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South Africa’s T20I squad arrives in Pakistan

The Proteas will be allowed to train after clearing their COVID-19 tests, which will be carried out at the hotel.
The squad will be captained for the first time by Heinrich Klaasen, with uncapped seamer Okuhle Cele, wicketkeeper Ryan Rickleton and batsman Jacques Snyman all included.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 04:47pm

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Pakistan drop Hafeez and Fakhar for South Africa T20s

LAHORE: In-form batsman Mohammad Hafeez and struggling opener Fakhar Zaman are absentees from the Pakistan squad...

Published 01 Feb, 2021 03:39am

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Pakistan drop Hafeez and Fakhar for South Africa T20s

Babar Azam will lead the squad, which also sees comebacks for pacer Hasan Ali, all-rounder Aamer Yamin and batsman Asif Ali.

Published 31 Jan, 2021 06:04pm

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Fawad, Numan star as Pakistan down South Africa in Karachi Test

Centurion Fawad Alam hit the winning shot for Pakistan to secure a seven-wicket win at the National Stadium Karachi on Friday. Debutant Nauman Ali claimed five wickets in the game.

Updated 29 Jan, 2021 09:26pm

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Cricket world praise Fawad Alam’s brilliance in Karachi Test

Azhar Ali and Fawad Alam showed great resilience and bought Pakistan back in the game.
He scored 109 with the help of nine boundaries and two maximums.

Updated 28 Jan, 2021 05:26pm

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Virus and security make Pakistan a tough tour, says Boucher

The first Test begins in Karachi on Tuesday, after the squad completed quarantine and returned negative Covid-19 tests.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 08:23pm

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England lose Crawley in 164-run chase against Sri Lanka

Number 10 Embuldeniya top-scored with 40, after his seven wickets helped end England's first innings on 344.

Published 25 Jan, 2021 05:36pm

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All set for first Pak-South Africa Test from 26th

LAHORE: All is set for the first Pakistan-South Africa Test on Pakistan soil in more than 13 years, which will get...

Published 24 Jan, 2021 03:32am

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Anderson picks six as Sri Lanka 381 all out in Galle

Anderson struck in his first over of the day to send Mathews caught behind for 110 after the former captain added just three runs in the morning.

Published 23 Jan, 2021 05:24pm

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Pakistan, South Africa train at NSK ahead of Karachi Test

The visitors had been training at Karachi Gymkhana, a club nearby the team's hotel, since their arrival in Pakistan last week.
The Proteas are visiting the ground for the first time since their arrival.

Updated 23 Jan, 2021 03:53pm

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Pakistan-South Africa series: Leading cricket commentators to be in action

LAHORE: Some of the leading cricket commentators will be commentating in the Pakistan-South Africa Test and T20I...

Published 23 Jan, 2021 03:56am

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Pakistan cricket set to go global through leading broadcasters

LAHORE: Resumption of cricket in Pakistan has attracted household sport broadcasters across the globe to partner ...

Updated 22 Jan, 2021 09:57am

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Du Plessis looking forward to his first Test on Pakistani soil

“Their fans have never seen them play and that’s almost like a generation and that’s missed seeing them play”
“For Pakistan to have that back, there is going to be a lot of joy for the people”

Published 21 Jan, 2021 01:34pm

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England look to sweep Sri Lanka as India await

Stuart Broad, Sam Curran and Mark Wood led the pace component of an attack that twice bowled out Sri Lanka.

Published 20 Jan, 2021 05:32pm

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Babar Azam loses fifth spot in latest ICC Test batsmen rankings

The right-hander didn’t feature in the recently concluded two-match Test series against New Zealand, due to fractured thumb.
He will have a chance to improve his rankings during the upcoming home Test series against South Africa.

Updated 20 Jan, 2021 06:30pm

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Govt takes several steps to promote sports: Malik Amin

He said that this ground will become a better source for healthy sports activities and informed that nine more cricket grounds will be built in the area.

Published 19 Jan, 2021 11:17pm

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Tapal Tea becomes official tea partner of cricket team

LAHORE: Tapal Tea (Pvt) Ltd. has become the official tea partner of the Pakistan men’s cricket team with the...

Published 19 Jan, 2021 04:22am

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South Africa impressed with Pakistan security, says skipper de Kock

The first Test will start in Karachi on January 26.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 08:08pm

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India's Siraj says mum's pep talk made him 'mentally strong'

Siraj's father died on November 20 as India prepared for the start of their tour.

Published 18 Jan, 2021 05:06pm

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Rain ends second day's play with final Australia-India Test in the balance

Sharma had been in full flow, striking 44 stylish runs from 74 deliveries with six boundaries.

Published 16 Jan, 2021 05:39pm

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Pakistan and South Africa set to resume Test rivalry

Both sides met for the first time in 1995 and last in 2019 at Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
South Africa came out as winners in the last Test match between the two teams in Karachi.

Updated 16 Jan, 2021 03:34pm

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Pakistan team's performance reviews in PCB Cricket Committee meeting

Committee to conduct another review of the men’s national cricket team after the conclusion of the home series against South Africa with no points for second place, says chair of the panel Saleem Yousuf.
Challenges of playing under Covid-19 protocols have not only been faced by the Pakistan men’s national team, but by all the sides presently involved in international cricket.

Published 12 Jan, 2021 05:28pm

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India skipper Rahane says battling draw 'as good as winning'

"Our talk coming into this morning was to show character and fight till the end. Not to think about the result," he said.

Published 11 Jan, 2021 05:35pm

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Weakened West Indies face 'multiple' tests on Bangladesh tour

There has been no international cricket in Bangladesh since March and the cricket board is taking no chances.

Published 09 Jan, 2021 06:21pm

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PCB announces PSL 2021 schedule

The 30-day 34-match tournament will culminate with the final at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 22 March, marking the first time the venue will stage the final since 2017.
Decision on crowd attendances to be made closer to time after seeking government advice and clearance.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 05:37pm

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Smith smacks 27th century as India trail Australia by 312

India negotiated a tricky nine overs before tea to be 26 without loss.
Rohit Sharma, back in the side after a long injury absence, was on 11 and Shubman Gill 14.

Published 08 Jan, 2021 12:08pm

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England women to make first-ever tour of Pakistan in October

World champions to play two T20Is and three ODIs; T20Is will be played as double-headers alongside the men’s teams on 14 and 15 October in Karachi
Wasim Khan: “It is a chance for the women cricketers to demonstrate their talent and skills, and play their part in attracting, inspiring and motivating the next generation of women cricketers”

Published 07 Jan, 2021 03:03pm

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Squads, pool prize for Pakistan Cup announced

33-match tournament to be played from 8-31 January at three Karachi venues.
Winners to bag PKR5million, runners-up prize PKR2.5million; PKR1million to be equally shared between best performers.

Published 07 Jan, 2021 01:39pm

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Home series against South Africa could be Misbah’s last

Under Misbah, Pakistan played 10 Test matches in which, the Green Shirts managed to win only two, both at home, lost five and three matches ended as a draw. Former England head coach Andy Flower and India’s World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten are believed to be in the running to replace Misbah after the South Africa series.

Published 06 Jan, 2021 06:47pm

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Pakistan suffer crushing innings and 176 runs defeat in Christchurch Test

New Zealand also secured the series 2-0.
Player-of-the-Match Kyle Jamieson followed his first innings five-wicket haul with six wickets in the second innings for 48 runs.

Updated 06 Jan, 2021 05:57pm