JAMMU (KIMS) — Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the 5th edition of Kashmiri Pandit Premier League (KPPL) at MA Stadium, Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor extended his felicitations and best wishes to all the players participating in one of the biggest cricket tournaments in Jammu. “Life is best defined by sports. […]
MELBOURNE — Australia’s rivalry with India turned physical as Virat Kohli collided with 19-year-old Australia batter Sam Konstas on Thursday on the opening morning of the fourth test. After choosing to bat first in hot conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia was comfortably placed at 112-1 at lunch. Konstas dominated an opening stand of […]
CENTURION — Pakistan have named the 34-year-old pacer Mohammad Abbas in the playing XI for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa, starting December 26 at SuperSport Park. Abbas, a stalwart of Pakistan’s Test setup with 90 wickets in 25 matches, last donned the whites in August 2021 against the West Indies […]
ISLAMABAD — There will be two venues in the 2025 Champions Trophy which will be hosted by Pakistan with India playing all their matches in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move indicating that the tournament eventually had to settle itself according to the demands of the Modi-ruled country, according to an opinion piece published […]
JOHANNESBURG — In a confidence-boosting result ahead of the upcoming Champions Trophy, Pakistan have consigned South Africa to their first ever clean sweep defeat in a home men’s ODI series, defeating the Proteas by 36 runs (DLS Method) in Johannesburg on Sunday. Continuing his barnstorming start in international cricket, Saim Ayub compiled his second century […]
KARACHI — In a possible end to the prevailing uncertainty surrounding India’s Champions Trophy matches, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly been chosen as the neutral venue for the Blue Shirts’ fixtures in the tournament, which is set to be hosted by Pakistan next year. Sources told Geo News on Sunday that the matter […]
KARACHI — New Zealand Cricket has sent a delegation to Pakistan to inspect security and other arrangements for a scheduled tri-series in January. Besides hosts Pakistan and New Zealand, South Africa is the third team in the event. Pakistan is hosting the multi-team event as a curtain raiser to the ICC Champions Trophy in February […]
CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s prolific batter Heinrich Klaasen has been fined 15% of his match fee for committing a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. One demerit point has also been added to his disciplinary record for violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support […]
LAHORE — Pakistan’s former players have expressed their relief after the ICC reached a breakthrough in the Champions Trophy impasse with India playing all its matches of the mega event at a neutral venue instead of host country under a reciprocal arrangement. In return, Pakistan will also play all its games in ICC events hosted […]
NEW DELHI — Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Rashid Latif gave his take on India-Pakistan matches at ICC events that will now be played at neutral venues and said such a settlement should have been made after the 2017 Champions Trophy. He also mentioned that the ICC is working on a formula that will benefit both nations. […]