Zazai stars as Afghanistan see off Ireland in first T20IBy: Agencies on August 22, 2018BELFAST: Hazratullah Zazai smashed a blistering 74 as Afghanistan beat Ireland by 16 runs in the opening T20 international at Bready Cricket Club near Derry on Monday. The tourists posted 160-7 batting first after rain had reduced the match to 18 overs a side. Ireland fell short on 144-9, as star spinners Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman taking five wickets between them. Afghanistan will take a … [Read more...] about Zazai stars as Afghanistan see off Ireland in first T20I
Stokes, Buttler battling to stave off defeat for EnglandBy: Agencies on August 22, 2018NOTTINGHAM: Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler were staging an unlikely bid to stave off defeat for England in the third Test after extending their unbeaten fifth-wicket stand to 111 runs against India by tea on the fourth day at Trent Bridge. Chasing a world-record 521 to win the Test and clinch the series, England slumped from 27-0 to 62-4 before lunch but Stokes (42) and Buttler (67) were leading the … [Read more...] about Stokes, Buttler battling to stave off defeat for England
Cook could miss fourth Test to attend birth of his childBy: Agencies on August 22, 2018LONDON: England opener Alastair Cook might be forced to miss the fourth Test against India in order to attend the birth of his child. Cook and his wife Alice are expecting their third child which could coincide with the Southampton Test that starts on Thursday, August 30. However, a report on Daily Mail states that the England management is hoping the timing of the birth will allow Cook to play … [Read more...] about Cook could miss fourth Test to attend birth of his child
Justice (r) Afzal Haider becomes PCB’s interim chairmanBy: Staff Report on August 22, 2018ISLAMABAD: The election commissioner for the Pakistan Cricket Board, Justice (r) Syed Afzal Haider, has taken charge as interim chairman of the board after Najam Sethi’s resignation. Haider - who is tasked with conducting elections for the new chairman of the board - will inform the PCB’s Board of Governors (BoG) about the procedure and schedule for elections on the next working day, after Eidul … [Read more...] about Justice (r) Afzal Haider becomes PCB’s interim chairman
Former tennis star Gul Hamid sells his trophies for livingBy: Staff Report on August 22, 2018ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan tennis player Gul Hamid is now selling his trophies in order to live an honourable living. The 68-year-old who has been playing tennis for the last 50 years won three ITF (International Tennis Federation) cups. Speaking to media on Tuesday, he said: “I took my cups to sell to Arif Sahib, at Pakistan Sports Board, as I had no choice.” Jobless and resources-less since over … [Read more...] about Former tennis star Gul Hamid sells his trophies for living
Pakistan’s Talib manages 7th position in weightliftingBy: Staff Report on August 22, 2018JAKARTA: Pakistani teenager Talha Talib finished seventh at the 18th Asian Games here Tuesday, but managed to make a history for the country in the 62kg weightlifting event as he lifted broke the Commonwealth Games record by lifting 154kgs in clean and jerk. The 18-year-old was leading his Group B with 287 kg, but lost his chances at any of the medals. He was competing against more experienced … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s Talib manages 7th position in weightlifting
Fakhar eager to represent Pakistan in Test cricketBy: Staff Report on August 22, 2018KARACHI: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman is eager to represent Pakistan in Test cricket after having successfully established himself in the limited overs Men in Green side. In an interview, Zaman stated that he is preparing for upcoming series against Australian in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and he will not disappoint if given the opportunity to don the whites for Pakistan. “I’m eager to play Test … [Read more...] about Fakhar eager to represent Pakistan in Test cricket
Ashraful targets BPL to gain consciousness in selectors’ mindsBy: Agencies on August 22, 2018DHAKA: Mohammad Ashraful, back after serving a five-year ban, is targeting the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) to make his presence felt in the eyes of the national selectors. The former national captain, who at one point was touted as the ‘next big thing’, was handed an eight-year ban for his involvement in match and spot-fixing in the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League. His … [Read more...] about Ashraful targets BPL to gain consciousness in selectors’ minds
Steyn faces another injury lay-offBy: Agencies on August 22, 2018CAPE TOWN: South African fast bowler Dale Steyn could be set for another stint on the sidelines after picking up a groin injury in a county cricket match on Monday. The 35-year-old, who will undergo an examination of the problem on Tuesday, was unable to complete his 11th over for Hampshire against Nottinghamshire at Southampton and was forced to leave the field. Steyn has had a horrible run of … [Read more...] about Steyn faces another injury lay-off
Liverpool’s Milner and Mane secure victory at Crystal PalaceBy: Agencies on August 22, 2018LONDON: Liverpool’s James Milner’s converted a penalty on the stroke of halftime and Sadio Mane added a late second goal to secure a hard-fought 2-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday. It was an accomplished performance from Juergen Klopp’s side who, with Virgil Van Dijk in commanding form at centre-half, looked solid at the back as well as a threat going forward. Although they … [Read more...] about Liverpool’s Milner and Mane secure victory at Crystal Palace
