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Tendulkar Jnr makes IPL debut
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Equal prize money for men and women in England's Hundred
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Equal prize money for men and women in England's Hundred

English cricket's new Hundred competition will feature equal prize money for the men's and women's competitions, tournament organisers announced on Wednesday. The England and Wales Cricket Board said the total prize fund of £600,000 ($768,000) would be sp
Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Safaraz to be considered for T20 World Cup: Misbah
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Safaraz to be considered for T20 World Cup: Misbah

Former skipper of national cricket team Sarfaraz Ahmed, who is representing Quetta Gladiator in the 5th PSL edition as its captain, may be considered for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Head coach Misbah-ul-Haq revealed that Sarfaraz Ahmed was under consider
Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:00am
IPL slashes prize money in cost-cutting drive
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IPL slashes prize money in cost-cutting drive

India's cricket board has slashed the prize money by half for the winners and runners-up of this year's IPL, the world's most popular and successful T20 league. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said the move was part of measures to cut the
Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Fatima Fertilizer in partnership accord with Multan Sultans
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Fatima Fertilizer in partnership accord with Multan Sultans

Fatima Fertilizer Wednesday signed a partnership agreement with Multan Sultans to officially support them during the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020. The agreement was signed between the owner of Multan Sultans team, Ali Tareen and Director Mark
Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Khyber Super League Cricket Tournament opens in Landi Kotal
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Khyber Super League Cricket Tournament opens in Landi Kotal

Khyber Super League Cricket Tournament was inaugurated at Konj Sports Ground, Landi Kotal on Wednesday. The sports activity was organized under the banner of Konj Sports Committee and member provincial assembly Shafiq Sher Afridi was the chief guest on th
Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:00am
West Indies defeat Sri Lanka in T20
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West Indies defeat Sri Lanka in T20

Oshane Thomas took five wickets for 28 runs as West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 25 runs in their first Twenty20 international on Wednesday. Lendl Simmons hit an unbeaten 67 as West Indies, who chose to bat, made 196-4. Thomas's bouncer-laden fast bowling dev
Published 05 Mar, 2020 12:00am
PM to inaugurate KP U-21 Games
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PM to inaugurate KP U-21 Games

Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the Pakistan biggest ever KP U-21 Games involving 26000 athletes in 32 male and 27 female disciplines on March 8, 2020 here at Qayyum Sports Complex.
Published 03 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Two more parking facilities at Gaddafi Stadium
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Two more parking facilities at Gaddafi Stadium

To provide easy access to fans to the Gaddafi Stadium for the HBL Pakistan Super League fixtures, two new parking facilities have been added to the roaster, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday.
Published 03 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Mathews stars as Sri Lanka whitewash West Indies 3-0
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Mathews stars as Sri Lanka whitewash West Indies 3-0

Angelo Mathews held his nerve with the ball to help Sri Lanka clinch a tense six-run win over West Indies in the third one-day international and sweep the series 3-0 on Sunday. Mathews claimed four wickets and denied West Indies 13 runs in the last over,
Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am
New Zealand bowling 'pack' leave India reeling at 90-6
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New Zealand bowling 'pack' leave India reeling at 90-6

New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult said his side's "pack" mentality had left India reeling a day two of the second Test on which 16 wickets fell including another cheap dismissal for Virat Kohli in Christchurch on Sunday. At stumps India led by just 97 l
Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Liton, Saifuddin star in record Bangladesh win
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Liton, Saifuddin star in record Bangladesh win

Liton Das struck his second one-day international century to set up a crushing 169-run win for Bangladesh in the first ODI against Zimbabwe in Sylhet on Sunday. Liton hit 126 off 105 balls with 13 fours and two sixes as Bangladesh posted 321-6, their high
Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Multan crowd for HBL PSL fixtures extraordinary: Wasim
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Multan crowd for HBL PSL fixtures extraordinary: Wasim

Terming the scenes at the Multan Cricket Stadium during recent marches of the HBL PSL 2020 as extraordinary, PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan Sunday said that each and every fan in the stands made their presence felt by cheering every shot and wicket.
Published 02 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Injured Bismah ruled out of World Cup
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Injured Bismah ruled out of World Cup

Pakistan women cricket team skipper Bismah Maroof has been ruled out of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020 after suffering communitive fracture in her right thumb during her side's 42-run defeat against England in Canberra on Friday.
Published 01 Mar, 2020 12:00am
Injured Haris Rauf to be replaced by Salman Irshad
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Injured Haris Rauf to be replaced by Salman Irshad

