National fast-bowler Naseem Shah addressed the media following Pakistan’s first match, emphasizing the team’s resolve to learn from their mistakes and improve. Reflecting on the game, he noted the team discussed areas for improvement, particularly in batting, and is determined to make a stronger showing in the upcoming fixture. Commenting on the Melbourne pitch, Shah praised Australia’s bowling and acknowledged …

Australia claimed a narrow victory over Pakistan in the first ODI of the series, winning by two wickets with 99 balls remaining in a tense, low-scoring encounter at Melbourne. Chasing a target of 204, Australia looked comfortable until Haris Rauf’s rapid triple-strike turned the game on its head. Score: Australia won by 2 wickets (with 99 balls remaining) Rauf’s spell rattled …

New Zealand completed an unprecedented 3-0 series sweep in India as the Black Caps dismissed the hosts for 121 on a tricky wicket to secure a 25-run victory on day three of the third and final test in Mumbai on Sunday. The last time India were blanked at home was in 2000, in a two-match series against South Africa. Rohit …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is working proactively to facilitate Indian fans who may attend the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy, which Pakistan is set to host next year.  PCB chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced steps to simplify visa processes for Indian fans, with a dedicated ticket quota reserved specifically for them, hoping for a significant turnout from India. …

LAHORE: Sources revealed on Thursday that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expecting new posting in the organisation before mid-November. Following PCB’s head of women’s cricket Tania Mallick and Pakistan Super League (PSL) Director Sohaib Sheikhs resignations from their respective roles, sources revealed that new faces are expected to join the organisation soon. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has already initiated …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the resignations of Pakistan Super League (PSL) Director Sohaib Sheikh and Head of Women’s Cricket Tania Mallick on Wednesday. The PCB stated that the two resigned in order to “pursue new career opportunities.” The PSL Director Sohaib Sheikh resignation was announced on Wednesday. He had a stint in the PCB from 2016 to …

Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel has jumped into the top ten of the ICC Test batting rankings, moving up 20 places to secure the 7th position. Joining him in the top ten is New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra, who also made significant strides, rising 8 ranks to claim the 10th spot. England’s Joe Root continues to hold the top position among Test batsmen, …

Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan appointed on Sunday the captain of the national team in white-ball format. According to details, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi made the announcement. He was flanked by Mohammad Rizwan, Aaqib Javed and Salman Ali Agha. On this occasion, Naqvi said: “Salman Ali Agha will be the vice- captain of the national …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its central contract list, excluding several prominent players due to fitness concerns. Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, and Sarfaraz Ahmed did not receive contracts, with Osama Ameer, Fakhar Zaman, and Imam-ul-Haq reportedly failing to pass the fitness test. In addition to these players, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, and fast bowler …

After enduring a streak of six consecutive defeats, Pakistan’s Test cricket captain Shan Masood expressed his elation at finally securing a series victory against England. Speaking at a press conference following the match, Masood credited the win to the resilience of the Pakistani players and stressed the importance of team effort. Reflecting on the match conditions, Masood noted that the …

PUNE: India collapsed to a humiliating series defeat at home, their first for 12 years, when they were bowled out for 245 by New Zealand in their chase of 359 on the third day of the second test on Saturday as Mitchell Santner took six wickets. Santner ended with 6-104 for a match haul of 13 to set up the …

PUNE: New Zealand made history with their first Test series triumph in India as spinner Mitchell Santner’s heroic performance delivered a 113-run win in the second match on Saturday. New Zealand bowled out India for 245 in their chase of 359 on day three in Pune to take an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. It marks India’s first …

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan sealed a memorable Test series win as they thrashed England by nine wickets on Saturday after Noman Ali and Sajid Khan delivered a spin masterclass. Noman and Sajid knocked over all 10 England wickets to dismiss the visitors for 112 as Pakistan raced to victory in Rawalpindi before lunch on day three of the third Test. Captain Shan …

Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is likely to be appointed as the Pakistan white-ball captain. Sources divulged that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Rizwan had settled the matters regarding the captaincy in the white-ball cricket. It was reported that Rizwan had wanted to finalize the playing XI by himself, which the PCB had refused. When Rizwan was offered the …

New Zealand emerged victorious in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating South Africa by 32 runs at the Dubai International Stadium. The Black Caps lifted the coveted trophy after a clinical performance, both with the bat and ball, setting up a total that proved too challenging for the Proteas to chase. Opting to bowl first, South …

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 …