Australian stars Glenn Maxwell and Steve Waugh have emerged among the franchise owners of a new European Twenty20 league set to launch in August, marking the latest effort to expand cricket’s footprint beyond its traditional strongholds. The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), backed by the cricket boards of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, has been […]
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Pakistan bowl first against Scotland in U19 World Cup clash
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first against Scotland in the 12th match of the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 at the Takashinga Sports Club, Highfield, Harare. Historically, Pakistan has maintained a perfect record against Scotland in Youth ODIs, winning all three previous encounters, including a seven-wicket victory in the 2020 edition. […]
PSL 11 to adopt player auction model with major reforms
The Pakistan Supe transparency, and provide players with greater earning opportunities, according to an official statement. Read More: PSL governing council backs ‘player auction model’ for Season 11 Under the ner League (PSL) has announced major structural reforms ahead of its 11th edition, including a shift from the traditional player draft system to a full player auction. […]
PCB chief proposes player auction for PSL 11
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has proposed introducing a player auction for PSL 11, urging franchise owners to increase players’ remuneration in line with the league’s growing market value, sources said on Saturday. Read More: PSL 11th edition to start from March 26 The proposal was floated during a meeting of the PSL […]
Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed mark second wedding anniversary
Karachi: Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik and actor Sana Javed marked their second wedding anniversary this week, sharing a series of affectionate posts that offered a glimpse into their private celebration. Read More: Shoaib Malik reacts to Sana Javed divorce speculations Posting a carousel of images on Instagram, Malik captioned the photos, “Two years of this beautiful […]
Pakistan U19 lose World Cup opener to England
HARARE: Pakistan’s ICC U19 Cricket World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Friday as England defeated the Green Shirts by 37 runs in the tournament opener at the Takashinga Sports Club. Read More: England beat Pakistan in ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Winning the toss, Pakistan U19 captain Farhan Yousuf elected to field first. Pakistan’s bowlers […]
PSL launches teams auctions in Islamabad as league expands to eight
LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Thursday began auctioning two new franchises in Islamabad, marking a major expansion of the country’s flagship T20 competition ahead of its 11th season in 2026. The auctions, taking place at the Jinnah Convention Centre, features 10 technically qualified bidders competing for ownership of the new teams. The […]
Bangladesh in talks with ICC over fate of cricket World Cup games
Bangladesh cricket said Wednesday it was in talks with governing body the ICC seeking a “practical” solution to its request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India. India forced Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to quit the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, prompting anger in Dhaka. With ties tense between the […]
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn ‘in induced coma’
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said Wednesday. The 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, was admitted on Boxing Day last week after falling ill while lying down. Australian media said he […]
Australian-based investor Hamza Majeed bids for PSL franchise, pledges to promote cricket and Pakistan’s economy
Lahore: Renowned businessman and sports investor Hamza Majeed, who has arrived in Pakistan from Australia, has formally entered the bidding process to acquire a new franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Expressing his strong commitment to the promotion of cricket and the country’s economy, Majeed said he aims to contribute meaningfully to Pakistan’s sports […]