‘Terrorism to tourism’: Upcoming England cricket trip gives Pakistan a boost
The return of England’s cricket team to Pakistan next year, their first visit since 2005, is a vote of confidence in the country’s improved security — but challenges remain, analysts say. Cricket-obsessed Pakistan spent a decade in international sporting isolation after gunmen targeted the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009 in Lahore during a Test series, killing […]
Hazlewood prefers Brisbane as venue for first India Test
SYDNEY: Australia would prefer to play India in the first Test at the Gabba in Brisbane if the recent Covid-19 outbreak in Adelaide forces a change in venue, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said on Wednesday. The series opener is scheduled to start at the Adelaide Oval on Dec 17 but a new cluster of coronavirus […]
Karachi Kings end long wait, overwhelm Lahore Qalandars to win maiden PSL title
Karachi Kings on Tuesday night were crowned the 2020 Pakistan Super League winners after beating Lahore Qalandars by five wickets, their first-ever title of Pakistan’s premier Twenty20 tournament. One of the world’s leading batsmen, Babar Azam knocked a commanding half-century to help his side win their first championship in five years at Karachi National Stadium. […]
CSK should release Dhoni if there’s mega auction, says Aakash Chopra
Chennai Super Kings should release Mahendra Singh Dhoni if a mega auction takes place ahead of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) edition, believes cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra. According to Chopra, the three-time IPL champion would lose Rs 15 crore if they retain the former India captain. “I think CSK should release MS Dhoni going into the […]
Babar has ability to become one of the greats: Faf du Plessis
ISLAMABAD: South Africa’s former captain and senior pro Faf du Plessis believes that prolific batsman Babar Azam has the ability to become one of the greats of the game, saying the Pakistani Skipper has surprised with his Twenty20 credentials. He admitted that Babar has surprised a lot of people with his T20 credentials and are […]
Aakash Chopra defends Virat Kohli, says Rohit Sharma wouldn’t have won IPL with RCB
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has defended Virat Kohli amidst call for the latter’s removal as RCB and India’s limited-overs skipper for his poor show in the recently-concluded Indian Premier League (IPL). After Gautam Gambhir advocated for a change RCB’s captaincy and Rohit Sharma to be the new India T20I captain, Chopra asked if the […]
Indian cricket team departs for high-profile Australia tour
The Indian cricket team on Wednesday departed for a two-month long tour of Australia where it will aim to build on the historic Test series win two years ago. The BCCI tweeted photographs of the Indian contingent before departure with the players sporting customised PPE kits for travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “#TeamIndia is BACK! […]
West Indies cricketers sanctioned for breaching NZ isolation rules
CHRISTCHURCH: The West Indies cricket squad has been stripped of the right to train while in managed isolation after players were found to have breached rules around their 14-day quarantine. New Zealand’s Ministry of Health said CCTV footage from the team’s Christchurch hotel showed players mingling in hallways and sharing food in violation of managed […]
Fans to get taste of Tests
Cricket Australia on Tuesday announced that up to 27,000 spectators, which is 50 per cent of the total capacity, will be allowed at the Adelaide Oval for the first ever Day-Night Test between India and Australia, starting December 17. Fans will also be allowed in the other Test venues. The Indian team will be playing […]
Vince tests positive for virus, to miss PSL playoffs
NEW DELHI: England batsman James Vince has tested positive for coronavirus which has made his participation in the upcoming of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) doubtful. The 29-year-old Vince was set to play for Multan Sultans in the playoff of PSL which is scheduled to be held on Nov 14 in Karachi. According to a […]