Imran inspired young generation of fast bowlers: Aamir Sohail
LAHORE: Former skipper Aamir Sohail believes the 1992 World Cup winning Pakistan captain Imran Khan inspired the young generation to become a fast-bowler, saying the legendary all-rounder set high standards in the game. “Remember that 1977 Sydney Test when Imran bowled a spell with his shirt torn and when those pictures came out, it inspired […]
PCB disappointed with Hafeez over retesting
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed disappointment over all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez’s conduct of sharing his Covid-19 report in public which came negative in contrast to the result of the same test from another lab conducted a day earlier by the board. PCB chief executive Wasim Khan had a talk with Hafeez over phone […]
Hafeez says he has tested negative for Covid-19
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has tested negative for Covid-19 a day after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said he was among seven more players who contracted the disease ahead of their England tour, the player said on Wednesday. The PCB confirmed on Tuesday that a total of 10 players, including Hafeez, had tested positive but the 39-year-old said […]
Jofra Archer to undergo second COVID test before joining England squad
England fast bowler Jofra Archer will undergo a second round of COVID-19 Test before joining the national team’s training camp in Southampton on Thursday. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said in a statement that the Sussex bowler will join England’s behind-closed-doors training camp on Thursday after a member of his household felt unwell over the weekend. […]
‘Cricketers don’t speak on sensitive issues because of insecurities’: Irfan Pathan
Irfan Pathan has never shied away from voicing his opinion and has always made sure to utilise his position as a former India international to spread a positive message through social media. On issues beyond cricket, Pathan is one of the few people who has raised his voice time, talking straight to the point- be it […]
Malik allowed to spend time with family, will join team in late July
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday granted special dispensation to veteran all-rounder Shoaib Malik by allowing him to join the national side in England on July 24 after spending time with his family. The PCB in a press release states: “Shoaib’s wife, Sania Mirza, and one-year-old son, Izhaan Mirza Malik, have been in India, […]
SL government launches probe into 2011 World Cup final fixing allegations
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s sports ministry on Saturday ordered an investigation into former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s allegation the national cricket team’s loss to India in the 2011 World Cup final was fixed by “certain parties”. The sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks, the ministry […]
Sri Lanka ‘sold’ 2011 World Cup final: minister
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka “sold” the 2011 World Cup final to India, the country’s former sports minister said on Thursday, reviving one of cricket’s most explosive match-fixing controversies. Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was sports minister at the time, is the second senior figure to allege the final was fixed, after 1996 World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga. “I […]
Shaheen wants to keep focus on Test cricket
LAHORE: The glitz and glamour of limited-overs cricket isn’t making Shaheen Shah Afridi shift focus from the longest and purest form of the game. The 20-year-old paceman on Wednesday said he remains committed to Test cricket and is eyeing the upcoming tour of England to really make his mark. “It’s my first tour of England […]
Qatar virtually unveils third 2022 World Cup venue
DOHA: Launching the third 2022 World Cup stadium, Qatar’s chief organiser said on Monday he was consulting with the English Premier League and Bundesliga to learn about how they are dealing with the coronavirus. Hassan Al-Thawadi’s comments underscore how sports are taking into account the potential for ongoing health precautions at events, if there is […]