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 […]
West Indies announce Test squad for Pakistan series
West Indies cricket team celebrating their victory. -X/@ProCricketPK ANTIGUA: Cricket West Indies (CWI) on Monday revealed a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, slated to be played from January 17 to 29, 2025 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. According to a statement issued by the CWI, the two-match Test series, which […]
Stokes out of Champions Trophy as Root returns to England ODI squad
England’s Ben Stokes (left) and Joe Root in action during a match against Pakistan in the 2023 ICC World in Kolkata. — Reuters England Test captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out of next year’s Champions Trophy one-day international tournament in Pakistan and the preceding white-ball tour of India, team management announced Sunday. The star […]
Ukraine’s Usyk triumphs over Fury to retain heavyweight titles
Tyson Fury in action against Oleksandr Usyk, Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 22, 2024. — Reuters RIYADH: Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBA (Super), WBO and WBC world heavyweight titles by unanimous decision against Britain’s Tyson Fury to remain undefeated after an enthralling clash in an electric atmosphere at the Kingdom Arena on Saturday. […]
In a first, Gwadar to host PSL 10 player draft
A view of Gwadar Cricket Stadium shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC). LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced the port city Gwadar, located in Balochistan, as the host for the player draft of the 10th edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL). “The ceremony that kicks off the league’s festivities will take […]
Hassan Usmani bags singles and doubles titles at ATF U14 Jeddah
Pakistan’s Muhammad Hassan Usmani poses for a photo with trophies after winning singles and doubles titles at ATF U14 Jeddah. — Reporter Pakistan’s Muhammad Hassan Usmani has shone in Saudi Arabia as he bagged singles and doubles titles at the ATF U14 Jeddah organised by Saudi Tennis Federation. The championship saw an unforgettable moment as none […]
Kohli confronts Australian journalist for ‘filming family without consent’
Virat Kohli returns to the dugout after being dismissed during the third day of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia on December 16, 2024 at The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia. — AFP Indian star batter Virat Kohli confronted a female Australian journalist after she reportedly filmed his wife, Anushka Sharma, and their children without […]