Story of an unlived dream
They were disciplined and lethal on the field and off the field, they were supremely humble
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Wade, Stoinis snatch victory from Pakistan as Australia book place in final of ICC T20 World Cup
Outstanding performance from Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman and Shadab Khan was not enough for Pakistan in securing their spot in the final of the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup 2021 as they suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat against Australia in Dubai on Thursday. After being asked to bat first in a pressure match … Read more
Pakistan ’emperor’ Babar ready to conquer world
DUBAI: He was the fresh-faced 15-year-old who stared down Shoaib Akhtar in the nets, became the highest-ranked T20 batsman in the world before being elevated to national hero after masterminding a rare Pakistan victory over India. In the breathless aftermath of that 10-wicket win over their fiercest rivals at the World Cup, the national cricket captain was … Read more
Kapil Dev says Indian players put IPL before country
NEW DELHI: Indian legend Kapil Dev accused the country’s cricket players of prioritising the cash-rich Indian Premier League over national duty, after the pre-tournament favourites were dumped out of the T20 World Cup. “When the players prefer to play IPL over playing for the country, what can we say? I believe that every player should feel proud … Read more
Australia postpones its first-ever Afghanistan cricket Test
SYDNEY: Australia on Friday postponed its first-ever cricket Test against Afghanistan, after the country’s ruling Taliban regime effectively banned women from playing the sport. Australia’s cricketing authorities said that after consultation with “relevant stakeholders” they decided the men’s Test, to be played in Hobart this month, would not go ahead as planned. After the Taliban ousted Afghanistan’s elected … Read more
Chand to be first Indian male to play in Australia’s T20 BBL
SYDNEY, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Unmukt Chand is to be the first Indian male cricketer to play in Australia’s Big Bash League (BBL) after the batter signed for the 2021-2022 season which begins next month. The 28-year-old former Indian Premier League player will join the Melbourne Renegades for the Twenty20 competition, the club announced Thursday. “It’s … Read more
Pakistan confirm West Indies to tour in December
KARACHI, Nov 4, 2021 (AFP) – Pakistan on Thursday confirmed the West Indies cricket team will tour the South Asian nation next month as international play resumes there following cancellations by New Zealand and England over safety and player welfare concerns. New Zealand abandoned a tour last month minutes before the start of their first one-day international in … Read more
Historic triumph: Shaheen, Babar, Rizwan star as flawless Pakistan outclass India
Men-in-Green register 10-wicket win to start ICC T20 World Cup 2021 campaign
Bangladesh bowled out for 153 in must-win T20 World Cup match
MUSCAT, Oct 19, 2021 (AFP) – Mohammad Naeem hit 64 off 50 deliveries but Bangladesh slipped to 153 all out in their must-win match of the Twenty20 World Cup against hosts Oman on Tuesday. Fast bowlers Bilal Khan and Fayyaz Butt took three wickets each to peg back Bangladesh after The Tigers elected to bat first … Read more
New Zealand ‘leap of faith’ pays off for South African Conway
WELLINGTON: By his own admission, Devon Conway was struggling in South Africa before a bold move to New Zealand turned around his cricketing fortunes in spectacular fashion. The left-handed batsman now finds himself a key part of a Black Caps squad intent on continuing their winning ways at the T20 World Cup starting this week after … Read more
No tension around T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan: NZ Head Coach Stead
New Zealand (NZ) head coach Gary Stead said there is no tension around their T20 World Cup opening match against Pakistan after NZ recently abandoned the tour over security alert. Pakistan’s hopes of regular international cricket were massively blown after NZ withdrew. England followed the Black Caps and called off the men’s and women’s tours. … Read more
Babar Azam credits Mama Jee as one of the crucial figure of his cricketing journey
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam praised “Mama Jee”, the man who is behind his successful batting career. Taking to his Twitter handle, Babar praised his teacher, crediting him as one of the most crucial figures of his cricketing journey. “His no compromise on punctuality actually made me a better cricketer and taught me things which will … Read more
PCB Director Commercial Babar Hamid resigns from his position
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director Commercial Babar Hamid has resigned from his position. According to sources, he sent his resignation to the PCB chairman Ramiz Raja, which he is yet to confirm. Sources also said that he was behind the New Zealand DRS mishap. it further added that the PCB chairman has ordered an inquiry, … Read more
Sri Lanka minister slams police probe on cricket World Cup
Sri Lankan police “botched” an investigation into the 2011 cricket World Cup final which the country lost to India, a senior minister told parliament onTuesday, reviving an explosive match-fixing controversy. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was sports minister at the time, said he was “not satisfied” after the criminal investigation department dropped the case following allegations he … Read more
