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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
Security team dispatched for surveillance
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Security team dispatched for surveillance

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) on Thursday dispatched a 25-member security team to Rawalpindi for the monitoring and security surveillance of Pak-Bangladesh test series starting from today (Friday).
Published 07 Feb, 2020 12:00am
ICC confirms match officials for Rawalpindi Test
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ICC confirms match officials for Rawalpindi Test

Former West Indian cricketer Richie Richardson is set to return to Pakistan as a match referee, to officiate the ICC World Test Championship fixture between Pakistan and Bangladesh, which commences on Friday (February 7), in Rawalpindi as the ICC confirme
Updated 06 Feb, 2020 11:21pm
Taylor-made victory as Black Caps down India
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Taylor-made victory as Black Caps down India

An unbeaten century from veteran batsman Ross Taylor powered New Zealand to a stunning four-wicket win over India in the first one-day international in Hamilton on Wednesday. The hosts completed the second highest run chase in their history to finish on 3
Published 06 Feb, 2020 12:00am
India beat Pakistan to reach Under-19 World Cup final
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India beat Pakistan to reach Under-19 World Cup final

Defending champions India cruised to a 10-wicket win over neighbours and arch-rivals Pakistan in Potchefstroom on Tuesday to reach the Under-19 Cricket World Cup final for the seventh time. India, the record four-time winners of the underage competition,
Published 05 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PCB posts significant rise of Rs 6 billion in revenue
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PCB posts significant rise of Rs 6 billion in revenue

The 57th Board of Governors (BoGs) meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which met Tuesday approved the PCB financial statements for the period 2018-2019, which highlighted a significant rise in revenue of about Rs 6 billion.
Published 05 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Pakistan face India in U-19 Cricket World Cup semis
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Pakistan face India in U-19 Cricket World Cup semis

Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will lock horns in the first semi-final of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup at the JB Marks Oval, Potchefstroom (South Africa) on Tuesday. The high-octane clash is set to capture the attention of millions of cricket fans in th
Published 04 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Babar Azam retains top T20 ranking
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Babar Azam retains top T20 ranking

Skipper of Pakistan T20i squad Babar Azam, who is the third Pakistan batsman to score a half-century in the recently held Bangladesh series, has retained the top slot among batsmen as well as his aggregate of 879 points in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankin
Published 04 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh coach rues Pakistan fixture list
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Bangladesh coach rues Pakistan fixture list

Bangladesh begin a to-and-fro commute to Pakistan Wednesday for a Test and one-day international series sandwiched between home fixtures - a quirky fixture list prompted by security fears.
Published 04 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh squad arriving tomorrow
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Bangladesh squad arriving tomorrow

Bangladesh cricket team will be arriving on Wednesday (February 5) for the first of the two-match Test series at the Pindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, from February 7 to 11.
Published 04 Feb, 2020 12:00am
India post T20 series sweep against New Zealand
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India post T20 series sweep against New Zealand

A dramatic New Zealand collapse in which six wickets fell for 25 runs gave India a seven-run win in the fifth and final Twenty20 at Mount Maunganui on Sunday to sweep the series. Jasprit Bumrah led the rout to finish with the impressive figures of three f
Published 03 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PCB's first BoGs meeting today
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PCB's first BoGs meeting today

As promised by PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani, the first meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Board of Governors (BoGs) of the year and 57th overall, will be held at Peshawar on Tuesday (February 4). This will be the first-ever meeting in the Khyber Pakht
Published 03 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Taha takes Arham CC into Champions Trophy T20 final
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Taha takes Arham CC into Champions Trophy T20 final

Upcoming Muhammad Taha excelled with a solid all-round performance to help Arham CC qualify for the final of the 4th Champions Trophy T20 Cricket Tournament with all 10 wickets victory over strong and oldest Model CC at Al Mansoora Ground on Friday.
Published 02 Feb, 2020 12:00am
PM meets chief of Peshawar Zalmi
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PM meets chief of Peshawar Zalmi

The chairman of Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Afridi met with Prime Minister Imran Khan in Islamabad. A press release issued here on Saturday stated that they discussed promoting and strengthening sports in the country. Prime Minister Imran Khan shed light on the
Published 02 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Iqbal Qasim to head PCB's Cricket Committee
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Iqbal Qasim to head PCB's Cricket Committee

