NEW DELHI: Senior International Cricket Council (ICC) officials have travelled to Pakistan to secure the country’s participation in this year’s 50-overs World Cup in India which has been in doubt for political reasons. Bilateral cricket has been a casualty of the soured relations between India and Pakistan over the last decade and the neighbours play each other only in multi-team …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is going to perform Haj this year along with thousands of Pakistanis, sources said on Monday. They informed that the 28-year-old cricketer will be accompanied by his mother. According to sources, Babar will go to Saudi Arabia in the second week of June. On the other hand, it is known from reliable sources that some other …

LAHORE: Former pacer Mohammad Amir was criticized by supporters of Pakistan captain Babar Azam for sharing his thoughts on the batsman’s performance in the T20 format. The speedster, who usually talks about Babar’s influence in the limited-overs game, said he is frequently called out by the skipper’s fans on social media. The veteran cricketer, before the start of the eighth …

Pakistan played out a 1-1 draw against India in the Men’s Junior Asia Cup 2023 hockey tournament played at Salalah Sports Complex in Oman. The result means that Pakistan stays top in Pool A behind India based on goal difference. By drawing the match, Pakistan also halted the Indian winning streak. The Indian junior hockey team were dominant in the …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan have joined Harvard Business School’s Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports (BEMS) executive education program, becoming the first two cricketers to attend the prestigious school. The star duo will attend the program from May 31 to June 3 at the school’s campus in Boston, Massachusetts. Both the cricketers will join various communities …

Indian Cricket Board BCCI Secretary Jay Shah has announced that the schedule for the ODI World Cup will be unveiled during the World Test Championship final and the venues for the World Cup are expected to be disclosed during a sideline meeting held in conjunction with the Test Championship final. As per reports from Indian media, Jay Shah announced that …

ISLAMABAD: Imad Wasim and Azam Khan are set to join the Seattle Orcas in the inaugural season of Major League Cricket (MLC) in the US, ESPNcricinfo has reported. Although both players do not hold central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), they have agreed in principle to play for the Seattle-based team, a franchise backed by the GMR Group, …

LAHORE: Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan, who represents Sussex County Cricket Club, suffered an injury on his debut in the T20 Vitality Blast. The leg-spinner reportedly had a nasty collision with fellow teammate Nathan McAndrew while taking a catch in the match against Somerset. The collision occurred on the fourth ball of the seventh over when Somerset’s Tom Kohler-Cadmore top-edged a …

LAHORE: In an exciting treat for cricket fans, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) XI is set to face Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Lahore Qalandars in an exhibition T10 match on May 28. The match is part of a soft launch of the multi-billion Narowal Sports Complex at Narowal Sports City, which has 14 stadiums and gymnasiums for various sports …

LAHORE: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has reportedly backed the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) hybrid plan to host the Asia Cup in September. Pakistan will host four to six Asia Cup matches as per the hybrid model given to the ACC by PCB Management Committee Chairman Najam Shetty. Simultaneously, India will play their matches at a neutral venue that will …

LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain, Inzamam-ul-Haq, has raised his concerns about the newly appointed data-driven selection committee by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Speaking on the matter, Inzamam expressed his belief that the selection should primarily be based on on-field performances rather than relying solely on statistical data. Voicing his reservations, Inzamam argued that it would have been a better approach …

DUBAI: International Cricket Council (ICC) has provisionally suspended Devon Thomas charging him with seven charges under their anti-corruption code including ‘contriving to fix’ matches. Thomas has been named in the West Indies squad for the series against UAE and he has 14 days to respond to the charges. West Indies cricketer Devon Thomas has suffered a blow to his international …

LAHORE: Pakistan began their Junior Asia Cup Hockey campaign in style, beating Chinese Taipei 15-1 at Salalah in Oman on Tuesday. Muhammad Sufyan and Abdul Hanan Shahid from Pakistan both made hat-trick. Pakistan will take on Thailand tomorrow. It is pertinent to mention that the Junior Asia Cup 2023 is the gateway for securing the direct spot for this year’s …

