Hasan Ali helps Peshawar thrash Lahore by seven wickets By: Mirza Iqbal Baig on February 19, 2019Hasan Ali sparkled with ball as Peshawar Zalmi thrashed Lahore Qalandars by seven wickets in the 2019 Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday evening. Hasan i registered his best figures in a PSL match as the medium-pacer wrecked Lahore. The 24-year-old, regarded as the first-ever product of PSL history when he made his mark in 2016, finished with 4-15 … [Read more...] about Hasan Ali helps Peshawar thrash Lahore by seven wickets
Multi-sport talent Aaron Summers ready to rattle wickets in PSL By: Staff Report on February 19, 2019Nobody knew the name Aaron Summers until he clocked 150kph in his Big Bash debut for Hobart Hurricane on 21 December 2017. Despite returning a lackluster 3-0-31-0 figures against Melbourne Renegades, Summers caught the eyes for consistently hitting 150plus on the speed gun. In late November 2018, he was thrown in the deep against batting powerhouse of India, conceding 95 and 25 in wicket-less … [Read more...] about Multi-sport talent Aaron Summers ready to rattle wickets in PSL
Nothing personal in Bayern Munich clash for Liverpool’s Klopp By: Agencies on February 19, 2019Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp spent seven years battling against Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga but he says there is nothing personal at play in Tuesday’s Champions League clash with the German champions. In his time as coach of Borussia Dortmund and before that Mainz 05, Klopp faced Bayern 29 times and earned just nine victories. The best known game of all was the 2013 Champions League final … [Read more...] about Nothing personal in Bayern Munich clash for Liverpool’s Klopp
Holmes claims wild Genesis Open win as putter deserts Thomas By: Agencies on February 19, 2019J.B. Holmes won the Genesis Open by one stroke in Los Angeles on Sunday after Justin Thomas blew a four-stroke lead with winds wreaking havoc on the greens. Thomas started the final round with a comfortable cushion at Riviera but his lead was gone after just six holes. He later putted four times at the 13th hole and had a three-putt at the next en route to a four-over-par 75. Holmes was also … [Read more...] about Holmes claims wild Genesis Open win as putter deserts Thomas
Saudi Arabia denies crown prince seeks to buy Manchester United By: Agencies on February 19, 2019Saudi Arabia’s crown prince is not seeking to buy Premier League football club Manchester United, the kingdom’s media minister said on Monday, denying reports and adding that there had only been a meeting with the Saudi wealth fund regarding sponsorship. Reports that Mohammed Bin Salman intends to buy the club are “completely false”, the minister, Turki al-Shabanah, wrote on social network … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia denies crown prince seeks to buy Manchester United
Rankings gains for Pakistan, South Africa women players after series wins By: Staff Report on February 19, 2019West Indies captain Stafanie Taylor has advanced two places and grabbed eighth position among batters even as a number of players from Pakistan and South Africa have also moved up in the ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after winning their respective ICC Women’s Championship series. Taylor led the list of run-getters with an aggregate of 158, including two fifties, in a 2-1 loss in Dubai that … [Read more...] about Rankings gains for Pakistan, South Africa women players after series wins
PCB regrets India’s blocking of PSL coverage By: Staff Report on February 19, 2019The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has regretted India’s blocking of “all digital coverage” of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2019 in light of simmering tensions between Delhi and Islamabad. The PCB statement on Sunday came as the official Indian broadcaster for PSL, IMG Reliance, said it would no longer be producing live PSL matches. PCB Managing Director Wasim Khan confirmed that the body had … [Read more...] about PCB regrets India’s blocking of PSL coverage
Windies batsman Gayle to retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup By: Agencies on February 19, 2019West Indies opening batsman Chris Gayle will retire from one-day internationals (ODI) after taking part in this year’s World Cup, Cricket West Indies said on Sunday. The 39-year left-hander has scored 23 centuries and 9,727 runs in the 50-over format - second only to Brian Lara among West Indians - since making his debut against India in 1999. “I’m looking to draw the line - or should I say cut … [Read more...] about Windies batsman Gayle to retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s Dananjaya has illegal action ban lifted by ICC By: Agencies on February 19, 2019Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya has been allowed to resume bowling in international cricket after remedial work and a reassessment of his action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Monday. Dananjaya was reported for a suspect bowling action following Sri Lanka’s first test against England in Galle in November and suspended the following month after an independent committee found it … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka’s Dananjaya has illegal action ban lifted by ICC
Fractured thumb forces Hafeez out of PSL 2019 season By: Staff Report on February 19, 2019DUBAI: The management of the Lahore Qalandars on Monday confirmed that the team’s captain, Mohammad Hafeez, will not be participating in the rest of the tournament. The all-rounder had taken injuries during Saturday’s match against Karachi Kings. He had been taken to the hospital following the match for scans and X-rays. Initially, he had been advised to rest for a few days and press released … [Read more...] about Fractured thumb forces Hafeez out of PSL 2019 season
