England opener Ben Duckett revealed he put his ego aside to counter the ‘threat’ posed by India’s pace spearhead during their recently concluded first Test of the five-match series here at Headingley. Duckett, who played an important 62-run knock during England’s response to India’s first-innings 471, backed it with a counterpunching century, which proved decisive. … Read more
A collective effort from their bowlers, including debutant spinner Sonal Dinusha, helped Sri Lanka to reduce Bangladesh to 220/8 on the opening day of the second Test here at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Wednesday. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto’s decision to bat first backfired as his team’s batting unit struggled against disciplined Sri … Read more
Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Friday expressed strong disappointment over Ben Stokes’ decision to bowl first in the opening Test against India at Headingley, calling the move a clear tactical error. India dominated proceedings after being invited to bat, finishing the day at a commanding 359/3. Debutant skipper Shubman Gill led from the front … Read more
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis turned back the clock with a spectacular century for Texas Super Kings (TSK) in the recently concluded Major League Cricket (MLC) clash against the San Francisco Unicorns (SF) here at Dallas on Saturday.Opening the innings for TSK, du Plessis struck a commanding 100 off just 51 deliveries, guiding … Read more
Bangladesh’s veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim created multiple records on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium. Rahim scored a brilliant 163 off 350 balls, registering his 12th Test century and becoming the oldest non-opener to score a Test hundred. He achieved the feat at 38 years and 39 … Read more
Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha has been officially nominated for the Big Bash League (BBL) 15 Draft, as Cricket Australia released the complete list of overseas players set to take part in the selection process. The draft, scheduled for June 19, features over 600 players from across the world. A total of 74 male … Read more
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is set to make his Big Bash League (BBL) debut this season after signing with the Sydney Sixers — a deal that places him among the highest-paid players in the tournament’s history.According to sources, the Sixers have picked Babar in the Platinum category and offered him a pre-signing contract that … Read more
Abubakar, Rashid Bachani claim two titles each at BoP Junior National Tennis Championship LAHORE: Abubakar Talha and Rashid Ali Bachani clinched two titles each at the Bank of Punjab (BoP) Junior National Tennis Championship 2025, which concluded at the Punjab Tennis Academy, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore. In the boys U-18 singles final, Abubakar Talha displayed commanding form … Read more
LAHORE, Pakistan – Young Pakistani batting sensation Saim Ayub has addressed the buzz surrounding his signature ‘no-look’ shot, clarifying that he views the attention, even the playful criticism, as a unique form of endearment from fans. In a light-hearted segment on the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Eid special on YouTube, Ayub shared an amusing anecdote, … Read more
In a remarkable display of humility and dedication to the cricketing community, Mohsin Naqvi, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has made headlines by turning down a luxurious $400,000 VIP hospitality box allocated for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Dubai. Instead, Naqvi has chosen to immerse himself in the vibrant atmosphere … Read more
