LAHORE, Feb 07 (APP):West Indies top-order batsman Nicholas Pooran has been replaced by two-time ICC T20 World Cup winner Johnson Charles in the Multan Sultans squad for HBL Pakistan Super League being played from February 14. Pooran has earned a maiden call-up to the Windies squad for the ODI series against England after a successful… Continue reading Johnson Charles to replace Nicholas Pooran in Multan Sultans squad
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Players to graduate from HBL PSL to become international stars
LAHORE, Feb 7 (APP):The HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) has not only grown into one of the most glamorous cricket leagues in the world, it has also proven to be a platform for the next generation of cricketers to display their talent and prowess.
PBCC announces Pak team for blind cricket series against Lanka
LAHORE, Feb 07 (APP):Pakistan Blind Cricket Council on Thursday announced 15-member Pakistan team for bilateral series against Sri Lanka. Pakistan team will tour Sri Lanka from February 20 to March 2 to play 3 T-20s and three One Day Internationals, said Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman, PBCC. “The selection committee of PBCC, headed by Muhammad Bilal… Continue reading PBCC announces Pak team for blind cricket series against Lanka
52nd PCB Board of Governors meeting
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP):The 52nd meeting of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s Board of Governors (BoG) will take place here at the National Cricket Academy on Thursday. PCB, Chairman Ehsan Mani will chair the meeting, while Shah Dost and Akbar Durrani will attend their first PCB BoG meetings, said a spokesman of the PCB on Wednesday… Continue reading 52nd PCB Board of Governors meeting
Pakistan-Windies eye ICC Women’s Championship points
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP):After a thrilling T20I series in Karachi recently, Pakistan and the West Indies women cricket teams lock horns in the ICC Women’s Championship fourth round fixture comprising three One-Day Internationals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium from tomorrow Thursday. The two teams will be aiming to win the series and collect valuable… Continue reading Pakistan-Windies eye ICC Women’s Championship points
Peshawar Zalmi, epitome of consistency at HBL PSL
LAHORE, Feb 6 (APP):The 2017 HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Peshawar Zalmi are an epitome of consistency and in the game’s most unpredictable format,T20,Zalmi have been consistently so good that they have topped the points table on two occasions and played the final as many times in the mega event. Zalmi were the best… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi, epitome of consistency at HBL PSL
Honda Polo Cup produces thrilling game
LAHORE, Feb 6 (APP):EN EM Estate and Barry’s registered victories in the Honda Polo Cup here at Lahore Polo Club ground on Wednesday. In the first match of the day, EN EM Estate outpaced by 6-2. Bilal Haye was top scorer for the winning side, which had two goals handicap, as he struck two goals… Continue reading Honda Polo Cup produces thrilling game
Nepal blind women cricket team leaves for their country
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP):Nepal blind women cricket team left here on Wednesday for home via Wagha Border after winning the five match T20 international series 4-0 against Pakistan. The touring side was given a warm send off at Wagha Border by the officials of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council led by its President, Syed Sultan… Continue reading Nepal blind women cricket team leaves for their country
Best arrangements to be made for PSL-IV matches: Usman Buzdar
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday the Punjab government would make best arrangements for Pakistan Super League (PSL-IV) matches to be played in the provincial capital Lahore besides ensuring foolproof security to the players. He said this while presiding over a high-level meeting here which reviewed arrangements and security… Continue reading Best arrangements to be made for PSL-IV matches: Usman Buzdar
Hasnain replaces pacer Naseem Shah in Quetta Gladiators’ squad for PSL
LAHORE, Feb 06 (APP):Mohammad Hasnain has replaced injured pacer Naseem Shah in the Quetta Gladiators squad for the HBL PSL 2019, which commences on February 14. In a repeat of the 2016 final, the Gladiators will take on Peshawar Zalmi in their tournament opener on 15 February in Dubai, said the information made available here… Continue reading Hasnain replaces pacer Naseem Shah in Quetta Gladiators’ squad for PSL
