ISLAMABAD — In the wake of Pakistan’s dismal showing in the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday gave head coaches Gary Kirsten and Jason Gillespie a free hand to turn the fortunes of the team, according to sources. Pakistan lost to newcomers USA and arch-rivals India in the Group […]
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Pakistan announce action-packed schedule for International home season
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan have unveiled the fixture list for a busy home and away international season for 2024-25. Bangladesh, England and West Indies are set to travel to Pakistan to play seven Tests in total, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday, 5 July. In addition, Pakistan will host an ODI tri-series with New […]
Babar Azam’s future as captain will be made after consultation with Kirsten and ex-players: PCB
LAHORE — Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said no decision has been made on Babar Azam’s future as captain yet, and the future course of action will be taken after consultation with former players and head coach Gary Kirsten. Naqvi said he will meet head coach Kirsten and his assistant Azhar […]
BCCI secretary Jay Shah hails India’s triumph, announces Rs 125 cr award
NEW DELHI — BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Sunday hailed India’s epochal title win in the T20 World Cup and announced a prize money of Rs 125 crore for the team for its monumental feat in the just-concluded ICC showpiece. India defeated South Africa by seven runs in a tense final at Bridgetown, Barbados, to […]
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja announces retirement from T20Is
BRIDGETOWN — Seasoned India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday announced his retirement from T20 Internationals, joining his illustrious teammates Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in bidding adieu to the format a day after winning the World Cup here. One of the world’s finest fielders, Jadeja said he will continue to play ODIs and Tests. “With […]
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma announce retirement from T20 Internationals after World Cup heroics
BRIDGETOWN (BARBADOS) — Two of Indian cricket’s all-time greats, skipper Rohit Sharma and superstar Virat Kohli, announced their retirement from T20 Internationals after playing monumental roles in the team’s second world title conquest in the format here. Kohli was the first to declare his decision after being adjudged player of the match for his sublime […]
India wins the T20 World Cup after holding off South Africa by 7 runs in a gripping final
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — India pulled off a sensational seven-run win against South Africa in a gripping final of the Twenty20 World Cup on Saturday. South Africa, playing its first ever final of an ICC tournament, needed a run-a-ball 30 to win on the back of Heinrich Klaasen’s belligerent 52 off 27 balls. But Jasprit Bumrah, […]
KKR lift IPL trophy for third time after outplaying SRH in final
NEW DELHI — Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) emerged as Indian Premier League (IPL) champions for the third time in their history as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the final in Chennai by eight wickets on Sunday. The Shreyas Iyer-led outfit were clinical in all aspects in the title clash, right from the bowlers’ collective […]
India Women’s team captain Harmanpreet Kaur visits Anantnag, admires GR8 Sports
ANANTNAG [Raouf Dar] (KIMS) — India Women’s Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur today visited the factory of GR8 Sports India Pvt Ltd. in Anantnag district, a leading manufacturer of Kashmir willow bats and the only ICC-approved brand in Kashmir. Managing Director of GR8 Sports, Fawzul Kabiir welcomed the international Cricketer and emphasized the company’s commitment […]
“You’re an inspiration to all”: Sachin Tendulkar hails para cricketer Amir Hussain Lone
NEW DELHI — ‘Master Blaster’ Sachin Tendulkar hailed the captain of the Jammu and Kashmir para team Amir Hussain Lone and called him an inspiration to all. Amir lost both his arms in an accident at his father’s mill when he was eight years old. He didn’t give up and has been playing cricket professionally […]