Iran lashed out at the United States on Saturday for refusing visas to some of its World Cup squad support staff as the players were to leave Turkey for Mexico. The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico […]
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Babar, Shaheen included in T20 World Cup squad; Haris left out
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) left out express pacer Haris Rauf from the 15-man squad named on Sunday for next month’s ICC T20 World Cup jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, although former captains Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi were named. The announcement was made in a press conference by PCB High Performance […]
Lahore Women’s weightlifting squad confirmed for Pink Games
The selection trials for the Lahore Division Women’s Weightlifting team were successfully held at the Elite Training Center, Nishtar Park Sports Complex, under the patronage of the Punjab Sports Board. The event marked another important step in preparing for the Khelta Punjab Pink Games 2026, a flagship initiative to promote women’s sports across the province. […]
Shan Masood, two uncapped players among 18-member squad to face England in seven IT20s
LAHORE: Pakistan cricket Chief Selector Muhammad Wasim announced an 18-member squad against England cricket team for the seven IT20s in Karachi and Lahore between September 20 and October 2. The squad has two changes from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad to replace injured Shaheen Shah Afridi and Fakhar Zaman. Shaheen is under rehab […]
Pak taekwondo squad leaves for Iran to attend training camp
ISLAMABAD: A 10-member Pakistan contingent has departed for Iran to attend International Khyrougi Taekwondo Training Camp, taking place in Tehran. “The camp that commenced on Wednesday (May 18) will continue till June 6. The main aim of establishing the camp is smooth preparation for the upcoming 7th Asian Poomsae, the 25th Asian Khyrougi and the […]
Pakistan squad reaches England for series and World Cup
Pakistan team reached London on Tuesday to take part in a bilateral series against England next month, followed by the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 starting from May 30. The World Cup squad, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, took off from Lahore in the early hours of Tuesday. Pakistan will play three warm-up matches before taking […]
Mohammad Amir left out of Pakistan’s World Cup squad
Fast bowler Mohammad Amir will not be a part of Pakistan’s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup squad as the final list was announced by Chief Selector Inzamamul Haq. Amir, who played exceptionally in the Champions Trophy final against India two years ago was missed out on the squad because his form in previous months. Another […]
Archer misses provisional World Cup squad but still on England radar
England has not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland. Barbados-born Archer, who shone for Sussex last season and in Australia’s Big Bash Twenty20 competition for Hobart Hurricanes, is eligible for national selection under new England […]
South Africa close to knowing World Cup squad but doubts remain
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson knows the players he wants to travel to England for the Cricket World Cup, but injuries and loss of form have complicated his 15-man selection. South Africa, who are due to name their squad on April 18, have not lost a 50-over series in the last 12 months, winning home […]
Pakistan announce squad for Asia Cup
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the 16-men squad for the upcoming Asia Cup scheduled to be played in United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 15. The Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq announced the squad here on Tuesday. The squad remained unchanged with two or three changes from the last team played 5-match ODI series against […]