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Tendulkar Jnr makes IPL debut
Cricket

Tendulkar Jnr makes IPL debut

MUMBAI: Arjun Tendulkar made his Indian Premier League debut on Sunday bowling for Mumbai Indians, the team once...
Published 16 Apr, 2023 05:42pm
Ex-cricketers Bradburn, Saqlain get important roles in PCB
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Ex-cricketers Bradburn, Saqlain get important roles in PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Thursday announced the appointments of Grant Bradburn as Head of High Performance Coaching and Saqlain Mushtaq as Head of International Player Development as part of the prestigious High Performance Centre's restructuring.
Published 29 May, 2020 12:05am
Nadeem Khan appointed PCB's Director HP
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Nadeem Khan appointed PCB's Director HP

Former Test spinner Nadeem Khan has been appointed as the PCB's Director - High Performance (HP) following a robust recruitment process. Nadeem was one of the 16 candidates who had applied for the role and was subsequently interviewed by Iqbal Qasim (Chai
Published 15 May, 2020 12:05am
PCB's cricket body meets today
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PCB's cricket body meets today

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s Cricket Committee will hold its second meeting of 2020 via video conference on Wednesday (today).
Published 13 May, 2020 12:07am
Ban on Umar Akmal: Detailed judgement submitted to PCB
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Ban on Umar Akmal: Detailed judgement submitted to PCB

Chairman of the Independent Disciplinary Panel, Justice (retd) Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan has submitted his detailed judgement vis-à-vis Umar Akmal case imposing three-year ban on him to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
Published 09 May, 2020 12:06am
Azhar, Razzaq choose Imran as dream pair
Cricket

Azhar, Razzaq choose Imran as dream pair

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s Digital Pairs series for Test players has gained popularity among the fans, current and former players, pundits and journalists. The campaign entered its fifth phase on Thursday with the followers asked to name two all-round
Published 08 May, 2020 12:05am
Wasim, Babar to guide women cricketers online
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Wasim, Babar to guide women cricketers online

To help players learn from the cricket's elite and remain focused on the game during the Covid-19 lockdown, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has organised online sessions for the Pakistan national women's team with the legendary Wasim Akram and Babar Azam
Published 04 May, 2020 12:07am
Pakistan loses top spot in ICC T20 rankings
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Pakistan loses top spot in ICC T20 rankings

After more than two years, Pakistan has lost its top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 rankings, reaching to the fourth position as Australia rose to number one in both Test matches and T20 internationals.
Published 02 May, 2020 12:08am
Cricketer Umar Akmal banned for 3 years
Cricket

Cricketer Umar Akmal banned for 3 years

Chairman of the Disciplinary Panel, former Justice Fazal-e-Miran Chauhan, in a short order on Monday, handed Umar Akmal a three-year ban from all cricket.
Published 28 Apr, 2020 12:54am
Sana Mir announces retirement from cricket
Cricket

Sana Mir announces retirement from cricket

Former skipper Sana Mir on Saturday called it a day on her glittering 15-year cricketing career during which she played 226 internationals, including 137 as captain from 2009 to 2017.
Published 25 Apr, 2020 09:49pm
Kamran Akmal not happy with online fitness tests during lockdown
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Kamran Akmal not happy with online fitness tests during lockdown

Expressing displeasure over the online fitness tests being conducted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) during the Covid-19 lockdown, wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has requested head coach-cum-chief selector Misbahul Haq to alter his fitness policy.
Published 22 Apr, 2020 02:52am
England players set for pay cuts due to coronavirus crisis
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England players set for pay cuts due to coronavirus crisis

England's cricket players must "realise the bigger picture" and will be expected to take a pay cut as the country's cricket governing body (ECB) tries to deal with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic, The Times reported on Sunday.
Published 30 Mar, 2020 12:00am
ICC shuts down World Cup cricket qualifiers till July
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ICC shuts down World Cup cricket qualifiers till July

Cricket's governing body postponed a swathe of qualifiers for next year's Twenty20 World Cup and the 2023 50-over World Cup on Thursday as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on international sport.
Published 27 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Cook says four-day game may be curtailed by virus pandemic
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Cook says four-day game may be curtailed by virus pandemic

Former England captain Alastair Cook has suggested the four-day County Championship may have to be curtailed or abandoned completely so officials can salvage "the most profitable parts of the English summer" following the coronavirus outbreak.
Published 23 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PCB confirms all 128 COVID-19 tests negative
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PCB confirms all 128 COVID-19 tests negative

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Thursday confirmed that it conducted 128 COVID-19 tests on the players; support staff, match officials, broadcasters and team owners on Tuesday, and all results have turned out to be negative. The tests were conducted as p
Published 20 Mar, 2020 12:00am
South African cricketers in self-isolation
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South African cricketers in self-isolation

