KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ehsan Mani expressed grave doubts on Wednesday that this year’s ICC T20 World Cup will be postponed for a year at least because of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Talking to a selected group of reporters via video link, the PCB chief remarked the uncertain situation across the […]
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Wednesday suspended team doctor Madhu Thottappillil for a social media post on the death of 20 Indian Army personnel during a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. Chennai Super Kings ✔@ChennaiIPL The Chennai Super Kings Management was not aware of the personal tweet of Dr. Madhu Thottappillil. He has been suspended […]
KARACHI: After a dramatic slump with the bat during the 2019 international cricket season, dashing opener Fakhar Zaman expressed hope on Tuesday that he’ll rediscover his touch during Pakistan’s tour of England under the guidance of his mentor Younis Khan. The 30-year-old left-handed batsman from Mardan had a golden year in 2018 during which he […]
LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz on Monday said he is delighted over his inclusion in the England-bound national squad featuring as many as 29 players but admitted it will not be easy for him to resume Test cricket after he decided to make himself available, if required, for Test duty during the series in […]
LAHORE: Pakistan batting coach Younis Khan believed young Babar Azam should not be compared to Indian captain Virat Kohli, saying the Lahore-born cricketer has his own class. “It is unfair to compare Babar with Kohli because the latter has been playing international cricket for more than a decade, whereas Babar has only played just about […]
NEW DELHI: India called off their cricket tour of Zimbabwe over the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) on Friday, a day after their upcoming trip to Sri Lanka was also cancelled. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) added that it would not ‘rush into any decision’ about resuming training camps for India’s players. After […]
Pakistani superstar Shahid Afridi who has been at the forefront in fight against COVID-19 has tested positive for the deadly virus. The Pakistan cricket legend while taking to his Twitter handle said,” I’ve been feeling unwell since Thursday; my body had been aching badly. I’ve been tested and unfortunately I’m covid positive. Need prayers for […]
LAHORE: Middle-order batsman Haris Sohail has opted out of the Pakistan cricket squad for the upcoming tour of England due to prevailing Covid-19 situation while pacer Mohammad Amir has preferred to stay at home as his wife is expected their second child in July this year. Sources said that Haris, who is one of the […]
LAHORE: Mushtaq Ahmed, the newly-appointed spin bowling coach and mentor of Pakistan team for their forthcoming to England, says getting mentally strong for this important tour was the biggest challenge for the players. “Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the players have stayed away from the game for the last three months. They can regain their skills […]
KARACHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board wants to stage the Asia Cup T20 this year as per schedule, but in the UAE and is also in talks with Sri Lanka as an alternate venue for the event. Reliable sources in the PCB said on Tuesday that in the ACC meeting held on Monday, Chairman Ehsan Mani […]