Heavy Rain Adds to Misery for Displaced Palestinians in Gaza

Heavy rain has inundated tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza, worsening the plight of 2.3 million residents enduring relentless Israeli airstrikes since October. Families scrambled in the middle of the night as floodwaters destroyed their meager belongings. “We ran in the middle of the night. The rain flooded the tent, the food is gone, and …

Senator John Thune Threaten ICC to Defend Israel

WASHINGTON DC: Senator John Thune, the incoming Republican Senate leader, has pledged to pressure the International Criminal Court (ICC) to halt its pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli officials. Thune warned that failure to do so would lead to legislative action from the Senate. Thune criticized the ICC’s prosecutor, Karim Khan, over actions targeting Israeli …

ICC Confirms Pakistan as 2024 Champions Trophy Host

The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed a new visual identity for the men’s and women’s Champions Trophy on Wednesday. The announcement confirmed Pakistan as the host country for the prestigious event. The new design features elements of Pakistan’s culture, including Lahore’s Shahi Qila (Royal Fort) and traditional truck art. The Champions Trophy will be a …

Noman Ali Wins ICC Men’s Player of the Month for Stellar Performance

Pakistan’s left-arm spinner Noman Ali has claimed the prestigious ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for October 2024, standing out for his exceptional performance in Pakistan’s 2-1 Test series win over England. His skillful bowling earned him 20 wickets across the series at an impressive 13.85 average, key to Pakistan’s first home Test series …

India Refuses to Travel to Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that India will not travel to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy. According to sources, the BCCI conveyed that it had received instructions from the Indian government not to send the team to Pakistan. The tournament, scheduled from February …

ICC Rates Pakistan’s Pitches “Satisfactory” for England Test Series

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the pitches used in Pakistan’s recent three-Test series against England as “satisfactory.” Despite noticeable variations across the series, the pitches met international standards. Pakistan emerged victorious with a 2-1 series win, although the contrasting surfaces, especially in Multan and Rawalpindi, sparked discussion. The series opener in Rawalpindi saw …

Champions One-Day Cup Kicks Off in Faisalabad

Faisalabad’s Iqbal Stadium is all set to host the star-studded Champions One-Day Cup, starting on September 12. The tournament will kick off with an exciting match between UMT Markhors, captained by Mohammad Rizwan, and the Panthers, led by Shadab Khan. Misbah-ul-Haq will serve as the mentor for the UMT Markhors, while Saqlain Mushtaq will mentor …

Mohammad Rizwan, Naseem Shah Climb ICC Test Rankings

Pakistan’s right-hand fast bowler Naseem Shah and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan have made notable strides in the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s Test cricket rankings. Rizwan has climbed to 17th place, while Naseem has secured the 37th spot. This marks a significant achievement for the 21-year-old Naseem, who has overtaken Barbadian player Kyle Mayers, pushing him down …

ACC two members back Paksitan’s hybird proposal for Asia Cup

A Blow for India, Pakistan has received support from two important members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, for its “hybrid model” proposal for the Asia Cup 2023. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) presentes the model to address Indian concerns. India has ruled out travelling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup in …

Joe Biden Welcomes ICC’s War Crimes Charges Against Putin

Joe Biden expresses support for ICC’s war crimes charges against Putin, adding more charges against the Russian leader. Russia’s commissioner for children’s rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, is also wanted by the ICC for the same crimes. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan has said the warrants were “based upon forensic evidence, scrutiny and what’s been said by those …

Jadeja breaches ICC Code of Conduct and found guilty

Ravindra Jadeja, an Indian cricketer, has been fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first Test match against Australia in Nagpur. This breach was a result of his behavior that was found to be contrary to the spirit of …

Ramiz Raja’s Anger, Reason Comes to Light

The former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja reacted on Tuesday to the reports regarding his angry punches on the table at the ICC meeting ۔ Ramiz Raja while talking to a private channel said that when I punched in the ICC meeting, Pakistan got the Champions Trophy and Asia Cup. Ramiz Raja said …

Faysal Islami’s Shaheen Flies Even Higher

Karachi: Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Brand Ambassador of Faysal Bank Limited has been awarded the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year for 2021. This is a proud moment for the entire nation and Faysal Bank Limited. The 21-year-old bowler is the youngest ever cricketer to receive the Sir Garfield Sobers …

ICC names Babar Azam as “Most Valuable Team of the Tournament”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the official Men’s T20 World Cup Upstox Most Valuable Team of the Tournament, and much to the joy of many Pakistanis throughout the world, Babar Azam has been named captain. Cricketers from World Cup winners Australia, runners-up New Zealand, semi-finalists England and Pakistan, as well as Sri Lanka …

Green Team to tour Bangladesh in November: BCB

KARACHI: After the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Pakistan’s cricket squad will visit Bangladesh, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury. Chowdhury confirmed that the Pakistan cricket team will play all three formats of the game throughout their November trip of Bangladesh. Nizamuddin, on the other hand, stated that the BCB is in …

COVID shot registration to open after Eid: Asad Umar

Asad Umar, the head of Pakistan’s National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) — the agency in charge of the country’s coronavirus war — said on Thursday that COVID-19 vaccine registration will be open to all civilians after Eid. The ICC, cricket’s global governing body, has yet to announce the latest ODI player rankings. In the …

Shahid Afridi unable to understand ICC rules

Former Pakistan cricket captain and all-rounder Shahid Afridi hinted at the International Cricket Council (ICC) that its directives should allow umpires to hold items from bowlers. On Monday, Boom Boom Afridi turned to Twitter to implicate the issue that when umpires are in the same bubble as the cricketers, why bowlers should not hand over …

ICC’s best cover drive poll: Virat Kohli again disappointed, Babar Azam wins

Karachi: Pakistani skipper Babar Azam beaten Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in a poll ran by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the current ‘Core Drive King’. He managed to score his 16th Test fifty on Thursday against South Africa. The competition between the two cricketers was tough but Azam managed to get 46% of the …

Pakistan beat South Africa by 7 wickets in Karachi Test

Karachi: In the Karachi Test, South Africa gave Pakistan an easy target of 88 runs to win which Pakistan achieved at a loss of 3 wickets. South Africa scored 220 in the first innings in a Test match played at the National Stadium Karachi. The International Cricket Council (ICC) took to Twitter to share the …

#PAKvSA: national team scored 33 runs, lost 4 wickets

Karachi: The South Africa-Pakistan test series took an exciting start, with the match on the first day in Karachi evenly-poised at stumps. As ICC describes it “an eventful day of Test cricket as 14 wickets fell on the opening day of the first #PAKvSA Test in Karachi.’ 🇿🇦 220🇵🇰 33/4 An eventful day of Test …

Fawad Alam sets many unique records

Karachi: Fawad Alam, the middle-order batsman of the national team, scored a century in the fourth innings against New Zealand and won many unique awards. The ICC lauded Fawad Alam’s performance and wrote on Twitter. Fawad Alam: 1st Test hundred 👉 13 July, 20092nd Test hundred 👉 30 December, 2020 Never give up 💪 pic.twitter.com/3Iu9pvDQ2I …

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