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Oltmans hails Pakistan despite final loss to India

LAHORE 03 June (Online): Pakistan head coach Roelant Oltmans hailed the “immense talent” in Pakistan players after seeing his charges go down 2-1 to India in the final of the Junior Asia Cup in Oman on Thursday. Oltmans was appointed as consultant for the team […]

Babar Azam shares picture of his classmates at Harvard Business School

LAHORE 03 June (Online): Pakistan captain, Babar Azam, surprised his fans when he shared a picture of himself and his classmates at Harvard Business School. Babar took to social media on Saturday and posted an image that offered a sneak peek into his most recent […]

Five-star Tongue strikes as England down gutsy Ireland

London, June 3 (AFP/APP): England debutant fast bowler Josh Tongue marked his call-up to the Ashes squad with a five-wicket haul as England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in their warm-up match at Lord’s on Saturday. After Tongue’s return of 5-66, it took England just […]

England run riot before Ireland suffer Tongue lashing

London, June 2 (AFP/APP):Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett compiled record-breaking centuries before debutant Josh Tongue took his first wickets in Test cricket as England continued to dominate their Ashes warm-up against Ireland on Friday’s second day at Lord’s. Pope’s 205, the fastest double hundred in […]

NCA to host national players for specialised camps

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jun 02 (APP):Thirteen spinners and 11 fast bowlers will undergo specialised men’s camps at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) here this month in a bid to develop a deep and strong core ahead of an exciting and challenging season. Fourteen batters […]

Top ICC officials tip Pakistan cricket to reach ‘another level’

LAHORE 01 June (Online): Greg Barclay, the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) tipped Pakistan cricket to reach “another level” citing “great facilities” and ability to host international cricket. Barclay and ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice are on a two-day tour of Pakistan to […]

PCB asks ICC to ensure Inda’s participation in Champions Trophy

LAHORE 01 June (Online): Pakistan will participate in the upcoming World Cup in India only if the country’s cricket board is provided with a guarantee that the hosts of the 50-over showpiece will return the favour by travelling across the border for the ICC Champions […]

Sevilla in seventh heaven after win

BUDAPEST 01 June (Online): Sevilla found their Europa League magic formula on Wednesday, beating Roma 4-1 on penalties in Budapest to make it a perfect seven out of seven in finals in the competition. The game finished 1-1 following extra-time after Paulo Dybala’s opener was […]

Young footballer dies after cup brawl in Germany

Berlin, June 1 (AFP/APP): A 15-year-old footballer from Berlin died Wednesday after he was seriously injured in a fight with players from a French team at an international youth tournament, police said. The teenager “died in hospital as a result of his severe brain injuries” […]

4 Pak swimmers to feature in World Swimming C’ship

ISLAMABAD, Jun 1 (APP): A 4-member national team would feature in the World Swimming Championship scheduled to be played in Fukuoka, Japan from July 23 to 30. “Men and Women swimmers from all over the world will participate in the world swimming championship,” Secretary General, […]

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