Inzamam-ul-Haq backs Virat Kohli after poor NZ series, Kapil Dev blames captain’s age
Former Pakistan skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq insisted that Virat Kohli should not change his technique while Dev said that the Indian captain may need to start compensating for his age. Virat Kohli, who has come under scrutiny after India’s Test series loss to New Zealand, found a supporter in former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, who has said that the Indian […]
Kohli angry as India ‘completely outplayed’ in New Zealand Test clean-sweep
Frustrated India captain Virat Kohli criticised his team and sparred with a journalist as New Zealand won the second Test inside three days to sweep the series on Monday. Home skipper Kane Williamson celebrated “an outstanding performance” as New Zealand, who won the first Test by 10 wickets, claimed the second by seven wickets to […]
Karachi Kings aiming to win remaining PSL matches: Dean Jones
MULTAN: Former Aussie batsman Dean Jones, who is the head coach of Karachi Kings, on Friday said that his team would win the remaining PSL matches by producing a much better performance. Talking to media persons here at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Jones said that Karachi Kings lost to Multan Sultans because of poor fielding […]
Warner, Finch help Aussies outclass SA in T20 series decider
CAPE TOWN: David Warner and Aaron Finch launched a brutal assault on the South African bowlers to set up a comprehensive 97-run Australian victory in the series-deciding third Twenty20 International here at Newlands on Wednesday. In a near-repeat of Australia’s record 107-run win in the first match of the series in Johannesburg, South Africa captain […]
HBL PSL 2020 off to stupendous start amid thrilling games, festive atmosphere
LAHORE: The riveting on-field action in the HBL Pakistan Super League 2020 has been matched by the record-breaking numbers on the league’s digital platforms as fans have wholeheartedly embraced the full homecoming of the league in the opening week of the fifth edition. The numbers are greater than the earlier four seasons of the HBL […]
Festive atmosphere, excited fans set to welcome cricket back to Multan
After a long gap of 12 years, Multan is set to host a high-profile cricket match with home team Multan Sultans taking on Peshawar Zalmi in their HBL Pakistan Super League match on Wednesday. After the Pakistan Cricket Board announced that the PSL will be staged in the country in its entirety, Multan was selected […]
ICC bans Oman player for seven years in match-fixing attempt
DUBAI: An Omani cricketer has been banned for seven years after admitting to corruption charges relating to qualifiers for the men’s ICC Twenty20 World Cup. The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Monday that Yousuf Abdulrahim Al Balushi had accepted four charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, including an attempt to solicit another player […]
De Kock shines as Proteas level T20 series against Aussies
PORT ELIZABETH: Opener David Warner scored an unbeaten half-century in vain as Australia blew what appeared to be a comfortable chase and South Africa claimed a 12-run victory in the second Twenty20 International here at St George’s Park on Sunday. South Africa posted a below-par 158 for four in their 20 overs as Australia strangled […]
Delighted that cricket is back in Pakistan, says former West Indian fast bowler Curtly Ambrose
Former West Indian cricketer and legendary fast bowler Curtly Ambrose said on Thursday that he was very excited to be in Pakistan for the start of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). “It has been fantastic. I am having a great time and looking forward to enjoying the rest of my time here,” said Ambrose in […]
PCB suspends Umar Akmal from all cricket activities; Quetta Gladiators allowed replacement
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday suspended Umar Akmal with immediate effect. This means Akmal cannot take part in any cricket-related activity until the PCB Anti-corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating him. Akmal is being investigated under Article 4.7.1 of the PCB Anti-Corruption Code. The article in question suggests that before a participant is either charged […]
