This file photo shows Pakistan football team. — Pakistan Football Federation KARACHI: Pakistan’s national football team missed the opportunity to play a friendly match against a high-ranking opponent, Russia, in October due to time constraints. According to sources, Russia had offered Pakistan the chance to play a friendly match during the FIFA international window in […]
ICC introduces AI tool for cricketers protection during Women’s T20 World Cup
The captains of the 10 countries participating in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 pose with the events’ trophy on October 2, 2024. — ICC A new AI tool has been launched by the International Cricket Council (ICC) as part of the social media moderation programme for the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup with […]
ICC bans Sri Lankan spinner under anti-graft code
Praveen Jayawickrama celebrates after grabbing a wicket in a Test against India on March 12, 2022 in Bengaluru, India. — BCCI The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Sri Lanka’s left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama from all forms of cricket for a year under its Anti-Corruption Code. The player will remain suspended for six months as […]
Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan team captain
Pakistan batter Babar Azam. — AFP/File Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday announced that he was stepping down from the white-ball captaincy, saying that it was time for him to focus on his playing role and personal growth. “By stepping down, I will gain clarity moving forward and focus more energy on my game and […]
Virat Kohli becomes fastest batter to score 27,000 int’l runs
India’s Virat Kohli (right) plays a shot during the fourth day of the second Test cricket match between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur on September 30, 2024. — AFP In yet another feather in his cap, India batting maestro Virat Kohli on Monday became the fastest player to score 27,000 […]
Shan Masood optimistic for future despite Bangladesh setback
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood speaks during a press conference on September 30, 2024. — Screengrab via YouTube/@pakistancricket Shan Masood stresses backing team players. Says team deeply regretful of recent losses. “It is clear improvements are needed,” he says. Pakistan Test team captain Shan Masood on Monday said that he was optimistic for the future ahead […]
Under-fire Bangladesh ex-skipper Shakib announces retirement
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during practice session at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India on October 17, 2023. — Reuters KANPUR: Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution for his relationship with the country’s former leader, said on Thursday he would soon retire from international cricket but hoped to play at least one more match […]
Red-ball coach Jason Gillespie stresses importance of showing faith in cricketers
Jason Gillespie addresses his first press conference as Pakistan’s red-ball coach. — PCB FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s red-ball cricket team head coach Jason Gillespie has emphasised on the importance of giving confidence and showing faith in existing group of cricketers. “We picked a squad which is not too dissimilar to what we had against Bangladesh. I’m really […]
Under-fire Bangladesh ex-skipper Shakib announces retirement
Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during practice session at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune, India on October 17, 2023. — Reuters KANPUR: Bangladesh ex-captain Shakib Al Hasan, facing prosecution for his relationship with the country’s former leader, said on Thursday he would soon retire from international cricket but hoped to play at least one more match […]
Veteran cricket umpire Aleem Dar decides to hang boots
Legendary cricket umpire, Aleem Dar pictured in this undated photograph. — PCB/File Aleem Dar has decided to put an end to his umpiring career at the end of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s 2024-25 domestic season, concluding a career that spanned for nearly a quarter of a century, the PCB said in a statement on Friday. […]