England to play two additional T20Is in Pakistan next year: Ramiz

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Nov 09 (APP): England will play two additional men’s T20 Internationals to the five T20Is originally planned when they will tour Pakistan in September/October 2022. England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Chief Executive Tom Harrison announced here on Tuesday, following his meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja. The men’s… Continue reading England to play two additional T20Is in Pakistan next year: Ramiz

Issue of cancellation of England tour raised with British minister: FM

Pakistan to continue support Kashmiris' in their struggle for right to self-determination: FM

In a statement, he said the fans of cricket were disappointed with the cancellation of the tour of England cricket team to Pakistan. The cancellation of visit by England team without any consultation caused loss to the state television, Pakistan Cricket Board and people of Pakistan, he said. British Foreign Secretary told that the cancellation… Continue reading Issue of cancellation of England tour raised with British minister: FM

ECB announcement to visit Pakistan a welcome step forward, says Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Sep 29 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain said on Wednesday that the announcement of English Cricket Board to visit Pakistan next year was a welcome step forward. In a tweet, he said he would like to thank stars of cricket world, diplomatic community, media and cricket lovers around the world… Continue reading ECB announcement to visit Pakistan a welcome step forward, says Fawad

Haris Sohail ruled out of England ODIs

LAHORE, Jul 08 (APP): Pakistan cricket teams middle order batsman Haris Sohail has been ruled out from the tour of England due to a hamstring injury. The MRI conducted on Wednesday in Cardiff revealed a grade three tear injury, which he had picked up during a training session in Derby last week. The PCB medical… Continue reading Haris Sohail ruled out of England ODIs

England squad change provided assurance to PCB

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LAHORE, Jul 07 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday reiterated it will never compromise on the health and safety of its cricketers, adding the England and Wales Cricket Board’s decision to replace the entire playing and coaching staff for the six-match white-ball series provided a strong level of assurance to the PCB. “As part of… Continue reading England squad change provided assurance to PCB

Pak cricket team to leave for England on Tuesday

LAHORE, Jun 24 (APP): Pakistan men’s national cricket team will travel to Birmingham tomorrow, Friday, via Abu Dhabi on a chartered flight. After reaching Birmingham, the team will be transported to Derby, where the side will spend three days in room isolation before resuming their training sessions from Monday,June 28 . During their stay in… Continue reading Pak cricket team to leave for England on Tuesday

Pakistan better than England, can still win the series: Inzamam

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Former Skipper Inzamam-ul-Haq said Pakistan side was better than England and the visitors could still win the three-match series. “I think Pakistan team is better than England and we should have won the first Test. I still believe Pakistan can still win the series. When you are going through a tough… Continue reading Pakistan better than England, can still win the series: Inzamam

Wasim wants Fawad Alam included in 2nd Test

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 10 (APP): Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram believes the Green-shirts should include Fawad Alam in the middle order in the second Test against England at Southampton on August 13. “In the next match, you won’t find a turning wicket. You will play with one spinner and you will have to play with an… Continue reading Wasim wants Fawad Alam included in 2nd Test

PCB announces financial support for unemployed women players

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Aug 06 (APP): In line with its duty of care policy, the Pakistan Cricket Board here on Thursday announced a three-month financial support package for the unemployed national women cricketers. The proposal was put forward by the women’s wing, headed by Urooj Mumtaz, which was subsequently approved by PCB Chairman Ehsan… Continue reading PCB announces financial support for unemployed women players

Pakistan and England cricket teams pay tribute to Covid-19 victims

Pakistan and England cricket teams observed a one-minute silence before the start of the first Test at Old Trafford

By sohail ali LAHORE, Aug 05 (APP): Pakistan and England men’s cricket teams observed a one-minute silence before the start of the first Test at Old Trafford as mark of respect for all those affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, nearly 6,000 people out of 280,000 infected have lost… Continue reading Pakistan and England cricket teams pay tribute to Covid-19 victims

Babar Azam was backbone of Pakistan team: Shahid Afridi

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 03 (APP):Former Pakistani flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi believes the limited-overs Skipper, Babar Azam was the backbone of Pakistan team and hoped that the prolific batsman would win matches for the country, single-handedly. Afridi, who holds the record for taking the most number of wickets as captain in Twenty20s (40), heaped praise on Babar… Continue reading Babar Azam was backbone of Pakistan team: Shahid Afridi

Pakistan’s elite sportspersons get behind the men’s cricket team

LAHORE, Jul 30 (APP):Some of Pakistan’s greatest and most respected sport personalities have extended their support to their men’s national cricket team by wishing them luck in the ICC World Test Championship fixtures against England, which commence at Old Trafford next week. Led by the best of the best, Jahangir Khan, these renowned and universally… Continue reading Pakistan’s elite sportspersons get behind the men’s cricket team

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