Ramiz Raja lashes out at Basit Ali for calling him Rambo
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja had lashed out at former cricketer and Sindh Cricket Association Head Coach Basit Ali for calling him Rambo during a meeting. As per the report, Ramiz was holding a meeting with head coaches of all six provincial teams a few days ago. Some of the coaches who attended … Read more
Indo-Pak: India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup clash tickets sold out
Indo-Pak: The tickets for the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan were sold within hours after they went on sale. Pakistan’s match against India remains one of the most highly anticipated fixtures in the cricket world, that’s why millions of fans are excited to watch the fierce rivals match whenever they meet. The … Read more
Ramiz Raja issues indirect warning to PCB officials for drawing huge salaries
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja issued an indirect warning to the board’s officials for drawing huge salaries. He said that everyone has to work as per their positions. Ramiz raised the issue during the meeting with the board’s employees including directors, lower management, and ground staff members at the Imran Khan Enclosure in … Read more
Chairman PCB shares his vision with First Board officials
LAHORE: Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja has met the Chairpersons and Chief Executives of the First Boards here at the National High Performance Centre, in which he shared his vision that revolved around grassroots cricket. Ramiz emphasised on the quick resumption of schools and club activities as well as infrastructure upgradation so that the … Read more
Women cricket training camp to be held from Oct 5
ISLAMABAD: A total of eighteen national women players would feature in the 16-day training camp to prepare the side for the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier, to take place in Zimbabwe from November 21 to December 5.The camp would be held from October 5 to 20 at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance Centre, National Stadium, … Read more
Usman Khawaja discusses about Indo-Pak bilateral matches with ICC and CA
Australian cricketer, Usman Khawaja said that he has discussed with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket Australia (CA) about the resumption of India and Pakistan bilateral matches. While talking on his YouTube channel, Usman said that he misses seeing India and Pakistan bilateral matches. Usman Khawaja said, “The thing I miss most about international … Read more
24th PSL General Council meeting held
LAHORE: Chairman, Pakistan Cricket Board Ramiz Raja here on Friday chaired the 24th general council meeting of HBL Pakistan Super League. The PCB highlighted and appreciated the franchisees’ contribution to the growth, development and promotion of Pakistan cricket, and assured the team owners that he remained committed to upscaling, enhancing and strengthening the HBL PSL … Read more
Mahela Jayawardene will join Sri Lanka as a consultant in T20 World Cup
Former Sri-Lankan cricketer, Mahela Jayawardene has been appointed as the consultant of the Sri Lankan team for the first round of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. After his stint with the senior squad, Mahela will consult the U-19 team in the build-up to the ICC U-19 World Cup in West Indies. He will be … Read more
Afghanistan wants to host Pakistan for cricket series
KARACHI: Newly appointed Afghanistan cricket chairman Azizullah Fazli said Wednesday he would visit neighbouring Pakistan later this week to invite the side for a one-day series. The war-torn nation has steadily risen in international cricket over the past few years, with stars such as the world’s top spinner Rashid Khan, but there have been calls … Read more
Heather Knight shows disappointment over ECB’s decision to cancel Pak tour
England women captain, Heather Knight said that the decision to call off the tour of Pakistan was not made by the players. She said that England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) decided to pull out of their tour of Pakistan after New Zealand Cricket (NZC) had abandoned their tour due to security threats. Heater Knight … Read more
Ramiz Raja: ‘Australians have changed their DNA because of IPL money’
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Ramiz Raja has named Indian Premier League (IPL) as an elephant in the room as the cricket players are more attracted to the money rather than playing for their teams. In an interview, Ramiz Raja touched upon various perspectives after New Zealand and England withdrew their tours to Pakistan. He … Read more
MCC adopts gender-neutral ‘batter’ in re-write of cricket laws
Marylebone Cricket Club on Wednesday announced an amendment to the laws of the game meaning the gender-neutral term “batter” will be used from now on instead of “batsman”. The club, the sole authority on the laws of the game, said the use of the terminology would “help reinforce cricket’s status as an inclusive game for … Read more
PAK v AFG: Afghanistan wants to host Pakistan for cricket series
PAK v AFG: Newly appointed Afghanistan cricket chairman Azizullah Fazli said Wednesday he would visit neighbouring Pakistan later this week to invite the side for a one-day series. The war-torn nation has steadily risen in international cricket over the past few years, with stars such as the world’s top spinner Rashid Khan, but there have been … Read more