Members of the South African cricket team have been told to undergo a 14-day period of self-isolation and social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus following their return from an aborted tour of India. The players arrived back in South Africa
Published 19 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Darren Sammy terms PSL V as great success
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Darren Sammy terms PSL V as great success

Peshawar Zalmi head coach Darren Sammy said on Wednesday that despite COVID 19, the Pakistan Super League (PSL)-20 in Pakistan was a great success. Darren Sammy expressed gratitude to Peshawar Zalmi family once again for having him. To all of the loving p
Published 19 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PSL delayed as player catch COVID-19 symptoms
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PSL delayed as player catch COVID-19 symptoms

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday postponed the last three matches of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 with immediate effect and the two semi-finals and the final will be rescheduled for a later date amid COVID-19 fears.
Published 18 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Ireland cricket tour of Zimbabwe postponed
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Ireland cricket tour of Zimbabwe postponed

Ireland's tour of Zimbabwe has been postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic, cricket chiefs announced on Monday. The two sides were due to play three Twenty20 internationals and three one-day internationals next month
Published 17 Mar, 2020 12:00am
South Africa's PSL postpone league over coronavirus
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South Africa's PSL postpone league over coronavirus

South Africa has cancelled top-flight football with immediate effect because of the coronavirus pandemic, Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman Irvin Khoza said on Monday. Sixty-two people have contracted the virus as of 1300 GMT Monday, according to healt
Published 17 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PCB enforces WHO SOPs against COVID 19 at Gaddafi Stadium
Cricket

PCB enforces WHO SOPs against COVID 19 at Gaddafi Stadium

In the wake of COVID-19, while precautionary measures are being observed across the globe, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has implemented World Health Organization (WHO)'s instructions to protect players, people and staff against coronavirus during the Laho
Published 17 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Group-stage of PSL 2020 concludes with thrilling matches
Cricket

Group-stage of PSL 2020 concludes with thrilling matches

The action-packed group-stage of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 concluded on Sunday and such has been the intensity of the competition that it took all 30 games for the semi-final line-up to be decided. Over the course of the last week, players and te
Published 17 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe, Abid Ali join HBL PSL 2020
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Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe, Abid Ali join HBL PSL 2020

While only three matches of HBL-PSL-20 are left, Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza has joined Peshawar Zalmi as a Silver category player, it was announced on Monday. The 33-year-old will join Zalmi, who take on table-toppers Multan Sultans in the first s
Published 17 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Six Surrey cricketers self-isolate over virus fears
Cricket

Six Surrey cricketers self-isolate over virus fears

Six Surrey players are self-isolating as a precautionary measure over coronavirus fears, the English county cricket club announced Monday. A club statement said that while not all six had reported symptoms, close proximity meant they had all been instruct
Published 17 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Root backs decision to scrap Sri Lanka tour over virus fears
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Root backs decision to scrap Sri Lanka tour over virus fears

England Test captain Joe Root has backed the decision to abandon the Test tour of Sri Lanka over the coronavirus pandemic, saying the players' minds were "elsewhere". A practice match in Colombo was halted on Friday and the team announced they would be fl
Published 15 Mar, 2020 12:00am
New Zealand abandon Australia cricket tour
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New Zealand abandon Australia cricket tour

New Zealand abandoned their one-day cricket tour of Australia on Saturday after Wellington tightened border restrictions to combat the spread of coronavirus. The Blacks Caps lost the opening game of the three-match series by 71 runs and were due to play t
Published 15 Mar, 2020 12:00am
New Zealand bowler Ferguson in isolation over virus fears
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New Zealand bowler Ferguson in isolation over virus fears

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is to be tested for coronavirus and has been placed in isolation after complaining of a sore throat following the Black Caps' opening one-day international against Australia, team officials said.
Published 15 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Hammad Azam joins Peshawar Zalmi squad
Cricket

Hammad Azam joins Peshawar Zalmi squad

After departure of foreign players due to coronavirus threat, all-rounder Hammad Azam has been included in the Peshawar Zalmi squad with immediate effect. Hammad's inclusion has been approved by the event technical committee, which includes PCB CEO Wasim
Published 15 Mar, 2020 12:00am
New Bangladesh ODI cricket captain Tamim pleads for time
Cricket

New Bangladesh ODI cricket captain Tamim pleads for time

Newly-appointed Bangladesh one-day international cricket captain Tamim Iqbal on Saturday pleaded for time in order to make a difference in his role. Tamim was appointed last week replacing Mashrafe Mortaza, who stepped down following a three-match series
Published 15 Mar, 2020 12:00am
ICC to hold its meetings via conference call only
Cricket

ICC to hold its meetings via conference call only

In the wake of the continued global spread of COVID-19, the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board, has decided to hold its meetings scheduled for Dubai at the end of March via conference call only.
Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PCB allows foreign players to leave remaining PSL matches
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PCB allows foreign players to leave remaining PSL matches

