LAHORE, May 25 (APP): The HBL Pakistan Super League has been synonymous with providing exposure to young and talented cricketers since its inception in 2016. A number of youngsters have gone on to make a big name at the international level after gaining exposure at one of the most competitive T20 leagues in the world.… Continue reading Youngsters aim to impress in HBL PSL Abu Dhabi-leg
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Too difficult to declare a favourite in WTC Final, Richard Haf
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Cricket great Richard Hadlee believes it is still too soon to declare a favourite in next month’s ICC World Test Championship Final but is looking forward to a clash between the two of the best batting and bowling units in the game, International Cricket Council reported on Tuesday. India and the… Continue reading Too difficult to declare a favourite in WTC Final, Richard Haf
Pak pugilists unable to depart for Dubai for Asian Boxing C’ship
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Pakistani pugilists won’t be able to participate in the Asian Boxing Championship 2021 as the national boxers were unable to take off for Dubai, due to travel ban on passengers from Pakistan, because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The national boxing team including nine boxers (7 men & 2 women) accredited for… Continue reading Pak pugilists unable to depart for Dubai for Asian Boxing C’ship
Quetta Gladiators Naseem Shah released from isolation
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 24 (APP): Naseem Shah of Quetta Gladiators has been released from isolation in Lahore after he breached the protocols for departure from Pakistan by arriving at the designated hotel with a non-compliant RT-PCR test result. As such, the fast bowler will not be travelling to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,… Continue reading Quetta Gladiators Naseem Shah released from isolation
Shahid Afridi ruled out of HBL PSL 6 due to back injury
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 24 (APP): Multan Sultans’ star all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been ruled out of the Abu Dhabi-leg of the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 due to a back injury. The former Pakistan captain was training in Karachi for the upcoming HBL PSL 6 matches when he experienced pain in his lower… Continue reading Shahid Afridi ruled out of HBL PSL 6 due to back injury
Scotland, Ireland women return to international arena
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP):Scotland and Ireland women’s wait for international action will culminate after an intermission of over 600 days with Stormont in Belfast holding its first International women’s game since 1997, the International Cricket Council said on Monday. Scotland and Ireland’s women have gone 21 months since their last international action. That wait was… Continue reading Scotland, Ireland women return to international arena
Wapda presents cash awards to Its 2020 World Cup Kabaddi players, officials
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 24 (APP): With a view to honour WAPDA Kabaddi players of Pakistan World Cup 2020 squad, WAPDA Sports Board (WSB) organised a prize distribution ceremony, here on Monday. WSB Patron-in-Chief and WAPDA Chairman Lt-Gen Muzammil Hussain (retd), who was the chief guest at the ceremony, presented cash awards – Rs180,000… Continue reading Wapda presents cash awards to Its 2020 World Cup Kabaddi players, officials
Shoaib Akhtar made me question ‘whether I wanted to play cricket again’: Sammy
ISLAMABAD, May 24 (APP): Former West Indies’ all-rounder Darren Sammy believes that holding the Pakistan Super League (PSL) in Pakistan was the first step in paving the way for cricket’s revival in the country. The 37-year-old stated that bringing the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to Pakistan was the first step that paved the way for… Continue reading Shoaib Akhtar made me question ‘whether I wanted to play cricket again’: Sammy
Highlights of the HBL PSL 6 Karachi-leg – statistical review
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 23 (APP): The HBL Pakistan Super League 6 Karachi-leg produced some thrilling cricket which kept the teams, followers and fans on the edge of their seats throughout the 14 matches. The teams batting second won the first 13 matches while 2019 champions, Quetta Gladiators turned the tables on Multan Sultans… Continue reading Highlights of the HBL PSL 6 Karachi-leg – statistical review
Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles to feature in HBL PSL 6 Abu Dhabi-leg
LAHORE, May 22 (APP):West Indian famed T20 batting duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Johnson Charles were submitted as replacement picks by Multan Sultans in an online session held with the franchise representatives on Tuesday evening. The hard-hitting left-hander Hetmyer will be making his HBL PSL debut while the wicketkeeper-batsman Charles has represented Quetta Gladiators as… Continue reading Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles to feature in HBL PSL 6 Abu Dhabi-leg
Babar is technically very sound: Mohammad Yousaf