Pacer Haris Rauf will be replaced by Salman Irshad, the right-arm fast-medium bowler, in Lahore Qalandars' camp after the former was ruled out due to an injury in his right foot. Haris is likely to miss the next two to three HBL Pakistan Super League 2020
Published 29 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Injured Rabada out of Australia, India series
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Injured Rabada out of Australia, India series

South African fast bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the one-day international series against Australia, starting in Paarl on Saturday, as well as a short tour of India next month. Rabada suffered a groin strain during the third and final Twenty2
Published 29 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Quality cricket being seen in HBL PSL V 2020
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Quality cricket being seen in HBL PSL V 2020

The HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 has gotten off to a tremendous start as high-quality cricket has kept fans at the edge of their seats. This year's edition, which is the first instance of the league being played in Pakistan, has produced some riveting c
Published 29 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Sri Lanka brings back Perera, Pradeep into T20 squad
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Sri Lanka brings back Perera, Pradeep into T20 squad

Sri Lanka have recalled all-rounder Thisara Perera to the 15-member Twenty20 to play two matches against the visiting West Indies. The cricket board said right-arm medium-pacer Nuwan Pradeep, who was dropped from the three-match Twenty20 series against In
Published 28 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Sri Lanka clinch ODI series
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Sri Lanka clinch ODI series

Sri Lanka crushed West Indies by 161 runs in the second one-day international to clinch the series in Hambantota on Wednesday.
Published 27 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PCB sees no complain over ball changing incident
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PCB sees no complain over ball changing incident

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that match referee Roshan Mahanama has not received an official complaint from Quetta Gladiators against Peshawar Zalmi for changing the condition of the ball during their 22 February fixture of the HBL Pakistan
Published 26 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Lahore Qalandars fined for slow over-rate
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Lahore Qalandars fined for slow over-rate

Lahore Qalandars have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate during their one-wicket loss against Islamabad United in the seventh match of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday.
Published 25 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Oman cricketer gets seven-year ban
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Oman cricketer gets seven-year ban

Oman's Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi has been banned for seven years for match-fixing, the International Cricket Council said on Monday. The 29-year-old attempted to fix games and tried to enlist a team-mate to help him, the ICC said.
Published 25 Feb, 2020 12:00am
New Zealand thrash India in first Test
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New Zealand thrash India in first Test

With a dark cloud hanging over New Zealand cricket since last month's humiliating 3-0 defeat in Australia, Kane Williamson's side delivered the perfect response to their critics with a 10-wicket win over India in the first Test on Monday.
Published 25 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Temporary hospital set up at Gaddafi Stadium
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Temporary hospital set up at Gaddafi Stadium

The temporary hospital established by Lahore General Hospital at Gaddafi Stadium during the matches of Pakistan Super League will remain functional until March 23, where doctors, nurses and paramedical staff have been deployed and they are performing thei
Published 24 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Peshawar claim 4th KP T20 Blind Cricket Cup
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Peshawar claim 4th KP T20 Blind Cricket Cup

Peshawar claimed the trophy after defeating Attock in the final of the 4th Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Twenty20 Blind Cricket Cup played here at Hayatabad Sports Complex on Sunday. Peshawar won the toss and elected to bat first by setting up a target of 222 for th
Published 24 Feb, 2020 12:00am
South Africa hold nerve for win over England at women's T20
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South Africa hold nerve for win over England at women's T20

South Africa's batters held their nerve to deliver a surprise six-wicket victory over England at the women's T20 World Cup in Perth on Sunday. The Proteas are making the early running in Group B along with the West Indies, who beat newcomers Thailand on S
Published 24 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Boult fired up as New Zealand have India on the ropes
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Boult fired up as New Zealand have India on the ropes

New Zealand quick Trent Boult declared himself "happy to be back" as he bagged three wickets to leave India struggling for survival at stumps on day three of the first Test in Wellington on Sunday. India, faced with a 183-run first-innings deficit, were 1
Published 24 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh dominate Zimbabwe
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Bangladesh dominate Zimbabwe

