England national cricket will start their preparations for the decisive Test match against Pakistan at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi from Tuesday. According to details surfaced on Sunday, the Shan Masood-led side will start their practice tomorrow (Monday) after emerging victorious in the second Test after a series of thumping. Meanwhile, following the success of Pakistan in Multan on …

Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman submitted his response to showcase notice from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the 34-year-old cricketer penned comments in favor of Babar Azam. Sources divulged that Zaman said in his response that Babar Azam is his friend and fellow cricketer. “There was no intention to scoff at the PCB or anybody else by coming in the …

In the 2nd Test between Pakistan and England in Multan, Pakistan posted 358/9 by the second session on Day 2 after electing to bat. (123.3 ov) 366/10 Aamer Jamal, who was dealing with a hip injury, fought hard before being bowled by Brydon Carse for 37 runs, adding crucial runs alongside Noman Ali. Noman Ali remains unbeaten on 29, while …

Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan on Wednesday expressed his joy over taking the wicket of England veteran batter Joe Root. Expressing his thoughts following his impactful bowling performance against the visitors, Khan said: “We had changed our plan following tea as England were playing attacking cricket.” “We needed to bag quick wickets against England. It would be helpful for us to …

The dengue threat continues to loom in Punjab as 172 cases reported across the provinces during the last 24 hours. According to details that surfaced on Wednesday, Rawalpindi had reported 157 dengue cases. Lahore had recorded eight cases, whereas Jehlum had reported two cases. Gujranwala, Attock, Chakwal, Sargodha, and Okara had recorded one case each. Meanwhile, 3,771 cases had been …

Kamran Ghulam made a sensational start to his Test career, scoring a debut century against England on Day 1 of the second Test in Multan. The 28-year-old right-hander, who has been waiting for his chance to represent Pakistan in Test cricket, brought up his hundred with a powerful boundary through midwicket off the bowling of Joe Root. Ghulam displayed exceptional …

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the suspension of head coach Chandika Hathurusingha for disciplinary reasons. The decision comes as a result of serious misconduct allegations, including an assault on a player and excessive absences from training sessions, contrary to the stipulations of his contract. Hathurusingha, who had returned for a second term as Bangladesh’s coach in February 2023, …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday disclosed the reasons for dropping Babar Azam and other senior players from the ongoing red-ball series against England. According to the PCB, “Babar Azam is one of the best players of his generation. The PCB wants to see the mentally strong, Babar Azam representing Pakistan in the future. It has been decided to …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to conduct fitness tests for four national cricketers ahead of the second Test against England. Sources indicated that the PCB has summoned Kamran Ghulam, Zahid Mahmood, Imam-ul-Haq, and Nauman Ali to Multan for the tests. The fitness test are expected to take place today (Saturday). It is noteworthy that Nauman Ali and …

Pakistani weightlifter Nooh Dastgir Butt made a stunning international debut on Thursday at the Commonwealth Powerlifting Classic and Equipped Championships in South Africa, clinching gold in the squat event. The Pride of Performance Award recipient and Commonwealth Games gold medalist lifted an impressive 370 kilograms in his first-ever powerlifting competition, held in Sun City, South Africa. This victory secured Butt’s …

MULTAN: England won the first Test against Pakistan by an innings and 47 runs after dismissing the home team for 220 on the fifth and final day of the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium here on Friday. Pakistan entered record books by becoming the first cricket team to lose a Test match after scoring more than 500 runs …

England have now posted the highest ever innings total against Pakistan by any team, as the visitors accumulated more than 800 runs on the fourth day of the first Test match against Pakistan in Multan. This is the second time in cricket history that any team has scored more than 700 runs in a Test match against Pakistan. This is …

ISLAMABAD : Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has made history by becoming the youngest climber in the country to summit all 14 peaks exceeding 8,000 metres. The 22-year-old achieved this milestone today by reaching the summit of Shishapangma, which stands at 8,027 metres. Known as the “Broad Boy,” Kashif reached the summit early this morning, solidifying his place in the annals …

