RAWALPINDI: Imam-ul-Haq, Pakistan’s recalled opener, smashed a stunning maiden century on the first day of the first Test against Australia in Rawalpindi, putting Pakistan in command at 245-1. On a dry and flat Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium surface, the 26-year-old left-hander scored 132 not out in Australia’s first Test in Pakistan in 24 years, leaving the … Read more
Nick Hockley, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cricket Australia (CA), said he is enjoying his time in Pakistan as the three-match Test series against Pakistan began on Friday. According to the CA official, Pakistan is a welcoming country, and the current visit will help repair the relationship between the two cricket boards. “Today is … Read more
The historic tour of Australia to Pakistan started with its first Test match at the Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi. Aussies are touring the country after 24 years where they will play three Tests, three ODIs and the only T20I. Some of the government officials including the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary also … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisal Hasnain on Friday termed the Australian team touring Pakistan after a gap of 24 years and playing the first Test at Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi, as a historic day for Pakistan cricket, saying the cricket fans have waited for two decades to see the Kangaroos and … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first in the first home Test match against Australia at Rawalpindi. 🤩#BoysReadyHain l #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/i8dPy6PwEc — Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) March 4, 2022 Pakistan Squad Pakistan will be represented by captain Babar Azam, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Fawad Alam, Iftikhar Ahmed, wicketkeeper Muhammad Rizwan, Noman Ali, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Rain spells may disrupt the third and fourth day of the historical Test match between Pakistan and Australia amid the prevailing inclement weather of Rawalpindi. Talking to APP on Thursday, Spokesperson of Pakistan Meteorological Department Dr Zaheer Ahmad Babar said weather would remain partially clouded on Friday and Saturday in the twin cities of Rawalpindi … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani skipper Babar Azam believes the absence of Hassan Ali and Faheem Ashraf might have disturbed the team’s combination a bit, but hoped that the top order was in good form to give tough time to Australia. “The absence of Hassan and Faheem has disturbed our combination a bit as Faheem contributed both in … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Australia’s first Test in Pakistan in 24 years starting Friday is threatened by rain, but even storm clouds failed to dampen the mood of rival captains Pat Cummins and Babar Azam on the eve of the match. Rain forced both teams to cancel their practice sessions Thursday, but the forecast is clear for Friday … Read more
WELLINGTON: England captain Heather Knight hopes her side’s ability to thrive in tournament cricket will help them in their quest to defend the Women’s World Cup title. Knight led her side to a thrilling World Cup final win against India in front of a sold-out Lord’s crowd five years ago. But the current England squad arrived in … Read more
WELLINGTON: If South Africa are to win the Women’s World Cup for the first time they will have to do it without captain Dane van Niekerk, who will be missing when the tournament begins in New Zealand later this week. The star all-rounder suffered a freak injury in January, but the second-ranked Proteas will still … Read more
Ashes-winning Australia will face unfamiliar conditions, heavy security and unpredictable, but talented, opponents when they begin their first Test in Pakistan for 24 years on Friday. Having landed in Islamabad just three days ago to be immediately engulfed in “head of state-level security”, the Australians have had little time to acclimatise to conditions in Rawalpindi, … Read more
Australia will play their first Test in Pakistan for 24 years under heavy security when their three-match series begins in Rawalpindi on Friday. Here, AFP Sport recalls five memorable past Test between the two nations as they renew a rivalry which stretches back over 66 years: – 1956: Crawl in Karachi – The first … Read more
HONG KONG: Overflowing hospitals, empty supermarket shelves and grim quarantine camps — Hong Kong is in chaos battling a ballooning Covid outbreak in a business hub once renowned for its efficiency. Many locals are fuming at the government’s failure to prepare after winning rare breathing room with two years of an economically painful but largely … Read more
HONG KONG: The United States warned citizens against travelling to Hong Kong on Wednesday, citing the risk of children being separated from parents as the Chinese city imposes controversial Covid isolation policies. The State Department upgraded Hong Kong to its highest “Do Not Travel” warning “due to COVID-19 related restrictions, including the risk of parents … Read more
Australian spin great Nathan Lyon said Wednesday he was relishing the challenge of bowling against one of the world’s top batsmen, Babar Azam, in the first Test against Pakistan starting this week. The 34-year-old is the highest wicket-taker in the Australia squad with 415 from 105 Tests, and boasts a record of 95 victims in … Read more
Star Australian batsman Steve Smith said Tuesday he was “feeling good” after recovering from concussion and hopes to replicate his big scoring from the Ashes during Australia’s tour of Pakistan, their first in 24 years. The 32-year-old fell heavily and banged his head attempting a boundary catch in the second Twenty20 against Sri Lanka in … Read more
Pakistan and Australia will play their first Test series on Pakistani soil in over 24 years in a few days, with the Australians fresh off a successful Ashes campaign. In his debut series in command, Australia skipper Patrick Cummins oversaw a 4-1 Ashes thrashing of England, and the speedster is certain his side can repeat … Read more
Australia’s tennis star Nick Kyrgios, the former World no. 14, opened up about his mental health and a rough patch that he went through in 2019. He revealed that he had suicidal thoughts, abused drugs and self-harmed during the dark period. The controversial crowd-pleaser, who won the Australian Open doubles title last month, posted a … Read more
