Sharjah likely to host remaining PSL matches By: webdesk on June 2, 2021DUBAI: The schedule for the remaining Pakistan Super League matches has not been released, with Sharjah likely to host the upcoming PSL matches. Due to the strict covid restrictions imposed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the fate of PSL is still unclear. According to sources the remaining matches will be held in Sharjah. Previously […]
Heavy penalties on violators of Covid SOPs by PCB By: Web Desk on June 1, 2021The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed strict regulations and will levy heavy penalties in case of violation of Covid-19 SOPs. The remaining matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played from June 7 in Abu Dhabi. Match officials and players, who have arrived in the UAE, are isolating inside their hotel rooms. […]
Czechs leave Euro 2020 squad place open for Kudela By: AFP on May 25, 2021Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy left a spot open for defender Ondrej Kudela pending UEFA’s verdict on his appeal against a ban for racism, as he named a 25-man squad for Euro 2020 on Tuesday. UEFA banned the Slavia Prague defender from international competitions for 10 matches in April, following his alleged racist slur to […]
Waqar was an unbelievable fast-bowler: Fleming By: APP on May 25, 2021ISLAMABAD: Former New Zealand Skipper Stephen Fleming said that legendary Pakistani pacer Waqar Younis was an “unbelievable fast bowler” who was “very difficult and daunting to face”, especially when he bowled with Sultan of Swing Wasim Akram. “Waqar Younis, an unbelievable fast bowler in combination with Wasim Akram. He made up one of those combos […]
Williamson looking forward to WT championship final against India By: Web Desk on May 18, 2021Kane Williamson deems that the showdown against India in the World Test championship final, scheduled to be held between June 18-22 in Southampton, to be a ‘fantastic challenge,’ one that he and his team are looking forward to. India and New Zealand, who finished one and two respectively at the end of the two-year World […]
West Indies tour: Inzamam bashes PCB for replacing Test with T20I matches By: Web Desk on May 18, 2021LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricket captain Inzamam-ul-Haq lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday for replacing a Test match with two T20I matches for the upcoming West Indies tour. PCB CEO Waseem Khan had announced a few days ago that the PCB and the Cricket West Indies had mutually decided to include two […]
Covid outbreak threatens River Plate Libertadores game By: AFP/ Web Desk on May 18, 2021Argentine club River Plate reported six more Covid-19 cases among players and staff on Monday, leaving the club struggling to raise a side for this week’s Copa Libertadores group clash with Colombia’s Sante Fe. The new cases came after 15 players tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of Sunday’s Argentinian League Cup game with arch-rivals Boca […]
England great Broad warns against ‘cheap’ Test caps By: AFP/ Web Desk on May 18, 2021LONDON: Stuart Broad has warned against Test caps being given out “free and cheap” due to England’s controversial rest and rotation policy. The veteran seamer also said Monday he was looking forward to life under a new England regime given former national selector Ed Smith “probably didn’t rate me.” But Broad, now a Test specialist, […]
Bristol extend Premiership lead with Gloucester win as fans return By: AFP/ Web Desk on May 18, 2021London: Bristol Bears moved 12 points clear at the top of the English Premiership table after a 39-7 win at home to southwest rivals Gloucester on Monday as fans returned to Ashton Gate. Since March last year, the lifting of some coronavirus restrictions meant 3,128 spectators — Bristol’s first home crowd — saw the hosts […]
Kane wants to leave Spurs: reports By: AFP/ Web Desk on May 18, 2021London: As per reports on Monday, Tottenham striker Harry Kane has told the club he wants to leave at the end of the season. According to Sky Sports, Kane is unhappy at Tottenham’s lack of progress this season and is willing to leave after 12 years with the north London side. The England captain reportedly […]