Pakistan’s pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi (left), skipper Babar Azam (centre) and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. — AFP/File PCB expected to announce white-ball captain later today. Mohammad Rizwan to be rested from Zimbabwe T20I series. Multiple domestic performers to make international debut. LAHORE: The Pakistan cricket selectors have announced separate 15-member squads for the upcoming tours of Australia […]
Mohammad Rizwan ‘likely to be named’ white-ball captain of Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan gestures while batting against Canada during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on June 11, 2024. — AFP PCB chief decides to make Rizwan white-ball captain: sources. Vice-captaincy to be given to Salman Ali Agha, they say. Rizwan led Multan Sultans to PSL title win in 2021. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has […]
Pakistan journey ends with semi-final defeat to Sri Lanka
Pakistan Shaheens during Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup. — Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard Pakistan Shaheens faced a seven-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka as the Men in Green failed to defend 136 in the semi-final of the Emerging Teams T20 Asia Cup on Friday. Lahiru Udara and Ahan Wickramasinghe stitched 64 runs together to set the tone for Sri […]
Pakistan lose seven wickets in early blows from England on second day of final Test
Pakistan’s Shan Masood walks after losing his wicket, caught by England’s Ollie Pope off the bowling of England’s Shoaib Bashir during the third Test between England and Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on October 25, 2024. — Reuters Pakistan lost seventh wicket after scoring 177 runs at 57th over on Friday […]
Shan, Saud make Pakistan steady after bowling out England for 267
Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and Shan Masood in action running between the wickets against England on October 24, 2024. — Reuters Bashir and Leach send off Shafique (14), Ayub at 19. Gus Atkinson claims Kamran Ghulam’s wicket for 3. Men in Green conclude day 1 of series decider at 73/3. RAWALPINDI: After bowling out England for 267 in […]
Pakistan to ‘urge’ Commonwealth Games to reconsider exclusion of hockey, wrestling
Hockey players playing the sport in this undated image. — Reuters KARACHI: The Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) has decided to formally write to the Commonwealth Games Federation over exclusion of hockey and wrestling from the 2026 Commonwealth Games, according to sources familiar with the matter. Informed sources claimed that the POA would send an official […]
Neymar returns to football field for Al Hilal after more than 365 days
Hilal’s Neymar in action during the Asian Champions League against Al Ain at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, UAE on October 21, 2024. — Reuters Brazilian footballer Neymar finally returned to the football field to accompany his teammates in Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal as they trampled United Arab Emirates club Al […]
Pakistan’s new fitness icon wins gold in Mr Universe 2024
Pakistani bodybuilder Rameez Ibrahim celebrates after winning gold in Mr Universe 2024, World Fitness Federation, Las Vegas, USA. — Geo Super Pakistani bodybuilder Rameez Ibrahim brought home the gold he earned in the Mr Universe 2024 competition organised by the World Fitness Federation in Las Vegas, USA. It is worth noting that, alongside Pakistan, 44 […]
Pakistan conduct rigorous practice session ahead of third England Test
Pakistan cricket team during practice session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on October 21, 2024. — PCB The Pakistan cricket team conducted a rigorous practice session at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday, gearing up for the decisive third and final Test against England, starting Thursday. In contrast, the England team opted for a rest day, […]
Ramiz Raja shifts responsibility for condition of home pitches to Babar Azam
National cricketer Babar Azam (L) and Ramiz Raja captured during a discussion at a cricket ground. — AFP/File Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has shifted responsibility for Pakistan’s underwhelming home pitches during his tenure to the then-captain Babar Azam, despite previously defending the surface conditions. Raja, speaking during a BBC Test Match […]