Watson Wants Australian Team to Visit PakistanBy: Web Desk on February 28, 2020Shane Watson, Quetta Gladiators all-rounder, extremely impresses with the security measures undertaken by the government for the PSL and overall security situation in Pakistan. During an interview with a local cricket website, the veteran all-rounder expressed his desire to see the Australian cricket team touring Pakistan. Watson, who is also the President of the Australian […]
Delhi Riots: Indian cricketers condemn the violenceBy: Web Desk on February 28, 2020At least 22 people have died and scores injured in violence that has taken place over the last three days in Delhi. Northeast region of the national capital has been the worse affected amid violence since Sunday. Several former and present cricketers have come forward and asked the public to maintain peace. Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh termed […]
Quetta Gladiators down Islamabad United by five wickets in thrilling contestBy: Tania Atzaz on February 28, 2020RAWALPINDI: Defending champions Quetta Gladiators defeated Islamabad United by five wickets in a thrilling contest of the Pakistan Super League 5 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here on Thursday night. Chasing a formidable target of 188, Quetta raced home for the loss of five wickets in 19.4 overs. Jason Roy (50), Sarfaraz Ahmed (33) and Ben […]
Warner, Finch help Australia thrash South Africa in series deciderBy: Agencies on February 28, 2020CAPE TOWN: David Warner and Aaron Finch launched a brutal assault on the South African bowlers to set up a comprehensive 97-run Australian victory in the series-deciding third Twenty20 international at Newlands on Wednesday night. In a near-repeat of Australia’s record 107-run win in the first match of the series in Johannesburg, South Africa captain […]
Spirited Pakistan all set for England challenge todayBy: Staff Report on February 28, 2020ISLAMABAD: After a stunning all-round performance against reigning champions West Indies, Pakistan women are confident of another strong display in their second ICC Women’s T20 World Cup clash against England on Friday (today). Pakistan drawn in Group B started their campaign in style by defeating West Indies by eight wickets in a refreshingly dominant performance […]
Watson elated after meeting cricketing hero Imran KhanBy: Staff Report on February 28, 2020ISLAMABAD: Australia’s former all-rounder Shane Watson was elated after meeting with his cricketing hero and current Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan at the Prime Minister house on Wednesday. Quetta Gladiators batsman Watson was accompanied by his side’s mentor Sir Vivian Richards, Australia’s legendary former cricketer Greg Chappell and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Director for […]
Sunrisers Hyderabad name David Warner captain for IPL 2020By: Agencies on February 28, 2020HYDERABAD: Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced David Warner as their captain for the upcoming IPL that starts on March 29. Warner takes over from Kane Williamson , who led the side in 2018 and 2019. Williamson was named captain in 2018 after Warner had been barred from participating in that season of the tournament in the […]
CAS clears Italian swimmer Magnini of doping, quashes banBy: Agencies on February 28, 2020PARIS: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has annulled the four-year ban imposed on Filippo Magnini by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal following an appeal by the retired Italian swimmer.Magnini, a two-times world 100 metres freestyle champion, was banned in November 2018 after being found guilty of “actual or attempted doping” by Italy’s National […]
India defeat New Zealand to reach Women’s T20 World Cup semisBy: Agencies on February 28, 2020MELBOURNE: India became the first team to reach the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals on Thursday after beating New Zealand by three runs to register a third successive victory at the tournament.India, put into bat, could not make the most of a strong start but their 133-8 still proved beyond Sophie Devine’s team, who managed […]
New Zealand have few selection concerns as they seek Test series winBy: Agencies on February 28, 2020WELLINGTON: The only selection issue facing New Zealand as they head into the second match against India at Christchurch is likely to be whether pace bowler Kyle Jamieson, so impressive on his Test debut at the Basin Reserve, bats higher in the order.Jamieson made a big impression in the hosts’ 10-wicket victory in the opener […]