HARARE: An unbeaten 73 from Kamil Mishara led Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday to win their Twenty20 series 2-1. Put in to bat after losing the toss, Zimbabwe made 191-8 but Sri Lanka cruised to the target with 14 balls to spare. Mishara and Kusal Perera put on…
A blockbuster clash between Pakistan and India will headline the Asia Cup, starting Tuesday, marking their first cricket meeting since the May military conflict. The T20I tournament, a crucial build-up to the upcoming World Cup in India and Sri Lanka (February–March), kicks off in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong. Arch-rivals Pakistan and India…
KARACHI: In a country where cricket is more than just a sport, Pakistan once again witnessed how the game can unite people and serve as a force for good. The historic return of cricket to Peshawar after nearly two decades, with the match that took place on August 30, was not only about nostalgia and entertainment, but…
Pakistan’s middle-order batsman Asif Ali on Monday announced his retirement from international cricket, closing a career highlighted by his explosive batting displays. In a heartfelt statement, Asif expressed his sincere gratitude to fans, teammates, and coaches for their unwavering support through both highs and lows. “I am thankful to my fans, fellow players, and coaches…
Ace spinner Rashid Khan became the highest wicket-taker in Twenty20 internationals as he helped Afghanistan beat United Arab Emirates by 38 runs in Sharjah on Monday. The wily 26-year-old took 3-21 — reaching 165 wickets in his 98th T20I — to derail UAE from 90-2 to 150-8 in 20 overs after setting them 189 to…
Cricket will once again shine as a symbol of hope and solidarity as former Pakistan captain Babar Azam takes to the field today at 1pm for a special exhibition match aimed at raising funds for flood relief efforts. Organised by Peshawar Zalmi, the high-profile match will see the franchise compete against a star studded Legends…
Superstars Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Babar Azam, and Kamran Akmal will play in an exhibition match to help the flood-affected people. The Flood Relief Exhibition Match will take place at the Imran Khan Cricket Stadium in Peshawar on August 30 with a slogan, “Khel Se Khidmat”, roughly translated as service through sports. The fixture is…
Fast bowler Will O’Rourke will be out for at least three months with a stress fracture in his lower back, New Zealand Cricket said onb Tuesday, adding to a mounting injury list. The 24-year-old was injured while bowling in the first Test against Zimbabwe this month and returned home, where scans revealed the extent of…
KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday, clarified having no role in dropping the senior duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the Pakistan squad for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28. Babar and Rizwan, who…
MUMBAI: Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday, bringing to an end an international sporting career that spanned over a decade. Pujara has played in 103 Tests and five ODIs in his international career, last featuring for India in the World Test Championship 2023 final against Australia. The…