Najmul Hossain and skipper Mominul Haque hit half-centuries as Bangladesh replied strongly to Zimbabwe in their one-off Test in Dhaka on Sunday. Najmul made 71 off 139 balls while Mominul was unbeaten on 79 as Bangladesh reached 240-3 at stumps on the sec
Published 24 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Karachi Kings win in splendid match of HBL PSL V 2020
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Karachi Kings win in splendid match of HBL PSL V 2020

Karachi Kings won its first match of HBL PSL V 2020 against Peshawar Zalmi by 10 runs. Zalmi's hope to win the match was buried with a splendid catch of Sammy by Umaid on his fourth ball of innings' last over when Zalmi needed 12 runs on four balls. He ma
Published 22 Feb, 2020 12:00am
No plan of four-day Tests
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No plan of four-day Tests

ECB chief executive Tom Harrison says there are no plans to introduce four-day Test matches in England as debate swirls over the future of the longest form of the game.
Published 22 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PCB Cricket Committee holds first meeting of 2020
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PCB Cricket Committee holds first meeting of 2020

The PCB Cricket Committee held its first meeting of 2020 under the chairmanship of former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim. Wasim Akram, Umar Gul, Urooj Mumtaz, Ali Naqvi, Wasim Khan and Zakir Khan (both co-opted members) attended the session.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Sangakkara pushes international teams to tour Pakistan
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Sangakkara pushes international teams to tour Pakistan

After the conclusion of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC)'s week-long tour of Lahore, Kumar Sangakkara, the President of the prestigious MCC and skipper of the MCC's touring squad to Pakistan, has said that he would love if more international cricket team
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
HBL PSL V 2020: Sindh CM's directive
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HBL PSL V 2020: Sindh CM's directive

Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday directed disciplinary action against the officials, approaching any authority including Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for free passes of HBL PSL V 2020.
Published 21 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Mashrafe named captain
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Mashrafe named captain

Bangladesh pace bowler Mashrafe Murtaza will lead the country in the forthcoming three-match one-day international series against Zimbabwe despite uncertainty over his future. Mashrafe has not represented Bangladesh in any ODI since the ICC World Cup las
Published 20 Feb, 2020 12:00am
ICC events: PCB to go in bidding process from 2023 onwards
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ICC events: PCB to go in bidding process from 2023 onwards

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to go in bidding process for hosting ICC events from 2023 onwards. Hosting two international sides - Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for home series and arrival of 36 foreign players for HBL PSL V 2020 in the country give
Published 20 Feb, 2020 12:00am
MCC post win in last tour match in Lahore
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MCC post win in last tour match in Lahore

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) defeated Multan Sultan by 72 runs in the last T20 match, here at Aitchison college ground on Wednesday. Led by Kumar Sangakkara, the MCC team is on a tour of Pakistan after 47 years. The MCC won two and lost two matches s
Published 20 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators in practice match
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Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators in practice match

Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by 71 runs in the HBL PSL practice match at Moin Khan Cricket Academy Karachi. Batting first, Peshawar Zalmi set a target of 265 runs for the loss of just one wicket for Quetta Gladiators. Kamran Akmal and Imam Haq sc
Published 19 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Misbah to brief team's performance today
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Misbah to brief team's performance today

Misbah-ul-Haq, chief selector and head coach of Pakistan national men's team will brief the PCB cricket committee about the team's performance since his appointment. According to details, the PCB cricket committee is going to hold its first meeting of the
Published 19 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Traffic, parking plan for PSL issued
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Traffic, parking plan for PSL issued

The Karachi administration and the traffic police on Tuesday issued the traffic plan for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020 matches scheduled to begin from February 20, 22, 23 and March 12 to 17. The spectators intending to enter the National Stadium
Published 19 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Du Plessis quits as South Africa skipper
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Du Plessis quits as South Africa skipper

Faf du Plessis announced on Monday that he was stepping down as South Africa's cricket captain with immediate effect. Du Plessis, 35, said he needed to take "a step back" from the captaincy in order to help the emergence of the next generation of leaders
Published 18 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Patel makes Black Caps squad for India Tests
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Patel makes Black Caps squad for India Tests

Mumbai-born Ajaz Patel is in line for a dream appearance against India after the left-arm spinner was named Monday in the Black Caps' 13-man squad for the two-Test series beginning on Friday.
Published 18 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Jahangir Khan will unveil HBL PSL 2020 trophy
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Jahangir Khan will unveil HBL PSL 2020 trophy