Former Test spinner Iqbal Qasim will head the revamped Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s Cricket Committee, which will meet on a quarterly basis, it was announced on Friday.
Published 01 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Gayle takes his big hitting to Nepal's T20 league
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Gayle takes his big hitting to Nepal's T20 league

West Indies batting hero Chris Gayle has become the biggest international star to sign up for Nepal's Twenty20 league. The self-proclaimed king of T20 announced late Thursday that he will join Pokhara Rhinos in the Everest Premier League (EPL) that is pre
Published 01 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Mendis century defies Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka win series
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Mendis century defies Zimbabwe as Sri Lanka win series

Sri Lanka batsman Kusal Mendis frustrated Zimbabwe's hopes of a series-levelling win at the Harare Sports Club Ground with a stubborn 116 not out as the second Test petered out to a draw on Friday. Sri Lanka's 10-wicket win in the first Test last week at
Published 01 Feb, 2020 12:00am
India snatch another super over T20 victory against New Zealand
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India snatch another super over T20 victory against New Zealand

India snatched the fourth Twenty20 against New Zealand on Friday after yet another super over was needed to separate the two sides after the scores were tied following the regulation 20 overs. New Zealand, batting first in the decider, made 13 with Tim Se
Published 01 Feb, 2020 12:00am
Zimbabwe victory push frustrated by rain
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Zimbabwe victory push frustrated by rain

Heavy rain and bad light in the afternoon frustrated Zimbabwe's push to build a match-winning position on the fourth day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Harare on Thursday.
Published 31 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Peshawar Zalmi launches kit and teaser of anthem
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Peshawar Zalmi launches kit and teaser of anthem

Peshawar Zalmi, the top franchise of HBL PSL with respect to brand and value, has revealed that official playing kit for PSL 2020, along with the teaser of Zalmi Anthem. This has not only cheered up the fans but created hype on social media.
Published 31 Jan, 2020 12:00am
District trials for KP U-21 Tehsil Games begins
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District trials for KP U-21 Tehsil Games begins

After a long time a good number of upcoming talented players turned up for the two-day trials to select teams for six different games to be part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-21 Peshawar District Games got under way here at Qayyum Sports Complex on Thursday
Published 31 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India take T20 series against New Zealand
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India take T20 series against New Zealand

Rohit Sharma smacked sixes off the final two balls of a dramatic super over for India to win the third Twenty20 against New Zealand in Hamilton on Wednesday and wrap up the series.
Published 30 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB condoles demise of Mohammad Munaf
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PCB condoles demise of Mohammad Munaf

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its grief on the demise of former Test cricketer Mohammad Munaf, who passed away at the age of 84 in Amsterdam.
Published 30 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Official anthem of HBL PSL 2020 released
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Official anthem of HBL PSL 2020 released

Tayyar Hain, the official anthem of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 has been released across the country via the leading television news channels on Tuesday.
Published 29 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pacer Umar Gul pleased with crystal plaque
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Pacer Umar Gul pleased with crystal plaque

Pacer Umar Gul was honoured, here Monday for his Pakistan record figures of five for six in T20Is when Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani presented him with a crystal plaque. The ceremony took place in the PCB Chairman's office after the thi
Published 28 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB honours veteran Umar Gul
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PCB honours veteran Umar Gul

Pacer recorded figures of 3-0-6-5 against New Zealand at The Oval in Pakistan’s successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup
Published 27 Jan, 2020 01:41pm
India win second T20
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India win second T20

With miserly bowling and another KL Rahul half-century, India again outclassed New Zealand as they coasted to a seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 match in Auckland on Sunday to go 2-0 up in the series.
Published 27 Jan, 2020 12:00am
'Exciting cricket ahead for Quetta Gladiators'
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'Exciting cricket ahead for Quetta Gladiators'

Nadeem Omar, owner of Quetta Gladiators, one of the franchises of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has said that his team would be looking to defend their title by playing more responsibly in the PSL 2020 edition.
Published 26 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India beat New Zealand in emphatic run chase
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India beat New Zealand in emphatic run chase