A day after the decision made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to organize HBL PSL V 2020 matches behind closed doors in Karachi due to coronavirus threats, 14 foreign players and coaching staff have withdrawn the Pakistan Super League tournament.
Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:00am
IPL postponed as virus fears mount
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IPL postponed as virus fears mount

The Indian Premier League, the world's most lucrative cricket competition, on Friday postponed the start of this year's tournament amid mounting anxiety in India over the coronavirus pandemic.
Published 14 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Spectators not to be allowed at PSL matches in Karachi
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Spectators not to be allowed at PSL matches in Karachi

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that all the PSL matches at the National Stadium would be held without spectators. "Allowing spectators to gather in the stadium to watch the matches entails high risk, and we cannot put people at risk, an
Published 13 Mar, 2020 12:00am
No spectators cast shadow on upcoming matches with BD
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No spectators cast shadow on upcoming matches with BD

The decision to close the doors of National Stadium Karachi (NSK) for spectators in upcoming HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 matches has cast a shadow on the arrangement of ODI and a Test match against Bangladesh in Karachi.
Published 13 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Imad Wasim sees victory crucial
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Imad Wasim sees victory crucial

Imad Wasim, captain Karachi Kings termed the match with Lahore Qalandars (to be played on March 12 at National Stadium Karachi (NSK)) important to seal their place in top fours.
Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh thrash Zimbabwe to win T20 series
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Bangladesh thrash Zimbabwe to win T20 series

Opener Liton Das maintained his superb form as Bangladesh thrashed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the second Twenty20 international to clinch the two-match series 2-0 in Dhaka on Wednesday.
Published 12 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Babar looking players for World Cup squad
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Babar looking players for World Cup squad

With focus on Pakistan Super League-(PSL), star batsman Babar Azam, who is skipper of Pakistan T-20 cricket team, is keeping an eye on those players who can be selected for the ICC T20 World Cup 2020. "PSL and World Cup are two different things; I am focu
Published 11 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Airlink showcases PSL3's trophy for Zalmi fans
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Airlink showcases PSL3's trophy for Zalmi fans

Air Link Communication Limited (Airlink), a leading distributor of mobile phones in Pakistan, hosted a mega fun event to boost people's passion for cricket by showcasing PSL3's trophy for Zalmi fans here at Packages Mall.
Published 10 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe
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Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe

Soumya Sarkar and Liton Das struck half-centuries as Bangladesh crushed Zimbabwe by 48 runs in the first Twenty20 international of a two-match series in Dhaka on Monday.
Published 10 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Tamim named Bangladesh one-day captain
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Tamim named Bangladesh one-day captain

Bangladesh on Sunday named opening batsman Tamim Iqbal as captain of the national one-day side, replacing pace bowler Mashrafe Mortaza. Mashrafe stepped down as ODI captain this week after the third and final game of a three-match series against Zimbabwe.
Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Afghanistan seals T20 series win against Ireland
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Afghanistan seals T20 series win against Ireland

Teenage spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman took three wickets to help Afghanistan beat Ireland by 21 runs and claim an unassailable 2-0 series lead in the second Twenty20 international in India on Sunday.
Published 09 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Ahsan Raza to umpire in Women's T20 World Cup final
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Ahsan Raza to umpire in Women's T20 World Cup final

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named Pakistan's Ahsan Raza as an on-field umpire for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 final, which will be played between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday (March 8).
Published 07 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Afghanistan beat Ireland in first T20
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Afghanistan beat Ireland in first T20

Afghanistan beat Ireland in their first of three Twenty20s on Friday as Najibullah Zadran smashed an unbeaten 42 in a rain-affected fixture in India.
Published 07 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PCB to honour swimmer Kiran and tennis player Sarah
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PCB to honour swimmer Kiran and tennis player Sarah

As part of International Women's Day celebrations, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be acknowledging Olympics swimmer Kiran Khan and Sarah Mahboob, Pakistan's number-one ranked tennis player, for their services through the Hamaray Heroes platform.
Published 07 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PSL 2020 fans can access top-class first aid facilities
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PSL 2020 fans can access top-class first aid facilities

The fans attending the HBL PSL 2020 fixtures at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore have access to top-class first aid facilities as the Punjab government has set up a 20-bed temporary hospital at the ground floor of the National Hockey Stadium.
Published 07 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Pakistan ODI against Bangladesh now on April 1
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Pakistan ODI against Bangladesh now on April 1

On the request of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rescheduled the one-off One-Day International to allow its men's national team more time to prepare for the second ICC World Test Championship Test, which commences at
Published 06 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh ODI captain
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Mashrafe steps down as Bangladesh ODI captain

Bangladesh pace bowler Mashrafe Mortaza, one of the country's biggest sports stars, stepped down Thursday as captain of the national one-day side, possibly ending his international career.
Published 06 Mar, 2020 12:00am