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Peshawar, Karachi Whites, Multan and FATA qualify for the semi-finals of Pakistan Cup
The seventh round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad, saw wins for Karachi Whites, Multan, FATA and Faisalabad. Despite losing their game against FATA today, Peshawar, with 11 points, topped the table and have thus qualified for the semi-finals of the Pakistan Cup…
Read More »Sarmad Bhatti’s century headlines first round of Super Four stage of Hanif Mohammad Cup
Abbottabad and Islamabad kicked off the Super Four stage of the Hanif Mohammad Cup at two venues across Faisalabad with victories over AJK and Hyderabad respectively. Abbottabad spinners caused troubles for the AJK batters while Sarmad Bhatti’s unbeaten century drove Islamabad’s dominance over Hyderabad. AJK v Abbottabad at Iqbal Stadium,…
Read More »Ghanaian striker Raphael Dwamena , dies during match in Albania
In a tragic turn of events, international Ghanaian football player Raphael Dwamena, 28, suddenly crashed and died during a match in Albania, the Ghana Football Association said Saturday. “Our thoughts are with the family of Raphael Dwamena at this difficult time,” the association said in a statement. “Raphael represented Ghana…
Read More »Ramiz Raja blasts PCB after World Cup exit
Former Pakistan skipper Ramiz Raja has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), claiming that the country’s cricket “has collapsed”. The Green Shirts crashed out of the World Cup 2023 on Saturday after failing to restrict England at a low total and chasing down the target in the required overs to…
Read More »Omaima Sohail’s all-round performance helps Pakistan Women A sweep series against Thailand Women Emerging
Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by six wickets in the second T20 of the two-match series played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Omaima Sohail was impressive with bat and ball to take the team to a clean-sweep against Thailand Women Emerging. The visitors chose to bat first after winning…
Read More »Abdul Faseeh century leads Rawalpindi to win in rain-affected Pakistan Cup round six
The sixth round of Pakistan Cup 2023-24, played at four venues across Rawalpindi, AJK and Abbottabad, saw FATA and Rawalpindi win while the other two games were washed out due to wet conditions of the ground. FATA defeated Faisalabad by three wickets, on the back of a half-century by Mohammad…
Read More »World cup 2023 : Mitchell Marsh smashed a brutal unbeaten 177 as Australia beat Bangladesh
Mitchell Marsh smashed a brutal unbeaten 177 as Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in their final World Cup group game. Marsh struck nine sixes in his 132-ball knock as Australia reached their target of 307 with 32 balls to spare in Pune on Saturday. Opener David Warner scored 53…
Read More »Pakistan Women A beat Thailand Women Emerging to set up final clash with West Indies Women A
Pakistan Women A defeated Thailand Women Emerging by 28 runs in the third match of the T20 tri-series, played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The home side posted 121-4 on the back of a brilliant half-century by right-handed opening batter Shawaal Zulfiqar. Thailand Women Emerging could only manage to get to…
Read More »World cup 2023 : Pakistan beat New Zealand in rain-hit match
Pakistan were declared winners in the crucial game against New Zealand in the World Cup 2023 on Saturday, as the match was called off due to persistent rain in Bengaluru. Babar Azam and Co endured a battering by Kiwis’ top-order before launching their own onslaught through centurion Fakhar Zaman to…
Read More »Sadia’s career-best figures, Nida’s all-round heroics lead Pakistan to comprehensive win over Bangladesh
Spinners Nida Dar, Sadia Iqbal and Umm-e-Hani shared 10 wickets among them as Pakistan women beat Bangladesh women by five wickets in the first ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. Today’s victory marked Pakistan women’s seventh win in the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25 from 13…
Read More »World cup 2023 : Chances of rain in Pakistan New Zealand important clash
Pakistan’s next encounter with New Zealand, scheduled for November 4 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in India, is under a threat due to rain expected on the day, dampening the Green Shirts’ hopes of improving at the World Cup 2023. The weather forecast indicates a significant 70% to 80% chance…
Read More »PCB signs MoU with DHA for facilitation of women’s cricket
The Pakistan Cricket Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 10 years with Defence Housing Authority Lahore at DHA Main Office on Wednesday. As per the agreement, DHA has allocated an area within its Sports Complex in DHA Phase 5 where PCB will set up an academy dedicated…
Read More »Pakistan Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq resigns after ‘clash of interest’ allegations
Pakistan cricket team’s Chief Selector Inzamam ul Haq Monday resigned from his post amid the World Cup 2023 after allegations surfaced that he was a partner in a company that manages players. “People speak without research. Questions were raised on me so I decided that it was better I resign,”…
Read More »West Indies Women A beat Pakistan Women A by three wickets and won the series 2-1.
West Indies Women A scaled down the target of 163 in 44.5 overs to win the third and final match against Pakistan Women A at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore by three wickets and take the one-day series 2-1. Pakistan Women A skipper Rameen Shamim bowled a tremendous spell, picking up four…
Read More »Sultan of Johor U-21 Hockey Cup to begin in Malaysia on Friday
Sultan of Johor Hockey Cup Under21 will begin in Malaysia tomorrow. A total of eight nations will be competing in two groups for the trophy. Pakistan have been placed in Group B alongside Malaysia, India, and New Zealand. Pakistan will play their first match against India on Friday.
Read More »Karachi Whites beat Faisalabad to win Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24
Karachi Whites clinched their fifth Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title after defeating Faisalabad at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore by 456 runs on the last day of the five-day final. Faisalabad captain Faheem Ashraf was the last batter to be dismissed off the bowling of Ghulam Mudassar, sparking off celebrations for the…
Read More »Lahore clinches Inter Division National Basketball C’ship Title
Lahore division clinches Inter Division National Basketball Championship title by defeating Islamabad with 100-59 points here at Pakistan Sports Complex Islamabad. Eight top divisions Karachi, Faisalabad , Peshawar, Hazara, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Lahore and Islamabad were participated in the five days championship which organized by the Federal Basketball Association. Military Attaché…
Read More »ICC Cricket World Cup: South Africa beat England by 229 runs
South Africa beat England by 229 runs at Wankhede in ICC Cricket World Cup tonight. In the 20th match of the tournament at Wankhede, batting first, South Africa scored 399 for the loss of seven wickets in stipulated fifty overs. In reply, England managed 170 runs for all out in…
Read More »ICC Cricket World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by five wickets
In ICC Cricket World Cup, Sri Lanka beat Netherlands by five wickets at Lacknow. Batting first, Netherlands were all out at 262 in 49.4 overs. Dilshan Madushanka and Kasun Rajitha grabbed four wickets each for Sri Lanka. In reply, Sri Lanka chased the target in 48.2 overs for a loss…
Read More »Five players added to men’s central contracts list
After a thorough review, PCB has decided to name five additional players in the men’s central contracts list bringing the total number of players offered contracts to 30. The three-year contracts deal announced last month, will run from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2026. The previous 25-man list of…
Read More »Karachi Whites, Rawalpindi and Abbottabad qualify for the triangular stage of National U19 Cup
The fifth round of the 18-team National U19 Cup was scheduled to be played in five cities – Karachi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Sialkot and Sargodha on 17 October. Following the completion of the fifth round, Karachi Whites continue their reign over group A, with four wins in five games. All six…
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