India cast aside talk of travel fatigue with half-centuries from Lokesh Rahul and Shreyas Iyer headlining an emphatic run chase to beat New Zealand with an over to spare in the opening Twenty20 match in Auckland Friday.
Published 25 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pakistan, Bangladesh set to play first T20 today
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Pakistan, Bangladesh set to play first T20 today

The trophy of Twenty20 International (T20I) series between Pakistan and Bangladesh was unveiled here at the Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL) on Thursday in the presence of skippers of the two teams.
Published 24 Jan, 2020 12:00am
ICC, PCB members review security measures
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ICC, PCB members review security measures

A high-level delegation of International Cricket Council (ICC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) on Thursday to review security measures for Pakistan-Bangladesh T20 series.
Published 24 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sri Lanka post 10-wicket win in first Zimbabwe Test
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Sri Lanka post 10-wicket win in first Zimbabwe Test

Suranga Lakmal took four for 27 to set up Sri Lanka for a 10-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first Test in Harare on Thursday. Resuming on 30 without loss and needing 157 to make Sri Lanka bat again, Zimbabwe recovered from the loss of three early wickets
Published 24 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Spain joins presenting good luck to Peshawar Zalmi in PSL-2020
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Spain joins presenting good luck to Peshawar Zalmi in PSL-2020

Peshawar Zalmi has remained the center of attention for foreign ambassadors ahead of PSL 5. The ambassadors of Spain after Turkey and Germany has presented a good luck message to Peshawar Zalmi. A press release issued here on stated Thursday Peshawar Zalm
Published 24 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Match officials for Pakistan-BD T20 series announced
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Match officials for Pakistan-BD T20 series announced

Ranjan Madugalle, one of the most respected and senior most member of the Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees, has been appointed by the game's governing body as match referee for the three T20Is between Pakistan and Bangladesh to be played here at the Gadd
Published 23 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Mathews hits double hundred
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Mathews hits double hundred

Angelo Mathews struck his highest Test score with an unbeaten double century on Wednesday as Sri Lanka left Zimbabwe battling to save the series opener going into the final day at Harare.
Published 23 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Malik Cricket Academy win Premier League-2020
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Malik Cricket Academy win Premier League-2020

Malik Cricket Academy Peshawar defeated Qambar Zalma by two wickets after a thrilling match and claimed the winner trophy of the Peshawar Premier League 2020 trophy played at Hayatabad Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Published 22 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sri Lanka take lead in Harare
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Sri Lanka take lead in Harare

Angelo Mathews and Kusal Mendis both struck measured half-centuries as Sri Lanka reached 295 for four at close of play on a stodgy third day of the first Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday.
Published 22 Jan, 2020 12:00am
England celebrate innings win
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England celebrate innings win

England completed a comprehensive win by an innings and 53 runs on the fifth day of the third Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Monday, taking an unbeatable 2-1 lead in the four-match series.
Published 21 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Tiripano strikes early to give Zimbabwe edge over Sri Lanka
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Tiripano strikes early to give Zimbabwe edge over Sri Lanka

Donald Tiripano struck early to remove Oshada Fernando and complete an excellent second day of the first Test for Zimbabwe against Sri Lanka in Harare. The 31-year-old seamer had earlier made a handy 44 not out batting at number eight as Zimbabwe advanced
Published 21 Jan, 2020 12:00am
HBL PSL 2020 tickets now available online
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HBL PSL 2020 tickets now available online

With one month to go before the HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) returns to Pakistani grounds, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced ticket prices and purchase details.
Published 21 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pakistan-Bangladesh Test series: 19 probables called for camp
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Pakistan-Bangladesh Test series: 19 probables called for camp

The national men's selection committee has invited as many as 19 probables for a training camp at the National Cricket Academy, Lahore. The camp will commence on Monday (today) and is being set-up for the first ICC World Test Championship fixture against
Published 20 Jan, 2020 12:00am
South Africa on brink of humiliating defeat after Root Test best
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South Africa on brink of humiliating defeat after Root Test best

England captain Joe Root produced a Test-best bowling performance to send South Africa hurtling towards a humiliating defeat on the fourth day of the third Test at St George's Park on Sunday. Root took four for 31 as South Africa slumped to 102 for six af
Published 20 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India outplay Australia to clinch ODI series
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India outplay Australia to clinch ODI series

