Pakistan athletes to undergo dope tests before start of Asian Games on August 25, 2023LAHORE: The Pakistan Olympics Association (POA) and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) are planning to organise random doping tests for athletes ahead of the Asian Games 2023, according to media reports. All the preparations for the testing programs are set and about 30 to 40 players will be a part of this. The POA and […]
ILT20 Season 2 to be played in January 19 to February 18 window next year on August 24, 2023LAHORE: The second edition of the ILT20 is set to run in the window between January 19 and February 18 next year. The six teams — Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, Sharjah Warriors, Desert Vipers and defending champions Gulf Giants —- will play a total of 34 games across Abu Dhabi, Dubai […]
Haris Rauf, Mujeeb Ur Rahman advance in ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings on August 24, 2023LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has moved up to occupy a career-best 36th position in the ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings after ripping through Afghanistan’s batting lineup in their opening fixture of a three-match series being played in Sri Lanka. Rauf’s haul of five for 18 in Hambantota that helped dismiss Afghanistan for just […]
Shadab Khan, Azam Khan and Shaheen Afridi to take part in DP World ILT20 Season 2 on August 23, 2023LAHORE: The DP World ILT20 has announced that after Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan and Azam Khan will also be featuring in its upcoming tournament in the colours of the Desert Vipers. Australia’s all-format opener David Warner (Dubai Capitals) is also amongst the full list of superstars that the six teams have signed for Season 2. […]
Babar welcomes additions to squad as Pakistan face Afghanistan in first ODI today on August 22, 2023LAHORE: The final phase of Pakistan’s preparations for the mighty cricket season begins on Tuesday (today) when Babar Azam and his charges face Afghanistan at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in the first of the three One-day Internationals. Pakistan enter the series at the back of some brilliant results – they swept Sri Lanka in […]
Saud Shakeel looks to stretch his Test form into ODIs on August 20, 2023LAHORE: Saud Shakeel has tumbled records in his nascent Test career. He is the only batter in the history of the game to score at least a half-century in the first seven Tests. No Pakistan batter has averaged 87.50 after his first seven Tests. And, his 208 not out at Galle – that delivered Pakistan […]
Nahida Khan appointed manager of Pakistan women’s team on August 19, 2023LAHORE: Former international cricketer Nahida Khan has been appointed as the manager of Pakistan women’s team for the forthcoming South Africa women’s series, which is set to commence in Karachi from September 1. Nahida has been appointed for the South Africa series only, while Ayesha Ashhar will return as the team manager for Asian Games. […]
PCB re-edits video, releases new one featuring Imran Khan on August 18, 2023LAHORE: On the occasion of Pakistan’s 76th Independence Day, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) initially released a video across various social media platforms. This video showcased memorable moments of triumph from the Pakistan cricket team’s history. However, it garnered criticism for omitting former Pakistan captain Imran Khan, a pivotal figure from the 1992 World Cup […]
Wasim Akram flays PCB, wants apology for Imran snub in tribute video on August 17, 2023LAHORE: Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram has urged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to apologise and delete its August 14 video that paid homage to country’s cricketing legends and milestones but made almost no mention of Imran Khan – the cricketer-turned-politician under whose leadership Pakistan won its sole ODI World Cup in 1992. The tribute […]
Thar Block 1 integrated energy project renovates Marvi Stadium on August 16, 2023KARACHI: Cricket is the national pastime of Pakistan and the remote desert region of Thar is no exception. People in Thar love cricket and the country’s cricket stars and the youngsters there are keen to play and enjoy the sport. Unfortunately, there aren’t enough facilities for them. Realising this, Thar Block 1 Integrated Energy Project […]