WEB DESK: The 2025 Asia Cup has been plunged into controversy after the Pakistan-India clash in Dubai ended in a storm over an abandoned handshake ritual, sparking formal protests, heated statements, and threats of withdrawal from the tournament. The group-stage fixture — won by India — took an unusual turn […]
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director of International Cricket Usman Wahla has been suspended after he failed to send an official letter to the International Cricket Council (ICC) on time, sources told on Monday. According to insiders, Wahla was removed from his post for not promptly forwarding the PCB’s complaint […]
ISLAMABAD, Sept 15: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged a formal complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), seeking the immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 over the “handshake controversy” that marred Sunday’s Pakistan-India clash. The […]
LONDON: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday released a tentative schedule for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to take place from February 7 to March 8 next year. The event will feature 20 international teams and will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Colombo […]
ABU DHABI: The trophy of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, marking the start of the eagerly awaited eight-nation tournament in the United Arab Emirates. Captains of all participating teams attended the […]
NEW YORK: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, nicknamed “The Tiger”, showed more steel than fury on Saturday as she overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) to retain her US Open title and clinch a fourth Grand Slam crown. The Belarusian, who carried the weight of three painful major defeats this season, steadied […]
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil made it two wins in a row under new coach Carlo Ancelotti with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chile in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Maracanã on Thursday night. Goals from teenager Estevão, Lucas Paquetá, and Bruno Guimarães capped a performance that combined […]
KARACHI: Pakistan all-rounder and vice-captain Shadab Khan has resumed gym training as part of his rehabilitation following shoulder surgery in England. In a video shared on social media, Shadab Khan was seen performing various exercises, thanking fans for their prayers and support during recovery. Shadab underwent surgery on his right […]
HARARE: Kamindu Mendis’ explosive unbeaten 41 off just 16 balls propelled Sri Lanka to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20 International at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Chasing 176, opener Pathum Nissanka laid the foundation with a fluent 55 from 32 deliveries, studded with four fours and […]
WEB DESK: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released its updated player rankings for the T20 and ODI formats, bringing mixed fortunes for Pakistan. While established names have slipped down the charts, a few younger players are beginning to make inroads. For the first time in years, Pakistan has […]