A sparkling century by Rohit Sharma and inspired bowling helped India to a series-clinching seven-wicket win over Australia in the third one-day international on Sunday. Sharma made 119 and put on a key 137-run second-wicket stand with skipper Virat Kohli
Published 20 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Kasuza, Masvaure fifties give Zimbabwe solid platform
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Kasuza, Masvaure fifties give Zimbabwe solid platform

Kevin Kasuza struck a half-century on debut while opening partner Prince Masvaure recorded his maiden fifty as Zimbabwe finished the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on 189 for 2 in Harare. Masvaure, playing in his third Test, made 55 before
Published 20 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pakistan begin U-19 World Cup Cricket campaign
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Pakistan begin U-19 World Cup Cricket campaign

Pakistan, who won their second and last ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 14 years ago, will launch their Group-C campaign in the 2020 edition when they will take on Scotland in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Sunday (today).
Published 19 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India's bowler Bapu Nadkarni dies
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India's bowler Bapu Nadkarni dies

India's most economic bowler Bapu Nadkarni, who also held England at bay as a batsman in a landmark Test series has died at the age of 86. "Indian cricket has lost a real champion," said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar after learning of Nadkarni's death in
Published 19 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Bangladesh call up uncapped Hasan for Pakistan tour
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Bangladesh call up uncapped Hasan for Pakistan tour

Bangladesh on Saturday called up uncapped fast bowler Hasan Mahmud for their three-match Twenty20 series in Pakistan which has been engulfed by fears over player safety. Opener Tamim Iqbal returns after skipping a home series against Afghanistan and Zimba
Published 19 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India beat Australia to level One-day series
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India beat Australia to level One-day series

Steve Smith hit a swashbuckling 98 but Australia could not stop India powering to a 36 run victory to level their One-day series on Friday. Thrashed by 10 wickets in the first of the three-match series, Shikhar Dhawan made 96, KL Rahul 80 and captain Vira
Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Hafeez to retire after T20 World Cup 2020
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Hafeez to retire after T20 World Cup 2020

Announcing retirement from international cricket after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 scheduled in Australia, all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez Friday said that he is looking forward to contribute to the Pakistan cricket team as a batsmen in the upcoming Twen
Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Kamran Akmal dejected
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Kamran Akmal dejected

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal has said that he was "hurt and heartbroken" at being overlooked for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. Kamran Akmal (38) Friday took to Twitter to express his frustration. "[I am ]hurt and heartb
Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Upcoming series: PCB announces ticket prices
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Upcoming series: PCB announces ticket prices

Taking into consideration spectators' convenience, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced ticket prices for the upcoming T20 International and Test matches series against Bangladesh. To enable the cricket fans to pack the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahor
Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Stokes, Pope hundreds and late wickets put England on top
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Stokes, Pope hundreds and late wickets put England on top

South Africa face a huge battle for survival after England dominated the second day of the third Test at St George's Park on Friday. Centuries by Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope and some powerful lower-order hitting enabled England to declare on 499 for nine be
Published 18 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Hafeez, Malik back for Bangladesh T20 series
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Hafeez, Malik back for Bangladesh T20 series

Pakistan recalled veterans Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, but surprisingly dropped pacemen Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz from the 15-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against Bangladesh starting next week.
Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Mushfiqur declines to visit Pakistan
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Mushfiqur declines to visit Pakistan

Bangladesh's wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has declined to visit Pakistan for the forthcoming series, a team official said on Thursday.
Published 17 Jan, 2020 12:00am
'Retired' De Villiers keen to play T20 World Cup
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'Retired' De Villiers keen to play T20 World Cup

South African star AB de Villiers is keen to make an international comeback at the Twenty20 World Cup this year, but admits there are no guarantees he will be picked. The batting maestro bowed out of representing his country in 2018, saying he was "tired"
Published 16 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Mashrafe gives up Bangladesh contract riches
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Mashrafe gives up Bangladesh contract riches

Bangladesh one-day international captain Mashrafe Mortaza has withdrawn from his lucrative national team contract amid growing concern over his form and fitness but has been offered a "grand farewell" match.
Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Ehsan Mani to convince Bangladeshi counterpart for Test series
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Ehsan Mani to convince Bangladeshi counterpart for Test series

While the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has stuck to its earlier stance of sending team for only the three-match Twenty20 International series to Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ehsan Mani is going to meet his Bangladeshi counterpart in Dubai,
Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB's Chief Financial Officer resigns
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PCB's Chief Financial Officer resigns

