‘The voice of Pakistan cricket’ takes over reins of PCB on September 14, 2021LAHORE: Former Pakistan Test skipper Ramiz Raja, known the world over as the voice of Pakistan cricket, took over the reins of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after he was elected unanimously and unopposed as the 36th Chairman here on Monday. Ramiz was the only one to have submitted his nomination papers for the post […]
Ramiz vows to reset Pakistan cricket as Hayden, Philander named coaching consultants for T20 World Cup on September 14, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) newly appointed Chairman Ramiz Raja on Monday vowed to ‘rest’ Pakistan cricket. “I always thought that if I got the chance to serve at this position then I would reset the vision a bit. I think Pakistan cricket’s compass and direction need to be reset. There are some long term […]
Selectors name Mohammad Hafeez, Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah in national squad for Twenty20 World Cup on September 7, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan selectors, headed by former Test batsman Mohammad Wasim, on Monday included Mohammad Hafeez, Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah in in a 15-member squad named for next month’s Twenty20 World Cup to be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman. Both Asif and Khushdil, who had been given a number of chances, had […]
Misbah, Waqar step down ahead of New Zealand series, T20 World Cup on September 7, 2021LAHORE: Head coach Misbahul Haq and bowling coach Waqar Younis resigned Monday citing family concerns and bio-bubble restrictions in a move that might hurt the team preparations for New Zealand series and Twenty20 World Cup. Misbah cited spending “considerable time away from my family in a bio-secure environment” because of Covid-19-related restrictions as the reason […]
Selectors name four uncapped players in 20-member squad for New Zealand ODI series on September 2, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan cricket selectors, headed by former Test batsman Muhammad Wasim, on Wednesday included four uncapped players in a national 20-member squad named for the one-day international series against New Zealand starting later this month.The selectors have recalled middle-order batters Iftikhar Ahmed and Khushdil Shah. Iftikhar’s seventh and last ODI was against Zimbabwe in Rawalpindi, […]
Ramiz Raja all set to take over reins of PCB as election for 36th chairman to be held on Sept 13 on August 28, 2021LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja is all set to take over reins of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as election for the 36th chairman will be held on September 13. Cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz and Asad Ali Khan have been nominated as members of the PCB Board of Governors. According to a notification issued by the […]
Pakistan to clash with India on October 24 as ICC announces schedule on August 18, 2021LAHORE: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will lock horns on October 24 in Dubai at Twenty20 World Cup as the International Cricket Council announced schedule of the mega event on Tuesday. This will be the first time in over two years that the traditional will clash. The last time India played Pakistan was in the 2019 […]
Pakistan sports need medal-winning Olympians for recognition, fame and glory on August 16, 2021Tokyo Olympics 2020 concluded on 8th August 2021 with a colourful and dazzling closing ceremony. Against all odds, due to coronavirus pandemic, Tokyo was successful in hosting the last year’s Games which were postponed to 2021. This was the first such delay in the Olympic Games’ 124-year modern history. The postponement marked the first break […]
Pakistan hockey’s absence from Tokyo Olympics is very hurtful on August 5, 2021LAHORE: At the ongoing Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 in Japan, the Pakistan Olympic Association has sent only ten athletes. A nation of 220 million is being represented by just ten sportspersons. The 10 comprised seven men and three women, competing in athletics, badminton, judo, shooting, swimming, and weightlifting. Before that, at the Rio Olympic Games […]
PCB appoints Najeebullah as Chief Medical Officer in place of Saleem Sohail on August 4, 2021LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Dr Najeebullah Soomro as its Chief Medical Officer following the resignation of Dr Sohail Saleem. ” Dr Najeebullah has made a name in Australia sport with his research, practice and contribution and has been appointed following a robust recruitment process,” said a spokesman for the PCB on […]