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Ticketing services partner for Pakistan vs New Zealand series appointed

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 11 (APP): Bookme.pk has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board’s ticketing services provider for a two-year period from next week’s ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand. Through this partnership, Bookme.pk will also be responsible for selling tickets for next month’s men’s and women’s series between Pakistan and England,… Continue reading Ticketing services partner for Pakistan vs New Zealand series appointed

Pak cricketers excited to welcome New Zealand after 18 years

team for their historic tour to Pakistan. The Black Caps will arrive in Pakistan today (Saturday) for three One-Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals. This is their first tour since 2003,when they were beaten 5-0 by the hosts in an ODI series. “It is a great news for passionate cricket fans that New Zealand are… Continue reading Pak cricketers excited to welcome New Zealand after 18 years

New Zealand announce first Pakistan tour in 18 years

ISLAMABAD, Aug 05 (APP): New Zealand are set to tour Pakistan for a limited-overs series in September and October, visiting for the time since 2003, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday on its website. The tour is set to start on September 17 with the first ODI in Rawalpindi, with subsequent ODIs to… Continue reading New Zealand announce first Pakistan tour in 18 years

Pakistan announces New Zealand tour itinerary

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LAHORE, Aug 05 (APP): Pakistan Cricket Board here on Thursday announced that New Zealand will play three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League ODIs and five Twenty20 Internationals on their first tour to Pakistan in 18 years. Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium will be the venue of the 17, 19 and 21 September ODIs, while… Continue reading Pakistan announces New Zealand tour itinerary

ICC announces broadcast, digital distribution plans for inaugural WTC Final

ISLAMABAD, Jun 15 (APP): The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the broadcast and digital distribution plans for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship Final being played between India and New Zealand from June 18 to 22, in Southampton. The coverage will provide global cricket fans with wide-ranging access to the match on television, digital… Continue reading ICC announces broadcast, digital distribution plans for inaugural WTC Final

Skills more important for a bowler than pace: Amir

ISLAMABAD, Apr 15 (APP):Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir believes having skills was more important for a bowler than just pace saying players need to learn on how to swing the ball to trouble batsmen. Amir, who took 119, 81 and 59 wickets in 36 Tests, 61 ODIs and 50 twenty’s, respectively, said if you are bowling… Continue reading Skills more important for a bowler than pace: Amir

Spending long time in bio secure bubble was key factor of our defeat , Misbah

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP): Pakistan cricket teams head coach Misbah-ul-Haq on Monday said that long stay of nineteen days in bio secure bubble was the key factor of Pakistan cricket teams dismal performance in the tour of New Zealand. “We spent eighteen to nineteen days in hotel rooms, there was no cricket… Continue reading Spending long time in bio secure bubble was key factor of our defeat , Misbah

Babar Azam to miss Christchurch Test

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Jan 02 (APP): Pakistan men’s national team captain Babar Azam will miss the second Test against New Zealand, which commences at the Hagley Oval from tomorrow, Sunday. In his absence, Mohammad Rizwan will lead the side. Babar had a full-fledge training session yesterday but felt slight pain in his thumb, following… Continue reading Babar Azam to miss Christchurch Test

Pak cricket team bowling coach Waqar Younis to miss second Test

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP): Pakistan cricket teams bowling coach Waqar Younis will return to Pakistan after the first Test against New Zealand to meet his family, whom he has not met since June. Waqar Younis had requested the team management to be granted leave so that he can spend additional time with… Continue reading Pak cricket team bowling coach Waqar Younis to miss second Test

Babar’s absence should not haunt Green-shirts: Miandad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (APP): Batting legend Javed Miandad believes Babar Azam’s absence should not haunt the Green-shirts in the Twenty20 series against New Zealand, saying every player who gets a chance should have the confidence to perform for the team. Babar has been ruled out of New Zealand T20s after suffering a fracture in his… Continue reading Babar’s absence should not haunt Green-shirts: Miandad

Babar Azam ruled out of New Zealand T20Is

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 13 (APP): Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of New Zealand T20Is after suffering a fracture in his right thumb during today’s, Sunday morning’s practice session. A spokesman of the Pakistan Cricket said here that World’s second-ranked T20I batsman suffered the injury during a throw-down session, following which… Continue reading Babar Azam ruled out of New Zealand T20Is

Pak cricketers finally get their first batting practice in New Zealand

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 09 (APP): Pakistan cricket squad finally had its first practice session in Queenstown today on Wednesday morning after spending weeks in isolation after landing in New Zealand. Pak cricketers remained in two weeks long strict isolation after reaching New Zealand. New Zealand cricket authorities did not let them to come… Continue reading Pak cricketers finally get their first batting practice in New Zealand

Pakistan name 18-player squad for New Zealand T20Is

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Dec 06 (APP):Pakistan on Sunday announced an 18-player men’s national squad for the three T20Is against New Zealand to be played on 18, 20 and 22 December. The squad was finalised by head coach Misbah-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam in consultation with Pakistan Shaheens coach Ijaz Ahmed, who also locked his… Continue reading Pakistan name 18-player squad for New Zealand T20Is

Team fully prepared for New Zealand challenge , Babar Azam

Sohail Ali LAHORE, Nov 20 (APP): Pakistan’s cricket captain Babar Azam said on Friday his team is fully prepared for the tour of New Zealand and expressed the optimism that it will live up to the expectations by showcasing best performance. “ Our team is very excited to go on its New Zealand tour and… Continue reading Team fully prepared for New Zealand challenge , Babar Azam

World Children’s Day to be marked on Friday

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (APP): Like other parts of the globe,United Nations’ (UN) Universal Children’s Day will be marked on November 20 across the globe including Pakistan to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide. UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, promotes and coordinates this special day, which also works towards improving children’s welfare. World… Continue reading World Children’s Day to be marked on Friday

Pakistan name 35-player squad for New Zealand

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By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Nov 11 (APP): Pakistan today announced a 35-player squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand from which the national men’s and Shaheens squads will be selected. The players, along with 20-member players support personnel, will depart for Lincoln on 23 November where they will spend the mandatory 14-day quarantine period,… Continue reading Pakistan name 35-player squad for New Zealand

New Zealand to host Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, Bangladesh in summer

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ISLAMABAD, Aug 11 (APP): New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Tuesday that it will host Pakistan, West Indies, Australia and Bangladesh during the summer season. NZC are currently working with the government on the biosecurity measures that will need to be in place for the touring teams with visitors to the country currently required to… Continue reading New Zealand to host Pakistan, West Indies, Australia, Bangladesh in summer

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