Karachi set to watch top cricketers in PSL T20 finals
Karachi, Mar 9 : Pakistan’s biggest city is set to witness some of the biggest stars in international cricket over the next nine days as the last leg of Pakistan Super League begins on Saturday. Shane Watson of Australia, Kieron Pollard and Darren Sammy of the West Indies will be the star attractions in the […]
Sarfaraz rested, Malik to lead Pakistan in Australia ODI series
KARACHI: Shoaib Malik will lead Pakistan in this month’s one-day series against Australia after the cricket board decided to rest six players including regular captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, for the five matches in the United Arab Emirates. Sarfaraz, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi have been rested to keep them fresh […]
Visit by Indo-Pak delegations will help in de-escalating tensions: Qureshi
Islamabad, Mar 07: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday said improved relations between India and Pakistan will lead to peace and stability in the region and the exchange of visits by delegations of the two countries discuss the Kartarpur Corridor will help in de-escalating tensions. Qureshi’s comment came following his meeting with Pakistan’s High […]
Mohammad Amir’s mother passes away
KARACHI: The mother of Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir passed away on Monday night after a prolonged illness, the bowler said. Earlier in the day, the fast bowler had requested people to remember his mother in their prayers as she underwent treatment at a private hospital in Karachi. He had returned to Karachi last night […]
AB de Villiers out of Pakistan leg of the PSL
Dubai: Lahore Qalandars will travel to Pakistan for the home stretch of the PSL without South African ace AB de Villiers. De Villiers, who had signed up for seven games of the UAE leg and two matches in Lahore, had gone back home and now, because of a back injury, wouldn’t be returning to rejoin […]
Richards hails Gladiators’ camaraderie
Dubai: Former Windies great and mentor of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Quetta Gladiators, Sir Viv Richards has hailed the spirit in which the team approaches the tournament. Sharing his thoughts during the match between Gladiators and Lahore Qalandars, Richards said that he is proud to be part of such a talented group of individuals. […]
Fakhar to lead Lahore Qalandars in remaining PSL matches
DUBAI: Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman will continue to lead Lahore Qalandars in the remaining Pakistan Super League matches. Fakhar has been named as captain due to AB de Villiers unavailability for the complete season, a Qalandars official confirmed to Geo. Under Fakhar, Lahore defeated Quetta Gladiators by eight wickets on Wednesday night. “AB was available […]
Indian pilot to be released tomorrow: Imran Khan
Islamabad: Addressing a joint session of parliament, Pakistan PM Imran Khan announced that Indian pilot Abhinandan would be released tomorrow. He said Pakistan had offered dialogue to India but the response was “not good”. “We realised that it was not good because of the upcoming elections,” he said. He said that Pakistan stands for peace […]
PM Khan ready to talk to Modi over the phone: Qureshi
“Repatriation of Indian pilot could be considered”
Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi today said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was ready to talk to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the telephone to offer him peace and questioned that was ‘Modi ready for it.’ In an interview with Geo News, Qureshi said: “We are ready for every eventuality. If […]
Shoaib Malik to lead Pakistan in ODI series against Australia
London: Shoaib Malik will lead Pakistan during the five-match ODI series against Australia, beginning March 22 as captain Sarfaraz Ahmed is likely to be rested. Wicket-keeper batsman Umar Akmal may be recalled as selection panel tries to find replacement for the injured all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez, ESPNcricinfo quoted chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, as saying. Inzamam said that […]