With Misbah gone, each format deserves its own coach
THERE is an unwritten rule in Pakistan cricket: find a good man, give him too many jobs too soon, overburden him, and watch him crack. Since the 2017 Champions Trophy, Pakistan’s last major title, Sarfaraz Ahmed was the first to succumb. Wicket-keeper, batsman, captain in every format, Sarfaraz’s demise was as predictable as the PCB’s […]
PCB says Babar Azam ‘fully behind’ team selection, reports to the contrary ‘factually incorrect’
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) CEO Wasim Khan has rejected circulating reports that national team captain Babar Azam is unhappy with the squad picked for next month’s T20 World Cup. On Monday, chief selector Mohammad Wasim announced the squad for the upcoming home series against New Zealand and England as well as the World Cup. The 15-man squad […]
Principal Secretary e-Launches YSS Cup 21; Over 3 lakh players participating
Officers e-inaugurate similar events in different areas of J&K JAMMU, SEPTEMBER 7: Principal Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Department, Alok Kumar, on Tuesday e-launched the first ever ‘YSS Cup’ 2021 at Khail Gaon, Nagrota. All the 20 district contingents participated in the e-launching of the sports extravaganza through virtual mode. Speaking about this important initiative […]
Whatever Virat Kohli touched on final day of Oval Test turned to gold, says Nasser Hussain
Former England cricketer Nasser Hussain gave a huge compliment to Virat Kohli, whose team pulled off a sensational 157-run win against England in the fourth Test at The Oval, saying that the Indian skipper had his Midas Test and everything “Virat touched turned to gold on the decisive final day”. India pulled off the fourth-Test […]
Djokovic moves five matches from calendar-year Slam
NEW YORK: World number one Novak Djokovic moved five matches from achieving a calendar year Grand Slam by advancing to the third round of the US Open on Friday while 2019 women’s champion Bianca Andreescu extended her unbeaten run at Flushing Meadows to nine matches. The 34-year-old Serbian cruised past 121st-ranked Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, […]
Root weighs England balancing act ahead of fourth Test
LONDON: Joe Root admits he faces a ‘balancing act’ as England’s captain tries to avoid burning out his in-form bowling attack in the fourth Test against India. There are concerns over the workloads of pace bowlers James Anderson and Ollie Robinson after both played key roles in the third Test win at Headingley. Anderson and […]
Pak-NZ series to witness 25% crowd capacity
The forthcoming limited-overs cricket series between Pakistan and New Zealand will witness 25% crowd capacity, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Monday. The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), which is the country’s central body in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic, has given approval to crowd to attend matches. “Spectators are the essence of […]
Kashmiri youth full of talent, must use skills to make country proud: Yousuf Pathan
Srinagar: Former Indian cricketer, Yusuf Pathan on Monday said that there is a lot of talent in Jammu and Kashmir and youth must use their skills to make their country proud. Pathan, who was chief guest at the inaugural match of Chinar Women’s Premier League at Dooru Anantnag, said that this is a great initiative […]
Washington to miss second leg of IPL; selection in India’s squad for T20 World Cup doubtful
Talented youngster Washington Sundar was on Monday ruled out of the second phase of the IPL starting in the UAE on September 19 as the finger injury he suffered in England has not healed completely and he could not clear the fitness test at the NCA. Washington, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the […]
Manchester United agree deal with Juventus for Ronaldo return
Manchester United announced on Friday they have reached a deal to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus, 12 years after he left Old Trafford for Real Madrid. “Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical,” […]
