May 31, 1999: One of the greatest shocks in cricket history on May 31, 2021LAHORE: On May 31, 1999, Bangladesh pulled off an incredible triumph over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup match at Northampton, United Kingdom. It was watershed moment in the history of Bangladesh cricket and still considered a stain in the history of Pakistan cricket. Pakistan had defeated West Indies and Australia playing their best cricket […]
Russell, Edwards, Faulkner and Usman eager to prove their mettle in PSL 6 on May 29, 2021LAHORE: Despite several hurdles that the Pakistan Super League 6 had to face, the most sought-after T20 cricketers continue to gather in the United Arab Emirates capital. They are eager to get on the field to showcase their exceptional skills and talents and win the hearts of the millions of fans who will be watching […]
Talat Ali Malik celebrates his birthday today, former Pakistan opener turns 71 on May 29, 2021LAHORE: Former Pakistan cricketer Talat Ali Mlik, also known as TAM, celebrates his birthday on May 29, Saturday (today). He was born in 1950 in Lahore. He was a right-hand opening batsman, occasional right-arm medium bowler, and a useful close-in fielder. TAM played for Pakistan from 1972 to 1979. He also served as ICC Match […]
Misbahul Hq celebrates his birthday today, former skipper turns 47 on May 28, 2021LAHORE: Misbahul Haq, born on May 28 in 1974, celebrates his birthday on Thursday (today). Though he made his Test debut in 2001, it was only in 2007 that he became a regular member of the Pakistan side in all three formats. He starred in the World T20 that year, after getting an unexpected call-up […]
Umar Akmal pays Rs4.5m fine to PCB, to take part in anti-corruption rehab programme on May 27, 2021LAHORE: Controversial Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal has paid the hefty fine of Rs.4.5 million to the Pakistan Cricket Board, making himself eligible to join the anti-corruption rehabilitation programme of the PCB. Umar was banned for 18 months by the PCB for breaching its anti-corruption code. The Court of Arbitration of Sport had reduced his ban […]
Sheikh Zayed Stadium is hosting Pakistan Super League matches for second time on May 25, 2021LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to return Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium next month. The picturesque stadium will host 20 matches of the sixth edition, which will mark the second instance of the venue staging PSL games. It was during the 2019 edition when the stadium hosted the PSL for the first […]
Shimron Hetmyer and Johnson Charles to feature in PSL 6 Abu Dhabi-leg on May 23, 2021LAHORE: West Indian famed T20 batting duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Johnson Charles were submitted as replacement picks by Multan Sultans in an online session held with the franchise representatives on Tuesday evening. The hard-hitting left-hander Hetmyer will be making his Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut while the wicketkeeper-batsman Charles has represented Quetta Gladiators as […]
Remaining PSL 2021 matches likely to be postponed further on May 20, 2021LAHORE: The remaining 20 matches of the sixth edition of the Pakistan Super League are likely to face further postponement if the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) failed to get ‘clarifications from the Abu Dhabi government by Thursday (today), casting doubts on when –– if at all –– the disrupted season can be completed. After a […]
Babar becomes first Pakistan skipper to win his opening four Tests on May 11, 2021LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has congratulated the Pakistan men’s cricket team on their sixth consecutive series win and Babar Azam, who has become the first Pakistan captain to win his opening four Tests. Pakistan defeated South Africa in Tests and T20Is at home earlier this year and then won the T20I and ODI […]
Babar Azam eager to lead from the front in second Test on May 7, 2021LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam is eager to make up for getting out for a golden duck in the first Test against Zimbabwe. While speaking in a virtual press conference on Thursday, Babar said he was confident of bouncing back in the second Test starting on Friday (today). “I wanted to play a big innings […]