INFLICTING LIFE BAN IN PRESIDENT PBF
In a letter addressed to sports federations and other stake holders, Dr. Hafiz Zafar Iqbal expressed his appreciation for Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) on its decision to impose a life ban on Muhammad Khalid Mehmood, former President of the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF) and De Facto Secretary of the Pakistan…
Read More »Panthers to lock horns with Markhors in the final Champions One-Day Cup
After 13 matches and 16 days, two teams Markhors and Panthers have emerged as the contenders for being crowned the inaugural winners of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup 2024. The final, set to begin at 3pm on Sunday at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad, will be the third occasion in…
Read More »Aleem Dar to retire at the end of 2024-25 domestic season
Aleem Dar, widely regarded as one of the world’s most respected and admired cricket umpires, will retire at the end of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2024-25 season, concluding a career that has spanned nearly a quarter of a century. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Aleem is…
Read More »Markhors qualify for final after Eliminator two washed out
UMT Markhors have qualified for the final of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup after their Eliminator clash against the Nurpur Lions was washed out due to rain here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Friday. According to the tournament qualifying conditions, in case of a washout in the play-offs,…
Read More »Pakistan name squad for 1st England Test
The Pakistan cricket selectors announced a 15-player squad on Tuesday for the first Test against England, set to take place in Multan from 7-11 October. Following the squad announcement and based on the recommendation of head coach Jason Gillespie, the selected players have been withdrawn from the Champions One-Day Cup…
Read More »NACTA organizes peace cycling rally in ICT
National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) organized a Peace Cycling Rally at F-9 Park in Islamabad on Saturday to celebrate International Peace Day. People belonging to different walks of life participated in the rally with participants showcasing their enthusiasm for the cause. In her remarks on the occasion, NACTA’s Director General,…
Read More »Babar sets Champions One-Day Cup alight with sparkling century
Babar Azam smashed his 30th List-A century, becoming the first Pakistan batter to register 30 or more List-A centuries, as Stallions triumphed over Dolphins by 174 runs here at the Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad on Thursday evening. For the second consecutive game Dolphins failed to chase a total as they followed…
Read More »Shahzeb Rind won the World Karate Combat Championship title
Pakistani fighter Shah Zeib Rind won the World Karate Combat Championship title in Singapore. Pakistani fighter Shah Zeib Rind defeated rival Brazilian fighter Bruno Aces in a fight for the Karate Combat Interim Light Weight Belt. Pakistani fighter Shahzeb Rind is still undefeated in the Karate Combat League, Shahzeb Rind…
Read More »Pakistan defeated South Africa by 13 runs to level the three-match T20I series 1-1
Former captain Nida Dar completed 2,000 T20I runs as Pakistan defeated South Africa by 13 runs to level the three-match T20I series 1-1 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Wednesday evening. South Africa had beaten Pakistan by 10 runs in the first T20I on Monday evening at the…
Read More »South Africa Women beat Pakistan Women by 10 runs
South Africa beat Pakistan by 10 runs in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series here at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Monday evening. Chasing 133 to win, Pakistan struggled from the outset, losing half of their side in the 13th over…
Read More »China qualify for final of Hockey’s Asian Champions Trophy
China has qualified for the final of the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament 2024, beating Pakistan in the first semi-final, played at Moqi today. The match was drawn at full time 1-1, China won in penalty shootouts by 2-0. The second semi-final of the Asian Champions Trophy is underway between…
Read More »Saleema Imtiaz breaks new ground as Pakistan’s first woman umpire on ICC International Development Panel
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today announced a historic moment for Pakistan cricket as Saleema Imtiaz becomes the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. This prestigious nomination qualifies her to officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC Women’s Events, marking a…
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