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‘India can go to hell’: Former Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad hits out at BCCI
Pakistan batting great Javed Miandad fired a broadside at the Indian cricket board for its refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023, saying that India can “go to hell”. Last year in October, Pakistani cricket authorities hinted they may pull out of next year’s World Cup in India, a day…
Read More »Quetta Gladiators victorious against Peshawar Zalmi in exhibition match
Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed’s Quetta Gladiators Sunday won an exhibition match in Quetta against the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi by three runs. The Gladiators restricted Zalmi to181-7 in 20 overs, as it attempted to chase 185 runs. Even though it appeared Zalmi would stand victorious after scoring109 runs in 10 overs…
Read More »Naseem Shah has been appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of Balochistan Police
Pakistan cricket team’s fast bowler Naseem Shah has been appointed as Goodwill Ambassador of Balochistan Police on Saturday. The Balochistan police appointed Naseem Shah as the “Honorary DSP” of the police. For this appointment, a ceremony was held at the IG Balochistan Police Office, Quetta, in which Shah was formally dressed in…
Read More »Pakistan-born Australia batsman Khawaja misses flight to India after visa delay
Australia opener Usman Khawaja missed the team’s flight to India on Wednesday for their four-test tour due to a visa delay, Cricket Australia (CA) said. A CA spokesman said the Pakistan-born batsman was the only player in Australia’s squad not to board because his visa had not arrived in time. Khawaja posted a popular…
Read More »PCB constitutes selection committee for age-group trials
The Pakistan Cricket Board has named an eight-member selection committee, which will conduct U13, U16 and U19 trials for the selection of regional and district teams. Former Test wicketkeeper/batter Kamran Akmal has been appointed as the chair, while other members of the panel are Sohail Tanvir, Amir Nazir, Taimoor Khan,…
Read More »21 foreign and 15 local players will make their debuts in the PSL8
As many as 21 foreign internationals and 15 local players will make their debuts in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8, which will be played in Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi from 13 February to 19 March. Multan will host five matches, Karachi and Lahore will stage nine matches each and Rawalpindi…
Read More »Bayern Munich in talks to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo
Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo is in talks to join German champions Bayern Munich before Tuesday’s transfer deadline. A deal for the Portugal full-back is still to be completed but the proposal is for an initial loan with a 70m euro (£61.5m) option to buy in the summer. The 28-year-old…
Read More »Steven Smith and Beth Mooney named Australia’s cricketers of the year
Steven Smith and Beth Mooney took the top honours at the Cricket Australia awards while Usman Khawaja was named the inaugural Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year. Smith claimed the Allan Border Medal for a record-equaling fourth time – joining Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke with that tally…
Read More »Babar’s comparison to Virat Kohli is unfair : Misbah-ul-Haq
Pakistan’s former skipper Misbah-ul-Haq said Sunday that he was disappointed over speculations around Babar Azam’s captaincy, saying the way the player was targeted was not right. Talking to reporters in Lahore, the former head coach Misbah said: “No matter who is the captain, a change should only be made after…
Read More »Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open
Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men’s title by using all of his talent and nous to see off Stefanos Tsitsipas. Serbia’s Djokovic started strongly and dug deep in the second set on his way to a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5)…
Read More »Babar Azam declared cricketer of the year for 2022
Pakistan’s batting genius Babar Azam has bagged another accolade as he has been named the winner of the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for Men’s Cricketer of 2022. The Pakistan skipper scored 2598 runs in 44 matches in 2022, averaging 54.12 with eight centuries and 15 half-centuries. In 2022, Babar became…
Read More »ICC Women’s U-19 T20 WC: New Zealand beat Pakistan by 103 runs
In the ICC Women’s Under-19 T20 World Cup at Potchefstroom in South Africa, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 103 runs. Batting first, New Zealand scored 178 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in allotted 20 overs. In reply, Pakistan scored 75 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in…
Read More »Shoaib Akhtar bows out of biopic ‘Rawalpindi Express’
Pakistan’s former cricket star Shoaib Akhtar — nicknamed “Rawalpindi Express” — has disassociated himself from his biopic of the same name. Citing a violation of the agreement, Akhtar announced on social media on Saturday, that he had parted ways with the makers of his biopic. Taking to Twitter, the fast blower wrote:…
Read More »Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi performs Umrah
Pakistan ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is in Saudi Arabia, recently had the privilege to perform Umrah. Shaheen has not distanced himself from social media and is keeping his fans updated with all that he’s doing. Taking to two social media platforms — Twitter and Instagram — the fast bowler shared a…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf: Waheed Baloch reclaimed trophy
Final Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Sunday, 22nd January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Last year’s defending champion Waheed Baloch from KGC with gross of 277, 11 under par reclaimed the trophy. The runner-up this year…
Read More »Hole-in-one : Bank Al Habib will reward Ashas with a brand new Toyota car
Third Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Saturday, 21st January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Muhammad Zubair from KGC fired 69, 3 under par to lead on third day with his gross 206, 10 under par. Defending…
Read More »HBL PSL 8 schedule announced
Lahore Qalandars will have an opportunity make history when they will take on Multan Sultans in the opening match of the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 at the picturesque Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday, 13 February. Lahore Qalandars had defeated defending champions Multan Sultans at the Gaddafi Stadium by 42…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf: Muhammad Shehzad rises on second day
Second Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Friday, 20th January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Muhammad Shehzad who tied lead with six other on day one, shot 67, five under par and maintained lead to second day…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf: Young golf talent shines to joins leaders on day one
First Round of Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 was played on Thursday, 19th January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). Defending Champion Waheed Baloch, Pakistan’s Ace Golfer Shabbir Iqbal, Muhammad Zubair, Zahir Shah, Muhammad Shehzad and Asad Khan shared 69, three under…
Read More »Azhar Ali to play county cricket
Azhar Ali, who retired from Test cricket last year in December, is committed to playing county cricket. The right-handed batter was signed by Worcestershire County Club for the 2023 season after he led them well in the last edition. Azhar scored 656 runs in 11 matches in LV — Insurance…
Read More »12th Rashid D. Habib Golf 2023 from 19th January
Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 will tee off on Thursday, 19th January at the Karachi Golf Club (KGC). The final round will be played on Sunday, 22nd January. More than hundred top golfers will compete in the Professionals category for the most…
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