Pakistans Fakhar goes from village pariah to lord on June 23, 2017MARDAN: Fakhar Zaman was once banned from playing cricket in his village and beaten by his brothers because he was simply too good — but he has returned a hero after his starring role in Pakistan’s Champions Trophy win. His eyes bright, the tall 27-year-old posed for selfies and was garlanded with flowers as he […]
Future looks pink for Pakistans ball-makers on October 15, 2016SIALKOT: As cricket is witnessing its second day-night Test in the United Arab Emirates, factory workers in Pakistan are among the avid television viewers – they might even have made the innovative pink balls being used by their heroes. Pakistan are hosting West Indies in Dubai in a five-day/night Test featuring the pink ball, which […]
Sharjeel can revive Pakistans T20 fortunes: Jones a on September 21, 2016RAWALPINDI: Dashing Australia batsman Dean Jones has tipped Pakistan’s resurgence in Twenty20 cricket following the success of its new domestic league, saying fierce hitter Sharjeel Khan can revive the country’s fortunes. Jones, who coached Islamabad United to victory in the inaugural Pakistan Super League this year, was speaking to media after a mixed-gender exhibition match […]
Twinkle of success for Pakistani Christian powerlifting duo on September 7, 2016LAHORE: Twinkle Sohail and Sonia Azmat have the weight of the Pakistani Christian world on their shoulders, but if anyone can bear the hopes of such a persecuted minority, it is these teenage champion powerlifters. Last year Twinkle became the first Pakistani woman to represent her country in powerlifting, taking a gold medal in the […]