Pakistan aiming for top spot in ICC World Cup Super League on July 8, 2021LAHORE: Babar Azam-led Pakistan men’s cricket team can replace England at the top of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League by winning the three-match ODI series starting from Thursday (today) at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. The second ODI will be played on July 10 at Lord’s while third and final ODI of the series […]
Waqar optimistic about Pakistan bowlers despite lack of ideal preparations on July 6, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan coach Waqar Younis is confident that Pakistan’s bowlers can overcome indifferent preparations as well as a switch between extreme weather conditions as they get ready for the start of their white-ball series with England this week. Pakistan are due to play three ODIs, starting with a day-night game in Cardiff on Thursday, and […]
Legendary winger Samiullah Khan’s statue installed in Bahawalpur on July 5, 2021LAHORE: Samiullah Khan, one of the greatest if not the greatest left winger in the history of hockey, has been honoured at his native city of Bahawalpur. His statue was installed at a busy crossing in the cantonment the other day. Popularly known as ‘Flying Horse’ for his electrifying runs down the left flank, Samiullah […]
A phenomenal year for Rizwan on July 4, 2021LAHORE: Mohammad Rizwan, hailing from Peshawar is a wicketkeeper-batsman who made his white-ball debut in the series against Bangladesh in Bangladesh in April 2015, while he made his debut in the Test cricket against New Zealand at Hamilton in November 2016. Earlier in his career, Rizwan had never been a regular feature in the national […]
Wasim Hasan Raja — Pakistan’s stylist and spirited all-rounder July 3rd, 1952 ––– August 23rd, 2006 on July 3, 2021LAHORE: Former Test cricketer Wasim Hasan Raja was rumbustious and hirsute all-rounder for Pakistan in the 1970s and 80s. Born on July 3rd, 1952, Wasim was a wonderfully gifted left-handed dasher in the lower middle-order, at his best against West Indies. He played 11 Tests against West Indies, against attacks including Andy Roberts, Malcolm Marshall, […]
Pakistan skipper Javeria Khan optimistic as first West Indies T20I today on June 30, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan national women’s cricket team’s third tour of the year will commence on Wednesday (today) when they play West Indies in the first of the three T20Is at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium. They have made trips of the Caribbean islands for three ODI series, two T20I series and two ICC Women’s T20 […]
Nida Dar all set to become first Pakistan female cricketer to join 100 T20I wickets club on June 30, 2021LAHORE: When Pakistan women’s historic tour of the West Indies kicks off with the first of the three T20Is against West Indies women at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Wednesday (today), the national side’s star all-rounder, Nida Dar, will be eyeing to achieve a historic landmark of her own. The 34-year-old Gujranwala-born needs one wicket […]
Peshawar Zamli remained consistent, Babar Azam dominated with runs on June 29, 2021LAHORE: After failing to reach the play-offs in their first two years in 2018 and 2019, Multan Sultans have had a terrific turnaround in Pakistan Super League’s last two editions. Since the start of the tournament in 2020, Sultans have won 13 out of 22 completed matches with a win percentage of 59.09 – the […]
Pacer Wahab Riaz celebrates his birthday today, turns 36 on June 28, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz is celebrating his birthday on Monday (today). He turns 36 today. The left-arm seamer, born on 28th June 1985, made his ODI debut in 2008 but had to wait two years for his first Test, where he made an impact at The Oval, taking a match-winning 5 for 63. […]
Misbah says Pakistan to utilise England tour for upcoming T20 World Cup on June 28, 2021LAHORE: Head coach Misbahul Haq said on Sunday that Pakistan will utilise their England tour for upcoming T20 World Cup which is likely to be held in United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year. Pakistan landed in England a couple of days ago and will begin training from Monday (today). A sixth summer trip to England […]