NEW DELHI — Kashmiri skier Arif Khan, who will create history on Sunday when he takes part in the men’s giant slalom event of the Beijing Winter Olympics, says he knew 10 years ago that he would one day represent the country in the global showpiece. Hailing from a village in Kashmir’s Baramulla district, one […]
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T20 WC 2022: India-Pak match tickets sold out within five minutes of going on sale
MELBOURNE — Excitement is building for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, with general ticket allocations for two match-days sold out on the first day of going on sale to the public. General Ticket allocations have all been sold for India v Pakistan at the MCG on October 23 and the double-header that features […]
Australia confirm first tour of Pakistan in 24 years
BRISBANE — Cricket Australia have confirmed that Australia will travel to Pakistan for the first time in 24 years and will play a full-fledged series in three Tests, three ODIs and a solitary T20I on their tour starting March 4. Rawalpindi will host the tour-opening first Test, swapping with Karachi, which will now host the […]
Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain suspended from bowling for illegal action
LAHORE — Pakistan pacer Mohammad Hasnain has been suspended from bowling in international cricket after his action was found to be illegal at the ICC’s accredited testing centre in Lahore. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released a statement regarding Hasnain after the test on his bowling action was conducted. “The PCB today received a formal and […]
Ranji Trophy to commence from Feb 17 at nine venues
MUMBAI — Defending champion Saurashtra has been clubbed with domestic powerhouse Mumbai in Group D, while Tamil Nadu will enter as the second-seeded team in Group H in a curtailed edition of the Ranji Trophy, set to commence on Feb. 17 at nine venues. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay […]
International demand for Kashmiri willow cricket bats after debut in T20 WC
SRINAGAR — The demand for Kashmiri bats has increased in international markets after two international cricket players from Oman played with them in T20 World Cup 2021. Bat manufacturers said that the players from Oman have changed the fate of the industry as it is the first time after seven decades Kashmiri bat was used […]
10 J&K Cricketers shortlisted for IPL Auction
SRINAGAR — In a major boost to J&K Cricket, 10 J&K cricketers have been shortlisted for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 mega players auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced the final list of players who will be up for grabs in the upcoming player’s auction. The […]
Shahid Afridi tests positive for Covid-19
KARACHI — Former all-rounder Shahid Afridi, who is representing Quetta Gladiators in this year’s Pakistan Super League (PSL), has tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday. The former Pakistan captain will quarantine himself at home following PCB’s protocols and will be reintegrated into the squad after a negative test. Afridi won’t be participating in the initial […]
Babar Azam named ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2021
DUBAI — Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Monday was named as ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year for 2021. Azam beat competition from Bangladesh’s Shakib al Hasan, South Africa’s Janneman Malan and Ireland’s Paul Sterling to win the award. Earlier, in this edition of the ICC awards, Azam was selected as the captain of […]
PCB announces strict COVID-19 protocols for PSL 7
KARACHI — There won’t be any handshakes at toss or after the match and players won’t be able to share any equipment as PCB has announced strict COVID-19 protocols for the PSL7th. The PCB has also warned players and other participants of the league of serious penalties, including expulsion from the league if anyone is […]









