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Squad for South Africa: One cricketer tests positive for corona

LAHORE: A total of 35 coronavirus tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men’s national cricket...

Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am

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Member of Pakistan squad for South Africa tour tests positive for COVID-19

A total of 35 tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound team on Tuesday.
The player who has tested positive will undergo a repeat test on Thursday at his residence.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 03:54pm

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Kohli, Kishan power India to victory

AHMEDABAD, (India): Skipper Virat Kohli and debutant Ishan Kishan hit half-centuries as India hammered England by...

Updated 15 Mar, 2021 10:04am

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Sharjeel returns as Pakistan name squads for South Africa, Zimbabwe tours

18-player T20I and ODI squads named, 20-player Test side confirmed; 14 players feature in both T20I and ODI sides, eight players earn selectors’ nod across all formats.
Mohammad Hafeez and Shadab Khan return after missing South Africa series, Sharjeel Khan recalled to T20I side; Yasir Shah not available for Zimbabwe Tests due to left knee injury.

Updated 12 Mar, 2021 05:24pm

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PCB targets June window for remaining HBL PSL 6 matches

June emerged as the most preferred and practical window due to Pakistan men’s national cricket team’s international commitments in March/April and late August/September.
The remaining 20 matches in June are now being planned following the men’s national cricket team’s return from Zimbabwe on 13 May and before their departure for England on 26 June.

Published 11 Mar, 2021 04:30pm

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Economy strengthening, says Alvi

LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday said the economy was strengthening with every passing day because of a...

Updated 08 Mar, 2021 09:19am

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COVID-19: HBL PSL 6 postponed

The decision was made after seven cases were reported in the competition, which had started on 20 February.
The PCB, as an immediate step, will focus on the safe and secure passage of all participants, and arrange repeat PCR tests, vaccines and isolation facilities to the six participating sides.

Updated 04 Mar, 2021 01:23pm

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Cricket gets forgotten in IPL, PSL more focused on the game: Steyn

“When you come to like a PSL or the Sri Lankan Premier League (SPL), for that matter, there is an importance on the cricket," says the Right-arm pacer.
“I have only been here for a couple of days and I have had people in and out of my room, just wanting to know about where I have played and how I went about it. Whereas, when I go to something like the IPL that gets forgotten and the main topic is how much money did you go for in this IPL?” says Quetta Gladiator fast-bowler.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 09:30pm

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HBL PSL6 to continue despite three COVID-19 positive cases: PCB

Three more individuals have tested positive for the deadly virus, which includes two foreign players and one local support staff member.
They will remain in quarantine for the next ten days.

Updated 02 Mar, 2021 02:48pm

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Criticism drives me to work harder: Iftikhar Ahmed

“I have played before for Islamabad [United] and won a title with them in Karachi. The support staff and the team management is very helpful. It was my wish to play for Islamabad United again. I hope that Islamabad [United] will lift the trophy again.”
“My role as a middle-order batsman is to take the game deep and finish it. So, I try to build the innings by scoring run-a-ball early on and then increase my scoring rate.”

Updated 01 Mar, 2021 05:35pm

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Double World Cup winner Pathan calls it quits

He was an established member of the one-day team when India won the World Cup in 2011.

Published 27 Feb, 2021 06:46pm

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Dunk gives Pakistan security vote of confidence for Australia tour

Australia are scheduled to tour Pakistan for two Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is in what will be their first tour to Pakistan since 1998.
“The security around the hotel, to and for the games is simply amazing. I think it would be awesome for the people of Pakistan to have the Australian team touring here.”

Updated 26 Feb, 2021 02:41pm

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PCB to invite 50 per cent crowds for Karachi-leg matches

Decision on Lahore-leg matches to be made in due course and will depend on how spectators follow the SOPs
PCB advises ticket-holders to come to the venue with original CNICs, reminds them of No Mask No Entry policy

Updated 25 Feb, 2021 05:42pm

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Mohammad Wasim wants to make most out of HBL PSL 6

The 19-year-old wants to represent Pakistan at the highest level as an all-rounder.
“I want to be an all-rounder for Pakistan and make my name at international level,” says Wasim.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 02:52pm

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Gwadar to host match between Karachi Kings, Quetta Gladiators after PSL

The development was revealed by singer-cum presenter Fakhr-e-Alam, who recently organised an exhibition match at the venue.
The actor is now hopeful that Chief Minister of Balochistan Jam Kamal Khan will give green-signal for this epic game.

