Pakistani Abdullah Shafiq looks on after playing a shot during the 2023 Asian Cup. – AFP/File KARACHI: Pakistan opener Abdullah Shafiq opened with an undesirable record in the history of cricket, becoming the first opening batsman to be dismissed for a duck in all matches of a one-day international (ODI) series. Shafiq’s poor patch continued … Read more
The India Women’s U-19 team celebrates winning the inaugural edition of the ACC U-19 Women’s Asia Cup on December 22, 2024. — ACC KUALA LUMPUR: India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to win the inaugural Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup at Baymas Oval on Sunday. Opening batsman Gongadi Trisha played a pivotal role in India’s … Read more
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi inspects construction work at Karachi’s National Stadium on a late-night visit on December 21, 2024. – Screengrab via X/TheRealPCBMedia Naqvi says a cricket event is being planned in Karachi. He says the construction of the National Stadium will be completed within a month. Signals that Tri-nation series matches … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Medal details have been released for the competitions held on December 18 during the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games, organized by the Pakistan Sports Council. Punjab won a total of 164 medals, including 77 gold, 50 silver and 37 bronze. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa won 91 medals, including 24 gold, 30 silver and 37 bronze. Sindh won 72 … Read more
The headquarters of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in Lahore. – PCB location ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet on Wednesday rejected the National Assembly’s participation in the salary package of all individuals associated with Pakistani cricket teams, stating that the information is of a sensitive and confidential nature in essence. In its response during the Question … Read more
Punjab emerged as winners of the Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games. — Facebook/Pakistan Sports Council ISLAMABAD: The 2024 Quaid-e-Azam Inter-Provincial Games concluded on Thursday with Punjab securing first place in the week-long sporting event at the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad. With an unparalleled tally of 173 medals, including 78 gold, 53 silver and 42 bronze, Punjab … Read more
South Africa’s Heinrich Klaassen (right) scores four goals during the second ODI match between Pakistan at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town on December 19, 2024. – AFP Prolific South Africa spinner Heinrich Klaassen was fined 15% of his match fee for “kicking the stumps” for showing his disappointment after being dismissed by spinner Naseem … Read more
Pakistani Muhammad Hassan Usmani takes a photo with trophies after winning the singles and doubles titles at the ATF U14 Jeddah Championship. — Reporter Pakistani player Muhammad Hassan Usmani shone in Saudi Arabia, where he claimed the singles and doubles titles at the ATF U14 Jeddah Championship, organized by the Saudi Tennis Federation. The tournament … Read more
A view of the Gwadar Cricket Ground shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC). LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that the coastal city of Gwadar, located in Balochistan, is the host of the player draft for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). “The kick-off ceremony for the league … Read more
Inter Miami FC striker Lionel Messi reacts after scoring in the second half against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, US on August 6, 2023. – Reuters Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami hosts New York City FC (NYCFC) in the opening match of the 2025 Major League Soccer season under a schedule revealed on … Read more