Pakistan women cricketer Nida Dar became the second bowler from her country to scoop up 100 wickets in ODIs on Sunday. Nida took 108 matches to bag 100 wickets. She achieved this milestone during her outing against the West Indies Women in the second ODI in Karachi. Before Dar it was former captain Sana Mir who took 100 wickets in …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday decided to appoint wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain. According to details, the captain, coaches, and selection committee had decided to appoint Rizwan as the vice-captain. Rizwan will continue his role as the vice-captain even after the ongoing home series against New Zealand. Sources divulged that the meeting of the captain, coaches, …

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The German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday that Julian Nagelsmann, coach of the German national team, has committed to an extension, ensuring his leadership until at least the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann expressed his heartfelt commitment, stating, “It is a great honour to coach the national team.” The extension comes ahead of the 2024 European championships, which Germany is …

The World Championship of Legends has achieved an extraordinary milestone by surpassing worth 100K USD in ticket sales on its inaugural day, setting a new standard in the world of cricket. Firstly, the championship has received the prestigious approval of a Test Playing Nation, notably the England Cricket Board, establishing the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham as its distinguished home. …

Former Pakistan legendary bowler Waqar Younis and his daughter beamed with joy ahead of the first T20I between the Babar Azam-inspired team and New Zealand Thursday. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Younis dropped a photo in which he is spending some quality time with his daughter and enjoying coffee. “Perfect start of the morning with my beautiful daughter, on our …

Heavy rains in Dubai have caused widespread disruption to flight operations, leaving Pakistan cricketers and numerous other passengers stranded at airports and facing hardships. Former cricket captain Misbahul Haq and Kamran Akmal, along with other Pakistanis, were among those affected by the flight delays and cancellations. Misbahul Haq and Kamran Akmal, who were travelling to the US via Dubai, found …

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir praised Indian captain Rohit Sharma and ace batter Virat Kohli on Tuesday. Expressing his thoughts, Amir said: “One comes to know about bowling skills by bowling against Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.” Amir hailed Sharma and Kohli as “world-class” players. He acknowledged the talent of Saim Ayub and Mohammad Haris, saying, “Both Saim Ayub and Mohammad …

Wisden Almanack has named Australian skipper Pat Cummins the world’s best men’s cricketer, while Nat Sciver-Brunt of England was declared the best women’s cricketer on Tuesday. Cummins was recognised by Wisden for a stellar 2023 in which the fast bowler led Australia to a World Test Championship (WTC) final win over India. Wisden also named five Cricketers of the Year, …

The New Zealand cricket team has touched down in Islamabad, commencing their highly anticipated 14-day tour of the country. Arriving on April 14, the team is set to engage in a series of five T20 matches against the Pakistani cricket squad, scheduled from April 14 to 28. New Zealand team arrives in Islamabad for the T20I series The series will …

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The National Selection Committee is in the doldrums regarding the opening plan during the T20 series against New Zealand. The T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand is starting from April 18 and the selection committee has also announced the final squad for the series. But who will beat the series opener against the Kiwis? There are five openers in the …

On Friday, Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem has departed for South Africa for training ahead of the Olympics. Expressing gratitude, he wished everyone happiness for Ramadan and Eid. ‘With perseverance and dedication, I aim to make Pakistan proud,’ says Nadeem. Having completed two months of training in Pakistan after knee surgery, Nadeem requested prayers for his continued recovery. With his rehab …

Pakistani player hoisted the green crescent flag in Australia and won five gold medals. In the under-13 category, Mahnoor Ali won the gold medal. Hazifa Shahid won the gold medal in U-13 Men’s Junior Open Squash Championship. In U-15 Men’s, Yahya Khan won the final. Under-17 Men’s and Women’s titles both went to Pakistan. In Men’s, Ibrahim Zeb won Gold …

Pakistan cricket team captain, Babar Azam, has wished his fans Eid Mubarak by sharing some special photos on this joyous occasion. After performing the Eid prayers, Captain Babar Azam reportedly visited his ancestral home, where he spent quality time with his brothers and friends. Amidst the festivities, Babar went on to the roof of his house and took stunning photos, …

Pakistani duo Mehwish Ali and Mahnoor Ali won the Australian Open Junior Squash Championship quarterfinal match defeating the Australian opponent 0-3 and reaching the semi-final. Mahnoor Ali defeated the Kiwi player 0-3 in the quarterfinals. Suharsh Ali was defeated in the quarter-finals. Now, Sahresh Ali will play the fifth-position match. The Australian Junior Open (AJO) is the pinnacle event on …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the 17-member Pakistan squad against New Zealand. PCB selection committee Abdul Razzaq, Muhammad Yusuf, Asad Shafiq, Wahab Riaz, and Bilal Afzal held a press conference at PCB Headquarters in Lahore. Squad: Babar Azam (captain), Muhammad Rizwan, Abrar Ahmed, Azam Khan, Muhammad Iftikhar, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Irfan, Fakhar Zaman, …

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has termed the pre-season camp in Kakul as highly successful, adding that it not only contributed to preparing the players for the long and challenging cricket season ahead but also strengthened unity and understanding amongst the group through strategically designed team bonding exercises and drills. Babar Azam was joined by Aamer Jamal, Azam Khan, Imad Wasim, …

Kirsten is slated to take charge of the white-ball cricket, including One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), while Gillespie is expected to guide the team in red-ball cricket In the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, it has been decided to assign coaching roles exclusively to coaches available domestically. Mohammad Yousuf is expected to take on the …