ISLAMABAD: A Czech athlete, Josef Salek aka Joska, set a new world record for the longest time in a belly plank position (male) with 9.38 hours and 47 seconds. The record was previously held by Daniel Scully – an Australian citizen – with a time of 9:30 hours and 1 second. Abdominal planks are one of the most punishing exercises, …

NEPAL: Pakistani climber, Asad Ali Memon, who accomplished a feat by summiting Mount Everest, now finds himself stranded on the treacherous slopes of the majestic mountain. As per media reports, Asad Ali has contacted the Pakistani embassy in Nepal, requesting assistance and urging them to coordinate his airlift to Kathmandu for treatment. Asad Ali, a student of IoBM, became the …

LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has signed with Colombo Strikers for the upcoming fourth season of the Lanka Premier League (LPL). Azam was one of the players to be acquired outright ahead of the auction scheduled for June 11. The upcoming fourth edition of the LPL is scheduled to take place from July 31 to August 22. Pakistan is scheduled …

ISLAMABAD: Inflation in Pakistan is likely to hit fresh peaks, and is projected to reach over 37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in May against 36.4 per cent recorded in April, JS Global Securities, a brokerage house, said in a report on Monday. “We expect the datapoint to clock in at a record-high of 37.27 per cent, as current workings suggest …

Zaman, who belongs to Azad Jammu Kashmir and hails from a very humble background, has consistently shown his talent over the past few years. He took 15 wickets in 13 matches for this year’s PSL champions Lahore Qalandars. His remarkable success under pressure and ability to bowl in the death overs earned him a call-up to the Pakistan national team …

Latif believes that it is important for captains to have certain qualities like data analysis as well as resilience and determination There are two big captains in world cricket, and I can say with confidence that they don’t believe in facts, one is Babar Azam and the other is Virat Kohli,” Latif said on his YouTube channel. PCB has appointed …

RAWALPINDI: Former Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq has revealed that former pacer Shoaib Akhtar still has some money that he took from him to buy his clothes. Saqlain spoke about his relationship with Shoaib while speaking on a TV programme. He said the former speedster was nicknamed “Shoaby” and “Shoaib the actor” when the host showed him pictures of Shoaib. …

Pakistan is likely to play a white-ball series against New Zealand in January 2024 to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States of America (USA). As per media reports, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has approached PCB for the series after Pakistan concludes the three-match Test series against Australia. New Zealand is eager to host either …

The Junior Hockey Asia Cup will be start in Salalah, Oman on Tuesday whereas the trophy was unveiled on Monday, as all the captains posed with the ultimate prize, for which they will be playing each other. The first match of the event will be played between Thailand and Japan whereas Pakistan will take on Chinese Taipei in the second …

LAHORE: Pakistan’s veteran fast bowler Hasan Ali suffered an injury during the ongoing T20 Blast tournament in Birmingham. The incident happened moments before the opening match between Birmingham Bears and Yorkshire Vikings, when Hasan Ali was warming up on the field. Despite his absence, his team, the Birmingham Bears, emerged victorious, securing a 34-run victory. Specific details about the nature …

LAHORE: Pakistan batsman Shan Masood is all set to embark on a new journey as the captain of the Yorkshire county club at the Vitality Blast. After two successful years with Derbyshire, Masud will now lead Yorkshire in their first match against Warwickshire in Birmingham. Expressing his excitement on Twitter, the left-handed batsman shared his excitement about representing Yorkshire in …

LAHORE: cemented his place in Gloucestershire with his all-round performances over the last three seasons, will be playing for Gloucester Gorillas. Zaman Khan The 21-year-old pacer was drafted by Derbyshire Falcons for the tournament along with Haider Ali. The young pace sensation is a product of Lahore Qalandars’ player development program and recently made his international debut for Pakistan in …

KARACHI: Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes that the national team captain drives the best cover in the world. Pakistan’s great batsman Babar Azam is known for his impressive wrist and has received huge praise and appreciation at home and abroad. Afridi, who is an outspoken critic, chose the star cricketer over India’s Virat Kohli and Australia’s Steve Smith, who …

