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South Africa 94/2 at lunch against Pakistan
(AFP). South Africa reached 94-2 at lunch on the first day of the opening Test in Karachi as they began their first Test in Pakistan in 14 years on Tuesday. Opener Dean Elgar was on a solid 46 with Faf du Plessis on 14 after South Africa…
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Rahane’s captaincy masterclass puts heat on Kohli as England loom
Ajinkya Rahane's calm and composed leadership of India in their stunning Test triumph over Australia earned widespread praise Wednesday -- and increased pressure on regular captain Virat Kohli ahead of a home series against England next…
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Pakistan, South Africa women’s teams to clash in first ODI
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan women’s national cricket team will be in action after a gap of over 10 months for the first of the three one-day-internationals against South Africa on Wednesday.
The match will be played at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium.…
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India clinch Australia Test series in Gabba thriller
India pulled off a record run-chase in a thrilling final session to hand Australia their first defeat at Brisbane's Gabba ground since 1988 and clinch the four-Test series 2-1 on Tuesday.
Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant starred with a…
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India’s Siraj says mum’s pep talk made him ‘mentally strong’
India bowler Mohammed Siraj revealed how a phone call with his mother and the memory of his late father spurred him on to a five-wicket haul in the final Test against Australia on Monday.
Siraj, playing only his third Test, ably…
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As rumours swell, Mohammad Amir clarifies retirement stance
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir has confirmed that he will be available for selection in the cricket team after the departure of the current team management.
Taking to Twitter on Monday, Amir requested media and fans to refrain…
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Aleem Dar and Ahsan Raza to umpire Pak-SA Tests
Lahore, 16 January 2021: Aleem Dar will officiate in his first-ever Test at home, while on-field umpire Ahsan Raza and match referee Mohammad Javed Malik will also make their Test debuts as the Pakistan Cricket Board, on behalf of the…
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Proteas arrive in Pakistan for first cricket tour in 14 years
South Africa cricket team arrived in Karachi to play two Tests and three T20 internationals on their first tour of Pakistan in 14 years.
The Proteas had last visited Pakistan in 2007 when they played five ODIs and Tests.
The South…
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England cricket fan waits 10 months for Sri Lanka Test – and gets kicked out
An England cricket fan who waited 10 months in Sri Lanka to watch his team play was ushered away by police before a ball had been bowled in the first Test on Thursday.
Rob Lewis, who flew out last March before the original tour was…
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Imran Khan triumphs over Virat Kohli in ICC leadership poll
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan won an ICC Twitter poll, beating the incumbent Indian skipper Virat Kohli by a narrow margin.
The poll was launched by the global cricket body with the options of Imran Khan, current…
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Misbah blames bio secure bubble for NZ debacle
ISLAMABAD (APP): Pakistan 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…
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India captain Rahane savours draw that felt like victory
India captain Ajinkya Rahane said his team’s draw in the third test against Australia felt like a victory after the touring side pulled off a great escape at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday.
A hamstrung Hanuma Vihari and bruised…
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PSL sides confirm line-ups for sixth edition
The six HBL Pakistan Super League sides confirmed their line-ups for the sixth edition of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s marquee event, which will be held in Karachi and Lahore from 20 February to 22 March.
In the Platinum Category,…
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India battle to save Sydney Test marred by crowd abuse allegations
India were battling to avoid defeat against Australia after losing two wickets before the close of play Sunday in a third Test marred by allegations of racist abuse from the Sydney crowd.
The hosts declared their second innings at tea on…
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ICC probes racist abuse of Indian players in Sydney Test
Cricket chiefs have launched an investigation into allegations of racist abuse of the India team from sections of the crowd in the third Test, after six people were ejected and play halted for nearly 10 minutes Sunday.
The International…
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