A PSL trophy displayed at a stadium ahead of the draft event for the 7th edition of the league. — PCB LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) management has formally initiated its internal planning process for the players’ draft of the league’s 11th edition, with sources indicating that it is likely to be held on January […]
Sialkot to announce logo and name of franchise president today
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (left) is seen with Kamil Khan, the co-owner of the newly awarded Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise from Sialkot. — X@13kamilkhan/File LAHORE: Kamil Khan, the co-owner of the newly awarded Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise from Sialkot, has said the team entered the auction with a clear vision and ambitious plans […]
Bangladesh submit response to ICC over security concerns in India
Bangladesh spinner Rishad Hossain (centre) celebrates with teammates after taking a wicket during the second ODI against the West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on October 21, 2025. — BCB The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday submitted a detailed response to the International Cricket Council (ICC), reiterating its concerns about […]
PCB chief vows to make Multan Sultans profitable by next year
PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi (centre) speaks during a press conference after the PSL Auction at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad on January 8, 2026. — PSL Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said the Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) “loss-hit” franchise Multan Sultans would turn a profitable team ahead of next year’s […]
Noor Zaman advances as Egyptian player walks out
An undated picture of Pakistan’s squash player Noor Zaman. — Facebook/Noor Zaman/File Pakistan’s Noor Zaman advanced to the quarter-finals of the PSA Karachi Open Championship after causing an upset by defeating Egypt’s eighth seed, Fares Dessouky, in a dramatic encounter. The Egyptian player took an early advantage by winning the first two sets, putting Zaman […]
Indian presenter breaks silence on being ‘dropped’ from BPL
Indian sports presenter Ridhima Pathak. — Instagram@ridhimapathak Sporting relations between India and Bangladesh have deteriorated sharply amid a series of developments involving their cricket boards and ongoing and upcoming T20 tournaments. Reports initially emerged that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had removed Indian presenter Ridhima Pathak from the hosting panel of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier […]
Mustafizur Rahman joins PSL after Shah Rukh Khan-owned IPL franchise snub
Bangladesh’s ace pacer Mustafizur Rahman in action against Sri Lanka during T20 World Cup 2024, June 7, 2024. — AFP KARACHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being released by Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders, a franchise owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, […]
Bangladesh indefinitely ‘bans IPL telecast’ amid tensions with India
An undated image of IPL trophy on display. — Reuters/File Dhaka orders suspension of IPL coverage with immediate effect. Statement cites Mustafizur Rehman’s release by IPL franchise. Decision made in public interest, via relevant approval: statement. Marking another major escalation between Bangladesh and India, the former has ordered an indefinite ban on the telecast and promotion of […]
Australian cricket great Damien Martyn out of coma in ‘miracle’
Australian Test great Damien Martyn in this undated photo. — AFP/File Australian Test great Damien Martyn has woken from an induced coma following meningitis, with ex-teammate Adam Gilchrist on Sunday calling it “a miracle”. The 54-year-old Martyn, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals (ODIs), fell seriously ill late last […]
Israr Khattak wins Karachi marathon
Participants run in world-class BYD Karachi Marathon that started from Nishan-e-Pakistan Park to Sea View Golf Club. — Reporter Israr Khattak won the world-class BYD Karachi Marathon, completing the full 42.1-kilometre race in 2 hours, 39 minutes, and 58 seconds. The marathon started from Nishan-e-Pakistan Park and saw participation from thousands of runners, including women […]