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The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier matches will officially begin on April 9 in Lahore. The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced that entry to all matches at Gaddafi Stadium will be free for cricket fans. A total of 8 matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium during the ICC…

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the government has made sports a central pillar of its development agenda as sports are an effective tool for national development, youth empowerment and highlighting Pakistan’s identity on the global stage. In his message on the occasion of the International Day of Sport for Development…

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Mohsin Naqvi has assumed the office of President of the Asian Cricket Council. In his statement, Mohsin Naqvi expressed his commitment to working with all member boards to promote the game. He said together, we will unlock new opportunities, foster greater collaboration, and take Asian cricket…

The Pakistan cricket team will celebrate Eid in Hamilton, New Zealand, tomorrow. Since the moon was not sighted in New Zealand on Sunday, the country will observe 30 days of fasting. After the Eid prayer in the morning, the members of the Pakistani squad will spend time together. In light…

Usman Khan has been ruled out from the second ODI against New Zealand due to a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old opening batter sustained the injury while fielding during his side’s first ODI against New Zealand at the Mclean Park in Napier on Friday. The MRI scan confirmed a Low-Grade tear,…

Cricket Australia has revealed the schedule for its upcoming home international season, featuring matches at 14 different venues across 11 cities in Australia. The season will see teams from South Africa, India, and England touring the country. The action kicks off on August 10, with a 3-match T20I and 3-match…

Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first one-day international in Napier. Chapman’s career-best 132 formed the foundation of an imposing 344-9 at McLean Park before Pakistan’s promising chase capitulated to be…

Lahore Blues emerged victorious in the National T20 Cup under the leadership of Hussain Talat, defeating Peshawar by 9 wickets in the final played at Iqbal Stadium on Thursday. The highlight of the match was a brilliant bowling performance by Lahore Blues’ left-arm fast bowler Mohammad Salman Mirza, who claimed…

The Women’s National Selection Committee has named a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers, set to take place from 9 to 19 April at the Gaddafi Stadium and LCCA ground in Lahore. The squad was selected after the selection committee evaluated players’ fitness and form in the ongoing…

New Zealand secured a dominant eight-wicket win in the final T20I of the five-match series against Pakistan at Sky Stadium on Wednesday, delivering a commanding performance. The home side comfortably chased down a modest score of 128 given by the visitors, knocking winning runs for the loss of just two…

In the fourth match of the ongoing five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand, Pakistan suffered a crushing defeat by 115 runs in what was a one-sided contest. This loss has effectively ended their hopes of winning the series. What is most striking, however, is how predictable this defeat…

The Executive Committee meeting of the Islamabad Olympic Association was held at Best Western Hotel, Islamabad, under the chairmanship of Begum Ishrat Ashraf, President of the Association. The meeting brought together key office bearers including Mr. Muhammad Sarwar Rana, Senior Vice President; Mr. Rizwan ul Haq, Secretary General; Mr. Ijaz…

Pakistan faced a crushing 150-run defeat against New Zealand, who bagged an unassailable lead, routing the Men in Green for just 105 in the fourth T20I at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. Kiwis registered the massive victory as the visitors failed to chase the daunting 221-run target, a much-needed feat to…

Pakistan have finally secured a win against New Zealand to stay alive in the ongoing five-match T20I series, with an impressive 9-wicket victory in the third game on Friday. Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century to help his side crush the hosts by nine wickets. After scoring a…

As Pakistan prepares to face New Zealand in the crucial third T20 International at Auckland’s Eden Park on March 21, 2025, the pressure is on the visiting team to turn around their fortunes after losing the first two matches of the series. With New Zealand leading 2-0, this do-or-die match…

New Zealand’s openers went on a six-hitting blitz on Tuesday to thrash Pakistan by five wickets and go 2-0 up in their Twenty20 series. The home side reached 137-5 with 11 balls to spare in Dunedin to take control of the five-match series after Pakistan posted 135-9 off 15 overs…

President Asif Ali Zardari participated in the final of 62nd National Open Polo Championship as the chief guest in Lahore today. On this occasion, he presented Quaid-e-Azam Gold Cup 2025 trophy to the winning team DS Polo. The President also gave away awards in various categories at the end of…

New Zealand cruised to a commanding nine-wicket win over Pakistan in the first T20I at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. Pakistan’s batting line-up was quickly dismantled after being sent in to bat, with the tourists stumbling to a dismal 11-4 by…

Pakistan’s start to the five-match T20 series against New Zealand has not gone as expected, despite the claims and preparations that were made. The crushing 9-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand makes it clear that the national T20 team is not at the level many had hoped for,…

In a remarkable achievement, Pakistan secured a historic victory by winning the Davis Cup Juniors 2025. On the final day of the tournament, the Pakistan team delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Indonesia 2-1 in an exciting final to claim the title. With this historic win, Pakistan remained unbeaten throughout the…

For years, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan were inseparable at the top of Pakistan’s T20I batting order, forming a highly successful partnership. However, as questions about strike rates and maximizing the powerplay emerged, the team management opted to experiment with their positions in the batting order. Despite this, the duo…