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Badar M. Khan has tendered his resignation after more than eight years' in the role and will be departing at the end of the current month.
Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sri Lanka to play two Tests in Zimbabwe
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Sri Lanka to play two Tests in Zimbabwe

Sri Lanka's cricket team will leave for Zimbabwe on Thursday to play a two-match Test series - the first since the African host nation's suspension was lifted by the ICC.
Published 14 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Buttler apologises for Test outburst
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Buttler apologises for Test outburst

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler on Sunday apologised for the language that landed him with a fine during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Buttler was fined 15 percent of his match fee and given one demerit point by the International Cri
Published 13 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Aussie cricket legends to pad up for bushfire relief
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Aussie cricket legends to pad up for bushfire relief

Cricket greats Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting will come out of retirement to skipper star-studded teams at a charity game to raise money for victims of Australia's bushfires, it was announced Sunday. Other former greats signed up for the "Bushfire Cricket
Published 13 Jan, 2020 12:00am
KP U-21 Games trophy, logo unveiled
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KP U-21 Games trophy, logo unveiled

The trophy and logo of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-21 unveiled in a colourful ceremony at North Waziristan and Dera Ismail Khan Districts with hundreds and thousands of youth turned and enjoyed amidst tight security measures.
Published 12 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Gayle wants five more years at least
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Gayle wants five more years at least

West Indies batting star Chris Gayle has swatted away talk of his retirement from cricket soon, suggesting he wants to be at the crease for at least five more years.
Published 11 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India clinch T20 series over Sri Lanka
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India clinch T20 series over Sri Lanka

Openers KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan smashed half-centuries as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 78 runs in the third Twenty20 international to clinch the series 2-0 on Friday.
Published 11 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Buttler fined for angry Philander outburst
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Buttler fined for angry Philander outburst

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler was fined 15 percent of his match fee Thursday by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for swearing at South Africa's Vernon Philander during the second Test at Newlands.
Published 10 Jan, 2020 12:00am
HBL-PSL Season 5: McDonald's and Peshawar Zalmi sign agreement
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HBL-PSL Season 5: McDonald's and Peshawar Zalmi sign agreement

The Managements of McDonald's Pakistan and Peshawar Zalmi recently signed an agreement in Lahore to continue their partnership for another year. This is the third consecutive year that McDonald's and Zalmi are partnered with one another for the much await
Published 10 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Air Link Communication announces partnership
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Air Link Communication announces partnership

Air Link Communication Limited, a leading nationwide distributor of mobile phones in Pakistan, on Thursday announced its partnership with Pakistan Super League team Peshawar Zalmi.
Published 10 Jan, 2020 12:00am
KP U-21 Games Trophy, logo unveiled
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KP U-21 Games Trophy, logo unveiled

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kohat Matiullah Khan Wednesday unveiled the trophy and official logo of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U21 Games in a colourful ceremony held at Kohat Auditorium Hall, Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB clarifies pacer Naseem Shah's age controversy
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PCB clarifies pacer Naseem Shah's age controversy

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has rejected the impression which suggests that fast-bowler Naseem Shah had been withdrawn from the Pakistan Under-19 squad for next month's ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup due to concerns over his actual age.
Published 09 Jan, 2020 12:00am
India cruise to T20 win over Sri Lanka
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India cruise to T20 win over Sri Lanka

Fast bowler Navdeep Saini led a disciplined Indian bowling performance to set up a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second Twenty20 international in Indore on Tuesday.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PTA Cricket League 2020 ends in Islamabad
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PTA Cricket League 2020 ends in Islamabad

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) held the Inter-Departmental Cricket Tournament titled PTA Cricket League (PCL) here at Cricket Ground, F-9 Park, said a press release.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Du Plessis disagrees with officials on four-day Tests
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Du Plessis disagrees with officials on four-day Tests

South African captain Faf du Plessis said on Tuesday he did not support a move towards four-day Test matches - despite a statement by Cricket South Africa that it was official policy to support a reduced format.
Published 08 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Australia crush New Zealand to sweep series
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Australia crush New Zealand to sweep series

