Shoaib Akhtar slams PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi (Agency photos) NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar launched a fierce attack on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi after Pakistan’s heavy 61-run loss to India in the T20 World Cup. Akhtar said Pakistan’s current situation is the result of poor leadership and bad decisions … Read more
Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Agha (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Defending champions India sent a strong message to the cricketing world with a 61-run demolition of Pakistan in their high-stakes Group A clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday, securing their spot in the Super Eights. “I think this is for India,” said … Read more
England’s Jos Buttler (AP Photo) Jos Buttler etched his name into the record books on Saturday, becoming the first wicketkeeper-batter in history — and the quickest overall in terms of balls faced — to reach 4,000 runs in T20 Internationals. The England star achieved the landmark in just 2,670 deliveries, surpassing the previous benchmark held … Read more
Pakistan’s Usman Tariq, left, celebrates with teammates (AP/PTI) Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering fifty and a clinical spin attack propelled Pakistan to a convincing 32-run victory over the United States in their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the Sinhalese Sports Club on Tuesday. Farhan was the star with the bat, smashing 73 off just 41 … Read more
Pakistan’s Sahibzada Farhan, left, and captain Salman Ali Agha (AP Photo) To play or not to play on Sunday was more than a mere question for Pakistan for the last few days. But that’s settled for now and it’s time for the 2009 champions to ensure they are in best shape for the India match.Go … Read more
Australia’s Ben Dwarshuis and Matthew Kuhnemann shake hands with Pakistani players (AP Photo/KM Chaudary) Pakistan produced a commanding performance to hand Australia its heaviest ever defeat in T20 cricket, sealing a 3-0 series sweep just five days ahead of the T20 World Cup. On Sunday, the hosts defeated the Australians by 111 runs in the … Read more
His Retirement from Cricket Got Shashi Kapoor Lamenting Missed Chances, but Former Gujarat Opener Priyank Panchal is Tossing Up Quite The Perspective on Selection Matters. While a day ahead of selection, panchal hadle heartedly supported calls to pick shreyas Iyer waiting to his attacking play and talisman captivancy of punjab kings, the formmer domestic gubmen … Read more
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been the key Pillars to Pakistan’s Batting Lineup for a long time in all forms of the game. However, in recent times, their performances have dipped, and their poor run of form has coincided with Pakistan’s poor performance as a side as well. Former all-rounder mohammad hafeez made a … Read more