Virus infections for Olympic athletes, coaches rising faster
BEIJING: Athletes and team officials are testing positive for Covid-19 at much higher rates than other people arriving in China for the Beijing Olympics, organisers said on Tuesday. Figures released by local organisers showed 11 positive tests for Covid-19 among 379 athletes and officials arriving on Monday. They have been taken into isolation hotels to […]
PSL 2022: What to expect from tournament opener between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans
The seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2022 is upon us. The opening match of the tournament sees Karachi Kings host defending champions Multan Sultans at National Stadium Karachi tonight. The game is expected to kick off at 7pm but not before a star-studded opening ceremony formally declares the tournament open for business. […]
Foreign cricketers excited to be in Pakistan for HBL PSL 7
KARACHI: Since its inception in 2016, the HBL Pakistan Super League has proved to be a brilliant platform for the cricketers from around the world to ply their trade. The foreign contingent of cricketers in successive HBL PSL seasons have made no secret of their admiration for the young local talent and, since the leagues […]
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam named ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was on Monday named ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year following his exploits in 2021 when he scored 405 runs in six games at an average of 67.50. The 27-year-old was the second-highest run-scorer with 228 runs and was the Player of the Match in both of Pakistan’s wins in the […]
Bavuma, Van der Dussen tons help South Africa beat India
PAARL: Captain Temba Bavuma and Rassie van der Dussen scored centuries and shared a partnership of 204 as hosts South Africa beat India by 31 runs in the first One-day International on Wednesday.** The home side elected to bat and posted 296 for four in their 50 overs, with Bavuma’s 110 from 143 balls the […]
Jasprit Bumrah backs Virat Kohli, courts Test captain role
PAARL: India’s Jasprit Bumrah says former captain Virat Kohli still has a big role to play for the Test side following the latter’s surprise resignation in the wake of the 2-1 series loss to South Africa last week. Kohli stepped down from the Test captaincy on Saturday, saying the time was right for a new direction for […]
Abid Ali grateful for ‘second life’, starts rehab under PCB team
LAHORE: Test cricketer Abid Ali, who was diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome last month, began this week his rehabilitation at the National High Performance Centre (NHPC) in Lahore, under the supervision of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The 34-year-old Abid faced the unusual health condition on Dec 21 when he felt chest pain while playing a Quaid-e-Azam […]
PSL 2022 tickets go up for sale online: PCB
Tickets for the Karachi and Lahore legs of the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) are up for sale on cricket.bookme.pk, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement on Tuesday. The first leg of 15 matches will be played in Karachi from Jan 27 to Feb 7, while the remaining 19 matches […]
Dean Elgar ready for ‘massive’ Test decider against India
CAPE TOWN: South Africa’s Dean Elgar says the third and final Test against India at Newlands on Tuesday is his team’s biggest match in 15 years as they look to win a series against the number one side in the world and provide confidence to a new group of players. India won the first Test […]
Bangladesh win good for world cricket: NZ stalwart Taylor
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s defeat in the opening match may have marred Ross Taylor’s farewell Test series but the retiring stalwart believes Bangladesh’s shock victory at Mount Maunganui was a massive boost for the game and the format. Bangladesh, currently ranked ninth, stunned world Test champions New Zealand by eight wickets on Wednesday for their first […]