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England win maiden World Cup title at Lord’s
A thrilling Super Over went England's way with the slimmest of margins as the home side lifted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 trophy in front of an ecstatic home crowd at Lord's.
Two dramatic run-outs in the final over of England's…
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Lawmakers take part in parliamentary cricket world cup
LONDON: Legislators from around the cricketing world gathered in London on Tuesday to play a few overs and leave their political troubles behind — but for some, the hope of a break from the stresses of their day jobs proved elusive.
At…
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Pakistan bow out of World Cup after thumping win over Bangladesh
Pakistan may have failed to qualify for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-finals, but a ton from Imam-ul-Haq and a six-wicket haul from Shaheen Afridi helped them to a thumping 94-run win over Bangladesh.
With Pakistan needing to…
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Pakistan revive memories of 1992 to stay in contention for WC semis
Pakistan, a historically unpredictable team specialising in theatrical comebacks, remain in World Cup contention after overwhelming previously unbeaten New Zealand in a group match which will revive unwelcome memories for the Kiwis.
Imran…
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Pakistan looking for a fast start against NZ, Hassan Ali will improve: Azhar Mahmood
Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood said on Tuesday that the green shirts were looking for a fast start against the New Zealand side in their clash on Wednesday.
Speaking at a press conference one day before the two sides clash, Mahmood…
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Sarfaraz heaps praise on Haris Sohail after World Cup heroics
Sarfaraz Ahmed lavished praise on Haris Sohail after his inspiring knock against South Africa kept Pakistan's hope for semifinal berth alive.
"No praise would be enough for the innings Haris played as he made the difference. In a tight…
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Pakistani who abused Sarfaraz tenders apology after social media backlash
A Pakistani cricket fan who had abused Sarfaraz in a video that went viral on Friday, tendered an apology to the captain for his abusive remarks.
"I did not know that this would get out of hand neither was I aware of the consequences,"…
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Six Pakistanis sign up for Canada’s Global T20 League
LAHORE: Six Pakistan cricketers have been signed up for the second edition of Canada’s T20 Global League.
According to a report carried by the Geo News, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, pacer Wahab Riaz, spinners Shadab Khan,…
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We’ve had time to assess mistakes, team will bounce back: Hafeez
Former Pakistan cricket captain Mohammad Hafeez said on Thursday that the team would bounce back from its dismal performance to put a strong showing against South Africa.
Speaking to media at the net practice in London, Hafeez said that…
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Sania Mirza is right but Shoaib Malik needs to be dropped for good
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is justified in saying that please let's not bring players' families into the debate after Pakistan's humiliating loss to India in a match of the World Cup.
With the defeat, Pakistan are unlikely to make it…
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ICC World Cup 2019: ‘That wasn’t my best’, says Ben Stokes after spectacular catch
London: Ben Stokes insists his astonishing catch in England’s World Cup rout of South Africa on Thursday doesn’t rank as the best of his career.
Stokes capped a man-of-the-match display in England’s 104-run victory at the Oval with one of…
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Sarfaraz wins praise for donning Kurta Shalwar to meet the queen
Pakistani skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed won praise on social media after he donned the national dress, Kurta Shalwar, to meet Queen Elizabeth II, on Wednesday.
Sarfaraz is known for his antics on the field and for his stellar cricket skills.…
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Malala represents Pakistan in World Cup opening ceremony
Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai represented Pakistan at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 opening cermeony on Wednesday.
The Pakistani activist attended the ceremony and donned the green Pakistan jersey to show her support for Sarfaraz…
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Pakistan finalize make up of World Cup squad after England drubbing
LAHORE: Pakistan on Monday made changes in their 15-player composition for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, which will be played in England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July.
This comes after Pakistan put up a dismal show in their five…
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Pakistan’s Ahsan Ayaz wins Squash tournament in Sweden
Pakistan's Ahsan Ayaz defeated fellow countryman Zeeshan Khan to win the $1,000 Strom 2 Abdel Wahed Squash Open 2019 at Sweden.
Pakistan's top seed Ahsan Ayaz started off on a high note by defeating Zeeshan in the first game 11-8. He then…
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