Month: May 2025

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik gestures in this undated picture. —APP/File Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has stepped down from his role as mentor for domestic teams and the Champions Cup, formally ending his involvement with the panel. Malik shared a statement on his social media platforms, thanking the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the […]

Chennai Super Kings’ Anshul Kamboj with Kolkata Knight Riders players as they shake hands after the match in Kolkata, India on May 7, 2025. — Reuters NEW DELHI: The remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played between May 17 and June 3 across six venues, the country’s cricket board announced Monday. The […]

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi (right) and Indian batting icon Virat Kohli. — Reuters/Instagram/File Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has paid tribute to Virat Kohli following the Indian batting icon’s retirement from Test cricket, hailing his contribution to the game’s longest format. Taking to Instagram, Afridi wrote: “Congratulations on a remarkable career @imVkohli. Your passion, […]

A chess player attends a tournament in Kandahar on July 30, 2022 — AFP Kabul: Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is illegal under the government’s morality law, a sports official said on Sunday. The Taliban government has steadily imposed laws and […]

Islamabad United players celebrate during Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 match against Peshawar Zalmi at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 14, 2025. — PCB/File Franchises have been asked to “keep foreign players in Dubai”. Local players also told to prepare for upcoming matches. PCB announced indefinite postponement of PSL matches. LAHORE: After the formal […]

Neeraj Chopra of India in action at the Paris 2024 Olympics. —Reuters BENGALURU: India’s Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has postponed an eponymous javelin event in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru this month after his country and neighbour Pakistan extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades. The Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24, […]

Quetta Gladiators batter Hasan Nawaz in action during match against Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League season 10 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 3, 2025. — PCB Tournament suspended on PM Shehbaz’s advice. Decision follows significant spike in hostilities along LoC. Cricket unites us, but in such times, it must take respectful pause: PCB.  […]

The logo of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). — X/PCB/File PCB decision comes after drone incident near Pindi stadium. Says safety of both domestic and foreign players top priority. PCB describes foreign cricketers as ‘precious guests’. KARACHI: Pakistan’s T20 cricket league will be relocated to the United Arab Emirates, officials said on Friday, after Indian […]

Quetta Gladiators’ players celebrate taking a wicket during their PSL 10 match against Islamabad United at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 7, 2025. — PCB Rossouw, Nawaz hit blistering centuries.   Imad top-scored for United with fighting 56.  Amir takes three; Wasim, Abrar secure two wickets each.  RAWALPINDI: A commanding all-round display by Quetta Gladiators […]

Quetta Gladiators batter Hasan Nawaz in action during match against Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League season 10 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on May 3, 2025. — PCB LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) X will continue as planned with Islamabad United set to take on Quetta […]