Nathan Lyon captured five for 50 and 10 match wickets as Australia crushed New Zealand by 279 runs on Monday, capping a golden domestic summer as they swept the three-Test series.
Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am
S Africa defiant after Stokes show
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S Africa defiant after Stokes show

Ben Stokes launched an astonishing assault which enabled England to give themselves plenty of time to push for victory, but the tourists had to work hard to take two South African wickets before the close on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands o
Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sarfaraz meets Pakistan U-19 World Cup squad
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Sarfaraz meets Pakistan U-19 World Cup squad

Sarfaraz Ahmed, the skipper of the Pakistan side which lifted the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in 2006, made a visit to the ongoing Pakistan Under-19 camp, here at the National Cricket Academy on Monday and shared his experience of playing the biggest a
Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am
OGDCL beat APL in OGCC tournament
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OGDCL beat APL in OGCC tournament

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) won the toss and elected to bat first. The start was not good for the team and it lost quick wickets in the first 10 overs. Waqar Shah along with Jamshed and Azhar helped the team to post a defendable total on
Published 07 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Aussies take control after Lyon takes five
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Aussies take control after Lyon takes five

Australia took a commanding 243-run lead over plucky New Zealand in the third Test in Sydney on Sunday, looking set for a clean sweep of the series. The Australians dismissed the Black Caps for 251 to lead by 203 runs on the first innings before batting a
Published 06 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Rain spoilsports India-Sri Lanka T20 clash
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Rain spoilsports India-Sri Lanka T20 clash

Damp patches on the pitch due to rain forced the abandonment of the first Twenty20 international between India and Sri Lanka without a ball being bowled in Guwahati on Sunday despite groundsmen even turning to a hair dryer and steam iron in a desperate at
Published 06 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Defiant Sibley puts England in control
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Defiant Sibley puts England in control

A gritty 85 not out from opener Dom Sibley ground down South Africa's bowlers as England took control on the third day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands. Sibley, playing in only his fourth Test, came in during the morning session after J
Published 06 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Sri Lanka's sacked cricket coach demands $5 million compensation
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Sri Lanka's sacked cricket coach demands $5 million compensation

Sacked coach Chandika Hathurusingha has demanded $5 million in compensation from Sri Lanka Cricket over the premature termination of his contract, an official said Sunday. The former Sri Lankan Test star and coach made the claim after the two sides failed
Published 06 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Irfan Pathan retires
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Irfan Pathan retires

India all-rounder Irfan Pathan Saturday retired from international cricket more than seven years after playing his last match for the national cricket team.
Published 05 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Kohli opposes four-day Tests
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Kohli opposes four-day Tests

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday hit out at proposals to cut Test matches from five days to four as the world body battles with the crowded cricket calendar.
Published 05 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pope gives sputtering England a late lift
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Pope gives sputtering England a late lift

Ollie Pope gave England's travelling fans something to cheer about late on an otherwise disappointing first day of the second Test for England against South Africa at Newlands on Friday.
Published 04 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB-BCB in talks for Test series
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PCB-BCB in talks for Test series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is engaged in talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for Test series between the two countries while insisting that the matches will be played in Pakistan.
Published 03 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019-20 shows quality of game
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Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019-20 shows quality of game

As expected and anticipated the revamped first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy provided the right balance between bat and ball which led to riveting contests throughout the tournament. The introduction of no-toss rule and home and away matches provided equal op
Published 02 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB announces HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 schedule
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PCB announces HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 schedule

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday announced the schedule of the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 with all the 34 matches to be played across four international venues of the country from 20th February to 22nd March. The schedule announcement was pa
Published 02 Jan, 2020 12:00am
PCB removes Naseem Shah from Pakistan U-19 World Cup squad
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PCB removes Naseem Shah from Pakistan U-19 World Cup squad

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has withdrawn fast-bowler Naseem Shah from next month's ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup to be played in South Africa from 17th January to 9th February. The National Junior Selector Committee, which is headed by Saleem Jaffa
Published 02 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Logo, trophy of KP U-21 Games-2020 unveiled
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Logo, trophy of KP U-21 Games-2020 unveiled

The logo and a glittering trophy of the KP U-21 Games-2020 carrying a record 22907 male and female players in 27 female and 32 male Games unveiled in a colourful ceremony held at Nishtar Hall here Wednesday. A total of 1200 female and male players from al
Published 02 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Year 2019: a prolific time for Babar Azam
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Year 2019: a prolific time for Babar Azam

