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ICC to name three inductees to its Cricket Hall of Fame
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will name three new inductees to the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on Sunday, 23 August via a live broadcast on the ICC social media handles, the global sport body said.
The inductees will be…
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England name 14-man squad for Pakistan T20Is
The Eoin Morgan-led squad features a fresh look as the selectors have opted against picking those who are currently engaged in the Test series as part of workload management.
While there aren't any uncapped players in the squad, the…
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Babar Azam only batsman inside top-five across all formats
Babar Azam has strengthened his status as the world’s most gifted, skilled and all-rounded batsman by returning to the top-five of the latest ICC Test batting rankings, by virtue of which he has become the only batsman to feature in the…
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England remain 1-0 up in series against Pakistan after drawing second Test
AFP: England remained 1-0 up in the three match Test series on Monday after a match delayed much by rain and bad weather turned into a draw.
England had made 110-4 declared in reply to Pakistan's first innings 236 when a draw was agreed…
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10 Karachiites drown in Keenjhar lake as boat capsizes
Ten members of a family died in a tragic accident when a boat capsized in the Keenjhar lake, Geo News reported on Monday.
According to police, the accident happened when a boat containing close to two dozen people from Karachi's…
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Dhoni says farewell to international cricket
Former Indian cricket captain and two-time world cup winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said farewell to international cricket on Saturday.
Taking to Instagram, Dhoni announced he was quitting cricket, leading to many fans paying…
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Waqar Younis throws weight behind skipper Azhar Ali
AFP: Pakistan's bowling coach Waqar Younis threw his weight behind batsman Azhar Ali on Thursday, ahead of the second Test match between Pakistan and England.
Pakistan, despite not having played international cricket for six months…
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As criticism mounts on Azhar Ali, Sarfaraz throws his weight behind the skipper
Former Pakistan cricket team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has thrown his weight behind Test captain Azhar Ali, tweeting in his support on Monday and urging him to "stay strong" as critics continue to take shots at him.
In a tweet message, the…
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England down Pakistan by 3 wickets to win first Test
MANCHESTER: England beat Pakistan by three wickets to win the first Test at Old Trafford on Saturday in dramatic fashion.
Chasing a challenging target of 277, England lost five wickets for only 117 runs but Buttler and Woakes came to…
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No shame in bringing water bottles for players: Misbah on Sarfaraz controversy
Pakistan Cricket Team Head Coach Misbah ul Haq commented on the recent episode inviting former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who brought out water bottles for his teammates whilst they batted during the first Test match against England, inciting…
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Mohammad Abbas you beauty: Ben Stokes’ dismissal drives Twitter into a frenzy
Twitter went crazy after Mohammad Abbas, Pakistani right-arm pacer, clean bowled batting sensation Ben Stokes on Thursday during the 2nd day of the first Test match between England and Pakistan.
Social media was ablaze with Abbas memes…
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PCB announces financial rewards for ground staff
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday announced financial rewards for those who worked tirelessly during the fifth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League.
As many as 63 ground staff – across Karachi, Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi – will…
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Afghan gathering to decide fate of 400 Taliban prisoners
Thousands of prominent Afghans will gather in Kabul Friday to decide whether to release about 400 Taliban prisoners, including many involved in brutal attacks that killed scores of Afghans and foreigners.
US Secretary of State Mike…
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Chinese sponsor to withdraw from India’s IPL after protests: reports
The Chinese headline sponsor of the Indian Premier League, the world's richest cricket tournament, is set to withdraw amid mounting hostility after a border clash between the Indian and Chinese armies, reports said.
Phonemaker…
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PCB issues clarification on cricket associations
The PCB has explained it had included its staffers in the six Cricket Associations as a transitory and administrative step with the sole purpose of facilitating and expediting the registration process, and the staffers will resign…
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