By Special Correspondent

LAHORE: Former Pakistan star all-rounder Shahid Afridi was finally given a formal send-off by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), which included a lap of honour, at the Gaddafi Stadium here on Friday. Afridi, who is currently in Lahore to witness the World XI-Pakistan matches, had earlier declined several offers in this regard. The cricketer and […]

LAHORE: Former Pakistan fast bowler and two-time head coach of the Pakistan team, Waqar Younis, has been appointed bowling coach and director cricket by Pakistan Super League franchise Islamabad United. The director’s role was previously held by Wasim Akram. Waqar and Wasim had earlier been touted for a reunion on the Multan Sultans coaching staff, […]

LAHORE: Former West Indies (WI) skipper Sir Richie Richardson has been appointed referee for the upcoming Independence Cup to be played between Pakistan and a World XI. The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the move in the press statement here on Tuesday. Richardson, who has refereed in 11 Tests, 19 one-day internationals and 18 Twenty20s, has […]

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allowed players recalled from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and the English county circuit to return to their respective franchises, a few days after first revoking the No-Objection Certificates. Before returning to the CPL and county cricket, the players will have to undergo fitness tests from August 22 […]

LAHORE: Queen’s Baton Relay of the Commonwealth Games 2018 – to be held in Gold Coast in Australia from April 4 to 19 – will visit Lahore in September this year. Pakistan will welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay as it makes its way around the 70 nations and territories of the Commonwealth. Pakistan won five […]

LAHORE: The Sports Commission of Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has decided that the competitions of judo, squash, cycling and football will be held under the banner of the POA in the 33rd National Games slated to be held in Quetta from October 7-14 this year. “In order to safeguard the rights of the athletes we […]

LAHORE: Following the national team’s disastrous performance in the World Hockey League, the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed new management for the senior hockey team with immediate effect. The decision was taken by PHF president Brig (r) Muhammad Khalid Sajjad Khokhar on Thursday, with head coach Khawaja Junaid Ahmad being replaced by Farhat Hassan […]

LAHORE: The 33rd edition of the National Games will be organised on time this year, from October 07 to 14, 2017 in Quetta and the decision is final, Pakistan Olympic Association president Lt Gen (r) Syed Arif Hasan told reporters, after a high level meeting regarding the National Games, during a press conference at a […]

LAHORE: Ten Pakistan cricketers returned home to a heroic and warm welcome on Tuesday in four different cities as hundreds of fans thronged the airports, and gathered outside their residences, to celebrate the ICC Champions Trophy triumph. Hundreds of fans stayed up late to welcome home members of the national cricket team returning after their […]

LAHORE: Pakistan’s triumph in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy has pushed them to sixth in the ICC ODI Team Rankings, and closer to direct qualification for the 2019 World Cup in England. Pakistan, who began the tournament placed eighth, gained four points to move past Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, who are now ranked seventh […]