The year 2019 was a prolific one for batting sensation Babar Azam, as he stamped his authority on the international circuit across the three formats with some scintillating display of stroke-play that left the fans in awe across the cricketing world.
Published 01 Jan, 2020 12:00am
England ready to support scrapping five-day Tests
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England ready to support scrapping five-day Tests

Five-day Test matches could become a thing of the past from 2023 after England supported calls to cut them by a day, according to Tuesday's Daily Telegraph. A spokesperson for the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) told the British newspaper that four-
Published 01 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Pakistan women's cricket in 2019 continues to evolve
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Pakistan women's cricket in 2019 continues to evolve

Women's cricket in Pakistan continued to evolve in 2019, as the women's team reached new heights and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) undertook major initiatives to promote the game amongst young potential cricketers.
Published 01 Jan, 2020 12:00am
Objectives successfully met, will bring reliability: PCB
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Objectives successfully met, will bring reliability: PCB

Year 2019 will be remembered as a landmark year in Pakistan's cricketing history, as it ended with the country taking a major stride in ensuring full resumption of international cricket in Pakistan as Sri Lanka played two Tests in Rawalpindi and Karachi i
Published 01 Jan, 2020 12:00am
ICC Under-19 World Cup: nine-day-long training camp starts
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ICC Under-19 World Cup: nine-day-long training camp starts

The ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup bound Pakistan cricket team will undergo a nine-day-long training camp here at the National Cricket Academy from 1st to 9th January 2020. The team will depart for South Africa on 10th January for the mega event.
Published 31 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen now 'Sir Stephen'
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Ex-All Blacks coach Steve Hansen now 'Sir Stephen'

Former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen became Sir Stephen on Tuesday, receiving a knighthood in the New Zealand New Year's honours list to acknowledge his outstanding contribution to rugby. The outgoing New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew was made a
Published 31 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Kaliwal Zalmi League 2019: Kings XI beat Zalmi Challengers
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Kaliwal Zalmi League 2019: Kings XI beat Zalmi Challengers

Kings XI Swat beat Zalmi Challengers Mardan in Super Over to win Peshawar Zalmi's inaugural Kaliwal Zalmi League 2019. Kings XI Swat achieved the given target with 3 balls to spare. Both teams scored 84 runs each previously in their six overs.
Published 30 Dec, 2019 12:00am
There is no discrimination in team: Yousaf
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There is no discrimination in team: Yousaf

Former Pakistani skipper Mohammad Yousuf has condemned the comments made about discrimination regarding players from the minority in the Pakistan cricket team. Mohammad Yousuf said in his tweet, "I have been a member of the team and have always had a lot
Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Stunned New Zealand fight to save second Australia Test
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Stunned New Zealand fight to save second Australia Test

New Zealand were facing a massive run chase to save the second Test and the series after they were dismissed for 148 in Melbourne on Saturday, with Australia batting again to rub salt in the wounds and extend their lead. At the close on day three, the hom
Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am
England's chance to do 'something special': Thorpe
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England's chance to do 'something special': Thorpe

England have an opportunity "to do something special," batting coach Graham Thorpe said after Rory Burns and Dom Sibley gave them a strong start to a challenging run chase on the third day of the first Test against South Africa at SuperSport Park on Satur
Published 29 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Injured photographer delays play
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Injured photographer delays play

Photographer Christiaan Kotze became part of the story on Thursday when he was injured in front of the sightscreen and caused a delay to the start of a Test match - and possibly contributed to South African batsman Dean Elgar's wicket.
Published 27 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final from 27th
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Quaid-e-Azam Trophy final from 27th

The final of the first-class Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2019-20 will be played at the National Stadium Karachi from December 27 to 31 between Central Punjab and Northern.
Published 26 Dec, 2019 12:00am
New Zealand look to Boult in rare Boxing Day Test
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New Zealand look to Boult in rare Boxing Day Test

New Zealand are hopeful of having pace spearhead Trent Boult back to help halt a rampant Australia in the Black Caps' first Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in more than 30 years.
Published 25 Dec, 2019 12:00am
India's Jasprit Bumrah back in T20, ODI squad
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India's Jasprit Bumrah back in T20, ODI squad

