SRINAGAR — Pakistan opener Usman Khan, who made his debut in the first ODI against New Zealand, has been ruled out of the second ODI due to a hamstring injury. He sustained the injury while fielding during the series opener in Napier, and a scan after the game confirmed a low-grade tear. As a result, […]
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Pakistan opener Saim Ayub completes rehabilitation for ankle injury
KARACHI — Pakistan’s young opener Saim Ayub has completed his rehabilitation for an ankle injury and will undergo a fitness test before he is cleared to play in the Pakistan Super League beginning April 11. According to a source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Saim has returned to Lahore after completing his rehab in […]
Abandoned cricket stadium project in Jammu not a J&K govt initiative, says CM
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Tuesday that the proposed international cricket stadium in Jammu city was not a J&K government’s project. “The proposed international cricket stadium at Bajalta in Jammu was initiated by the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) but (it) did not materialise. It was not a […]
Bangladesh court orders seizure of cricketer Shakib Al Hasan’s assets
DHAKA — A Bangladeshi court ordered the seizure of cricketer Shakib Al Hasan’s assets in the latest legal headache for the sports star over his allegiance to the country’s former leader. Shakib is a former lawmaker from the party of autocratic ex-leader Sheikh Hasina, who was overthrown in a student-led uprising last year and fled […]
Ex-Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal in hospital after heart attack
DHAKA — Former Bangladesh one-day cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was taken to hospital on Monday after suffering a heart attack on the field during a domestic match. Tamim, 36, was leading Mohammedan Sporting Club in a match of the 50-over Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League. He participated in the toss but later complained of chest […]
Irfan Pathan excluded from IPL 2025 commentary panel over alleged bias
ISLAMABAD — Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has been removed from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 commentary panel following a series of complaints from players regarding his commentary style, Indian media reported citing sources. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reportedly made the decision after growing dissatisfaction from several cricketers who […]
PCB CEO blames ICC for mismanagement of Champions Trophy final presentation ceremony
LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board’s chief operating officer has blamed the ICC for the mismanagement at the final presentation ceremony of the Champions Trophy in Dubai. No Pakistan representative was called on the podium for the final ceremony in Dubai during final presentation ceremony despite the PCB CEO, Sumair Ahmed being present at the […]
BCCI lifts saliva ban in IPL after getting captains’ thumbs up
NEW DELHI — The BCCI on Thursday lifted the ban on use of saliva on the ball in the upcoming Indian Premier League after majority of captains agreed to its proposal. The decision was taken at the captains’ meeting in Mumbai. “The saliva ban has been lifted. Majority of captains were in favour of the […]
Team India to get ₹58 crore cash reward from BCCI for Champions Trophy victory
NEW DELHI — The BCCI on Thursday announced a cash reward of Rs 58 crore for the Indian cricket team that won the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this month in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the final to grab their third Champions Trophy title. The financial windfall will […]
Bangladesh to tour Pakistan for ODI and T20I series in May
KARACHI — The Bangladesh cricket team will tour Pakistan for a white-ball series in May, which will include three T20Is and as many ODIs. The series will be held after the conclusion of the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League scheduled to take place from April 11 to May 18. Originally, the series was […]