Updated 22 Feb, 2021 06:01pm

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Opportunity for future stars to announce their arrivals

That same stage propelled Shadab Khan, Haider Ali, Umar Khan, Arshad Iqbal and Rohail Nazir to name a few.
The HBL Pakistan Super League 6 will also see all six teams giving two emerging players each the launch pad to fire on. Here is a brief introduction of all the emerging players.

Updated 19 Feb, 2021 05:06pm

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Aaj Entertainment broadcasts first-ever cricket match live from Gwadar

This exhibition match has been organized by singer-song writer, actor and anchor Fakhr-e-Alam on 19th Feb in the lush green stadium of Gwadar amidst the mountains of Balochistan.
The first-ever cricket match was played in the Gwadar Cricket stadium on the 19th of February, and was broadcasted live on Aaj Entertainment.

Updated 20 Feb, 2021 12:27pm

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Six players to watch-out for in HBL PSL 2021

The tournament is all set to commence from February 20 in Karachi.
Defending Champions Karachi Kings will face Quetta Gladiators in the opening fixture at the National Stadium.

Updated 18 Feb, 2021 03:46pm

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Multan Sultans hoping to reset under Rizwan

The 2021 edition will see Multan making a fresh start under a new captain, current star of Pakistan cricket, wicketkeeper/batsman Mohammed Rizwan.
Pakistan Super League is all set to start from February 20.

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 04:31pm

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Islamabad United keen to make a fresh start in 2021

United are the only side the of the PSL, who have won the tournament twice.
- Hasan’s inclusion has meant Islamabad now has United the group of friends who are thick, namely captain Shadab Khan, all-rounder Faheem Ashraf and Hasan. Hasan and Faheem are currently in the form of their lives, and the leader in Shadab will, therefore, love to regain his touch and play a huge part in the fresh start.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 02:12pm

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PCB, tapmad TV join hands for streaming PSL-6 matches in Australia, MENA

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has joined hands with tapmad TV for streaming of the HBL Pakistan Super...

Updated 14 Feb, 2021 10:00am

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Pakistan tour of South Africa schedule announced

Men in Green will play three ODIs and four T20Is during the tour.
The Pakistan men’s national cricket team will depart for Johannesburg on 26 March.

Published 12 Feb, 2021 03:31pm

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West Indies 223-5 at stumps in second Bangladesh Test

The West Indies lead the two-Test series 1-0 after winning the first Test by three wickets.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 04:46pm

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Pakistan seek return to T20 glory days against South Africa

The hosts have won just one of their last eight Twenty20 series, with victory coming against lowly Zimbabwe.
South Africa will be led by wicketkeeper-batsman Heinrich Klaasen, who hopes his newcomers will grab their opportunity.

Published 10 Feb, 2021 04:42pm

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Pakistan coach Misbah aims high after South Africa win

Pakistan earned a hard-fought 95-run victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Monday to claim the two-match series 2-0.
"The ultimate goal is to be number one in Tests and top three in other formats," Misbah told reporters on a video call Tuesday.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 04:21pm

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Pakistan can get even better after South Africa sweep, says Babar

Babar Azam led Pakistan to a 2-0 sweep over the Proteas in Rawalpindi on Monday in a hard-fought 95-run win on the fifth and final day of the second Test.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 08:14pm

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Pakistan move up in ICC Test ranking after historic South Africa win

The Men in Green earned 8 rating points after beating Proteas in Karachi and Rawalpindi to jump to 5th position in the ICC Test Team Rankings.
The hosts were at the 7th position in the charts before the start of series while Proteas were at 5th.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:10pm

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Hassan Ali stars as Pakistan clinch Test series against South Africa

Chasing 370 on day five, the Proteas were bowled out for 274 with Pakistan medium pacer Hassan Ali bagging 5-60 — his best match figures of 10-114.
Opener Aiden Markram scored a fighting 108 and Temba Bavuma 61.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 02:57pm

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Markram, Dussen foil Pakistan to give South Africa hope of victory

RAWALPINDI: Aiden Markram hit a solid half century and Rassie van der Dussen gave him able company to give South...

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am

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Bess stars as England corner India

CHENNAI: England spinner Dom Bess claimed four wickets to leave India struggling to avoid the follow-on despite...

Published 08 Feb, 2021 03:46am