Renowned Pakistani cricketers are all set to participate in the upcoming third edition of the Unity Cup T20 tournament in Washington DC, taking place from May 22 to 29.Sohaib Maqsood, Imran Khan Jr., Mohammad Irfan, Usman Shinwari, and Mohammad Mohsin will represent the Baltimore Royals team in the week-long tournament. The tournament will be played at Bolen Park and Hanson …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is making significant efforts to include cricket in the Olympics, stating that it could generate substantial revenues from the Indian market. The ICC believes that by introducing cricket to the Olympics, it could earn media rights revenues ranging from $130 to $260 million, with the potential to attract a vast audience in India. For the …

Afghanistan and Nepal have expressed their willingness to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 as per the proposed hybrid model. As per media reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has disclosed that both cricket boards have confirmed their availability for the hybrid model suggested by the PCB. Yesterday, it was reported that Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have no issue …

PESHAWAR: PSL franchise, Peshawar Zalmi, have announced an open talent hunt program in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to discover hidden talent in the province. The trials will take place from May 23 to 27 at the Hayatabad Sports Complex in Peshawar. Interested individuals can register online on the official website before May 22. The program offers a platform for young and talented …

LAHORE: Pakistan players were absent from the inaugural edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) held from January 13 to February 12 earlier this year. The UAE-based league offered top players US$450,000 for the first season. However, the organizers were ready to offer up to USD 900,000 to Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. They were offered the captaincy …

MANCHESTER: Manchester City produced an exceptional performance to book their place in the Champions League final with a 4-0 win over Real Madrid, securing a 5-1 aggregate victory. Bernardo Silva was the standout player with two goals, Eder Milita also scored an own goal and Julian Alvarez added a late strike. The English champions are now just three wins away …

DUBAI: On Thursday (May 18), Rafael Nadal withdrew from the French Open 2023 — the second Grand Slam of the year — owing to an abdominal strain he picked up during this year’s Australian Open. The 14th-time French Open winner announced this decision during the presser on Thursday evening after several doubts over his participation for the past few months. …

BEIJING: Hosts China defeated a talented Danish side Thursday to win their group at the Sudirman Cup, propelled by a dominant performance from reigning Olympic women’s badminton champion Chen Yufei. Despite the setback for Denmark, their two previous wins over Singapore and Egypt will enable them to advance with China to the knockout rounds that begin Friday. This year’s edition …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approves conferment of award to mountaineer In recognition of her remarkable accomplishment of successfully summiting Mount Everest, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given his approval for the conferment of the prestigious civil award, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, to Naila Kiani, a prominent Pakistani female climber. The Prime Minister’s Office issued a notification on Wednesday, officially announcing the prime …

Let’s revisit an 18-year-old’s gruesome workout Mike Tyson His neck used to grow 20 inches. This is called workout technique neck bridge. The American professional boxer had a successful career from 1985 to 2005 and his techniques are still referenced by young boxers after his retirement from the boxing world. What is the neck bridge workout and how is it …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unhappy with the proposed new revenue distribution model for international cricket although it accepts that India, the game’s financial engine, should get the biggest share, chairman Najam Sethi told Reuters.   The International Cricket Council (ICC), the game’s global governing body, has proposed a new revenue sharing model for the 2024-27 cycle to …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday unveiled the schedule for the Test series against Australia, the Benaud-Qadir Trophy, which will be played between now and next year. “Pakistan will travel Down Under to take on Australia in the Benaud-Qadir Trophy later in the year. The three Tests part of the third World Test Championship cycle will be played …

LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee chairman Najam Sethi said if Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jai Shah wants to head the International Cricket Council (ICC) in future, he should resolve the Asia Cup issue amicably. Shah, who is also the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has ruled out sending his team to …

ISLAMABAD: Teams from three countries will tour Australia next summer, Cricket Australia said on Sunday, with the men’s Test fixtures taking place during a truncated window in December and January. Australia’s men’s team, the World Test Championship finalists, will play Pakistan in three Tests from December 14-January 7, before taking on the West Indies in a two-Test series from January …