PCB retains Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain for home series against Sri Lanka on September 14, 2019The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday retained Sarfaraz Ahmed as captain of the national squad while Babar Azam was named his deputy for three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 internationals home series against Sri Lanka, which will be played from September 27 to October 9 in Pakistan. In April 2016, Sarfaraz was appointed Pakistan […]
Abdul Qadir — The spin wizard will be missed always (September 15, 1955 — September 6, 2019) on September 12, 2019The sudden death of spin maestro Abdul Qadir on September 6, 2019 at the age of 63, nine days short of his next birthday, shocked the entire cricket community and fans not only in Pakistan but also around the globe who admired the way he skillfully practiced the rare and nearly extinct art of wrist […]
Who is responsible for Pakistan sports sharp decline? on September 2, 2019Since independence Pakistan sports are on the map. International sports performances by Pakistan in the last seven decades have much to commend them. Arguably, Pakistan’s performances in many sports have inspired many countries to emulation to future achievements. But the last two decades have been a different story altogether. Over the years, Pakistan sports have […]
Pakistan cricket needs professionalism on and off the field on July 8, 2019When Pakistan embarked upon their journey to the World Cup 2019 in England and Wales in May-June, there was a little hope among critics for skipper Sarfraz Ahmed and his charges qualifying for the last four stage of the mega event. On the other hand, majority in the country was hoping for a miracle that […]
Would Pakistan be able to turn their fortunes around? on May 31, 2019Pakistan will be needing lady luck on their side and an aggressive and professional approach when they start their World Cup campaign against the West Indies at Nottingham on Friday (today). The side have only won the showpiece 50-over tournament once – under the captaincy of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in 1992. They even […]
Selectors include Amir, Wahab and Asif in Pakistan’s final World Cup squad on May 21, 2019Pakistan cricket selectors, headed by former Test captain Inzamamul Haq, on Monday included pacers Wahab Riaz and Mohammad Amir and middle order batsman Asif Ali into Pakistan’s final 15-man squad for the World Cup. A spokesman for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the trio had replaced Faheem Ashraf, Junaid Khan and Abid Ali […]
PCB drops fast bowler Amir as 15-man Pakistan World Cup squad named on April 19, 2019Pakistan cricket selectors, headed by former Test skipper Inzamamul Haq, on Thursday dropped fast bowler Mohammad Amir from a 15-member Pakistan squad named for the ICC World Cup to be held in England in May-June this year. However, Amir has been named in a 17-man squad for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against England […]
India gets hard lesson from IOC for mixing sports with politics on February 23, 2019LAHORE: For mixing sports with politics, India has paid the heavy penalty. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revoked the Olympic qualification status of a 25-meter shooting event at ISSF World Cup in New Delhi because India refused to grant entry visas to two Pakistan athletes and an official, amid tensions over a deadly suicide […]
Pakistan coach says comfortable with Sarfraz leading team forward on February 9, 2019Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur on Friday said it was time to move on from captain Sarfraz Ahmed’s four-match ban for a racial taunt and concentrate on finalising the team for the ICC World Cup. On the national team’s return yesterday early morning from the tour of South Africa, Arthur said Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) […]
PCB confirms Sarfraz to lead Pakistan at World Cup 2019 on February 6, 2019The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that Sarfraz Ahmad will continue as Pakistan captain at the World Cup 2019 to be held in England in June-July despite serving a four-match suspension for breaching the ICC anti-racism code in South Africa. Addressing a press conference here Tuesday, PCB Chairman Ehsan Mani announced that Sarfraz would […]