Over the years, a number of incidents have marred what has otherwise been a sport that unites millions across communities (Images via X/Screengrabs & AP) Cricket is a sport that unites millions across the world. However, it has occasionally been marred by violence and terror. From targeted attacks on players to cross-border airstrikes, the game…
After the Afghanistan Cricket Board, the PCB named Zimbabwe as the replacement side (Images via AP, X/@ACBofficials) Zimbabwe Cricket has accepted the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) invitation to participate in a T20I tri-series alongside Pakistan and Sri Lanka, scheduled from 17 to 29 November in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The move comes after Afghanistan withdrew from…
The New Zealand-Pakistan match ended without a result as rain ended up playing spoilsport (Images via Getty Images) Rain once again spoiled proceedings at the Women’s World Cup as the clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at R. Premadasa Stadium was abandoned on Saturday, marking the fourth washout of the tournament at the venue.Pakistan were…
Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain delivered an exceptional performance with career-best figures of 6/35, leading his team to a 74-run victory over West Indies in the opening match of their three-match ODI series on Saturday.His bowling figures stand as the second-best by a Bangladesh bowler in ODIs, following Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s…
The BCCI has expressed its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers, who lost their lives in a cross-border airstrike in Paktika province (Images via X/@BCCI & AP) The BCCI has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of three young Afghan cricketers — Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon —…
Virat Kohli in training ahead of the first ODI (Image via X/@BCCI) Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli’s childhood coach, says the Indian batting great has nothing left to prove, despite returning to the national team for the three-match ODI series in Australia starting October 19. Kohli will don the Indian jersey for the first time since…
Virat Kohli of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) As Virat Kohli returns for the ODI series against Australia, statisticians are preparing for potential record-breaking performances from one of cricket’s most accomplished white-ball batters.Kohli’s comeback begins with the first ODI in Perth, marking his first appearance since India’s ICC Champions Trophy victory. During the Champions…
Mohammed Shami and Ajit Agarkar (Agency Photos) Pacer Mohammed Shami has responded to chief selector Ajit Agarkar‘s comments about his fitness after a strong performance in the Ranji Trophy match for Bengal against Uttarakhand.The controversy emerged following Shami’s exclusion from India’s ODI squad for Australia, leading to a disagreement between the pacer and the chief…
File pic – Afghanistan cricket team (AFP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the three-nation T20I tournament will proceed as scheduled from November 17 to 29 in Lahore, despite Afghanistan’s withdrawal. The PCB is currently in discussions with other cricket boards to find a replacement team for the tournament, which includes Sri…
As India prepare to begin a new chapter in ODIs under Shubman Gill, the young captain spoke about his relationship with Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: As India prepare to begin a new chapter in ODIs under Shubman Gill, the young captain spoke about his relationship with Rohit Sharma after taking over the ODI…