JAMMU — For the first time in more than three decades, Jammu’s Maulana Azad Stadium will be bathed in floodlights, playing host to former cricketing greats from across the world – a prospect that has already set fans’ hearts aflutter with anticipation. Built in 1966, Maulana Azad stadium serves as one of the home grounds […]
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Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim announces retirement from international cricket
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has announced retirement from international Cricket. Imad, who played 55 ODIs and 66 T20Is for Pakistan announced his retirement in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. He last represented Pakistan in April this year in a T20I against New Zealand in Rawalpindi. “In recent days I have […]
10 J&K Cricketers shortlisted for IPL auction, two retained
SRINAGAR — A total of 10 cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir have been shortlisted for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The auction will be held in Dubai on December 19. The main franchisees have shown interest in these 10 players, who have a fair chance to play Indian Premier League (IPL)’s 2024 edition. A […]
Sri Lanka can continue to compete internationally in bilateral cricket and ICC events: ICC
DUBAI — While allowing Sri Lanka to compete in both bilateral series and ICC events, the ICC on Tuesday took control of funding of Sri Lanka Cricket. The ICC also reallocated the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024 from Sri Lanka to South Africa. These decisions were taken by the International Cricket Council (ICC) […]
Babar Azam congratulated Australia for a “commanding win” in final
AHMEDABAD — Babar Azam, who quit as Pakistan captain a few days ago, congratulated Australia for their commanding win after they beat India in the final of ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 by six wickets. Australia lift the trophy for the sixth time in the history of the sport, at Narendra Modi Stadium here […]
“I wasn’t invited for watching final, they didn’t call me so I did not go”: Kapil Dev
AHMEDABAD — India’s 1983 World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev has claimed that he was “not invited” by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to watch the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Sunday. In an interview with ABP […]
Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s record, slams 50th ODI century
MUMBAI — Virat Kohli became the first batter in the history of the game to score 50 ODI centuries, going past his idol Sachin Tendulkar during the World Cup semifinal against New Zealand here on Wednesday. Kohli reached the landmark when he worked Kiwis pacer Lockie Ferguson to square leg for a double, moving from […]
Morne Morkel resigned as Pakistan cricket team’s bowling coach
LAHORE — Former South African pacer Morne Morkel on Monday resigned as the Pakistan cricket team’s bowling coach two days after the team’s elimination from the World Cup in India. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan lost five of the nine matches in the ODI showpiece event, losing the last match to England by 93 runs in […]
Khan Hardware lifts PPL title 2, defeats Palpora Stars by 9 wickets in final
ANANTNAG (Sheikh Nadeem) — In an ongoing Palpora Premier League Edition 2 Khan Hardware on Saturday lifted the title while defeating team Palpora Stars by 9 wickets played at Palpora ground. After winning the toss, team Palpora Stars elected to bat first While setting a target of 94 runs for team Khan Hardware. While chasing […]
PCB asks cricket fraternity, fans to support Pakistan team amidst criticism over losses
NEW DELHI — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday has urged the cricket fraternity and fans to support the Babar Azam-led side in the ongoing 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup following criticism over three back-to-back defeats in the tournament, including an eight-wicket loss to Afghanistan. Pakistan, the 1992 champions, are currently placed at fifth […]