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Australia arrive for first Pakistan tour in 24 years with security tight

Posted on February 27, 2022 by News Desk

Islamabad, Feb 27 (AFP/APP): Australia flew into Pakistan Sunday for their first cricket tour in nearly a quarter of a century — and into a high-security bubble that will envelop them throughout their six-week stay. Senior batsman Steve Smith posted a picture on Twitter of […]

Pakistan Cup Cricket from March 2, squads announced

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

PESHAWAR, Feb 26 (APP):After the ongoing HBL PSL 7, Pakistan Cup would also provide a great opportunity to young and talented cricketers to showcase their skills to get a chance to represent Pakistan in white-ball series against Australia. Pakistan Cup is all set to commence […]

West Indies call up two uncapped players for England squad

Posted on February 23, 2022 by News Desk

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Feb 22 (AFP/APP):West Indies called up two uncapped players, fast bowler Anderson Phillip and opener John Campbell, for the first Test against England next month. Cricket West Indies said both players had impressed in the early rounds of the West […]

Babar Azam shares his thoughts on Karachi Kings PSL 2022 exit

Posted on February 22, 2022 by News Desk

Lahore-February 21 (Online): After the elimination of ill-fated Karachi Kings from the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022, skipper Babar Azam has finally spoken up on the franchise’s terrible campaign throughout this season. In his latest tweet, the Kings skipper admitted that his squad couldn’t […]

India tops ICC men’s T20I rankings

Posted on February 22, 2022 by News Desk

New Delhi-February 21 (online): India is now on top in the MRF Tyres ICC Men T20I Team Rankings, after surpassing England, ICC announced on Monday. India cruised to a 17-run victory over West Indies in the third and final T20 on Sunday, completing a 3-0 […]

Rashid Khan receives heartwarming goodbye from Lahore Qalandars

Posted on February 21, 2022 by News Desk

Lahore-February 20 (Online): Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan left for his national duty after playing the last match for Lahore Qalandars against Islamabad United in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 7. After his side thrashed Islamabad, the right-arm spinner received a befitting farewell from […]

Nation excited for Pak-Aus series while opposition feels uncomfortable: Fawad Chaudhry

Posted on February 21, 2022 by News Desk

Islamabad-February 20 (Online): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday criticized opposition for selecting an inappropriate time to hold the power show against the government in Rawalpindi where the Australian Cricket team would be playing the first test match of its tour against […]

Australia series: PCB to make slow tracks

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

ISLAMABAD – February 18 (ONLINE): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to manufacture slow pitches for the coming home series against Australia, it emerged Friday. According to media reports, players have started practicing for the all-eyed Australia series at the National Stadium Karachi. Media reports […]

Sri Lanka becomes first victim of new ICC law

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Tuba Zafar

MELBOURNE – February 14 (ONLINE): Sri Lanka on Sunday became the first team to be punished as per the new International Cricket Council (ICC) law against slow over-rate. Earlier, team captain and players were fined for maintaining slow over-rate during the match but the law […]

Smith survives terrible head injury