Not selecting Fawad Alam a mutual decision: SarfrazBy: Special Correspondent on April 22, 2018LAHORE: Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed on Saturday clarified that the decision not to select Fawad Alam for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England was a mutual decision and not a unilateral one borne out of any grudges. Alam fared reasonably well in the recently held national training camp but once again failed to make the squad, triggering a massive backlash against chief selector Inzamamul … [Read more...] about Not selecting Fawad Alam a mutual decision: Sarfraz
PSB likely to get Rs.4.2bn grant in upcoming budgetBy: Staff Report on April 22, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning and Reforms is set to approve Rs2.2billion for ongoing development schemes of Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) and a Rs2billion funding for new development schemes. “Collectively, the Planning Commission agreed to approve Rs4.2 billion for development schemes of the PSB, which will be made part of the upcoming PSDP,” said a PSB spokesman on Saturday. He said the … [Read more...] about PSB likely to get Rs.4.2bn grant in upcoming budget
Hasan Ali entertains with trademark style on team’s visit to Wagah borderBy: Staff Report on April 22, 2018LAHORE: Pakistan cricket team visited the Wagah border at the conclusion of their training camp on Saturday to witness the flag-lowering ceremony conducted daily at the historic venue. Medium pacer Hasan Ali, arguably one of the most entertaining cricketers in the world, couldn’t resist showing off his famous trademark style and thrilled the guards with his explosive wicket-celebrating gesture. To … [Read more...] about Hasan Ali entertains with trademark style on team’s visit to Wagah border
Warne slams Cricket Australia’s ‘greed’By: Agencies on April 22, 2018SYDNEY: Former Australia spinner Shane Warne has criticised Cricket Australia, saying that “greed” is the main reason behind the board’s decision to expand the Big Bash League next summer. An extended BBL - with an increase in fixtures from 35 to 43 - is set to stretch into mid-February next year, with games played at four new venues. It has been reported that an expanded BBL, with more focus on … [Read more...] about Warne slams Cricket Australia’s ‘greed’
Ajmal had ‘positive effect’ on my bowling: PatelBy: Staff Report on April 22, 2018KARACHI: England left-arm spinner Samit Patel has heaped praise on former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal for helping him improve the ‘technical and mental aspects’ of his bowling during the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Patel, who was representing eventual winners Islamabad United in PSL3, believes said Ajmal has a ‘positive effect’ on his bowling as the latter served the … [Read more...] about Ajmal had ‘positive effect’ on my bowling: Patel
Vibrant sporting culture reason for India’s success: Ayaz MemonBy: Ikram el Hak on April 22, 2018India’s gold medal tally at recently concluded Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in Australia reached 26; only 25 more than Pakistan. India secured third position on medals table-which is their best outside India - surpassing countries like Canada, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Malaysia and Singapore who can allocate far more resources and facilities for their players than India. It sparked … [Read more...] about Vibrant sporting culture reason for India’s success: Ayaz Memon
PVF expecting good results in Challenger CupBy: Staff Report on April 22, 2018ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) is optimistic about the national team producing good results in the four-nation Challenger Cup to be held in Kazakhstan from May 16 to 21. The national team has been undergoing training here at the Pakistan Sports Complex for around a month, and the camp will continue further for almost one month. The camp is being supervised by Iranian coach … [Read more...] about PVF expecting good results in Challenger Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket elections set for May 19By: Agencies on April 22, 2018COLOMBO: Sri Lanka Cricket’s elections will be held at the board’s Annual General Meeting on 19th May, SLC has announced, with the deadline for nominations set for April 27. Incumbent President Thilanga Sumathipala confirmed that he would run for another two-year term following recent changes to Sri Lanka’s Sports Law. “The Minister of Sports recently changed the Sports Law so that you can hold … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka Cricket elections set for May 19
Salah shares scoring record as Liverpool held by West BromBy: Agencies on April 22, 2018WEST BROMWICH: West Bromwich Albion kept its slim hopes of Premier League survival alive with a stunning late comeback to draw 2-2 with Liverpool on Saturday and take the shine off Mohamed Salah’s latest goal-scoring landmark. The Egypt international matched the record of 31 goals for a 38-game top-flight season set by Alan Shearer (1995-96), Cristiano Ronaldo (2007-08) and Luis Suarez (2013-14) … [Read more...] about Salah shares scoring record as Liverpool held by West Brom
Rafael Nadal downs Grigor Dimitrov, cruises into finalBy: Agencies on April 22, 2018MONTE CARLO: Defending champion Rafa Nadal remains on course for an 11th Monte Carlo Masters title after beating Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 6-1 in the semi-finals on Saturday. It looked a straightforward afternoon for the 31-year-old Spaniard when he clinched the first three games but Dimitrov worked his way back with a quick break to make it 3-3. Nadal edged the opening set in the 10th game … [Read more...] about Rafael Nadal downs Grigor Dimitrov, cruises into final
