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South Africa restrict Sri Lanka to 120-8 in third T20

Posted on September 15, 2021 by News Desk

Colombo, Sept 14 (AFP/APP):South African bowlers Kagiso Rabada and Bjorn Fortuin combined to keep Sri Lanka down to 120 for eight in the third Twenty20 international on Tuesday. Sri Lanka, who have already lost the three-match series after going down in the first two matches, […]

Markram, bowlers help South Africa down Sri Lanka in T20 opener

Posted on September 11, 2021 by News Desk

Colombo, Sept 10 (AFP/APP):Disciplined bowling and a quickfire 48 by Aiden Markram helped South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs in the first Twenty20 international on Friday. Markram’s 33-ball knock guided South Africa to 163-5, a total they defended by restricting Sri Lanka to […]

Fernando ton helps Sri Lanka down South Africa in ODI opener

Posted on September 3, 2021 by News Desk

Colombo, Sept 2 (AFP/APP):Opening batsman Avishka Fernando hit an attacking 118 to set up Sri Lanka’s 14-run win over South Africa in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday. The hosts scored 300 for nine from their 50 overs after electing to bat first […]

Cricketers travelling from India and South Africa get visas for Abu Dhabi for PSL 2021

Posted on May 27, 2021 by News Desk

LAHORE, Pakistan Cricket Board said on Wednesday that United Arab Emirates authorities have issued visas to all the players and support staff travelling from India and South Africa for taking part in remaining matches of Pakistan Super League being played in Abu Dhabi. This was […]

Shadab Khan ruled out of South Africa and Zimbabwe tours

Posted on April 6, 2021 by News Desk

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 […]

South Africa venues suit Pakistan: Misbah

Posted on March 30, 2021 by News Desk

CENTURION – Pakistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq said on Monday he believed the venues for two white-ball series in South Africa would suit his team, as they stepped up preparations after arriving in the country. Misbah, speaking for the first time since Pakistan arrived in South Africa, said […]

Hafeez, Sharjeel included in squad for South Africa, Zimbabwe series

Posted on March 13, 2021 by News Desk

LAHORE-Mohammad Hafeez and Sharjeel Khan were included in the national squad for the upcoming South Africa and Zimbabwe series that will take place next month. Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Chief Selector Mohammad Wasim announced this during a press conference held here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Friday. […]

Pakistan seal South Africa series 2-1

Posted on February 15, 2021 by News Desk

LAHORE-Pakistan cricket team recorded a 4-wicket triumph over South Africa in the third T20I to seal the series 2-1 here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday night. Despite the brilliant bowling by Tabraiz Shamsi with his career-best figures of 4-25, Pakistan batsmen proved good enough against the […]

Usman, Haider eager to excel against South Africa

Posted on February 10, 2021 by News Desk

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 […]

Azam, Alam defy South Africa after Maharaj’s early burst

Posted on February 5, 2021 by News Desk

RAWALPINDI – Rain played spoilsport on what was shaping up to be an enthralling first day in Rawalpindi, where Pakistan recovered from an early slide to post 145/3. Fawad Alam and Babar Azam, in their contrasting styles, racked up an unbroken 123-run stand that helped Pakistan recover […]

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