LAHORE — Amid captaincy crisis in Pakistan cricket team, wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has emerged as the hot contender for the post of captaincy, initially for the white ball cricket only. Sources told Geo News that Babar’s not being given the opportunity to lead in the Champions One-Day Cup was an indication that he might […]
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Pakistan drop to lowest ICC Test ranking since 1965
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan hit rock bottom after dropping to eighth position in the latest ICC Test Rankings, their lowest since 1965. The series of setbacks continued for Pakistan following their historic whitewash against Bangladesh in their two-match home Test series. It was the first instance when Pakistan tasted the sour flavour of defeat against Bangladesh […]
Hurting, a bad sign: Pakistan legends lambast team after series defeat against Bangladesh
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan cricket reached its lowest ebb on Tuesday while nosediving to a six-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in the second Test here, and the stalwarts termed the 0-2 series defeat as “hurting.” It was Pakistan’s sixth defeat in their last 10 Tests at home and this was also the first time Bangladesh have beaten […]
Srinagar’s Bakshi Stadium to host final leg of Legends League Cricket
SRINAGAR — Indian and international cricketing stars will be playing cricket in Kashmir after four decades as Bakshi Stadium in Srinagar will host the final leg of the Legends League Cricket, which commences on the September 20 at Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur. LLC commences on the September 20 at Barkatullah Khan Stadium in Jodhpur […]
Jay Shah elected unopposed as Independent Chair of ICC
NEW DELHI — Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as the next Independent Chair of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Shah, who has served as the BCCI Honorary Secretary since October 2019 and Chair of the Asian Cricket Council since January 2021, will assume this prestigious role on December 1, 2024. Shah was the sole […]
Bangladesh made history with momentous Test victory over Pakistan
RAWALPINDI — Bangladesh clinched a thrilling final day victory over Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Bangladesh made history by securing their first-ever Test victory over Pakistan, triumphing by 10 wickets in the opening match of the series. This landmark win came after 14 encounters with Pakistan, where […]
Shikhar Dhawan announces his retirement from international and domestic cricket
NEW DELHI — India’s seasoned opener, Shikhar Dhawan, on Saturday, announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket. The 38-year-old brought the curtains down on his illustrious career by taking to Instagram and sharing an emotional message to announce his decision. He thanked everyone who supported him in his remarkable career, which saw him earn […]
Saud Shakeel surpasses Smith, just below Bradman in batting average charts
RAWALPINDI — Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel’s batting average witnessed a huge boost after a fine century against Bangladesh at Rawalpindi on Thursday, becoming the second-highest among current Test batters with a minimum of 10 Test innings. Shakeel accomplished this feat in the first Test against Bangladesh. In the first innings, Shakeel smashed 141 in 261 balls. […]
ICC approves USD 70 million budget for hosting Champions Trophy in Pakistan
KARACHI — The ICC has approved a budget of approximately USD 70 million for holding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year. A source close to the ICC said on Thursday that the world body’s financial and commercial committee, which is headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah had scrutinised and approved the budget which […]
IPL teams divided over mega auction impact player rule; BCCI to take final call
MUMBAI — The IPL team owners were divided in their opinions on issues ranging from the mega auction to the impact substitute player rule when they met with the BCCI officials here on Wednesday. With the mega auction slated to be held ahead of the 18th edition of the T20 league next year, the BCCI […]