Saim Ayub’s ankle injury shows no long-term damage, doctor confirms
London: Saim Ayub breathed a sigh of relief after tests confirmed his ankle injury, though serious, poses no long-term damage. The injury, which occurred during the match against South Africa, led to a fracture in Ayub’s ankle. In response, th...
Shaheen, Naseem likely to be rested for test series against West Indies
Lahore: Pakistan is set to face West Indies in a two-match test series at Multan Stadium following their recent defeat against South Africa. The first test is scheduled for January 17 at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Opener Saim Ayub, who suffered an a...
Pressure builds on SAfrica to boycott Afghanistan in Champions Trophy
Cape Town: South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie has added his voice to the growing calls for a boycott of Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy in Pakistan. His comments come after British politicians urged England to refuse to play A...
Asif, Naseem storm into knockouts at SAARC Snooker Championship
COLOMBO: Pakistan’s snooker stars Mohammad Asif and Naseem Akhtar continued their impressive run on the second day of the third SAARC Snooker Championship, securing spots in the knockout stage with commanding performances. Mohammad Asif, Pakist...
ICC issues pitch ratings for Border-Gavaskar Trophy between Australia, India
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released its pitch ratings for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy with the Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba and the MCG pitches all receiving the highest “very good” rating and the SCG given t...
Saim Ayub’s inclusion in Champions Trophy squad depends on medical reports
LONDON: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will wait for medical reports from the doctors in London before deciding on the inclusion of top-order batter Saim Ayub in Pakistan’s provisional squad for next month’s ICC Champions Trophy. Ayub,...
Younis Khan now mentor for Champions Trophy 2025 for Afghans
KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan has been appointed as the mentor for Afghanistan’s cricket team ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the appointment yesterday, stating that Younis w...
PCB relocates tri-nation series to revamped Lahore, Karachi stadiums
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced yesterday that the upcoming tri-nation ODI series, initially planned for Multan, will now be hosted at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium. The series, featuring...
PSL10 player draft moved to Lahore from Gwadar
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 player draft will now be held in Lahore instead of picturesque port city of Gwadar, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Tuesday. According to the PCB, the PSL 10 player draft will now take place...
ECB responds to boycott calls for Afghanistan game at Champions Trophy
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has responded to the calls made by British politicians to boycott Afghanistan in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. ECB Chief Executive Richard Gould has refused to take unilateral action in the matter after...
