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Imran Butt named in Rizwan-led Test squad against New Zealand

LAHORE- Pakistan captain Babar Azam and opener Imam-ul-Haq have been ruled out of the first Test starting in Mount Maunganui from 26 December, while the tour selection committee has named prolific domestic run-scorer Imran Butt in the 17-player Muhammad Rizwan-led squad. Babar had fractured his right thumb […]

PCB confirms Wasim as chief selector, Saleem Yousuf appointed Chair of PCB Cricket Committee

LAHORE, :Pakistan Cricket Board on Saturday appointed Muhammad Wasim as the Chairman of the Pakistan men’s national selection committee, while Saleem Yousuf was confirmed as the Chair of the PCB Cricket Committee. To ensure consistency and continuity, both have been appointed till the ICC Men’s […]

Zynab, Anas, Zaman title winners in National Junior Squash C’ship

LAHORE – Zynab Khan, Anas Ali and Muhammad Zaman clinched the girls U-19, boys U-15 and boys U-13 titles in the National Junior Squash Championship for boys & girls at Mushaf Squash Complex, Islamabad on Thursday. The championship, which carries a prize purse of Rs […]

Disheartened Amir bids farewell to int’l cricket

LAHORE – The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed that speedster Mohammad Amir has communicated his decision to move away from international cricket. PCB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Wasim Khan spoke with Muhammad Amir on Thursday afternoon following reports that the fast bowler had announced his retirement […]

Mohammad Amir leaving cricket due to ‘mental torture’

Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir said he was leaving the world of cricket due to “torture” and an environment created by the Pakistan team management that is “pushing him away”. In a video shared by sports journalist Shoaib Jatt, Amir explained his reasoning for leaving cricket. “I […]

PCB names 15-member squad for first T20I against NZ

Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 15-member squad for the first T20I against New Zealand tomorrow. Led by Shadab Khan, the team includes Abdullah Shafique, Faheem Ashraf, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Hussain Talat, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Rizwan, Sarfaraz […]

Two matches decided in Lahore Division Hockey (Women) Tournament

LAHORE, : Two matches were played on the second day of 3-day Lahore Division Hockey (Women) Tournament 2020 here at National Hockey Stadium on Thursday. Four teams – Lahore Green, Lahore White, Lahore Red and Lahore Blue are participating in the 3-day Lahore Division Hockey […]

PCB respects fast bowler Amir’s decision of retirement

LAHORE, : Pakistan Cricket Board said on Thursday that it respects fast bowler Muhammad Amir decision of retirement from international cricket. Chief Executive Officer, PCB, Wasim Khan spoke with Muhammad Amir on Thursday afternoon following reports that the fast bowler had announced his retirement from […]

Men’s CWC 2023 qualifying matches rescheduled

ISLAMABAD, : The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the 20 rescheduled series in the pathway to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India and the dates for the Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. All COVID-19 affected series which were postponed in […]

Babar, Shan named in Wisden’s Test Team of the Year 2020

ISLAMABAD, : Pakistani Skipper Babar Azam and left handed-batsman Shan Masood were named in the Wisden’s Test Team of the Year 2020, as they picked out the best performers from December 11, 2019, until now. Pakistani skipper and prolific batsman scored 600 runs at an […]

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