KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja on Tuesday sought support from the business community to inject money into the infrastructure of cricket. While addressing the business community at a gong ceremony held at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), he said that the main purpose of his visit to Karachi was to boost the cricket … Read more
MILAN: Italy and Spain will again face off in a semi-final on Wednesday when they take to the field at the San Siro for the Nations League Final Four opener, a replay of their epic Euro 2020 semi-final. Spain finished on the losing side back in July’s European Championship semi-final as the Azzurri prevailed on … Read more
LONDON: Roma striker Tammy Abraham and Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell were called into England’s squad for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers on Monday. Abraham is back on the England scene for the first time in November 2020 after initially missing out when Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad was announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old has been in … Read more
Australia Test captain Tim Paine said Friday that the Ashes will go ahead with or without Joe Root after the England skipper refused to commit until there was more clarity around coronavirus quarantine rules. Cricket Australia is negotiating with Canberra and their English counterparts over what type of biosecurity bubble players may have to endure … Read more
Former England cricketer, Michael Atherton has once again came forward in support of Pakistan and hit out against the ECB and its chairman, Ian Watmore for not providing a solid justification for the Pakistan tour cancellation. Michael in an article published on The Times said that Ian’s press conference lacked answers. Michael Atherton said, “It … Read more
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) denied their involvement in the cancellation of the England and New Zealand tour to Pakistan after the Pakistan government claimed that threatening emails had originated from India. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) recently suffered a huge shock with the cancellation of New Zealand and England’s respective series. … Read more
Former spinner Mushtaq Ahmed believes that England’s cricketers would happily tour Pakistan and says his country deserved better having travelled the other way at the height of the pandemic. Ahmed, who has a foot in both camps after serving as England’s spin-bowling coach in 2009-2015, voiced his frustration to AFP after English cricket chiefs controversially cancelled tours for … Read more
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman, Anne Whitmore apologized for the decision not to play the series in Pakistan. He said, “I am sorry that the decision disappointed people in Pakistan, the decision not to visit Pakistan was the decision of the board, players for the decision were not consulted” According to the details, … Read more
Federal Minister for information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry has said that announcement of the ECB to visit Pakistan next year is a welcome step. The minister said on Twitter, “I would like to thank stars of cricket world, diplomatic community, Media And Cricket lovers around the world on their support for pakistan Cricket, yet again … Read more
Central Punjab fast bowler Hasan Ali refused to step down despite his injury. He will play for the team in the National T20 Cup. Central Punjab skipper Babar Azam had asked Hasan to take a rest, according to sources, as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is drawing near, and Pakistan will give its best … Read more
After the withdrawal of the tours by New Zealand and England to Pakistan earlier this month, social media has found Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma sipping a local juice in Pakistan. The memes have already flooding on Twitter. “Who said Pakistan is not safe for visiting international cricketers?” Shiraz Hassan tweeted. “Just saw star Indian player … Read more
Pakistan all-rounder Muhammad Hafeez, who is part of the squad of Central Punjab, has been pulled out of the National T20 Cup that is ongoing in Rawalpindi, according to sources. The right-handed batsman has been forced to withdraw from ongoing matches in Rawalpindi as a result of food poisoning, sources said, and he has left … Read more
Pakistan cricket fans were excited to witness the full-fledged return of international cricket to their country with New Zealand and England set to visit the Asian giants after more than a decade. A second-tier Kiwi side arrived in Pakistan on September 11 and had to play three ODIs and five T20Is from September 17 to … Read more
England cricketers denied the claims that they were behind England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s to withdraw men and women teams’ tour to Pakistan next month. As per the details, both men and women cricketers were not asked if they would travel for the tour as ECB emphasized that the tour was cancelled based on … Read more
The United Kingdom (UK) government officials urged England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to go ahead with the Pakistan tour as planned, according to reports by The Times. According to a published report, the Prime Minister of the UK, Boris Johnson, is also angry with the ECB’s decision to abandon the Pakistan tour. The ministers … Read more
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
Former West-Indies cricketer, Daren Sammy came forward in support of Pakistan and bashed England and New Zealand over tour cancellation. Daren expressed disappointment over the attitude of England and New Zealand, and in a tweet warns Pakistan to be aware of its enemies. Daren Sammy tweeted, “Be aware of the wolves in sheep clothing. They … Read more
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
Former England cricketer, Mike Atherton has criticized England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for their decision to cancel the men’s and women’s cricket team tour to Pakistan. England men’s cricket team was scheduled to tour Pakistan after 16 years for two T20Is on 14th and 15th October, whereas the women’s team was scheduled to play … Read more
England cricketer, Jos Buttler expressed sympathy for the Pakistani players and people after England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) called off their tour to Pakistan. Jos admitted that it was shameful that England is not going to Pakistan for the two T20Is next month. He sympathized with the people of Pakistan and the players. International … Read more
Cricket Australia has said that it is monitoring the situation regarding its tour to Pakistan scheduled for early next year. Australia is scheduled for a tour to Pakistan for full series in February, March next year. If the tour goes as scheduled, this would be the first time by Australia since 1998 to Pakistan. However, … Read more
PAK v ENG: Former Pakistan’s Coach, Mickey Arthur expressed his disappointment over the cancellation of the tour by England and New Zealand. On Monday, England cricket chiefs withdrew their men’s and women’s teams from next month’s series in Pakistan citing “increasing concerns about travelling to the region”. ECB released an official statement in which they … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Ramiz Raja said that the “western bloc” seems united after England became the second country to cancel Pakistan’s tour. In a video message, Ramiz Raja said, “I am severely disappointed in England’s withdrawal but it was expected because this western bloc gets united unfortunately and tries to back each other,” … Read more
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Tuesday that the cancellation of New Zealand and England cricket teams tours to Pakistan cost PTV millions of rupees. In a tweet, he said that consultations would be held with legal experts for taking legal action against both the cricket boards. The minister … Read more
PAK v ENG: England cricket chiefs on Monday withdrew their men’s and women’s teams from next month’s series in Pakistan citing “increasing concerns about travelling to the region”. After New Zealand withdrew from their series on the last minutes before the first ODI in Rawalpindi, England also decided to withdrew their series. It was the … Read more
After getting disappointed from New Zealand by withdrawing their series on the last minutes before the first ODI in Rawalpindi, now Pakistani cricket fans are looking forward to England’s decision as they have not yet re-confirmed their tour. England is scheduled to play two T20Is in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, next month. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO, Wasim Khan clarified that Pakistan will not play any of their home series abroad. In an interview after New Zealand abandon their Pakistan’s tour unilaterally, Wasim emphasized that New Zealand’s decision has damaged our cricket heavily. Wasim Khan said, “PCB has a clear vision for now that Pakistan will play … Read more
Former veteran cricketer Shahid Afridi said that now it is England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to appreciate Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Afridi took it to Twitter and wrote: “It is time for @ecb_cricket to show their appreciation of @therealpcb through actions and not words.” The tweet came right after the ECB said it will … Read more
