Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Usman Shinwari announces retirement from international cricket

LAHORE: Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Usman Shinwari has announced his retirement from international cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Tuesday. The 32-year-old pacer represented Pakistan in one Test, 17 One-Day Internationals, and 16 Twenty20 Internationals. He was also part of the national squad in the 2018 Asia Cup. Shinwari claimed 34 wickets in … Read more

Mother of cricketer Hassan Ali robbed in Gujranwala

Gujranwala

GUJRANWALA:  The mother of fast bowler Hassan Ali was robbed in an unfortunate incident in Gujranwala. According to the cricketer’s brother, Khurram two armed men on a motorcycle snatched her purse and fled the scene. The stolen bag contained Rs. 230,000 in cash. Police have confirmed that checkpoints have been set up in the area … Read more

Star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi’s come back after injury

Shaheen Shah

Shaheen Shah Afridi is back on the field. He is feeling much better after being recovered from an injury. Playing international cricket and league cricket more often leads to injuries. Lahore: Pakistan Cricket team’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is back on the field as he is feeling much better after being recovered from injury, … Read more

England and Sussex fast bowler ruled out due to a stress fracture in his lower back

Jofra Archer

Britain and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been precluded for the season in the wake of being determined to have a pressure break to the lower back. Bowman has not played for England since their T20I series in India last March and has gone through three episodes of medical procedure over the most recent 14 … Read more

Hasan Ali turns down Babar’s request, will play in National T20 Cup

Hasan Ali turns down Babar's request, will play in National T20 Cup

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

Umar Gul raises question over professionalism in PCB

Umar Gul

Former fast bowler Umar Gul said that he was approached by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the position of assistant coach of the Balochistan team. However, later on, the board charged the decision without informing him. On his Twitter handle, Umar questioned the professionalism of the board as he cancelled his other commitments after … Read more

Pakistan capable to win T20 World Cup, Hassan Ali

Pakistan capable to win T20 World Cup, Hassan Ali

RAWALPINDI: Fast bowler Hassan Ali on Tuesday said he was confident that Pakistan would play well capable of winning the upcoming T20 World Cup. “The players who have been picked up for the T20 World Cup by the selection committee have either performed in the past or in recent times. I’ve the strong belief that … Read more

Twitter wishes the ‘King of Swings,’ Wasim Akram, a happy 55th birthday

Wasim Akram

Wasim Akram, former Pakistan fast bowler celebrated his 55th birthday on Wednesday along with his former colleagues, fans, and cricket enthusiasts around the world wishing the former pacer many more happy years. Akram is mostly known for his deadly Yorkers, unplayable reverse swing deliveries, all along with perfection and accuracy. He used to terrorize batsmen … Read more

England’s fast bowler Jofra Archer to have hand surgery

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England’s fast bowler Jofra Archer to have hand surgery in the upcoming week and has also received the injection to maintain his current elbow injury, England cricket chiefs have announced. The 25-year-old has left the ongoing tour of India after the T20 series as a result of pain in his right elbow. The medical consultation … Read more

Haris Rauf has joined the Melbourne stars for BBL 10

haris rauf

Right arm pacer Haris Rauf is set to return to Melbourne Stars to participate in the ongoing edition of Big Bash League (BBL) in January next year. In a media announcement on Friday, Stars confirmed the return of their star bowler in previous season. “With changes to international commitments and scheduling, 27 year-old Rauf is … Read more

Cricketer Shoaib Akhtar showers love for his son in recent post

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Former Right arm fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar took to Instagram on Thursday to post an adorable picture with his son. Taking to Instagram, Rawalpindi express posted a sweet picture of his son, Mikael in his lap, flashing a thumbs up sign towards the camera as both of them smile towards the camera.   View this … Read more

Stuart Broad became seventh bowler in world to take 500 Test wickets

Stuart Broad became seventh bowler in world to take 500 Test wickets

England fast bowler Stuart Broad became the seventh bowler in the world to take 500 Test wickets. Stuart Broad performed this feat by lbw Kraigg Brathwaite on the last day of the third Test against the West Indies. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”sri-lanka-cricket-to-resume-new-premier-league-tournament-from-august”] Stuart Broad is the second England fast bowler to take 500 Test wickets and … Read more

Used to take painkiller injections before every match: Mohammad Amir

Used to take painkiller injections before every match: Mohammad Amir

Muhammad Amir, the fast bowler of the national cricket team, has revealed that he got 27 drips in one night due to ill health during the tour with a national team. Speaking on BOL News program ‘Googly With Mushi‘, Mohammad Amir said that before the first match, I had a headache but I took medicine … Read more

Hasan Ali’s wife receives a fairytale welcome in Pakistan

Hasan Ali reaches Pakistan with wife, Samiya Arzoo

Pakistani fast bowler Hasan Ali reaches Pakistan along with his wife, Samiya Arzoo after they both tied knot in Dubai on August 20 this year. According to media reports, the newlyweds reached their hometown in Pakistan with a wholehearted welcome. Sweet fragranced rose petals were all their way from entrance to the couples’ room with … Read more

Fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar raised voice for Nimrita Kumari

Shoaib Akhtar speaks up for Nimrita Kumari

Pakistan’s former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar on Wednesday expressed his sorrow over the alleged murder of student Nimrita Kumari that raised uncertainties and sparked a movement for her justice around the country. Turning to Twitter, fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar raised his voice for the Hindu student who was found dead from the university’s premises under mysterious … Read more

ICC releases new Test Player Rankings

New test player rankings released by ICC

International Cricket Council (ICC) has released new test rankings here on Monday. Australian batsman Steve Smith achieved the top ranking whereas Pakistan’s fast bowler M. Abbas is on number 10th of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after the Ashes. Steve Smith’s scores of 80 and 23 have helped him remain 34 points ahead … Read more

Fast-bowler Hassan Ali opens up about his marriage this month

Pakistani fast-bowler Hassan Ali is being rumored to tie the knot with an Indian woman soon. Hassan Ali in a statement on Twitter said that their families have yet to meet and decide upon it. He added that he will make a public announcement soon. The Pakistani fast-bowler is all set to tie the knot … Read more