Category: Sports

Champions Trophy: Decision on neutral venue coming today, says PCB chairman

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has announced that a decision about the neutral venue which will host Indian team’s matches will be made today (Sunday), assuring that the board won’t let cricket to be affected. The PCB chief’s comments come a couple of days after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that its Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 would be held under a hybrid model, with India set to play their matches at a neutral venue rather than in the host country, Pakistan. “India and Pakistan matches hosted by…

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Pakistan’s tennis prodigy Hassan Usmani shines in Saudi Arabia

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Pakistan’s tennis prodigy Muhammad Hassan Usmani has made the country proud by winning singles and doubles titles at the ATF U14 Jeddah organised by Saudi Tennis Federation. The championship saw an unforgettable moment as none other than the legendary Rafael Nadal graced the event as the chief guest, presenting the trophies to the young prodigy. In a commanding display of skill and determination, Usmani defeated top-seeded Suleyman Hudayberdiyev of Turkmenistan 6-3, 6-1 to claim the singles title. Pakistan’s Muhammad Hassan Usmani poses for a photo with trophies after winning singles…

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Time for next generation to take baton: Amir re-retires from int’l cricket

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Pakistani fast bowler Mohammad Amir on Thursday announced his decision to retire from international cricket. Taking to his X account, Amir said: “After careful consideration, I have taken the difficult decision to retire from international cricket”. The left-arm pacer in March had taken back his retirement — announced back in 2020 — following positive discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). He then went on to become part of Pakistan’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 in the United States and West Indies — also his final appearance…

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Shaheen Afridi becomes first Pakistani to take 100 wickets in all three formats

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KARACHI: Pakistan star pacer Shaheen Afridi added another milestone to his illustrious career, becoming the first Pakistani bowler to take 100 wickets in each of cricket’s three international formats. Afridi reached the landmark during the first T20 international against South Africa on Tuesday when he completed his 100 T20I wickets. The 24-year-old achieved this feat in just his 74th T20I match, making him the second-fastest Pakistani to claim 100 T20I wickets after Haris Rauf, who accomplished the milestone in 71 games. Afridi also joined an exclusive club of cricketers, becoming…

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Australia outclass India, bag 10-wicket win in second Test

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Australia made a strong comeback in the five-match Test series against India by securing a 10-wicket win against the visitors in the day-night second Test on Sunday. The hosts, sealed victory in the first session on day three of the contest to maintain their perfect pink-ball record at Adelaide Oval and level the series 1-1 after needing just 19 to win after bowling out India for 175 in their second innings. Skipper Pat Cummins led by example, claiming 5-57 to help Australia bounce back from their comprehensive defeat in the series opener…

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Pakistan, India ‘inch closer to hybrid model’ for ICC tournaments including Champions Trophy

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KARACHI: Pakistan and India have reportedly agreed on adopting a “hybrid model” which would enable both sides to play their matches at neutral venues for the International Cricket Council’s forthcoming tournaments, including Champions Trophy set to be hosted by Pakistan in February 2025, sources and reports revealed on Thursday. The Pakistan Cricket Board had suggested a “fusion formula” for hybrid model, in which India’s matches in Pakistan-hosted ICC Champions Trophy would be shifted to a neutral venue. In return, Pakistan demanded the same arrangement for ICC events in India. After much…

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Haris Rauf earns ICC Men’s Player of the Month nomination for November

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Following his spectacular performance in the recently concluded Australia tour, Pakistan right-arm pacer Haris Rauf has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for November 2024. The right-arm bowler faces stiff competition from India’s Jasprit Bumrah and South Africa’s Marco Jansen, who delivered stellar performances that propelled their teams to historic victories in their respective matches. Rauf was pivotal in Pakistan’s historic ODI series win in Australia — their first in 22 years. The right-arm pacer capped off the series as the top wicket-taker with 10…

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Final T20I: Pakistan win toss, opt to bat against Zimbabwe

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BULAWAYO: Pakistan on Thursday won the toss and elected to bat first in the final T20I of the three-match series against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club. The Men in Green have already clinched the three-match series against Zimbabwe by 2-0. The national side won the first match by 57 runs and the second match by 10 wickets. A day earlier, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the Green Shirts’ playing XI for the final T20I with four changes in the lineup. The final XI, led by Salman Ali Agha, includes…

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PSA inducts former squash champion Jansher Khan into Hall of Fame

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The Professional Squash Association (PSA) has inducted Pakistan’s Jansher Khan, a former world champion, into its Hall of Fame. At a special induction evening held at the Hong Kong Football Club in Hong Kong on Sunday, Malaysian female squash star Nicol David was honoured as the newest member of the PSA Hall of Fame alongside the renowned Pakistan player. Jansher and Nicol are the third and fourth players, respectively, to have be inducted into the Hall of Fame, which was launched earlier this year to recognise the achievements of the…

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Naqvi says formula ‘beneficial’ for both country, cricket on cards amid Champions Trophy deadlock

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DUBAI: Amid ongoing talks with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over Pakistan-hosted Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said that they will chalk out a formula which will be beneficial for both country and cricket. “A forumla will be made that will apply to all future events of ICC [International Cricket Council],” Naqvi, who is also the interior minister said while speaking to journalists in Dubai on Saturday. The tournament, scheduled to take place in Pakistan, has become a bone of contention…

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