Shadab Khan’s journey — From village cricket to World Cupon May 31, 2019Arelentless training routine and “unparalleled’ commitment have taken Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan from club cricket in his remote village to the World Cup in just a few short years. The 20-year-old, already third in the WT20 bowling rankings, has caught the eye of none other than Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan -- who led Pakistan to their only World Cup win in 1992. But when the prime … [Read more...] about Shadab Khan’s journey — From village cricket to World Cup
Spirited Pakistan pin World Cup 2019 hopes on rising generationon May 22, 2019Pakistan are pinning their hopes for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 glory on a crop of youngsters who have the talent to beat anybody but could also pay for their lack of experience. The side have only won the showpiece 50-over tournament once -- under the captaincy of current Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in 1992. Khan pledged to give youth a chance while campaigning for election last year and … [Read more...] about Spirited Pakistan pin World Cup 2019 hopes on rising generation
Pakistans iconic Gaddafi Stadium prepares for another historic momenton September 9, 2017LAHORE: Groundsmen are rolling down the pitches, welders are repairing barbed wire, and workers are splashing on a new coat of paint at Pakistan’s centrepiece Gaddafi Stadium, which has witnessed both history and controversy - and is now preparing to retake cricket’s world stage. Next week the ground will ring out with the sound of Pakistan’s national anthem once more as the home … [Read more...] about Pakistans iconic Gaddafi Stadium prepares for another historic moment
Salman Butt hopes for new eraon September 8, 2017LAHORE: Former captain Salman Butt clearly remembers the way he was dismissed against Sri Lanka in Lahore in 2009 - the last batsman out in the last Test in Pakistan, before a terror attack on the visiting team’s bus scared off touring sides. Salman, now 32, was run out in the last over of the day for 48. The next morning, on March 3, militants ambushed the Sri Lankan bus, killing eight … [Read more...] about Salman Butt hopes for new era
