ICC Champions Trophy picture. — X/@TheRealPCB ICC meeting to be held online on Nov 29. Various options to come under discussion. Board inclined toward hybrid model: sources. KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday called a board meeting on November 29 to deliberate on the future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, scheduled to be […]
Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan dethrones Shaheen Shah Afridi as top ODI bowler
A combination of pictures shows Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan (left) and Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi in action. — AFP/PCB/File DUBAI: In a significant shake-up in the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s ODI bowling rankings, Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi has been dethroned from the top spot by Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan. The latest rankings, released on Wednesday, […]
Pakistan-Sri Lanka ‘A’ series postponed amid political unrest in Islamabad
Pakistan Shaheens’ captain Mohammad Huraira in action against Sri Lanka ‘A’. — PCB Last two matches were scheduled in Pindi Stadium. Both boards will collaborate to finalise new dates. Islamabad gripped by violence amid PTI protest. ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), in consultation with Sri Lanka Cricket, has postponed the last two 50-over matches […]
Pakistan’s Asim Khan, Noor Zaman to compete in Cape Town Open
Noor Zaman (lef) and Asim Khan to compete in Cape Town Open. — Geo News/File Pakistan’s squash players Asim Khan and Noor Zaman are set to compete in Cape Town Open, slated to be held from November 26 to 30. The upcoming tournament, part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Copper event, features prize pool […]
Kylian Mbappe says he’s beginning to click with Real Madrid teammates
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his first goal for his club with Vinicius Junior during La Liga match against Leganes at Estadio Municipal de Butarque, Leganes, Spain on November 24, 2024. — Reuters French football star Kylian Mbappe believes he is finally getting up to speed with his Real Madrid teammates after scoring in a […]
Zimbabwe trump Pakistan by 80 runs through DLS method
Pakistan cricket team players pictured in action against Zimbabwe on November 24, 2024 at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. — Facebook/PCB Pakistan won toss, elected to field first. Green Shirts bundled out Zimbabwe in 40.2 overs. Hosts lead three-match ODI series by 1-0. Zimbabwe defeated Pakistan through the Duckworth-Lewis (DLS) method by 80 runs in the first one-day international […]
Murray to join Djokovic’s coaching team ahead of Australian Open
Andy Murray of Britain (L) looks on as Novak Djokovic delivers a speech after the final of French Open Men’s Singles Final match in Paris, France on June 5, 2016. — Reuters Retired tennis great Andy Murray has agreed to join Novak Djokovic’s team and will coach him at the Australian Open next year, the […]
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy to be paused for Champions T20 Cup
An undated picture of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy. — PCB/File LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to defer triangular stage of the premier first-class tournament, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (QEAT) 2024-25, to accommodate the newly-introduced Champions T20 Cup. The T20 tournament, a part of the Champions tournaments, introduced by the cricket board earlier this year, will run […]
Azhar Ali appointed PCB’s Head of Youth Development
Former captain Azhar Ali posing for a picture on February 18, 2024. —Facebook/ @azharali199 Former captain Azhar Ali has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Head of Youth Development, following a recruitment process. This role will be an extension of Azhar’s existing responsibilities, as he also serves as a member of the Men’s […]
Messi to return to Barcelona for its 125th anniversary
Lionel Messi pictured during the warm-up before the match between Angers and Paris St Germain at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers, France on April 21, 2023. — Reuters Argentina’s Lionel Messi is set to return to legendary club FC Barcelona by attending the 125th anniversary gala celebrations, as per Radio Catalunya’s Barca Reservat. The famed footballer […]