For what will be the first-ever trophy unveiling ceremony on the Pakistani soil, squash icon Jahangir Khan will bring the HBL PSL 2020 trophy at the National Stadium, Karachi, on Wednesday, 19 February, for its unveiling. The trophy unveiling ceremony wil
Published 17 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Morgan leads England to T20 series win against South Africa
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Morgan leads England to T20 series win against South Africa

England captain Eoin Morgan went on a six-hitting spree to take his side to a series win in a high-scoring third and final Twenty20 international against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Sunday. Morgan slammed seven sixes in an innings of 57 not out off
Published 17 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh axe Mahmudullah for Zimbabwe Test
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Bangladesh axe Mahmudullah for Zimbabwe Test

Bangladesh have dropped batsman Mahmudullah and recalled pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman for the one-off Test against Zimbabwe starting next Saturday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim also returns to the side for the Dhaka match after opting out of the
Published 17 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Historic Urdu commentary set to take stage in HBL PSL 2020
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Historic Urdu commentary set to take stage in HBL PSL 2020

For the first time in the history of the HBL Pakistan Super League, the fans and followers of the league will enjoy cricketing-action in the country's national language. A star-studded commentary panel - including Ramiz Raja, Bazid Khan, Waqar Younis and
Published 16 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Sindh clinch third PPL Blind Cricket Super League
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Sindh clinch third PPL Blind Cricket Super League

Sindh won the final of the 3rd Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) Blind Cricket Super League organized by Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) at PAF Faisal Airbase Ground, here on Saturday. Sindh defeated Balochistan by 2 wickets to emerge triumphant. The
Published 16 Feb, 2020 12:00am
KP U-21 Inter-Tehsil Games begins
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KP U-21 Inter-Tehsil Games begins

Tehsil Tangi upset strong Shabqadar Tehsil in the opening match of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U21 Inter-Tehsil Games which got underway at Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex Charsadda amidst great fun and tight security with hundreds of spectators turned up.
Published 15 Feb, 2020 12:00am
South Africa delays Pakistan tour due to player workload
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South Africa delays Pakistan tour due to player workload

The Cricket South Africa (CSA) have expressed their inability to tour Pakistan next month but assured the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that they will honour the commitment of sending their side as soon as it is reasonably possible.
Published 15 Feb, 2020 12:00am
HBL PSL 2020 schedule of Media Day announced
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HBL PSL 2020 schedule of Media Day announced

To provide better player access to the media during the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced to organise Media Days in the lead up to its flagship event, which will be attended by all the sides.
Published 15 Feb, 2020 12:00am
United against Sultans, a fascinating HBL PSL battle
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United against Sultans, a fascinating HBL PSL battle

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), which provided rich cricketing entertainment to fans in the last four seasons, is set to show quality game in its fifth edition starting from February 20 with opening match at Karachi.
Published 15 Feb, 2020 12:00am
OPPO becomes official smartphone partner of HBL PSL 2020
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OPPO becomes official smartphone partner of HBL PSL 2020

OPPO, a leading smartphone brand in Pakistan, has become an official smartphone partner of HBL Pakistan Super League 2020. Reiterating the significance of cricket in Pakistan, OPPO Pakistan CEO George Long said here on Friday that they are proud to partne
Published 15 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PSL becomes synonymous with quality cricket
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PSL becomes synonymous with quality cricket

The HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) has become synonymous with quality cricket and the six league franchises are supported by passionate fans who give it their all to cheer their respective teams.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
UNHCR, Zalmi announce partnership
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UNHCR, Zalmi announce partnership

United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced its partnership with Peshawar Zalmi to promote the refugee cause through cricket in Pakistan.
Published 14 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Best talent is coming up from HBL-PSL, says Rizwan
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Best talent is coming up from HBL-PSL, says Rizwan

Test cricketer Muhammad Rizwan on Wednesday said that best talent is coming up because of the successful holding of HBL-PSL and termed the event toughest for all the teams part of the event for this year.
Published 13 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Injured Maxwell to miss tour to SA
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Injured Maxwell to miss tour to SA

Glenn Maxwell's hopes of returning to international cricket were dashed Wednesday when it was announced the big-hitting batsman will miss Australia's tour to South Africa this month through injury.
Published 13 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Misconduct by Umar Akmal, inquiry ends
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Misconduct by Umar Akmal, inquiry ends

