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Mahoor eyes 100th world ranking to qualify for 2021 Olympics

Lahore – Pakistan international badminton star Mahoor Shahzad has said that she has eyeing the 100th world rankings, which will help her qualify for 2021 Olympics. Mahoor said this during her visit to The Nation office here on Thursday, where she was also interviewed by Amima Rafique […]

Ton-up Rizwan steers Pakistan to 3-run victory in first T20I

LAHORE – Prolific wicketkeeper batsman Muhammad Rizwan steered Pakistan to a 3-run victory over South Africa in the first Twenty 20 International played here at the historical Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday night. Helped by brilliant bowling by sensational leg spinner Usman Qadir and pacer Haris […]

Younis wants to put new life in top order

LAHORE-Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan has said there is a dire need to put a new life in the top order as it will help the team produce better results. “The top order’s performance has greater ‘significance’ for the team, as if it performs well, the entire […]

Pakistan face Proteas in first T20I today

LAHORE-Pakistan cricket team would be hoping to continue winning momentum against South Africa, when they take on the Proteas in the three-match T20I series, commencing from today (Thursday) here at the historical Gaddafi Stadium. The 2-0 whitewash against the visiting side shows that Pakistan are in top […]

Usman, Haider eager to excel against South Africa

LAHORE-Promising leg-spinner Usman Qadir and young batting sensation Haider Ali have vowed to deliver, if given chance in the coming South Africa T20I series. Talking to the reporters during a virtual press conference here on Tuesday, Usman, along with Haider Ali, said that he was […]

We’ll continue winning run in T20Is: Misbah

LAHORE-Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has said that after trouncing South Africa 2-0 in the series, the team will attempt to continue their winning ways in the T20s as well. Talking to the reporters virtually, Misbah said: “Although the team played against England and New Zealand […]

Babar Azam joins legendry Pak captains who won debut Test series

LAHORE-After leading the national team to historic Test victory against South Africa on Monday, captain Babar Azam joined an elite club of Pakistan captains, who won their debut Test series. Captain Fazal Mahmood succeeded in winning the West Indies series in 1959 while Mushtaq Mohammad guided his […]

Shabbir lifts CAS Open Golf trophy

LAHORE-Ace golfer Muhammad Shabbir won the 40th CAS Open Golf Championship trophy with a gross score of 277 (11 under par) at Airmen Golf Club & Recreational Park, Korangi Creek, Karachi. According to PAF spokesman, the final day had a nail-biting round between Shabbir and Matloob Ahmed […]

Pakistan whitewash Proteas in Test series

ISLAMABAD-Pakistan downed South Africa by 95 runs in the second Test and whitewashed the two-match Test series 2-0 here at the Pindi Stadium, Rawalpindi on Monday. Pakistani pacer Hasan Ali, who made a comeback in the national side with a bang, destroyed the Proteas batting line-up bagging […]

Muhammad Shabbir wins 40th CAS open golf title

The final day of 40th CAS Open Golf Championship had a nail biting round between Muhammad Shabbir and Matloob Ahmed but Ace golfer Muhammad Shabbir won the Championship with a gross score of 277 (11 Under par). 2nd position was taken by Matloob Ahmed with the gross […]

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