India’s Rohit Sharma speaks with then team coach Ravi Shastri during a training session at the MCG in Melbourne on January 2, 2021. – AFP Former India coach Ravi Shastri on Friday said he expects skipper Rohit Sharma to “pull the plug” on his red-ball career after being ruled out of the fifth Test against … Read more
Picture of Indian and Pakistani cricket team players. – AFP/File There will be two places in the 2025 Champions Trophy to be hosted by Pakistan, with India playing all its matches in the UAE, a move that suggests the tournament should eventually be settled as per Prime Minister Modi’s requirements. He rules the country, according … Read more
Pakistani fans cheer during the 2023 Asia Cup one-day international cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on September 6, 2023. – AFP Foreign cricket teams get warm welcome in Pakistan: Tarar Champions Cup says to help promote culture and tourism in Pakistan. He urges spectators to show their passion for … 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
Indian pacer Ravichandran Ashwin is pictured during the third Test against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, India on February 16, 2024. — Reuters Indian pacer Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket in all its formats after the third Test against Australia ended in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday. “This will … Read more
Pakistani all-rounder Imad Waseem. – AFP/File While vowing to continue with domestic and franchise cricket, Imad Wasim on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket. In a message to his fans and supporters, Waseem said that wearing the green jersey was something unforgettable for him, but after much deliberation he decided to call it quits … Read more
Ground staff cover the ground during a rain delay as play is suspended in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Brisbane, Australia on December 14, 2024. – Reuters Cricket Australia has issued a full refund to spectators after the opening day of the third Border-Gavaskar … Read more
An undated photo of former Pakistani cricketer Muhammad Amir. -PCB/File Following in the footsteps of his former teammate and colleague Imad Waseem, pacer Mohammad Amir announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. “After careful consideration, I have made the difficult decision to retire from international cricket,” Amir said in a statement issued on X, … Read more
An undated photo of the ICC Champions Trophy. – AFP/File No agreement has been reached between the PCB and BCCI on the ‘hybrid’ format. The ICC is still unable to announce the schedule for this event. Under the hybrid model, the Pakistan-India match will be played in Dubai. The saga of next year’s Cricket Champions … Read more
Lahore: The Zimbabwe Cricket Board has reached out to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to secure No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for Pakistani players selected to participate in the upcoming Zim Afro Cricket League, according to sources. Sources confirmed that the PCB has given a positive signal, giving a green signal to ZC regarding the issuance … Read more