Wahab determined to give his best in World Cupon May 22, 2019Pakistan fast-bowler Wahab Riaz has said that his dream came true when he was selected in the Pakistan squad for the 2019 World Cup. The pacer was selected in place of left-arm pacer Junaid Khan, after a four-nil series loss against England, where the Pakistan bowlers failed to make a significant impact. Riaz told reporters here Tuesday that he recently had a dream where chief selector Inzamamul … [Read more...] about Wahab determined to give his best in World Cup
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan declared fit for World Cupon May 15, 2019Pakistan’s all-rounder Shadab Khan has been declared fit for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup after he was successfully treated for an infection, a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesman said on Tuesday. The 20-year-old leg-spinner will fly to England on May 16 (tomorrow) and consult Dr Patrick Kennedy before joining the team on May 20. Shadab, 20, was originally named in … [Read more...] about Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan declared fit for World Cup
Amir unlikely to be part of Pakistan’s World Cup squadon May 14, 2019Left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir has been ruled out of the third one-day international (ODI) against England, after it was reported that might be suffering from chickenpox infection. According to reports, Amir’s infection, which made him sit on the sidelines during the second ODI, has intensified and it is quite possible that it will turn out to be chickenpox. The infection could mean that Amir’s … [Read more...] about Amir unlikely to be part of Pakistan’s World Cup squad
Taliban, US extend ongoing round of peace talks in Dohaon May 7, 2019Afghan Taliban and the United States have decided to continue talks during the holy month of Ramazan, Taliban political spokesman Suhail Shaheen said on Monday.There was an understanding earlier to wind up the ongoing round of talks before Ramazan."Talks between the IEA (Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan) and US negotiation teams will continue for five hours in Ramazan, from 10:00 am to … [Read more...] about Taliban, US extend ongoing round of peace talks in Doha
Shahbaz Senior resigns as PHF secretaryon May 5, 2019Shahbaz Ahmed Senior resigned from his post of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) secretary general as he could not give enough time to the federation due to his “assignment with PIA (Pakistan International Airlines)”, PHF President Khalid Sajjad Khokhar said on Saturday. In a video statement, Khokhar said that he had accepted Shahbaz’s resignation and announced former Olympian Asif Bajwa as his … [Read more...] about Shahbaz Senior resigns as PHF secretary
Miandad discriminated against me: Afridion May 3, 2019Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's autobiography 'Game Changer' is making headlines as he has made startling revelations regarding his relations with various big names of Pakistan cricket, including former batting legend Javed Miandad. The swashbuckling all-rounder has claimed in his autobiography that the former coach of Pakistan team, Miandad, did not let him participate in the batting … [Read more...] about Miandad discriminated against me: Afridi
Pakistan’s U-19 trip to Sri Lanka postponed over security concernson April 28, 2019The Pakistan Under-19 tour of Sri Lanka has been called off due to security reasons on Saturday. According to details, the Men in Green were scheduled to leave for Colombo on April 30 for the tour comprising two four-day matches and a three-match ODI series. A series of eight blasts, on three churches and four hotels, had hit the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo on Easter Sunday, April 21, killing at … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s U-19 trip to Sri Lanka postponed over security concerns
Pakistan squad reaches England for series and World Cupon April 24, 2019Pakistan team reached London on Tuesday to take part in a bilateral series against England next month, followed by the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 starting from May 30. The World Cup squad, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, took off from Lahore in the early hours of Tuesday. Pakistan will play three warm-up matches before taking on joint-hosts England in a five-match one-day series and a Twenty20. The 1992 … [Read more...] about Pakistan squad reaches England for series and World Cup
Pakistan all geared up for World Cup, says coach Arthuron April 23, 2019Pakistan’s head coach Micky Arthur believes that Pakistan are ready to take on the challenges of the upcoming World Cup. Speaking to the media at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore here on Monday, Arthur said: “We have worked really hard over the past two years. We are as prepared as we can be. We have to bring all our capabilities to produce results in our favour,” Arthur said while showing confidence in the … [Read more...] about Pakistan all geared up for World Cup, says coach Arthur
Shadab Khan ruled out of series against Englandon April 21, 2019Wrist spinner Shadab Khan has been ruled out of the series against England after tests revealed a virus that will require treatment and rest for, at least, four weeks. Leg spinner Yasir Shah has been named as Shadab’s replacement. Yasir has taken 23 wickets in 24 ODIs, while on his last tour to England in 2016, he finished with 19 wickets in four Tests. Yasir will travel with the side to England … [Read more...] about Shadab Khan ruled out of series against England
