Pakistan’s batters Mohammad Rizwan, left, and Babar Azam smile after their win against Australia in Perth (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan defeated Australia to clinch the ODI series 2-1 on Sunday, becoming the first Asian team to win an ODI series against the Aussies at home twice. Their emphatic eight-wicket victory in the third and…
NEW DELHI: Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined brilliantly to dismantle England, powering Pakistan to a dominant nine-wicket victory in the decisive third Test and clinching a memorable 2-1 series win on Saturday.Pakistan took control early, gaining a crucial 77-run first-innings lead on a pitch that proved ideal for spinners from both teams.Noman (6-42)…
Pakistan captain Shan Masood expressed his disappointment after the team’s loss in the first Test against England. Despite scoring 556 in their first innings, Pakistan lost by an innings. This marks the first time in Test cricket history that a team has lost after posting over 500 runs in their first innings.Shan Masood commented on…
NEW DELHI: Babar Azam announced his decision to step down from Pakistan while-ball captaincy. In a midnight post on Wednesday addressed to his fans, Azam said, I’m sharing some news with you today. I have decided to resign as captain of the Pakistan men’s cricket team, effective as of my notification to the PCB and…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand abruptly withdrew from their limited-overs series in Pakistan just minutes before the start of the first ODI in Rawalpindi, citing a security threat in September 2021. The decision sent shockwaves through the cricketing community, as both teams were already at the stadium, ready to commence play.The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC)…
NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav‘s breathtaking catch in the thrilling final against South Africa in Barbados will forever be etched in the memories of cricket fans worldwide. His incredible feat was a pivotal moment that swung the match in India’s favor, ultimately leading to their seven-run victory and securing the prestigious T20 World Cup trophy.Since that…
NEW DELHI: It’s not often you hear a captain express satisfaction after a loss, but that’s exactly what happened in the Champions One-Day Cup, Pakistan’s local tournament being held in Faisalabad.Mohammad Haris, leading the Stallions, saw his team concede a staggering 231 runs in just 20 overs to the Mohammad Rizwan-led Markhors at Iqbal Stadium.For…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has endorsed Mohammad Rizwan as the ideal candidate to succeed Babar Azam as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team. With reports circulating about Babar’s potential removal from the white-ball captaincy, Rizwan has emerged as a strong contender for the position, sparking diverse opinions among fans and former…
NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali recently offered unconventional advice to star batter Babar Azam amid his ongoing struggles with form. In a candid statement on his YouTube channel, Basit urged Babar, 29, to consider marriage, suggesting it could be a transformative step in his life both on and off the field.“I know how…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan left out star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi for the second Test match against Bangladesh starting in Rawalpindi on Friday, with Pakistan’s head coach Jason Gillespie saying he will be rested to allow him to spend time with his new-born son and family.Bangladesh upset a formidable home team with a clinical ten-wicket display…
