CHRISTCHURCH: New Zealand will look to continue their dominance over the West Indies as the two teams kick off their World Test Championship series at Hagley Oval on Tuesday. The Black Caps are eager to start their WTC campaign on a strong note, having already swept the Caribbean visitors in the T20 and ODI series […]
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Delhi smog forces U-23 cricket tournament to Mumbai
The Indian cricket board has shifted the Under-23 One-Day tournament from Delhi to Mumbai due to hazardous air pollution. Delhi and its surrounding areas are experiencing severe smog, with the Air Quality Index hitting 342, ranking the city among the worst globally. Authorities warn pollution levels may worsen in the coming days. The decision follows […]
PM Shehbaz meets Sindh CM, hails return of international cricket
ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday to discuss the political situation and provincial affairs, according to a statement from the PM Office. No further details of the meeting were disclosed. The meeting took place shortly after the enactment of the 27th Amendment, which has sparked debates in […]
Thrilling win lifts Pakistan to 4th in ICC ODIs
Pakistan moved up to fourth place in the ICC One Day International (ODI) rankings after winning the first match against Sri Lanka. The thrilling victory gave Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Before the match, Pakistan was ranked fifth and Sri Lanka fourth in the ICC ODI […]
Bangladesh cricket probes sexual harassment claims
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has opened an inquiry after former women’s captain Jahanara Alam accused former and serving officials of sexual harassment. The 32-year-old pacer, in an interview on a YouTube channel, accused officials including then selector and manager Manjurul Islam of sexual harassment during the 2022 Women’s World Cup in South Africa. Manjurul, who […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals admiration for Rameez Raja
NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Asian-origin Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York City, has revealed his admiration for former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Rameez Raja. The 34-year-old mayor, who won the election on Tuesday, became the subject of a viral video in which he addresses his campaign team, quoting Raja’s famous commentary […]
Rain delays toss for India–South Africa Women’s World Cup final
MUMBAI – Rain and a wet outfield delayed the toss for the highly anticipated Women’s World Cup final between India and South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium on Sunday. The toss, originally scheduled for 2:30 pm, was pushed back by 30 minutes to 3:00 pm (0930 GMT), with the start time revised to 3:30 […]
Babar, Shaheen shine as Pakistan clinch T20 series against South Africa
LAHORE — Babar Azam’s brilliant 68 and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s fiery spell powered Pakistan to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the decisive third T20 International at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, sealing the series 2-1. Shaheen led Pakistan’s bowling attack with figures of 3-26, while Faheem Ashraf and debutant Usman Tariq chipped […]
Young stars shine as PCB opens Ghani Lahore School Cup 2025
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the Ghani Lahore School Cricket Cup 2025. The tournament aims to promote cricket at the school level. Eight top school teams participated in the opening ceremony. Naqvi met the young players and encouraged them to perform their best. He praised the Ghani Institute of Cricket and the organizing […]
Babar Azam creates history, becomes T20I cricket’s run machine
Pakistan’s Babar Azam made history on Friday as he overtook India’s Rohit Sharma to become the highest run-scorer in men’s T20 Internationals. The record-breaking moment came during Pakistan’s commanding nine-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore. Babar reached the milestone with a precise drive off spinner Donovan Ferreira to long-off, ending the innings unbeaten on […]