Peshawar Zalmi, epitome of consistency at HBL PSL
LAHORE, Feb 6 (APP):The 2017 HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) champions Peshawar Zalmi are an epitome of consistency and in the game’s most unpredictable format,T20,Zalmi have been consistently so good that they have topped the points table on two occasions and played the final as many times in the mega event. Zalmi were the best… Continue reading Peshawar Zalmi, epitome of consistency at HBL PSL
Quetta Gladiators , From underdogs to a force to be reckoned with in HBL PSL
LAHORE, Feb 05 (APP):Quetta Gladiators started their journey in the HBL Pakistan Super League as an underdog unit, but after three years, their winning percentage (56.66) in the league stands only behind Peshawar Zalmi (57.57) and Islamabad United (59.37).The Gladiators’ success in the league has been built on the youth and street-smart captaincy of Sarfaraz… Continue reading Quetta Gladiators , From underdogs to a force to be reckoned with in HBL PSL
Sarfaraz Ahmed to continue as Pakistan captain
LAHORE, Feb 05 (APP):The Pakistan Cricket Board on Tuesday confirmed that Sarfaraz Ahmed will remain captain till the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, which will be staged in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July.”I am happy to confirm that Sarfaraz will remain Pakistan captain till the World Cup. I was always clear… Continue reading Sarfaraz Ahmed to continue as Pakistan captain
Muhammad Sami to lead Islamabad United
RAWALPINDI, Feb 04 (APP):Renowned fast bowler Muhammad Sami will be leading Islamabad United in the fourth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) starting February 14. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Islamabad United, Shoaib Naveed while addressing a press conference here on Monday said that Muhammad Sami would be captain of Islamabad United. He said, the performance of… Continue reading Muhammad Sami to lead Islamabad United
Honda Polo Cup to get under way
LAHORE, Feb 04 (APP):The Honda Polo Cup 2019 will roll into action on Tuesday (tomorrow) here at Lahore Polo Club ground. President Lahore Polo Club (LPC) President Malik Atif Yar Tiwana said on Monday that top six teams are featuring in the 12-goal tournament. The participating teams have been divided into two pools. Pool A… Continue reading Honda Polo Cup to get under way
Nepal beats Pakistan in 5th T-20 Women Blind Cricket Series
KARACHI, Feb 04 (APP):The Nepal women blind cricket team on Monday defeated Pakistan women blind cricket team in the 5th T-20 international match of the Nepal-Pakistan Women Blind Cricket Series played at Shalimar Cricket Stadium, Islamabad. Pakistan won the toss which had been the case throughout the series and selected to bat first. Pakistan team made… Continue reading Nepal beats Pakistan in 5th T-20 Women Blind Cricket Series
Pakistan wins 2 gold medals, 1 silver & 2 bronze in 7th International Fujairah Taekwondo Open
PESHAWAR, Feb 04 (APP):Pakistan claimed two gold medal, one silver and two bronze medals with the Queen and youngest player of the event Ayseha Ayaz from Swat felt her presence by winning bronze medal in the 27kg weight category of the 7th Fujairah Open Taekwondo Championship at United Arab Emirates Sports Complex.
Karachi Kings, the side on rise in HBL PSL
LAHORE, Feb 04 (APP):Karachi Kings’ success graph is rising in the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) but they had a dismal first year in 2016 when they won only two games and finished fourth in the points table, but after that they have finished third and second in 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Pakistan women beat West Indies in Sana’s 100th T20I
LAHORE, Feb 03 (APP):A pre-match pep talk by pakistan cricket team Sarfaraz Ahmed did the trick for Pakistan women team who defeated the West Indies by 12 runs in the third and final women’s T20 at Karachi’s Southend Club on Sunday. The West Indies won the series by 2-1 and both the sides will now… Continue reading Pakistan women beat West Indies in Sana’s 100th T20I
Multan Sultans, HBL PSL popularity set to increase manifold
LAHORE, Feb 03 (APP):Multan Sultans made their HBL Pakistan Super League debut only in 2018, but their popularity in the league is at par with any other team. Under a new owner, they are the most expensive HBL PSL franchise, according to a analysis made available to APP here on Sunday. Their popularity in Pakistan,… Continue reading Multan Sultans, HBL PSL popularity set to increase manifold