India captain Shubman Gill, sidelined for two months due to injury, is focusing on the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The first match will be played on Sunday in Vadodara. Gill sees the series as crucial preparation for next year’s 50-over World Cup and wants to evaluate players under match conditions. The 26-year-old, […]
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Shaheen Shah Afridi hails Pakistan’s winning streak
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi praised his team’s performances after completing a series sweep against Sri Lanka on Sunday, highlighting a strong run for the country’s cricket. The win followed Pakistan’s recent ODI series victory over South Africa, marking two consecutive series triumphs. Read More: Afridi confident ahead of ODI series, praises team unity Addressing […]
Pakistan secure ODI series whitewash against Sri Lanka
A brilliant bowling show from Pakistan and a laboured chase later saw the hosts beat Sri Lanka by six wickets to complete a 3-0 series sweep over the visitors in the third and final One-day International at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Pacers Haris Rauf and Mohammad Wasim Junior (3-47) and left-arm wrist spinner […]
Babar Azam ends century drought as Pakistan seal ODI series
RAWALPINDI: Star batter Babar Azam ended his nearly two-year century drought by scoring an unbeaten 102 to lead Pakistan to an eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka and secure the ODI series on Thursday. The right-hander’s masterful innings helped Pakistan chase down 289 with 10 balls to spare, giving them an unassailable 2-0 lead in the […]
Sri Lanka stays on for Pakistan tour after security assurances
RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) successfully ensured the continuation of Sri Lanka’s cricket tour after a brief security scare following the recent blast in Islamabad. The remaining two matches of the three-match ODI series have been rescheduled for November 14 and 16 in Rawalpindi. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met with the Sri Lankan players […]
Sri Lankan cricket team security tightened after Islamabad blast
ISLAMABAD – Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral Fred Seneviratne to review cricket team security. The meeting came after a deadly suicide blast in Islamabad killed 12 and injured 36. Both sides confirmed that foolproof security measures have been implemented for the visiting team. The blast occurred […]
Thrilling win lifts Pakistan to 4th in ICC ODIs
Pakistan moved up to fourth place in the ICC One Day International (ODI) rankings after winning the first match against Sri Lanka. The thrilling victory gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Before the match, Pakistan was ranked fifth and Sri Lanka fourth in the ICC ODI […]
Afridi confident ahead of ODI series, praises team unity
Pakistan Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi expressed gratitude and optimism ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming cricket engagements, emphasizing team unity and the importance of learning from past performances. Speaking at the pre-series press conference at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, Afridi said, “The series win against South Africa in Faisalabad was a great boost for our confidence. […]
Ali Naqvi to referee Pakistan-Sri Lanka ODI series in Rawalpindi
RAWALPINDI – Pakistan’s Ali Naqvi has been appointed as match referee for the upcoming three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled to take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 11 to 15. For the first ODI, England’s Alexander Wharf of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires will serve as an on-field […]
Saim Ayub leads Pakistan to series win with classy half-century
Saim Ayub starred with a stylish 77 as Pakistan defeated South Africa by seven wickets in the third ODI on Saturday in Faisalabad, clinching the series 2-1. Chasing a modest target of 144, Pakistan dominated with both bat and ball, reaching the total in just 26 overs with 100 balls to spare. Pakistan’s innings started […]