You will be stranded as a batter if you’re satisfied with yourself: Babar Azam
Pakistan’s Babar Azam, who is playing for Rangpur Riders in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League, is undoubtedly the biggest star in the competition. In an exclusive chat with Cricbuzz, Azam spoke about his cricketing philosophy across formats, his famed cover drive, being one’s own coach and a lot more. Excerpts What are your learning from […]
Jordan score twice in injury time to surge into Asian Cup quarters
DOHA: Jordan will meet Tajikistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after two stoppage-time goals secured a 3-2 win over Iraq, who had striker and tournament top scorer Aymen Hussein sent off late on for his goal celebrations on Monday. Jordan had a man advantage after the 77th-minute dismissal of Hussein but looked down and out […]
New Zealand pip Afghanistan in low-scoring thriller
New Zealand vs Afghanistan In what was arguably the game of the tournament so far, New Zealand scrapped past Afghanistan with a one-wicket win in their U19 World Cup encounter at Buffalo Park in East London on Tuesday (January 23). It didn’t seem like the game would end up this way at the halfway mark. […]
Mbappe sends PSG into French Cup last 16
PARIS: Kylian Mbappe grabbed two goals and a pair of assists as Paris St-Germain brushed past third-tier Orleans 4-1 on Saturday to reach the last 16 of the French Cup. Mbappe opened the scoring with a neat low finish before doubling his tally in the second half from the penalty spot following a handball in […]
Nadal to skip Australian Open due to fresh muscle injury
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open this month after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said on Sunday. Nadal’s latest injury casts fresh doubts about the former world number one’s ability to compete […]
DC Ganderbal flags-off Students for 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship
GANDERBAL, JANUARY 05: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shyambir today flagged-off both boys and girls softball teams, marking their journey to participate in the prestigious 14th Senior National Softball Cricket Championship 2023-2024. The championship is scheduled to take place in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, from January 09 to January 13. In a heartening interaction with the […]
FIFA suspends new agent rules worldwide until case in Europe settled
ZURICH: FIFA has temporarily suspended its new agent regulations (FFAR) worldwide until the European Court of Justice gives its decision following injunctions against implementing some of the new rules, world football’s governing body said on Saturday. Agents have been at loggerheads with FIFA after they lost an appeal in July to block new regulations that […]
Haris Rauf should be in Pakistan Test side, says Shahid Afridi
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi said fast bowler Haris Rauf should be playing in the three-Test series against Australia, where conditions would suit him, instead of the Big Bash League (BBL). White-ball specialist Rauf, who has played only one Test and nine first-class matches in his career, turned down an offer to be part of […]
Noman Ali out of Australia tour after undergoing appendectomy
Pakistan’s injury crisis on the tour of Australia worsened after left-arm spinner Noman Ali was ruled out after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis. “Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, leading to examinations and scans in emergency that confirmed a diagnosis of acute appendicitis,” a PCB release issued on Saturday (December 23) […]
Russell-inspired West Indies down England in first T20
BRIDGETOWN: Veteran all-rounder Andre Russell made a dazzling return to international cricket to help West Indies cruise to a four-wicket victory over England in the opening Twenty20 International in Bridgetown on Tuesday. Handed a shock recall after a two-year absence, Russell shone with bat and ball at the Kensington Oval as the home side reached […]