Sajid Khan Takes Three Wickets as Pakistan Rattles England in Multan Test

Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan claimed three wickets in just 10 deliveries. Centurion Ben Duckett left England reeling at 239-6 in the second Test in Multan on Wednesday. The second day of play belonged to the hosts, who took a lead of 127 runs after posting 366 in their first innings. England had a solid start …

Ben Duckett’s Half-Century Helps England Reach 88-1

England made a strong start on day two of the second Test in Multan, reaching 88-1 at tea in reply to Pakistan’s 366. Ben Duckett played aggressively, scoring a brisk 53 not out, while Ollie Pope supported him at the other end with five runs. England now trail by 278 runs, with nine wickets in …

Kamran Ghulam Hits Century, Babar Azam’s Reaction Goes Viral

Pakistan’s batter Kamran Ghulam shone on his Test debut, smashing a gritty century on Day 1 of the second Test against England in Multan on Tuesday. Ghulam, who replaced former captain Babar Azam in the playing XI, impressed with a solid knock of 118 runs off 224 deliveries. His innings included 11 boundaries and one …

Babar Azam Turns 30: Cricketers Shower Praise and Birthday Wishes

Former Pakistan cricket captain and star batter Babar Azam has turned 30. Fellow cricketers are showering him with birthday wishes, praising his determination and success in the sport. Babar is currently taking a break during the second and third matches of the ongoing Test series between Pakistan and England. This marks the first time Babar …

Pakistan’s Fielding Woes End World Cup Dreams and Knock Out India

Pakistan dropped eight crucial catches in their must-win Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match against New Zealand in Dubai on Monday. New Zealand capitalized on Pakistan’s poor fielding to secure a 54-run win, booking their spot in the semi-finals for the first time since 2016. This defeat not only ended Pakistan’s slim hopes of …

Pakistan Excludes Babar, Shaheen, and Naseem for Crucial England Tests

Pakistan has excluded Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah from their squad for the remainder of the Test series against England. This decision follows an embarrassing innings defeat in the first Test. It marks the first major move by the revamped team management, made just minutes after the loss in Multan. England’s Ben Stokes …

Fakhar Zaman Criticizes Babar Azam’s Exclusion, PCB Issues Show-Cause Notice

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) issued a show-cause notice to Fakhar Zaman. The notice followed Zaman’s public remarks on X (formerly Twitter) about the selection committee’s decision to drop Babar Azam for the second and third Tests against England. Zaman, a left-handed top-order batter, expressed concern over the decision to exclude Pakistan’s captain. He called …

New Zealand Sets Target of 111 for Pakistan in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup

DUBAI: New Zealand set a target of 111 runs for Pakistan in a crucial group-stage match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Dubai International Stadium. New Zealand openers Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer provided a strong start, scoring 28 and 17 runs respectively. Pakistan’s Nashra Sundhu delivered a major breakthrough by …

Pakistan Announces Playing XI for Second Test Against England

LAHORE: Pakistan revealed their playing XI for the second Test against England, which starts on Tuesday (tomorrow). Kamran Ghulam will make his debut, taking the field after Pakistan included him in the lineup following Babar Azam’s exclusion from the series. Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, and Zahid Mehmood will also play in the second Test. Pakistan …

Babar Azam Turns 30: A Journey of Highs and Recent Setbacks

Babar Azam was at the pinnacle of his cricketing career just two years ago. As the captain of Pakistan’s national team and a top-rated batsman in all three formats, he was widely regarded as one of the best in the world. However, as he celebrates his 30th birthday at home on Tuesday, the same day …

Cristiano Ronaldo Shines as Portugal Defeats Poland in Nations League

PARIS: Portugal secured a 3-1 victory over Poland on Saturday, marking their third consecutive win in the Nations League. Cristiano Ronaldo played a pivotal role in the match, scoring and continuing his impressive form in the tournament. The game began with Bernardo Silva opening the scoring in the 26th minute. He volleyed the ball into …

