Where does Babar Azam stand in ICC ODI rankings? By: web dresk on January 18, 2023 Following the conclusion of the home series against New Zealand, Pakistan captain Babar Azam has maintained his top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s ODI Player Ranking with 887 points remaining. Mohammad Nawaz, an all-rounder, moved up 12 spots to number 28 on the list of bowlers after taking six wickets in […]
PCB likely to appoint Shoaib Akhtar as bowling consultant By: Web Desk on January 18, 2023The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering appointing former fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar as the national team’s bowling consultant. Following the appointment of Shahid Afridi to the PCB’s management committee, the cricket board is considering approaching the right-arm pacer for his expertise in the game. According to reports, Akhtar may be assigned a key role for the […]
Germany, Belgium settle for draw in high-octane Hockey World Cup clash By: Agencies on January 18, 2023BHUBANESWAR: High-flying and formidable Belgium and Germany played out a 2-2 draw in a high-octane Pool B clash in the FIH Odisha Men’s Hockey World Cup 2023 at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. It was a high-intensity start with both teams vying for the possession. But Belgium had slight upper hand with their […]
Djokovic cruises into second round on Melbourne return By: Agencies on January 18, 2023MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic returned to the Australian Open nearly 700 days since winning the title for a ninth time and continued exactly where he left off at the Grand Slam he has dominated with a commanding first-round win on Tuesday. Djokovic was cheered on to Rod Laver Arena to complete a manic day with scorching […]
Lionel Messi greater than Diego Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni By: Agencies on January 18, 2023LONDON: Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina’s World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni has said. “If I have to choose one I choose Leo, I have something special with him. He is the best of all time although Maradona was also great,” Scaloni told Spanish radio station […]
University of Lahore win Inter-Varsity Women’s Tennis Championship By: Staff Report on January 18, 2023LAHORE: The Inter-University Women’s Tennis Championship concluded at the GC University Lahore, with a thrilling final match, here on Tuesday. The University of Lahore emerged as the champions, securing first position and winning cash prize of Rs.30,000. The GC University Lahore secured second position with cash prize of Rs. 24,000, and the University of Punjab […]
Shreyas Iyer ruled out of ODI series against New Zealand By: Agencies on January 18, 2023India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the ODI series against New Zealand because of a back injury. He has been replaced in the squad by Madhya Pradesh and RCB batter Rajat Patidar. It is learned that Iyer reported a stiff back immediately after the final ODI of the series against Sri […]
Clinical England score 53-run victory over Pakistan By: Staff Report on January 18, 2023LAHORE: England wore down a determined Pakistan by beating them by 53 runs to maintain their place at the top of the Group B standings at the ICC Under19 Women’s T20 World Cup, ensuring their passage into the Super Six League stage, at Potchefstroom on Tuesday. While they didn’t have it all their way while […]
12th Rashid D Habib Golf Tournament tees off tomorrow By: Staff Report on January 18, 2023KARACHI: Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 will tee off on Thursday (January 19) at Karachi Golf Club (KGC). The final round will be played on Sunday (January 22). More than hundred top golfers will compete in the professionals’ category for the most coveted four-day national trophy of […]
Spirited New Zealand take up India challenge as first ODI in Hyderabad today By: Agencies on January 18, 2023HYDERABAD: It isn’t spoken about as much as their remarkable home record in Test cricket, but India are perhaps just as dominant in ODIs in their own conditions. Since the start of 2010, they’ve played 25 bilateral home series, and won 22 of them. This record takes on extra significance in 2023, given that India […]