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Pakistan star closes in on India dynamo for top batter ranking
Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan has been rewarded for his excellent finish in the recently completed T20I series against New Zealand by making ground on India star Suryakumar Yadav at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings. Rizwan compiled an unbeaten 98* during the fifth and final…
Read More »World Cup in sight as Pakistan, New Zealand prepare for ODIs
After an intriguing T20I series that finished 2-2, Pakistan and New Zealand head into a five-match ODI series which could be crucial preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup later this year. A riveting T20I series saw New Zealand come from 0-2 behind to level the series with the…
Read More »Sachin Tendulkar gets stand in his name at Sharjah Cricket Stadium
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium honoured Indian star cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Monday by naming a stand after him on his 50th birthday. The ceremony by the stadium was held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the former Indian cricket team captain and announced that they named West Stand, “Sachin Tendulkar…
Read More »Islamabad hospitals on high alert as New Zealand side arrives
All hospitals in the federal capital have been put on high alert as part of efforts by the city administration for the safety and well-being of the New Zealand cricket squad during their stay in the city. The visiting team will play the remaining two Twenty20 Internationals of the five-match…
Read More »Govt taking steps to revive game of hockey: NA told
The National Assembly was informed today the government is taking steps to revive the game of hockey. Minister for Inter Provincial Coordination Ehsan Ur Rehman Mazari told the House during Question Hour that these efforts include facilitating the players and providing them with better environment. He said our policy also…
Read More »Jayasuriya bowls Sri Lanka to innings victory against Ireland in Galle
Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya finished with a match haul of 10 wickets as Sri Lanka crushed Ireland by an innings and 280 runs inside three days of the opening test in Galle on Tuesday. This was Sri Lanka’s biggest victory margin in test cricket, while Ireland slumped to their fifth…
Read More »Jayasuriya bags five-for as Sri Lanka devastate Ireland
Sadeera Samarawickrama and Dinesh Chandimal hit unbeaten centuries before Prabath Jayasuriya claimed a five-for as Sri Lanka put visitors Ireland to the sword on the second day of the first Test in Galle on Monday. Sri Lanka declared their first innings on a mammoth 591-6 before reducing Ireland to 117-7,…
Read More »Karunaratne, Mendis make Ireland toil in Sri Lanka Test
Centurions Dimuth Karunaratne and Kusal Mendis made Ireland’s wayward bowlers toil on Sunday to put Sri Lanka in a commanding position on day one of the first Test in Galle. At stumps in hot and humid conditions in the sides’ first Test series, the hosts were 386 for four with…
Read More »Modric rejects €60m offer from Saudi Arabia
Real Madrid’s veteran midfielder Luka Modric has rejected an enormous offer of €60m for a two-year contract from Saudi Arabia, Spanish media reported. Reportedly, the Croatian player is desirous of retiring in Madrid, which is why he turned down the offer. The 37-year-old joined the Los Blancos in 2012 and has played a key…
Read More »Babar Azam rises to third spot in ICC T20I ranking
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has jumped a spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 players rankings, while his opening partner Mohammad Rizwan retained the second position as per the latest update. Babar and Rizwan will have the opportunity to close the gap on India’s Suryakumar Yadav, who is placed at the top position…
Read More »Giving up right to host 2023 Asia Cup not an option: Najam Sethi
Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Najam Sethi has rejected any possibility of giving away Pakistan’s right to host the upcoming Asia Cup, saying that there it was “not an option”. In September this year, Pakistan is scheduled to host the much-anticipated event. However, following India’s refusal to travel to…
Read More »Pak vs NZ: Tickers for Karachi, Rawalpindi fixtures to be put on sale from tomorrow
Tickets for the upcoming matches between Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi and Rawalpindi will go on sale from Tuesday (tomorrow), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. Two T20Is and the same number of ODIs between the two sides are set to be played in Rawalpindi. Karachi will host the last three…
Read More »PCB nominates Aleem Dar on ICC’s international panel
Pakistan Cricket Board has nominated Aleem Dar on the ICC International Panel of Umpires. The 54-year-old three-time ICC Umpire of the Year has replaced Ahsan Raza in the international panel, who has been promoted to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires. Aleem’s appointment to the international panel means he will remain…
Read More »Ali Naqvi and Chris Broad to lead playing control teams during Pakistan-New Zealand series
Former Test cricketers and respected match referees Ali Naqvi and Chris Broad will lead the playing control teams in the T20 International and One-Day International series between Pakistan and New Zealand from 14 April till 7 May. Ali Naqvi will be the match referee in the five T20Is – spread…
Read More »Seifert guides New Zealand to victory in final-over thriller to seal series 2-1
Sri Lanka’s death bowling nearly pulled it back from the brink, but New Zealand kept their cool to secure an ultimately comfortable four-wicket win in the third and final T20I in Queenstown and with it a 2-1 series victory. Tim Seifert anchored a successful chase of 183 with his 48-ball 88,…
Read More »Adviser to Chief Minister Punjab on Sports and Youth Affairs Wahab Riaz inaugurates First Ramzan Sports Series 2023
Adviser to Chief Minister Punjab on Sports and Youth Affairs Wahab Riaz inaugurated First Ramzan Sports Series 2023 by playing a shot at the grand colourful opening ceremony at Mini Hockey Stadium on Friday night. Commissioner Lahore Ch Muhammad Ali Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider, Secretary Sports and Youth Affairs…
Read More »Team management of PAK vs NZ revealed
Ahead of the much-anticipated upcoming T20I and ODI series against New Zealand, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the national side’s team management. According to an official statement issued by the cricket board, Rehan-ul-Haq — the general manager of two-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Islamabad United — has been appointed team manager.…
Read More »Tickets for Pak vs NZ home T20I series to go on sale from tomorrow
The tickets for the upcoming three-match T20Is series between Pakistan and New Zealand in Lahore will go on sale from tomorrow (April 2) 11am. The matches are scheduled to be played on April 14, 15 and 17 at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shared the pricelist for…
Read More »PFF announces squad for AFC’s Women’s Olympic Qualifiers
The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has announced the women’s squad that will travel to Tajikistan for AFC’s Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Maria Khan will lead the national side while defender Malika-e-Noor has been named her deputy. The 22-member national team and coaching staff will leave for Tajikistan from Dubai, where…
Read More »BCCI, ICC reject staging Pakistan’s World Cup matches in Bangladesh
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) have rejected the idea of Pakistan playing its ICC World Cup 2023 matches in Bangladesh. Earlier, it was reported Pakistan won’t play in India during the mega event since the Indian board had decided against…
Read More »Argentina’s Lionel Messi scores 100th international goal in Curacao romp
The joy of FIFA World Cup success was revived for Argentina as the world champions thumped Curacao in a runway 7-0 friendly win, another night to remember for Lionel Messi. It was a goal fest for Argentina as the Paris Saint-Germain star scored clinical hat trick in the first half, surpassing the…
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