Pakistan’s Sohail Adnan and Spain’s Itzel Reguero Garcia. — Provided by the reporter KARACHI: Pakistani junior squash players delivered an impressive performance at the Scottish Junior Open Squash 2024 in Edinburgh, clinching four titles and securing three third-place finishes across various age categories, highlighting the growing dominance of Pakistan’s young talent in international squash. In […]
Rabada, Jansen lead South Africa to victory over Pakistan in first Test
Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas (C) reacts as South Africa’s Marco Jansen (L) and Kagiso Rabada (R) celebrate South Africa winning the match during the fourth day of the first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 29, 2024. — AFP Bavuma remains top-scorer with 40 runs followed by Markram’s […]
Babar Azam nominated for ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year award
(From left to right) Australia’s Travis Head, Pakistan’s Babar Azam and India’s Arshdeep Singh. — Reuters/AFP/FIle LAHORE: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam has been named among the nominees for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year Award. Babar, who currently is the top-ranked one-day international (ODI) batter and is at the sixth […]
Pakistan pacers strike early as South Africa struggle in 148-run chase
Pakistan’s Mohammad Abbas appealing to the umpire for an lbw of Tony de Zorri on the third day of the first Test against South Africa on December 28, 2024. — AFP CENTURION: Marco Jansen-rattled Pakistan made a comeback against South Africa as the side’s pacers dismissed three back-to-back Proteas batters ahead of stumps on the third […]
Two sailors killed as wild weather devastates Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Wild Thing avoids Alive after the start of the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race in Sydney, Australia on December 26, 2024. — Reuters Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, organisers and local authorities said on Friday, the first loss of life in the prestigious ocean race since […]
Markram’s half-century steadies South Africa after early woes in first Test against Pakistan
Aiden Markram reacts after being hit by a ball from delivery of Mohammad Abbas (unseen) during the first day of the first Test match between South Africa and Pakistan at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 26, 2024. —AFP Opener Aiden Markram’s half-century on Thursday provided South Africa much-needed support after early woes on the […]
Markram stands firm to keep South Africa on top in first Pakistan Test
South Africa’s Aiden Markram playing a shot against Pakistan during the first day of the first Test on December 26, 2024. — X/@Werries_ Pakistan’s Khurram Shahzad dismisses two Proteas batters. Mohammad Abbas takes wicket of Tristan Stubbs on Day 1. South Africa now trails by 129 runs with 7 wickets in hand. South Africa concluded […]
Pakistan announces relaxing visa policy for cricket fans during Champions Trophy
Pakistan’s fans cheer during the Asia Cup 2023 one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 6, 2023. — AFP Foreign cricket teams to be given warm reception in Pakistan: Tarar Says Champions Trophy to help promote Pakistan’s culture, tourism. He urges spectators to demonstrate their […]
Will Babar Azam be part of first Test squad?
Pakistan’s Babar Azam walks back to pavilion after his dismissal during a Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on September 2, 2024. — AFP The management and selection committee of Pakistan’s red-ball team sought former skipper Babar Azam to be part of the squad for the first Test against […]
ICC announces fixtures for much-awaited tournament
An undated image of the Champions Trophy on tour. — AFP/file The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday unveiled official fixtures and groups for the much-awaited event, Champions Trophy 2025, which would commence on February 19 in Karachi. The eight-team tournament will feature 15 matches, and will be played across Pakistan and in Dubai, the […]