Less than 18 months ago, New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham had become so disaffected with cricket he would open the curtains on match day and hope it was raining. A timely chat with Heath Mills, the head of the New Zealand players’ union, however, ended his thoughts about retirement and ultimately propelled him back into […]
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South Africa close to knowing World Cup squad but doubts remain
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson knows the players he wants to travel to England for the Cricket World Cup, but injuries and loss of form have complicated his 15-man selection. South Africa, who are due to name their squad on April 18, have not lost a 50-over series in the last 12 months, winning home […]
Pandya’s focus firmly on World Cup after toughest period
Hardik Pandya will be a key cog in India’s tilt at the Cricket World Cup this year but the past few months have been a “reality check” for the all-rounder, who has had to deal with injury problems and controversy off the field. India has produced a plethora of spin-bowling all-rounders suited to Asian conditions […]
Riaz, Akmal and Shahzad left out of fitness test ahead of World Cup
Senior players Wahab Riaz, Umar Akmal and Ahmad Shahzad have not been summoned by the national led selection committee, headed by former Test captain Inzamamul Haq, for the final fitness tests being conducted ahead of World Cup squad selection. The PCB on Thursday released a list of 23 probables, who have been invited for a […]
Asal and Soliman qualify for final
The semi-finals of the Chief of the Air Staff International Squash Tournament for Men and Pakistan International Squash Tournament for Women were played at Mushaf Squash Complex here Thursday. Both Egyptian players Mostafa Asal and Youssef Soliman reached the final of the men’s tournament. In the first semi-final, Asal (Egypt) beat Greg Lobban (Scotland) by […]
Zahoor leads in 58th National Amateur Golf Championship
The 58th National Amateur Golf Championship commenced at the Garrison Golf Course here Thursday, producing refreshing and stimulating competitive golf that is expected to bring to the forefront the new amateur golf champion of Pakistan at the conclusion of four rounds (72 holes). After the completion of the first round yesterday, Abdul Zahoor of Multan […]
Former hockey Olympians welcome PHF audit
Pakistani hockey legends Samiullah Khan, Manzoor Hussain Junior and Hanif Khan have praised the federal government’s decision to carry out forensic audit of Pakistan Hockey Federation accounts. In a joint statement, the three former captains expressed hope that the on-going audit will fully expose the major financial bungling committed by the current PHF regime and […]
Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Lokuhettige faces fresh charges of corruption
COLOMBO: Former Sri Lanka international Dilhara Lokuhettige has been charged with three counts of breaching the International Cricket Council’s anti-corruption code, the sport’s governing body said on Thursday. The charges against the bowling all-rounder include being party to an effort to fix the result or progress of an international match, and directly soliciting, inducing, enticing […]
Barcelona seek decisive title blow in Atletico showdown
Since their last league defeat by Real Betis in November, Barca have been on a relentless run of 14 wins and four draws, led by strikers Messi and Suarez, the leading scorers in Spain with 32 and 19 goals respectively. The South American strikers have netted a combined 51 times, more than every other team […]
Advantage Manchester City but fixtures favour Liverpool
City, who play four of their last six away from home, host Spurs at the Etihad on April 20 – a game which comes after a two-legged Champions League quarter-final between the pair. Then the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on April 24 offers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s United side the chance to ruin the ambitions […]