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Fakhar’s inspiring knock helps him move up in ICC Rankings

LAHORE – Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman’s inpsiring innings of 155-ball 193 runs during the second ODI against South Africa has helped him move up to the 12th in the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Player Rankings for batsmen. Fakhar scored 193 runs on 155 balls […]

Pakistan seal series, rise to No 2 in CWCSL

CENTURION – Pakistan out-classed South Africa in all departments to take home the ODI trophy and valuable ICC CWC Super League points with a comprehensive 28-run win in the series decider. Pakistan posted a competitive total of 320/7 to set up the series finale nicely […]

Dire need to start women players development program: Dr Firdous

Lahore – Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that there is a dire need for Lahore Qalandars to start the women players development program. Dr Firdous said this while talking to the reporters during her visit to Lahore Qalandars High […]

Rollercoaster ODI series set for blockbuster finish

CENTURION – Three days after Fakhar Zaman’s incredible 193, South Africa and Pakistan do battle in the ODI series decider today (Wednesday) in Centurion. South Africa withstood a record-breaking innings from Zaman in the second ODI to keep their hopes of a series victory alive. […]

Shadab Khan ruled out of South Africa and Zimbabwe tours

LAHORE – Pakistan Test cricketer Shadab Khan has been ruled out from further participation on the South Africa and Zimbabwe tours after suffering a left toe injury while batting during the second One-Day International that has sidelined him for up to four weeks. X-rays conducted […]

Akhtar slams match officials after De Kock deceives Fakhar

LAHORE – Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar slammed the match officials after opener Fakhar Zaman was deceived by Quinton De Kock, when he was close to complete much-deserved 200 runs during the second ODI between Pakistan and South Africa on Sunday, saying that the laws […]

Pakistan rout India to win Triangular Blind Cricket Series

LAHORE- Pakistan blind cricket team routed India by 65 runs in the final of the Triangular Blind Cricket Series at Bashundhara Sports Complex, Dhaka. According to information made available here, Pakistan won any big event after 15 years as last time, they defeated India in […]

Patty pushes ANA Inspiration lead to five strokes

LOS ANGELES – Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit is poised to make her first LPGA title a major triumph after firing a five-under par 67 Saturday for a five-shot lead at the ANA Inspiration. The 21-year-old had seven birdies in her 67 at Mission Hills in Rancho […]

Proteas limp across finish line amid Fakhar’s fireworks to level series

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa held their nerves in a pressure game as they defeated Pakistan by 17 runs to level the series 1-1 despite a herculean effort of 193 from Fakhar Zaman, who stretched the match till the last over. South Africa posted a daunting […]

FIFA warns Pakistan of suspension over ‘undue interference’

LAHORE – FIFA, the world’s football governing body, has warned Pakistan of possible suspension if the illegitimate occupation of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) headquarters not be lifted and the office bearers recognised by FIFA not be permitted free access to the building by at 8:00 […]

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