Saud Shakeel and Naseem Shah ensured to tick all the boxes as the host were bundled out for mammoth 556 on the second day in the first Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on Tuesday. Pakistan were bundled out in 149th over. Shakeel and Shah continued to move the scorecard forward following the centuries scored by captain Shan …

In the first Test against England currently being played in Multan, Pakistan lost three wickets, Abdullah Shafique was dismissed after scoring 102 runs off 184 balls, and captain Shan Masood followed shortly after, making 151 runs off 177 balls. Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel are now at the crease, with Pakistan’s score standing at 289 runs for the loss of …

England’s Test captain Ben Stokes will miss the first Test against Pakistan, starting October 7 in Multan, due to a lingering hamstring injury. Stokes has been sidelined since August and also missed the recent Sri Lanka series. Despite joining the squad and participating in training, fitness concerns have led to his omission from the first Test. The 33-year-old all-rounder suffered …

Renowned YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, widely known as Mr Beast, has voiced concern over the growing YouTube influence of Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. During a candid conversation on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast, Mr Beast expressed unease about the possibility of Ronaldo surpassing him in subscribers. With his YouTube channel boasting over 318 million subscribers, Mr Beast currently holds the title …

BEIJING: When reflecting on the remarkable growth of Chinese sports over recent decades, few events better represent this progress than the historic ascent of Mt. Qomolangma via the north slope by Chinese mountaineers in 1960. This achievement symbolizes a national spirit of overcoming obstacles and striving for new heights. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games serve as a modern testament to …

Cricketing commentator Nasser Hussain has spoken out on the upcoming test series between Pakistan and England. In an interview with a news outlet, Hussain stated “Last time England were there, Pakistan in Karachi where they’ve played, they were just fortresses. Not many sides went there and won. Since that tour, Pakistan has played nine tests and only won two (home and …

National cricketer Usman Qadir has announced his retirement from international cricket in a message posted on his social media account. Qadir thanked his coaches, fellow players and fans for the support he got during his stint as the international player. “It was a great honor to represent Pakistan. Thanks for the support of coaches and friends who guided me every …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accepted the resignation of the Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam on Wednesday. The PCB spokesperson in a statement said the decision of Babar Azam showed decision showed his desire to focus fully on batting. “The selection committee will begin the process of developing the future white ball strategy including the recommendation of a new captain,” …

The English cricket team has been granted VVIP status during their tour of Pakistan, with the same security and protocol provided to the president of the country. According to government sources, the Prime Minister’s Office has issued directives to extend full VVIP treatment to the visiting English players and officials. The Cabinet Division has instructed the Interior Ministry to take …

Legendary Pakistan batter Zaheer Abbas has criticised national white-ball captain Babar Azam over his recent form and demanded his removal from the squad. Babar has been under tight scrutiny due to his below-par performances recently, the highlight of which was his dismal run in the two-match home Test series against Bangladesh. He crashed out of the top ten list in …

GALLE: Sri Lanka’s debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris took five wickets to put New Zealand on the brink of an innings defeat on day four of the second Test Sunday. New Zealand’s lower order did put up some fight after resuming at 199-5 to reach 335-8 at lunch in their second innings in Galle, but they still need 179 more to …

KARACHI: Former captain Mohammad Yousuf quit as a Pakistan selector “for personal reasons” on Sunday, just a week before the team begins a home Test series against England. The Pakistan Cricket Board PCB) confirmed his resignation, adding that Yousuf had stepped aside to concentrate on other responsibilities within the board. “Serving this incredible team has been a profound privilege, and …

In the latest update from the International Cricket Council (ICC) One Day International (ODI) rankings, Pakistan’s batting maestro Babar Azam continues to dominate the batting charts, maintaining his position as the world’s number one ODI batter. With an impressive rating of 824, Babar Azam remains ahead of India’s Rohit Sharma, who holds the second spot with a rating of 765. …

