Can’t see his aggression in modern game: Inzamam-ul-Haq names iconic batsman, speaks about his passion
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq believes the aggression possessed by West Indies’ batting maestro Sir Vivian Richards remains unmatched today, despite the high-scoring encounters and despite the advent of T20 format of the modern era. “I was once batting with the legendary Sir Vivian Richards. He came over to me and asked me if I wanted […]
ICC to ‘take decision at appropriate time’ on staging T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is not in a hurry to take a decision whether the T20 World Cup should be postponed in the wake of Covid-19 or staged as scheduled, saying it is “exploring all options” as part of its comprehensive contingency planning for all its events. The T20 World Cup is scheduled to be held […]
‘Most golfers will go in the red if they don’t compete in next few months’
There was plenty to look forward to at the beginning of March when I was in Malaysia for their national Open. Though the rapid spread of coronavirus was causing concern worldwide, there was no mass panic at home and I was hopeful of competing at the Indian Open and spending time with my parents in […]
‘The way he was hitting the ball…’: CSK teammates reveal MS Dhoni’s form in pre-season camp
Former India captain MS Dhoni was pinning his hopes on this year’s IPL to make a return to the Indian team. However, owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, the prospect of the league looks bleak which has now jeopardised Dhoni’s chances of a comeback. However, as per his CSK teammates, the former wicket-keeper batsman looked in […]
Why rescheduling of IPL will take precedence over T20 World Cup for BCCI
The multi-billion dollar global sports industry is staring at unprecedented financial fallout as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Cricket is no exception. Players are expecting pay cuts, and cricket boards are surely gearing up for tough negotiations with broadcasters. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is the first of the sport’s governing bodies […]
‘Wanting Pak cricket back at top?’ – Shoaib Malik, Ramiz Raja engage in war of words over ‘retirement’
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja and veteran Pakistan allrounder Shoaib Malik indulged in a war of words on social media after the former, in a recent interview, said that Malik and Mohammad Hafeez should retire gracefully from cricket. Malik, in a sarcastic tweet, hit out at Raja and asked if all three of them should […]
BCCI, Star India staring at staggering losses if IPL is cancelled – Report
The numbers are always staggering when it come to the Indian Premier League (IPL). Be it the runs scored or the amount of money it generates, the figures are always huge. That is the reason why the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Star India, the host broadcasters, are staring at losses […]
Coronavirus: Premier League Stars Announce #PlayersTogether Charity Fund
Premier League stars have announced the creation of a charity fund to help health services in the United Kingdom during the coronavirus pandemic. Players including Liverpool and Manchester United captains Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire confirmed the plans in a social media statement on Wednesday. The announcement comes after UK health secretary Matt Hancock had […]
Kyrgios offers to drop off food to hungry people during lockdown
Controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios has offered to deliver food to people finding themselves hungry during the coronavirus lockdown, his latest charitable effort after spearheading sporting donations to help Australia’s bushfire crisis. The Canberra-based Kyrgios, infamously outspoken and known for his fiery on-court antics, said he would personally drop food on doorsteps after COVID-19 restrictions […]
Eight in Pakistan’s playing XI don’t meet fitness standards: Former Pakistan opener and coach
Former Pakistan opening batsman Mohsin Khan came down heavily on the fitness standards of the current Pakistan cricket team. Mohsin said eight out of eleven Pakistan cricketers playing international cricket do not match the fitness standards. Mohsin, who represented Pakistan in 48 Tests and 75 ODIs between 1977 and 1986, pointed out the concerns at […]