Scotland Women vs England Women: Scotland Opt to Bat

Scotland have won the toss and chosen to bat first against England in match 17 of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Sharjah. This is a historic encounter as it’s the first-ever Women’s T20 International (T20I) meeting between England and Scotland. Both teams are familiar with each other, having played in the English domestic circuit, …

India Records Second-Highest T20I Score Against Bangladesh

India delivered a record-breaking performance in the third and final T20I against Bangladesh in Hyderabad. Opting to bat first, Sanju Samson led the charge with a blistering century, reaching 100 off just 40 balls, marking the second-fastest century by an Indian in men’s T20Is. Samson’s knock was backed by stellar contributions from skipper Suryakumar Yadav, …

Shoaib Akhtar Snaps on Live TV After Pakistan’s Loss

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has strongly criticized the Pakistan Test team after their crushing defeat to England in the Multan Test. The Shan Masood-led side lost by an innings and 47 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium, marking one of the most disheartening performances in recent years. Akhtar expressed deep disappointment with the …

Kylian Mbappe Faces Criticism for Missing International Duty

France captain Kylian Mbappe has faced significant criticism in his home country. Many fans and analysts question why he was deemed fit enough to start Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Villarreal, yet he was not called up by the French national team this week. The 25-year-old star is currently striving to regain his best form. …

Injury Sidelines Tayla Vlaeminck in WT20WC 2024 Debut

Tayla Vlaeminck’s much-anticipated debut in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 took a sudden and unfortunate turn. After spending the team’s opening two games on the sidelines, the 25-year-old pace bowler finally got her chance to shine. However, her debut ended prematurely due to a dislocated right shoulder. Vlaeminck’s injury occurred just four balls into …

France Triumphs 4-1 Over Israel as Nkunku Marks Return with Goal

Christopher Nkunku marked his return to the France squad with a goal, leading his team to a 4-1 win over Israel in the Nations League on Thursday. This victory brought France closer to Group A2 leaders Italy. Nkunku’s goal came almost 10 months after his last appearance for the national team, helping France accumulate six …

West Indies Defeat Bangladesh by 8 Wickets

Karishma Ramharack’s brilliant four-wicket haul and Hayley Matthews’ rapid 34 led West Indies to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sharjah. West Indies chased down Bangladesh’s modest target of 104 in just 12.5 overs, securing their second win in three matches. With this win, they moved to the top of Group B, joining South …

Joe Root Becomes England’s Top Test Run-Scorer

Joe Root has etched his name in cricket history by becoming England’s leading run-scorer in Test cricket, surpassing Alastair Cook. The milestone came on the third morning of England’s first Test against Pakistan when Root reached 71 with a straight drive for four. This shot not only earned applause from his teammates and the coaching …

England Faces Pakistan in Test Series Without Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes’ England takes on Pakistan in a three-Test series starting Monday. They enter the series with confidence, remembering their astonishing 3-0 sweep over Pakistan in 2022. England ranks third in the world after winning five of their last six Tests. Conversely, Pakistan is struggling after a crushing defeat to Bangladesh. Last month, England secured …

Muhammad Waseem Knocks Out Georgian Boxer in WBF Bantamweight Fight

Pakistan’s star boxer Muhammad Waseem secured a knockout victory against Georgian boxer Jaba Memishishi in the World Bodybuilding Federation (WBF) Bantamweight ranking fight held in Malta. This win marks Waseem’s 13th professional victory, with an impressive nine of those wins coming by knockout. Waseem expressed his frustration regarding visa issues that hindered his preparation for …

AB de Villiers Supports Babar Azam After Captaincy Resignation

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has voiced his support for Babar Azam. This came after Babar stepped down as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. The star cricketer made the surprising announcement on social media. He explained that he wanted to focus more on his role as a player rather than a leader. In his statement, …

Babar Azam Drops in ICC Test Rankings as Mohammad Rizwan Climbs Up

DUBAI: Pakistan batter Babar Azam slipped one place in the latest ICC Test Batting Rankings released on Wednesday, while wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan moved up one spot. Babar faced a challenging home series against Bangladesh last month. In four innings, he managed only 64 runs. Consequently, he fell out of the top ten and dropped to …

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