The UAE local authorities have prepared a special plan to maintain order during the upcoming T20 tri-nation series in Sharjah. The matches begin later this month. The plan focuses especially on the two high-tension games between Pakistan and Afghanistan, scheduled for August 29 and September 2. Officials aim to prevent any violent incidents between fans […]
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ICC introduces new playing conditions, bringing major changes to cricket
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced new rules to make cricket faster and fairer. The biggest change is the stop clock in Test matches. Now, the fielding team must start the next over within one minute after the previous over ends. If they delay, the umpire will warn them twice. After the third delay, […]
Former India spinner Dilip Doshi passes away at 77, cricket world pays tribute
India’s former left-arm spinner Dilip Doshi passed away in London at the age of 77. Known as a gentleman both on and off the field, Doshi earned respect from players and fans alike. He made his Test debut in 1979 in his thirties and took 114 wickets in 33 Test matches. He also represented India […]
End of an era: Klaasen bids farewell to international cricket
JOHANNESBURG – South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen stunned fans on Monday by announcing his retirement from international cricket, citing personal and family reasons. The 32-year-old made the announcement through an emotional post on social media. Klaasen described the decision as painful but necessary, saying, “It took me a long time to decide what’s best for […]
National women’s t20 returns: Karachi set to host exciting cricket action
The National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 will kick off in Karachi on May 7, as announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Matches will be played at two venues — the National Stadium and the HPC Oval Ground. Five teams will compete in this edition: Challengers, Conquerors, Invincibles, Stars, and Strikers. Each team will play […]
Shadab Khan highlights PSL’s importance for Pakistan cricket
Islamabad United captain Shadab Khan defended the role of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in shaping the future of cricket in the country. Following his team’s six-wicket victory over Karachi Kings, Shadab addressed concerns about players’ international performance despite strong PSL stats. He emphasized that the best local talent competes in the PSL, making it […]
Pakistan faces challenges for Olympic cricket spot in LA 2028
Cricket will return to the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028, a historic comeback after 128 years. The event will feature men’s and women’s T20 competitions with six teams in each category. This exciting development comes after the International Cricket Council (ICC) proposed cricket’s inclusion in 2021. Following discussions, the proposal was approved in October […]
Pakistan fined again for slow over-rate in second ODI against New Zealand
Pakistan has received a fine for a slow over-rate in the second ODI against New Zealand in Hamilton on Wednesday. Match referee Jeff Crowe imposed a fine of 5% of the players’ match fees. Pakistan fell one over short of the required target, even after accounting for time allowances. New Zealand won the match by […]
Abdullah Shafique ready to shine in New Zealand ODIs
Pakistan’s top-order batter Abdullah Shafique is eager to make a strong comeback in the ODI series against New Zealand, starting March 29. Acknowledging his recent struggles, he emphasized learning from past performances and adapting across formats. “Tagging players as red-ball or white-ball specialists isn’t fair. A cricketer should excel in all formats,” he stated. Shafique […]
Haris Rauf rises, Shaheen Afridi drops in latest ICC t20 rankings
Pakistan’s Haris Rauf has made a notable rise in the ICC T20I rankings, moving up four spots to 26th. His strong performance in the second T20I, where he took two wickets, contributed to this boost. On the other hand, Shaheen Shah Afridi has dropped six places to 29th. His underwhelming performance in the first two […]