The seasoned right-hand batter Rohit Sharma is set to leave Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, as the former skipper of the franchise is unhappy with the way things are panning out this season. The reports from the Indian media claimed that Rohit Sharma is disappointed with the way Hardik Pandya is leading the …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Media Director Aalia Rasheed has resigned from her post in an announcement made on X, formerly Twitter. Aliya Rasheed was appointed during the tenure of PCB chairman Zaka Ashraf. Sources claimed there was a lot of pressure on Alia Rashid after she released the statement about captaincy without asking Shaheen Shah Afridi. Sami Ul Hasan …

Lahiru Kumara finished with 4-50 to help Sri Lanka thump Bangladesh by 192 runs in the second Test and sweep the two-match series 2-0 on Wednesday. The fast bowler dismissed the last man Khaled Ahmed to wrap up a one-sided contest before lunch on the fifth day. Hosts Bangladesh, chasing a mammoth 511 in their second innings, added just 50 …

England Test captain Ben Stokes on Tuesday has opted out from the T20 World Cup, which will be played the USA and West Indies in June, the England Cricket Board (ECB) has said in a statement. “Ben Stokes has confirmed today that he does not wish to be considered for selection ahead of this summer’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,” …

The Pakistan Cricket Team has started a comprehensive training camp at the renowned Army School of Physical Training Kakul in Abbottabad. From March 28 to April 9, the entire Pakistani cricket squad participates in various physical fitness exercises meticulously crafted by seasoned instructors. With a keen emphasis on discipline and fostering team spirit, the training session aims to elevate the …

Pakistan Cricket Team on Sunday confirmed that following a unanimous recommendation from the PCB’s selection committee, Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi has appointed Babar Azam as white-ball (ODI and T20I) captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Babar Azam has replaced Shaheen Shah Afridi as T20 captain. ‘King Babar’ also became ODI skipper after a hiatus of five months. Babar Azam …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the Inter-Club One-Day tournament. According to the announcement issued by the board, it has announced the interclub One Day tournament, which will be held in 16 regions of the country in April. As per the PCB constitution of 2014, all registered cricket clubs will be eligible to participate in the tournament. As stated in …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is preparing to reinstate Babar Azam as captain ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. According to details, Cricket Pakistan reported on March 12 that Shaheen Shah Afridi’s T20I captaincy is under threat. Initially, Mohammad Rizwan was a leading candidate to replace Shaheen, with Babar Azam also in contention. However, recent developments have positioned Babar …

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Howley speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Pak India Fans event at the MCG said CA would love to play their part for India Pakistan cricket. “We value our relationships with all member states.  We are excited to host Pakistan again,” Nick Hockley said. “We are also excited to host India,” he said. …

The Pakistan cricket team is set to visit Australia for a white-ball series scheduled for November this year as Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday released its international schedule for the 2024-25 season. In a press release, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the tour which will mark the start of Australia’s white-ball schedule for the summer of 2024-25 would …

T20 skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi said that the cricket team consisted of eleven players and everyone has to play and perform and emphasized captain was not only responsible for defeat. “A captain should be friendly with everyone, can’t teach anyone the stick attitude,” Shaheen Afridi said. He revealed that he was asked to have a strict attitude but questioned how …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the names of 29 players who will be participating in an intensive physical fitness camp set to kick off tomorrow at Kakul. Leading the group are Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, joined by talents like Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Saud Shakeel. Pakistan T20 players to undergo Physical fitness camp in Kakul from …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the 20-player probable squad for the upcoming series against West Indies women. Set to commence from April 18th to May 3rd at Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. Led by Saleem Jaffar, the selection committee picked players based on their recent performances in domestic and international cricket. Key inclusions are Ayesha Zafar, Rameen Shamim, and …

Renowned diplomat and former Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Shahryar M. Khan, has passed away at the age of 89 in Lahore. His family has confirmed his demise, marking the end of a remarkable journey that saw him play pivotal roles in both cricket and diplomacy. Born on March 29, 1934, in Lucknow, India, Shahryar Khan received his …

Former West Indian cricketer Ian Bishop extended his “best wishes” for newly-appointed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the renowned commentator said: “All the best to Ruturaj Gaikwad in taking over the leadership of Chennai Super Kings.” Bishop acknowledged the brilliance of Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain for the Kings. “Following the brilliant …

Nottinghamshire have left-arm seamers – Ben Lister of New Zealand and Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan – for the T20 Blast group stages this season, hoping they can emulate the success Pakistan T20 captain Shaheen Shah Afridi brought to the team last summer. Lister, who has earned 13 limited-overs caps for his country, is not expected to be part of their …

The Pakistani selectors are set to announce a pool of around 25 players for a training camp at an Army base in Kakul from March 25. From this pool, the team for the upcoming home five-match T20I series against New Zealand in April will be announced. The announcement of players’ names is expected tomorrow after the approval of the PCB …

Kayani has dreamed of playing at the highest level since childhood. “Representing Pakistan internationally is a dream come true,” he said. “I’m extremely grateful for this opportunity to do what I love while furthering my education. I have big aspirations in terms of what I want to achieve in my football career, inspiring the South Asian community being a key …

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Congress Tuesday held its meeting in Karachi where MNA Shehla Raza was unanimously elected as President of PHF. Shehla Raza interesting is also elected the first woman President of PHF. The Congress also unanimously elected Raja Shuja as the finance secretary. Earlier, the then caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar approved on Sunday the replacement of …

Cricket Australia has decided to postpone its three-match men’s T20I series against Afghanistan which was scheduled for August. The decision was taken on the advice of the Australian government that ‘conditions for women and girls in Afghanistan are getting worse. According to a CA statement, it’s the third time CA has decided to postpone matches against Afghanistan after making the …