Abbas destroys Australia to put Pakistan on topBy: Agencies on October 18, 2018ABU DHABI: Medium pacer Mohammad Abbas registered a five-wicket haul to steer Pakistan into a dominating position in the second Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Abbas finished with five for 33 to bowl out Australia for a paltry 145 to give Pakistan a 137-run lead in the first innings on the second day at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Pakistan stretched that lead to 281 as they were 144 … [Read more...] about Abbas destroys Australia to put Pakistan on top
Asiad gold medallists Japan take on Malaysia in opener todayBy: Special Correspondent on October 18, 2018LAHORE: Big-time hockey rolls into action in Muscat, Oman on Thursday (today) when the Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Tournament begins with a clash between Asian Games 2018 gold medallists Japan and Malaysia. The opening game will be a replay of the thrilling Asian Games title encounter in Jakarta which saw Japan stage a remarkable rally to clinch their first gold medal. Leading Asian hockey … [Read more...] about Asiad gold medallists Japan take on Malaysia in opener today
Morris in, Amla and Duminy out for Proteas trip to AustraliaBy: Agencies on October 18, 2018CAPE TOWN: South Africa will be without limited-overs stalwarts Hashim Amla and JP Duminy for their white-ball tour of Australia next month but welcome back all-rounder Chris Morris from injury. Amla and Duminy have been sidelined along with 20-year-old all-rounder Wiaan Mulder as South Africa juggle a number of injury concerns. Morris had been a regular in the limited-overs side before missing … [Read more...] about Morris in, Amla and Duminy out for Proteas trip to Australia
Mani dispels speculation that PM Imran is running PCBBy: Staff Report on October 18, 2018KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has dismissed speculation that Prime Minister Imran Khan is running the affairs of the board. “I have just been appointed the chairman for 36 months. Prime Minister Imran Khan is the patron of the cricket board but that does not mean he meddles in the working of the board,” Mani told media during the second Test between Pakistan and … [Read more...] about Mani dispels speculation that PM Imran is running PCB
Pakistan athlete Ali sparkles at Asian Para Games 2018 in IndonesiaBy: Staff Report on October 18, 2018LAHORE: Representing Pakistan in Indonesia Asian Para Games 2018, Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) athlete Haider Ali outclassed his competitors to win two gold and one bronze medals for the country. The event was held in Jakarta, Indonesia from October 06 to 13, 2018. As many as 44 countries participated in the event. The Pakistan squad that participated in the 8-day event comprised … [Read more...] about Pakistan athlete Ali sparkles at Asian Para Games 2018 in Indonesia
UAE to face Australia in one-off T20 matchBy: Agencies on October 18, 2018ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates will take on Australia in a one-off Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi on Monday, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Wednesday. The contest, which has been granted official status by the International Cricket Council (ICC), will serve as a warm-up for the visiting Australians ahead of their three-match T20 series against Pakistan which begins on Oct. … [Read more...] about UAE to face Australia in one-off T20 match
Mendis called up as replacement for PereraBy: Agencies on October 18, 2018COLOMBO: Kusal Mendis has been called into the Sri Lanka ODI squad for the remainder of the series against England, as a replacement for Kusal Perera, who suffered a quad strain in the second ODI and has consequently been ruled out of the series. Sri Lanka had initially hoped Perera could recover before the series concluded, but scans have revealed the injury is more serious than was originally … [Read more...] about Mendis called up as replacement for Perera
Pliskova seals WTA finals spot despite defeat in MoscowBy: Agencies on October 18, 2018MOSCOW: Former world number one Karolina Pliskova was stunned 6-1 6-2 by qualifier Vera Zvonareva in the Kremlin Cup second round on Wednesday, but defeat came with a silver lining for the Czech who secured qualification for the WTA Finals. Pliskova’s loss meant Elina Svitolina booked her place in next week’s season-ending tournament in Singapore. However, fellow contender Kiki Bertens lost in … [Read more...] about Pliskova seals WTA finals spot despite defeat in Moscow
Flamengo’s Lucas Paqueta to join AC MilanBy: Agencies on October 18, 2018RIO DE JANEIRO: Flamengo’s highly-rated midfielder Lucas Paqueta will join AC Milan at the end of the year, the Brazilian club said on Wednesday. The Rio de Janeiro club did not reveal details of the fee they will receive for the 21-year old, but said it was close to his buy-out clause and “a very good deal for Flamengo in terms of values.” Brazilian media reports said the fee was 35 million euros … [Read more...] about Flamengo’s Lucas Paqueta to join AC Milan
Pakistan A squad named for series against NZ ABy: Staff Report on October 18, 2018LAHORE: Pakistan cricket national selection committee, headed by Inzamamul Haq, on Wednesday named a 14-member Pakistan A squad that will play a three-match one-day series against New Zealand A. The three-match series will be played in Abu Dhabi on October 21, 24 and 26, 2018. Pakistan A squad: Abid Ali, Shan Masood, Muhammad Saad, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Agha Salman, Amir Yamin, Muhammad … [Read more...] about Pakistan A squad named for series against NZ A
