In July 2011, as an 18 year-old, like a hero, he defended 16 runs (going 6, wicket, 1, 0, 0, 0) with his left-arm spin in the Super Over of a final against Karachi Dolphins, to lead Rawalpindi Rams to a sensational title victory. He had taken three cheap wickets earlier in the match, in […]
Afghanistan approaches ICC regarding Full Member status
KARACHI: The Afghanistan Cricket Board is understood to have expressed a keenness to the ICC to apply for Full Member status, though is yet to formally apply, it has been learned. The application is likely to be made in February and considered at the ICC meeting then, with Afghanistan currently preparing a comprehensive report to […]
Dont need to pre-announce retirement: Misbah
Pakistan’s Test captain Misbahul Haq has said he is still undecided about his retirement plan and it is a decision he will take on his own, not with the PCB, after deciding his utility as a captain and as a player for the team. He also said he did not have to announce his retirement […]
Dont need to pre-announce retirement: Misbah
Pakistan’s Test captain Misbahul Haq has said he is still undecided about his retirement plan and it is a decision he will take on his own, not with the PCB, after deciding his utility as a captain and as a player for the team. He also said he did not have to announce his retirement […]
Buoyant Pakistan look to ride winning momentum
SHARJAH: A change of formats has not brought a change in fortune for a faltering West Indies side. Having been blanked out in the T20I series, they lost the first ODI in Sharjah by 111 runs. While West Indies continued to struggle to get enough runs on the board in spin-friendly UAE conditions, Pakistan would […]
Buoyant Pakistan look to ride winning momentum
SHARJAH: A change of formats has not brought a change in fortune for a faltering West Indies side. Having been blanked out in the T20I series, they lost the first ODI in Sharjah by 111 runs. While West Indies continued to struggle to get enough runs on the board in spin-friendly UAE conditions, Pakistan would […]
In-form Salman hopeful of second chance
LAHORE: Pakistan batsman Salman Butt isn’t quite sure if he will be considered for national selection just yet despite a sparkling show in the National T20 Cup, but hopes to keep knocking on the doors by the sheer weight of his performances. Salman, 31, marked his return from a five-year spot-fixing ban in September 2015 […]
180 online sellers of military uniform banned
ISLAMABAD: Interior Ministry has banned more than 180 companies selling army uniforms and other accessories as part of security measures for Pakistan Day celebrations in Islamabad. Sensitive departments had sent a report to Interior Ministry telling it that terrorists may strike the Pakistan Day parade. In view of this report, Interior Minister Nisar Ali Khan […]
PCB chief says India series not end of the world
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan has said Pakistan ‘can survive’ without playing cricket against India but hoped the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) would adhere to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the boards and improve the prospects of bilateral series in the future. “Given the present circumstance, the […]
Afridi, Amir to star in Warids TV commercial
KARACHI – Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi and British boxer Amir Khan will be starring together in Warid’s upcoming television commercial, which was being shot in a local studio in Karachi recently. Both sportsmen are known for their extraordinary prowess and exceptional performance in their respective sports. Shahid Afridi – as an existing Warid Brand Ambassador […]