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has concluded an inquiry into alleged misconduct by batsman Umar Akmal during a fitness test earlier this month saying the incident happened due to a 'misunderstanding.'
Published 13 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Foakes, Jennings earn calls
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Foakes, Jennings earn calls

Ben Foakes and Keaton Jennings are back in England's Test squad for the first time in 12 months after being picked for the tour of Sri Lanka.
Published 12 Feb, 2020 12:00am
ICC to use no-ball technology for women's World T20
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ICC to use no-ball technology for women's World T20

Front-foot no ball technology will be used for the first time in a global cricket tournament later this month at the women's T20 World Cup in Australia, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday.
Published 12 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Steyn sets sights on World Cup
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Steyn sets sights on World Cup

Dale Steyn is determined to be part of South Africa's squad for the T20 World Cup in Australia in October and November after switching his focus from Test cricket to the shortest form of the game.
Published 12 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PCB and WAPDA to hold exhibition match at Mohmand in March
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PCB and WAPDA to hold exhibition match at Mohmand in March

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) will jointly organize a cricket-exhibition match in Tribal District Mohmand of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The match is scheduled to be played in March as part of 'Pakista
Published 12 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Parliamentary panel irked by absence of PCB chief
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Parliamentary panel irked by absence of PCB chief

A parliamentary panel on Monday, while expressing serious displeasure over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairperson Ahsan Mani, said if the chairperson did not attend the next meeting the committee would issue him a show cause notice.
Published 11 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Naseem youngest to record hat-trick as Bangladesh face defeat
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Naseem youngest to record hat-trick as Bangladesh face defeat

Teenage paceman Naseem Shah became the youngest player to record a Test hat-trick as Pakistan closed in on victory against Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Just when Bangladesh seemed to have fought their way back into the match at 124-2, minutes befor
Published 10 Feb, 2020 12:00am
England survive late collapse, square series
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England survive late collapse, square series

England survived a late collapse to square the series when they beat South Africa by two wickets in the third and final one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.
Published 10 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Lara shines as cricket royalty raises money for bushfire relief
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Lara shines as cricket royalty raises money for bushfire relief

Brian Lara showed he still has what it takes with a stylish 30 not out as cricketing royalty helped raise money to aid Australian bushfire relief in a charity match Sunday. The West Indian legend stroked a series of lofted cover drives and straight drives
Published 10 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh beat India to win U-19 World Cup
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Bangladesh beat India to win U-19 World Cup

Bangladesh captain Akbar Ali kept his calm to lead his team to a stunning three-wicket win over India in Potchefstroom to win the Under-19 World Cup for the first time. Chasing 178 to win, Bangladesh were struggling at 102 for six but Akbar, who finished
Published 10 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Babar, Shan tons help Pakistan dominate
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Babar, Shan tons help Pakistan dominate

Sparkling hundreds from Babar Azam and Shan Masood put Pakistan in command against Bangladesh on the second day of the first Test at Rawalpindi on Saturday. Azam scored a career best unbeaten 143 for his third successive hundred in as many Tests - fifth o
Published 09 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Replacement picks finalised for HBL PSL-2020
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Replacement picks finalised for HBL PSL-2020

Eight new players were drafted during the Player Replacement Draft from the six HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) squad for the upcoming edition, which commences on 20th February.
Published 09 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Advertising recall survey to be conducted during PSL 2020
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Advertising recall survey to be conducted during PSL 2020

Pulse Consultant, a discerning market research firm of Pakistan, has announced its plan to conduct an ad recall survey during HBL Pakistan Super League 2020. The study will collect information from 10 cities across the country comprising 52 percent of nat
Published 09 Feb, 2020 12:00am
New Zealand take ODI series win over India
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New Zealand take ODI series win over India

New Zealand wrapped up the one-day series against India with veteran Ross Taylor and debutant Kyle Jamieson combining to set up a 22-run win in game two in Auckland on Saturday. The pair put on an unbeaten 76-run partnership following a middle-order colla
Published 09 Feb, 2020 12:00am
HBL PSL-5 set to make historic start on 20th
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HBL PSL-5 set to make historic start on 20th

The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) returns with the historic fifth edition set to be played in Pakistan from 20th February to 22nd March 2020. This edition will be the first one to be played in Pakistan in its entirety.
Published 08 Feb, 2020 12:00am