WAPDA Sports Board gives cash award of Rs.1.7 million to star athlete Arshad Nadeem on September 1, 2023LAHORE: The WAPDA Sports Board arranged a ceremony at WAPDA House on Thursday in honour of its athlete Arshad Nadeem for his historic performance in the World Athletics Championship 2023. Chairman WAPDA Lt Gen (r) Sajjad Ghani, who is also patron-in-chief of the WAPDA Sports Board, presented cash reward amounting to Rs.1.7 million to Arshad. […]
After pummelling Nepal, Babar says Pakistan are ready for India on September 1, 2023LAHORE: Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team will be brimming with confidence for Saturday’s Asia Cup blockbuster against arch-rivals India after kicking off their campaign with a comprehensive victory against Nepal on Wednesday. Babar led from the front with a masterly 151 and Iftikhar Ahmed produced an unbeaten 109 to power Pakistan to a […]
Minnows Nepal get cricketing lesson as Pakistan draw first blood on August 31, 2023MULTAN: Minnows Nepal got cricketing lesson when they were thrashed by Pakistan by 238 runs in the opening match of the Asia Cup at Multan Stadium here on Wednesday. Chasing a formidable target of 342, the visitors caved in and were all out for 104, giving hosts a massive victory. Shadab Khan took four wickets […]
Four uncapped women cricketers earn central contracts on August 30, 2023LAHORE: The uncapped trio of Anosha Nasir, Eyman Fatima and Shawaal Zulfiqar were awarded central contracts for the first time by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday. Umm-e-Hani, who made her debut last year against Ireland, is the fourth player to earn her maiden central contract. Like last year, 20 players have been awarded […]
PCB unveils national men’s team kit for World Cup 2023 on August 29, 2023LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday unveiled the national cricket team’s official jersey for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 during a ceremony in Lahore. The kit is named ‘Star Nation Jersey’ which has a star and Pakistan flag on the chest side. Speaking at the ceremony held at the Gaddafi Stadium, […]
BBL Draft sees record number of Pakistan players nominated on August 29, 2023LAHORE: In the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) 13 draft, over 30 Pakistan internationals have been nominated amongst the pool of 376 overseas players from 29 countries. From Pakistan, the likes of Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan, and Mohammad Rizwan are a part of the draft, along with other stars like Quinton de Kock, […]
Left-handed batsman Saud Shakeel added in Pakistan’s squad for Asia Cup on August 28, 2023LAHORE: Pakistan selectors made an addition to their squad for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday. Left-handed batter Saud Shakeel has been added to the 17-member squad. Tayyab Tahir, the right-handed batter, will remain with the side as a travelling reserve. Shakeel has only played five ODIs so far but made an impressive […]
Zaka Ashraf felicitates Pakistan team on achieving top ODI ranking on August 28, 2023LAHORE: Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, has extended his heartiest congratulations to the Pakistan men’s cricket team on their remarkable achievement of securing the No. 1 ranking in the ICC ODI Team Rankings. This outstanding feat comes on the heels of a sensational 3-0 series victory against Afghanistan, showcasing Pakistan’s exceptional skill, […]
360 cricketers set to benefit from PCB’s enhanced domestic contracts in upcoming season on August 26, 2023LAHORE: As many as 360 cricketers representing 18 regional teams will be offered domestic cricket contracts 2023-24. The structure is divided into seven categories; 20 players will be in category A+, 30 in category A, 30 in category B, 30 in category C and 30 in category D, 50 in category E and 170 slotted […]
Bilawal appoints Qasim Gillani as PPP Digital Media Head for Punjab on August 25, 2023Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has appointed Qasim Gillani as PPP’s Digital Media Head for Punjab, according to a statement posted on party’s official website. “Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has appointed digital media heads for the following units of PPP with immediate effect: Umer Rehman Malik (Islamabad); Asif Ullah Khan […]