Paceman Jasprit Bumrah was Monday named in India's limited-overs squads for the home series against Sri Lanka and Australia after recovering from a stress fracture of the back. Opener Shikhar Dhawan also made a comeback to the Twenty20 and one-day teams a
Published 24 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan seal triumphant Test cricket return with Sri Lanka win
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Pakistan seal triumphant Test cricket return with Sri Lanka win

Pakistan celebrates the return of international test cricket after over a decade in style, defeating touring side Sri Lanka by 263 runs in second and final test match at National Stadium Karachi. The series win by 1-0 led Pakistan to 3rd position in ICC t
Published 24 Dec, 2019 12:00am
CM felicitates cricket team
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CM felicitates cricket team

Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has felicitated national cricket team over its success in test match and series against Sri Lanka. In a message of felicitation, the chief minister said that Pakistani players have displayed good game, to defeat t
Published 24 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Kohli declares 2019 'great year' for India after West Indies win
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Kohli declares 2019 'great year' for India after West Indies win

Virat Kohli declared it "a great year" for India cricket after ending 2019 on a high with a series-clinching win over the West Indies. The India captain's masterful 85 set up a successful 316-run chase on Sunday to win the third one-day international by f
Published 24 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Pakistan close in on series win despite Oshada ton
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Pakistan close in on series win despite Oshada ton

Sri Lanka opener Oshada Fernando struck a maiden century to delay Pakistan's victory quest after the home team's top four all scored hundreds in the second Test in Karachi on Sunday. Set a daunting 476 runs to win, Sri Lanka were tottering at 97 for five
Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Kohli stars as India hold nerve to win ODI series
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Kohli stars as India hold nerve to win ODI series

Skipper Virat Kohli smashed 85 to help India pull off a nervous chase of 316 to win the third one-day international by four wickets against West Indies and clinch the series on Sunday. India relied on a key 58-run sixth-wicket stand between Kohli and Ravi
Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Race against time for ill English bowling trio
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Race against time for ill English bowling trio

England bowlers Jofra Archer, Stuart Broad and Jack Leach did not make use of a last opportunity for a bowl in their warm-up match on Sunday, suggesting it could be a close call for their participation in the first test against South Africa.
Published 23 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Abid, Masood give Pakistan edge over Sri Lanka
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Abid, Masood give Pakistan edge over Sri Lanka

The second-highest opening partnership of 278runs between Abid Ali and Shan Masood is turning the table in favour of hosts, taking the lead of 315 runs against Sri Lanka on a third day of second and final test match at National Stadium Karachi (NSK).
Published 22 Dec, 2019 12:00am
KP to unveil logo of U-21 Games on January 1
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KP to unveil logo of U-21 Games on January 1

The logo of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa U-21 Games carrying a record 22907 male and female players in 27 female and 32 male Games will be unveiled on January 1, 2020, Director General Sports KP Asfandyar Khan Khattak told the media men in a briefing here at Qa
Published 22 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Denly defies illness to score England century
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Denly defies illness to score England century

Joe Denly defied illness to score the first century of England's tour of South Africa when he made 103 on the first day of a non-first-class three-day match against South Africa A at Willowmoore Park on Friday.
Published 21 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Shaheen Shah takes 5 wickets as Pakistan fight back
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Shaheen Shah takes 5 wickets as Pakistan fight back

The duo Pakistani pacers - Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mohammad Abbas broke out Sri Lankan batting lineup, helping Pakistan to restrain touring side at 271 runs on second day of second and final Test match at National Stadium Karachi (NSK).
Published 21 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Central Punjab, KP share PCB-Pepsi Under-16 Trophy
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Central Punjab, KP share PCB-Pepsi Under-16 Trophy

Central Punjab Under-16 and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Under-16 declared joint winner in the PCB-Pepsi Under-16 One-Day tournament on Friday as the match was washed out without a ball being bowled, due to rain.
Published 21 Dec, 2019 12:00am
Cummins sold for record $2.17m at IPL
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Cummins sold for record $2.17m at IPL

Australian players attracted big prices in the Indian Premier League auction Thursday with paceman Pat Cummins becoming the costliest overseas buy after he went to Kolkata Knight Riders for $2.17 million.
Published 20 Dec, 2019 12:00am