The second test against India this week could be Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s last in this format if he is denied a home farewell next month, the under-pressure player said in an abrupt announcement on Thursday. Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister ended in August …

Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar has announced his retirement, effective after the ongoing Champions One Day Cup 2024. Although Dar officially retired from international umpiring in March 2023, he continued to officiate domestic and international matches within Pakistan. However, this season will mark the end of his on-field career as he shifts focus toward a noble cause his thalassemia hospital. Aleem …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has urged players to fully support their captains in every situation, sources revealed during the PCB’s Strategic Connection Camp in Lahore. The camp, attended by both players and coaches, focused on improving communication, and team spirit, and addressing concerns raised by the players. According to sources, the PCB has conveyed to the players that fear of …

Prolific batter, Kamran Ghulam is hopeful for his chances of selection in the Pakistan national team. The right-hander, currently playing for Markhors, has emerged as the leading run-scorer in the ongoing Champions One-Day Cup, amassing 247 runs in just four innings. With two centuries to his name in the tournament, Kamran Ghulam has certainly made a strong statement for his …

An International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, to discuss the preparations for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy Tournament, scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2025. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding the security arrangements for the tournament, with the ICC delegation expressing satisfaction over the measures in place at …

Pakistan fighter Shahzaib Rind has made the country proud by clinching the Karate Combat KC-49 Championship after thumping Brazilian counterpart Brazil’s Luiz Victor Rocha in Singapore. According to details, Rind had remained unbeaten in the tournament. Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms. Rabia Shafiq, had also extended her felicitations to Rind for clinching the massive title. Rind’s triumph is being …

International Cricket Council (ICC) delegation Wednesday visited the National Stadium in Karachi to review the arrangements for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. The delegation reached Karachi last night and visited the National Stadium this morning, inspecting the ongoing construction work and preparation for the Champions Trophy. After Karachi, the ICC delegation will then travel to Islamabad and Lahore for the …

Pakistan secured third position in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy after beating South Korea by 5-2 at Moqi, China, on Tuesday. For Pakistan, Hanan Shahid and Sufyan posted two goals each while Roman netting another goal to pull out a stunning victory for their side. However, Korea managed to net only two goals during the match. Meanwhile, the final of …

The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has issued a notification detailing new fees for mountaineering and trekking permits, including a significant hike in the cost of permits for climbing K2. According to the notification from the Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology, and Museum Department, the permit fee for foreign climbers to scale K2 has been set at $5,000 for the summer season …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the nomination of Saleema Imtiaz to the ICC International Panel of Development Umpires. This appointment makes her the first Pakistani woman to join the panel, where she will officiate in women’s bilateral international matches and ICC Women’s events. The PCB shared this historic achievement on Sunday, underscoring the growing presence of women in the …

Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan urged on Saturday white-ball captain Babar Azam to merely focus on his game. Expressing his thoughts, the T20 World Cup 2009-winning captain said: “The reason why Babar Azam was made the captain of the national team was because he was the top-performer. Babar Azam had achieved plenty of milestones at the very young age.” He …

GREATER NOIDA: The one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was washed out on Friday after five days of rain, just the eighth Test in history to be abandoned without a ball being bowled. Afghanistan’s adopted home ground at Greater Noida, on New Delhi’s outskirts, has been hit by persistent rain over the past fortnight, forcing officials to call the …

The Afghanistan national cricket team has voiced its dissatisfaction with the facilities at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in India’s Greater Noida state, following a rain-hit one-off Test match against New Zealand. The opening day on September 9 was washed out due to a wet outfield and persistent rain, and the match continued to be halted on the second …

Pakistan has etched its name in Scrabble history by clinching the World Youth Scrabble Championship (WYSC) for a record fifth time. The triumph was secured by 16-year-old Affan Salman, who dominated the tournament held in Sri Lanka, winning 19 out of 23 games. This victory marks a significant milestone, as Pakistan becomes the first nation to achieve such a feat …