KARACHI, Feb. 14 (APP): West Indies rode on its fast-bowling arsenal to win the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup for the first time with a tense five-wicket victory over three-time winner India in the final in Mirpur, Bangladesh on Sunday.
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Shaharyar welcomes Afghan players to use board’s facilities
ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar Khan has welcomed the Afghan players to use the board’s cricketing facilities saying Afghanistan team will go a long way in the days to come.
Mohsin terms PSL as Dubai Super League
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Former Coach Mohsin Hasan Khan while terming PSL as Dubai Super League said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) should be shifted to Dubai as it is doing anything for the promotion of the game in the country.
Pakistan beat India 1-0 to claim hockey gold in SAG
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Pakistan continued their supremacy in men’s hockey in the region as they defeated historical rivals India 1-0 in the summit clash to clinch gold in the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) at the Moullana Tayabullah Hockey Stadium Guwahati, India on Friday. According to information received here, Awais-ur-Rehman scored the lone goal… Continue reading Pakistan beat India 1-0 to claim hockey gold in SAG
BCCI has banned me without any evidence: Asad Rauf
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP): Pakistan umpire Asad Rauf Friday hit out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for imposing a five-year ban on him for corruption, saying that the Indian Board did not have any evidence to pronounce him guilty. “What authority does the BCCI or IPL have to ban me… Continue reading BCCI has banned me without any evidence: Asad Rauf
PCB name Asia Cup, T20 WC squad
ISLAMABAD, Feb 10 (APP): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and Twenty-20 World Cup after assessing players’ performances from domestic and A team tours.
Umar Akmal believes PSL help to perform in Int’l cricket
ISLAMABAD, Feb 9 (APP): Lahore Qalandars star batsman Umar Akmal believes that Pakistan Super League will help him perform well in the Twenty20 format.
WI stun Pak to storms in ICC World U19 CWC despite Umairs’ ton
KARACHI, Feb 8 (APP): Umair Masood smashed a fighting century but his grand effort went in van as West Indies stunned Pakistan by five wickets to storm into the semi-final of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Fataullah (Bangladesh) on Monday. Batting first, Pakistan posted 226 for the loss of six wickets in their 50… Continue reading WI stun Pak to storms in ICC World U19 CWC despite Umairs’ ton
PCB seeks more time in announcing T20 squads
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday sought a couple of days time from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in announcing squads for the Twenty-20 World Cup and Asia Cup.
Lianna grabs another medal
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): Lianna Swan won another medal for Pakistan in swimming in the South Asian Games at India. Lianna won a silver medal in 100m Breaststroke, says a press release issued here.
ICC bans Yasir Shah till March 27 over anti-doping code violation
ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) Sunday banned Pakistani leg-spinner Yasir Shah from playing all types of cricket for a tenure of three months, accepting cricketer’s stance in anti-doping code violation case. Following the announcement, Yasir Shah, who was banned from playing cricket on December 27, 2015; will be able to play… Continue reading ICC bans Yasir Shah till March 27 over anti-doping code violation
Current generation missing Indo-Pak rivalry: Shoaib Akhtar
ISLAMABAD, Feb 4 (APP): Former pacer Shoaib Akhtar feels the current generation is missing out the unique rivalry of cricket matches between Pakistan and India saying he was looking forward to the Asia Cup where both the countries will meet each other. The cricket lovers around the globe can now take a sigh of relief… Continue reading Current generation missing Indo-Pak rivalry: Shoaib Akhtar
PCB chief to award Aleem Dar Rs one million, shield
ISLAMABAD, Jan 28 (APP): Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Shahryar Khan will present one million rupees and a shield to umpire Aleem Dar on completion of 100 Test matches. The amount and shield will be awarded to Dar on Friday before the start of prize distribution ceremony of final of Cool & Cool Presents Peshawar… Continue reading PCB chief to award Aleem Dar Rs one million, shield
Indo Pak teams to meet twice in next two month in T20Is
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): India and Pakistan will face off twice in 2 months in Twenty20 Internationals, first in Asia Cup and next in World T20 2016.
ATF allots championships to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) has allotted two back to back Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) 14 and Under Super Series Tennis Championships to Pakistan scheduled to be held in March. The first leg will be sponsored and organized by the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) and will be held from March 7… Continue reading ATF allots championships to Pakistan
Pakistan has high chances of winning volleyball in SAG: Shahid Kamal
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Secretary Shahid Kamal believes that the national team would triumph in thevolleyball event of the South Asian Games (SAG) scheduled to be held in India next month.
Legendary goal-keeper rejected Bangladesh visa
ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (APP): Former ace goal-keeper Mansoor Ahmed has been denied visa from the Bangladesh Embassy therefore he would not be able to join the duty of their national team’s goal-keeping coach for the South Asian Games (SAG), scheduled to be held in India next month.
Afridi to take 150 students of APS Peshawar for Pakistan Super League
PESHAWAR, Jan 26 (APP): Renowned cricket star and captain of T 20 team Shahid Afridi on Tuesday announced to take 150 students of APS to Dubai for the inaugural ceremony of Pakistan Super League (PSL) on his own expenses.
Afridi can’t be trusted with performance: Danish Kaneria
ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP): Former cricketer Danish Kaneria has said that all-rounder Shahid Afridi cannot be trusted when it comes to performance because one never knows when he is able to perform or not.
Shaun Tait reaches an agreement with Peshawar Zalmi for PSL
ISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (APP): Australian express bowler Shaun Tait has reached an agreement with Peshawar Zalmi to play in the first season of the HBL Pakistan Super League, said a press release issued by Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday.