Pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and former cricketer Shahid Afridi during Nikah ceremony in Karachi on February 3, 2023. — Instagram@ishaheenafridi10 Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi has disclosed that he conducted an inquiry into pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi before agreeing to get his daughter married to the fast bowler. Speaking at the ‘Main Hoon Karachi’ session […]
Naqvi hopeful of ‘better decisions’ after ICC defers key meeting
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi addresses the press conference at Lahore City Cricket Association Ground on December 7, 2025. — Screengrab via Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoard Mohsin Naqvi vows PCB won’t disappoint nation. Says ICC to make announcement of final decision. “Any dent” in ICC to affect global cricket: PCB chief. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has […]
ICC ‘defers’ crucial Champions Trophy meeting due to lack of BCCI’s response
A representational image showing ICC building. — AFP/File ICC meeting postponed due to lack of response from BCCI: sources Regulatory body striving to finalise Champions Trophy schedule. Meeting to take place once issues are finalised at executive level. LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has deferred its crucial meeting regarding the Champions Trophy 2025, which […]
Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player after record-setting season
Lionel Messi while representing Inter Miami against New England Revolution in Florida on October 20, 2024. — AFP NEW YORK: Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player on Friday after leading Inter Miami to a record-breaking regular season campaign. The Argentine superstar was handed the accolade after his performances helped Miami to […]
Pakistan, India ‘agree on neutral venue’ formula for ICC tournaments
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and ICC Chairman Jay Shah in these undated photos. — INP/AFP/File KARACHI: The long-standing dispute between India and Pakistan over the 2025 Champions Trophy is finally close to being resolved as both sides agreed to play their matches at neutral venues for ICC tournaments either hosted by Pakistan or India, sources and reports […]
Naqvi stresses high standards, expedited work at National Stadium
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi reviews construction work at Karachi’s National Stadium on December 4, 2024. — Reporter KARACHI: The development work at Karachi’s National Stadium is progressing rapidly as part of a major upgrade project aimed at transforming the venue ahead of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inspected the ongoing work […]
Pakistan announce playing XI for final T20I against Zimbabwe
Pakistan players going back after completion of innings during the second T20I match against Zimbabwe on December 3, 2024. — X/ZimCricketv Final match to take place on Dec 5 (tomorrow). Men in Green won three-match series by 2-0. Playing XI also includes Mohammad Hasnain. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the Green Shirts’ playing […]
‘India unlikely to accept Pakistan’s neutral venue option for Champions Trophy’
A general view of the historical National Bank Stadium, previously known as National Stadium Karachi, on March 4, 2021 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. — Reuters BCCI unlikely to accept formula claiming there are no security issues. PCB says ICC or BCCI haven’t yet contacted regarding the proposal. It is expected discussions will take place in […]
Al Nassr fails to deliver without Ronaldo, suffers first ACL loss this year
A representational image shows Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo after being substituted during Asian Champions League match against at Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar on November 25, 2024. — Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo watched on from the stands as already-qualified Al Nassr lost for the first time in this year’s Asian Champions League (ACL) Elite as […]
Pakistan defeat Malaysia, cruise into Junior Hockey Asia Cup semifinal
Pakistan and Malaysia’s players in action during their 2024 Men’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup clash on Dcember 01, 2024. —Asian Hockey Federation Pakistan have qualified for semi-final of Men’s Junior Hockey Asia Cup, defeating Malaysia by four goals to one in Oman Sunday night. Sufiyan Khan scored a hat-trick against Malaysia to secure a berth […]