PML-N, PPP at loggerheads over PCB chief’s post

LAHORE 14 June (Online): Najam Sethi took over the management committee of Pakistan Cricket Board as government dismissed Ramiz Raja in December last year. Committee was empowered to restore regional and departmental cricket and 2014 constitution. Committee was also tasked to form government body of […]

Babar Azam tops major batting chart in ICC WTC

LAHORE 14 June (Online): In a closely contested race of skills, Pakistan’s skipper, Babar Azam, rose as the standout batter in the recently concluded World Test Championship (WTC) 2021-2023. With a fantastic average of 69.10 in 20 innings, Babar claimed the top spot for a […]

Mendis, Karunaratne and spinners help SL level series

ISLAMABAD, JUNE 5th (Online): Despite fifties from Ibrahim Zadran and skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan were rarely in the hunt as Sri Lanka levelled the series, recording a commanding 132-run win in the second ODI. Wanindu Hasaranga and Dhananjaya de Silva picked up three wickets apiece, […]

England spinner Leach ruled out of Ashes

London, June 4 (AFP/APP): England’s Ashes preparations were dealt a blow on Sunday as frontline spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the series due to a lower back stress fracture. The 31-year-old developed the injury as England wrapped up victory in a lone Test […]