ISLAMABAD, May 21 (APP): Former Pakistani batsman Mohammad Yousaf believes Skipper Babar Azam was technically very sound when it comes to the game, saying the Lahore-born cricketer was improving over time. He said that Babar had a very sound technique and was working hard towards bettering himself. “There is no doubt about it. Babar Azam… Continue reading Babar is technically very sound: Mohammad Yousaf
Captains ready to dazzle in remaining HBL PSL 6 matches
LAHORE, May 20 (APP):After a Covid-19 enforced break, the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 is all set to resume with the remaining 20 matches of tournament’s sixth edition taking place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The resumption of the PCB’s marquee event has been made possible through the untiring efforts of the PCB… Continue reading Captains ready to dazzle in remaining HBL PSL 6 matches
PCB to begin search for Head of Women’s Cricket
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 19 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday evening announced that it will advertise the post of the Head of Women’s Cricket tomorrow, Thursday through its corporate website www.pcb.com.pk. The person who qualifies for the post after undergoing a robust recruitment process will be primarily responsible for the short-term and long-term… Continue reading PCB to begin search for Head of Women’s Cricket
PCB-franchise owners discuss remaining HBL PSL 6 matches
LAHORE, May 19 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board and the six franchise owners on Wednesday discussed in a virtual session the operational planning and delivery of the remaining 20 HBL Pakistan Super League matches, which are scheduled to be held in the United Arab Emirates from 1-20 June. Following detailed discussions in which all potential scenarios… Continue reading PCB-franchise owners discuss remaining HBL PSL 6 matches
e-Rozgar Programme graduates earned income of Rs 3.5 billion: Punjab Sports Minister
LAHORE, May 19 (APP): Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Rai Taimoor Khan Bhatti chaired a high-level meeting to review e-Rozgar Programme here at National Hockey Stadium on Wednesday. Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani, Chairman PITB, Director General PITB, Deputy Director Planning Rauf Bajwa and other officials attended the meeting.… Continue reading e-Rozgar Programme graduates earned income of Rs 3.5 billion: Punjab Sports Minister
Water sports facilities begin at Tanda Dam
KOHAT, May 18 (APP): Chairman District Development Advisory Committee, Ziaullah Bangash has said that scenic Tanda Dam has become the best tourist destination for people of southern districts after start of water sports facilities. Ziaullah Bangash said that all water sports facilities like those of Khanpur Dam would be provided at the Tanda Dam as… Continue reading Water sports facilities begin at Tanda Dam
Sachin recalls injury suffered from Shoaib’s delivery
ISLAMABAD, May 17 (APP): Indian batting great Sachin Tendulkar has recalled an injury he suffered from Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar’s delivery during Pakistan’s India tour of 2007, saying he wasn’t able to cough or sleep for a month or so. During Pakistan’s India tour of 2007, Sachin Tendulkar copped a blow to his rib cage… Continue reading Sachin recalls injury suffered from Shoaib’s delivery
PCB appoints Serena as it’s first Director Human Resources
LAHORE, May 17 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointment Serena Agha as the organization’s first Director of Human Resources. Serena completed her Bachelors in Computer Sciences and Business Administration from Kinnaird College University Lahore and pursued MSc in Human Resource Management from Birkbeck College, University of London, said a spokesman of the PCB here… Continue reading PCB appoints Serena as it’s first Director Human Resources
Wahab hopes to represent Pakistan in upcoming T20 WC
ISLAMABAD, May 16 (APP):Pakistan’s pacer Wahab Riaz is hoping to represent Pakistan in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup and striving hard to achieve that goal. “We are always striving to be in the Pakistan team. That is why we are always performing and working hard. If the Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches happen then I… Continue reading Wahab hopes to represent Pakistan in upcoming T20 WC
PCB confirm West Indies tour schedule
By Sohail Ali LAHORE, May 14 (APP):Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday confirmed its men’s national cricket team’s tour to the West Indies, which will take place from 21 July to 24 August and comprise two Tests and five T20 Internationals. The tour, which will take place following the conclusion of the ODI and T20I series… Continue reading PCB confirm West Indies tour schedule
- Saudi ministry warns against fraudulent Hajj schemes; urges vigilance, official channels for booking
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting of the Steering Committee on FBR digitalization
- Pakistan’s batter play a shot during first T20I match between Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team and West Indies Women’s Cricket Team at National Bank Stadium
- Planning Minister Prof Ahsan Iqbal chaired the preparatory meeting for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), preceding the 13th Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting and an imminent high-level delegation visit to China
