PCB awaiting detailed reply from ECB over bio-secure measures
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expects a detailed reply from its its counterpart, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), by the end of the ongoing week over the arrangements to be made for hosting Pakistan cricket team from July to Sept for three Tests and as many T20I besides holding its training camp […]
The 90s T20 XI with players who never played T20 cricket
Despite no cricket being played, there’s plenty of talk surrounding T20 cricket. The future of the T20 World Cup and the IPL have been hot topics ever since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, but the wait continues as the ICC tries to weigh its options regarding the fate of these tournaments. On a separate note, […]
Sohail Tanvir warns players of likely approaches from corrupt elements
KARACHI: All-rounder Sohail Tanvir has warned his fellow Pakistan players to watch out for bookies and corrupt elements approaching them in the present circumstances due to the excessive use of social media. Talking to a group of journalists in a video conference, the left-arm seamer, however, categorically denied receiving any such offers in his career […]
Sarfraz, Haider earn selections for England tour in 29-man Pakistan squad
LAHORE: Former captain Sarfraz Ahmed and uncapped batsman Haider Ali were the major inclusions when Pakistan chief selector-cum-head coach Misbah-ul-Haq announced on Friday an expanded 29-member squad for the three Tests and as many T20 Internationals against England. Also returning to the national side is the aging Sohail Khan, the 36-year-old who last played at […]
Shahid Afridi Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus. Posting via his Twitter handle, he wrote, “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 a speedy recovery, InshaAllah” Recently, the former […]
Pakistan players excited about Younis, Mushtaq appointments
LAHORE: Pakistan cricket stars are thrilled at the addition of high profile coaches Younis Khan and Mushtaq Ahmed in the backroom staff for the upcoming tour of England in which they will play three Tests and as many T20Is in August-September. The presence of Mushtaq and Younis the spin bowling and batting coaches for the […]
India’s tour of Sri Lanka postponed
India’s tour of Sri Lanka, which was scheduled to take place later this month, has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The International Cricket Council announced the news on social media and it is reported that the of Board Control for Cricket in India informed Sri Lanka cricket that it is not feasible […]
Afridi, Ramiz, Basit laud PCB’s decision to appoint Younis as coach
ISLAMABAD: Former Test and T20 skipper Shahid Afridi has lauded the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for assigning key roles to former players, saying that it is good to see the cricketers running the show. Afridi, who scored 1,716 runs in 27 Tests, was of the view that PCB had given key roles to former cricketers […]
ICC allows virus substitutions in Test matches
LONDON: Test teams will be allowed to field substitutes for players displaying coronavirus symptoms, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday. The new regulation is one of several interim changes designed to prevent the spread of Covid-19 when cricket resumes, including a ban on saliva being used to shine the ball. As happens with […]
ICC bans use of saliva on ball; allows Covid-19 replacements in Tests among other interim changes
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed interim changes to its playing regulations, which include the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball and allowing home umpires in international series. It also decided to allow teams to have a replacement for players showing Covid-19 symptoms in Test matches. All these changes […]