The board was initially satisfied with security arrangements in Pakistan that is why we sent our team to the country, New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive David White admitted on Sunday. “The advice changed, the threat level changed and, as a consequence, we took the only responsible course of action possible. I’m comfortable with the decision […]
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I’m going to Pakistan tomorrow, who coming with me? : Gayle tweets
West Indies opener Chris Gayle lifted the spirits of Pakistan fans with his tweet , “I’m going to Pakistan tomorrow”. A huge number of Pakistani fans on Twitter lauding him for standing behind the country in its time of need. The cricketer’s statement soon became the top trend on Twitter in Pakistan. The 41-year-old allrounder […]
Ramiz Raja tells cricket team to release frustration through performance
Newly appointed Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja on Saturday called on players to channel their frustration into their performance. “Release your frustration and anger by channeling it towards your performance.” Once you become a world-class team, people will start lining up to play, he said in a video message. He further said, “Everyone […]
Sadly, global politics won over great game of cricket: Ali Zaidi
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi in a tweet said that sadly, global politics has won over the great game of cricket. In a tweet, the minister said that there were no security threats and New Zealand gladly accepted credit for handling March’19 massacre of Muslims with grace, adding that “then you […]
Ramiz Raja expresses displeasure over Pak-NZ series cancellation
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja said he will discuss the New Zealand cricket team’s cancellation of their tour with the International Cricket Council after the conclusion of the first One-Day International on Friday (ICC). Ramiz, who just assumed the leadership of the cricket body, expressed displeasure and dismay over New Zealand Cricket’s […]
Pakistan to chase 210-run target to keep ODI series alive against New Zealand
ABU DHABI: New Zealand restricted to 209 by the Pakistani Bowlers in the 2nd ODI at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday. After losing the first game, Pakistan have set a good tone for a comeback in the second game of the three match series. Pakistani bowlers got the things under control early […]
Pakistan to chase 267-run target against New Zealand in 1st ODI
ABU DHABI: New Zealand scored 266-9 in the first day-night international against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Shaheen Afridi removed both the openers in the first powerplay and just when a partnership was building Kane Williamson fell to Shadab’s half-tracker. Post that, there was a big 130-run stand between Ross Taylor (80) and Tom Latham […]