NEW DELHI — Not for the first time in history, the alarming rate at which COVID-19 is spreading, has put the BCCI’s plans of hosting the Indian Premier League (IPL) in jeopardy. It’s being said that India is already being hit by the third wave with the number of cases increasing exponentially with each passing […]
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Mohammad Hafeez bids adieu to international cricket
ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has decided to retire from international cricket, Geo News reported on Monday. Hafeez, who had announced retirement from Test cricket in 2018, had led the Pakistan cricket team in all formats of the game. In his 18-year career, the all-rounder represented Pakistan in 392 international matches in which […]
Defeating India in T20 World Cup was the best moment for Pakistan in 2021: Babar Azam
ISLAMABAD — Babar Azam has termed the Pakistan’s victory over India in the T20 World Cup as a “fantastic moment”. Pakistan, who had never previously won against India at the World Cups, snapped a 12-match losing streak as they rolled over India, defeating their arch-rivals by 10 wickets in a sheer one-sided encounter. Before that, […]
Mohammad Rizwan’s tableegh video takes internet by storm
ISLAMABAD — A video of Pakistan’s star batter and opener, Mohammad Rizwan, has gone viral on the internet, in which he can be seen giving a lecture on Islam and its principles. In the video, Rizwan is preaching to a group of people in Pashto while they surround him. Even though the video has been […]
Panchayat Halqa Jablipora-B lifts YSS Cup Block Bijbehara title
Rayees Parrey The YSS Cup 2021 (Inter Panchayat Block Level) Organized by Zonal Physical Education Office Bijbehara, was lifted by Jablipora-B by defeating Panchayat Halqa Panchpora on today here at MCG Ground Arwani Bijbehara Anantnag. Batting first Panchayat Halqa Jablipora-B set the mammoth total of 184 runs in allotted 20 overs. In reply Panchpora failed […]
Sourav Ganguly hospitalised after testing positive for Covid-19: Report
MUMBAI — BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19, news agency Press Trust of India reported. According to the PTI news agency, quoting BCCI sources said, “BCCI President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly admitted to hospital after testing positive for Covid-19”. The legendary cricketer was […]
Shoaib Akhtar’s mother passes away
ISLAMABAD — Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar late Saturday announced the demise of his mother. According to reports, the former pacer’s mother was rushed to the hospital after her health deteriorated, however, she could not survive. Taking to Twitter, Akhtar said: “My mother, my everything, with the will of Allah taala, has left for […]
U-19 Asia Cup: Pakistan beat India by 2 wickets in thriller
DUBAI — Pakistan edged out a mediocre Indian side by two wickets in a last-ball thriller in the U-19 Asia Cup here on Saturday. Pakistan rode on a stroke-filled 81 by one-down Muhammad Shehzad and a late cameo by Ahmad Khan (29 not out) to chase down a target of 238. Ahmad hit Ravi Kumar […]
Legends League Cricket: Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi named in Asian Lions team
NEW DELHI — The Legends League, which will be held in January 2022 at the Al-Amerat Cricket Stadium in Oman, will feature former Pakistan batsmen Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar. The pair will play for the Asia Lions, which also comprises Sanath Jayasuriya, Muttiah Muralitharan, and Younis Khan. “Asia Lions our team from Asia. We […]
Pakistan spinner accused of aiding rape of 14-year-old minor girl, FIR registered
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan cricketer Yasir Shah has been named in a case concerning the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl, Dawn reported. According to the report, the FIR was registered on 19 Dec on the complaint of a woman at Islamabad’s Shalimar police station. The case was registered against Yasir and, according to the complainant, […]