Pakistan ‘s ageing Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq on Monday made himself available for next month’s series in the West Indies , ignoring entreaties from ex-players to call time on his illustrious career following a slew of poor results. Misbah, who will turn 43 in May, had asked the Pakistan Cricket Board for time to decide on his future following whitewash defeats in his last two series against Australia and New Zealand, respectively.
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Peshawar Zalmi crowned PSL 2017 champions after beating Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs1 hour ago
Peshawar Zalmi beat Quetta Gladiators by 58 runs to be crowned the new champions of the Pakistan Super League . This in fact was only the second final of the league and Quetta have now had the misfortune of being the losing finalist on both occasions.
Sammy gets the limelight as fans pack stadium for PSL final
A Pakistani commando stands guard outside the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, Sunday, March 5, 2017. Gaddafi Stadium turned into a heavily guarded fortress on Saturday as Lahore prepared for the Pakistan Super League cricket final.
Oh Inzy! Ex-Pakistan batsman Inzamam-Ul-Haq’s funniest run out videos
He is the countries leading run scorers in ODIs as well as the third highest run scorer in Test cricket. The former captain is famously known for his prolific batting and ability to score runs at vital stages of the match.
PSL final is more than a mere game of cricket for Pakistan
… final. But for the Pakistan Cricket Board it’s a challenge to showcase the world that it’s safe to play international sports in Pakistan. With just three days to go before Sunday’s Pakistan Super League finale at the Gaddafi Stadium, still nobody is …
NZ vs Sa, Live Streaming on Osn Play, Foxtel Go, Sky Go: 4th Odi at Hamilton
… on OSN Play, Foxtel Go and SKY GO . As for the live telecast, it will be available on Sky Sport 1 in New Zealand, Fox Sports 2 in Australia, Supersport in South Africa, Sky Sports in United Kingdom (UK) and OSN Sports in the Middle East. Full …
Shakib keen to play in Pakistan once again
Karachi [Pakistan], Feb.27 : Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is currently representing Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing second edition of the Pakistan Super League , has expressed his desire to play again in Pakistan once things get better. Shakib, however, will be unavailable for the final in Lahore even if his team make it to the title decider as he and the other Bangladesh players in the PSL will be leaving the league on February 28 due to international commitments.
Ryan Sidebottom to retire after 2017 County Championship
Yorkshire fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom has announced he will retire from playing professional cricket at the end of the 2017 county season. The 39-year-old, who helped England win the ICC World Twenty20 in 2010, will call time on a 20-year career spanning three decades in the summer.
Ben Stokes and Tymal Mills astonished after bagging ‘life-changing’ IPL deals
Ben Stokes has bagged a “mental” A 1.7million deal to play for Rising Pune Supergiants at this year’s Indian Premier League auction. Stokes and Tymal Mills will become this country’s highest ever IPL earners, after the all-rounder was sold at a record price for any overseas player in the 10-year history of the world’s most lucrative cricket tournament and his England Twenty20 team-mate was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore for A 1.4million.
Afridi retires from international cricket
Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi says he has quit international cricket and will focus on playing Pakistan Super League for the next two years. “I have said goodbye to international cricket,” Afridi told reporters in Sharjah on Sunday night soon after his 28-ball 54 nearly pulled off victory for his team Peshawar Zalmi against Karachi Kings in the PSL.
Pakistani women in memorable rugby sevens debut
… it difficult for sportswomen to get due encouragement to take up either team or individual sport – especially contact sports like rugby. When last year Pakistan tried to form its women’s team, Pakistan rugby officials encouraged school teachers and …
Spotlight: Seven blasts kill 101 in four days as Pakistan witnesses surge in terror attacks
… attack, urging the Afghan government to take action against the culprits. The recent attacks have affected Pakistan’s sports calendar, especially its plans to hold final cricket tournament “Pakistan Super League” in Lahore next month, which is …
Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed was one of two men arrested by British police on Monday
Pakistan cricketer Nasir Jamshed was one of two men arrested by British police on Monday in connection with the spot-fixing scandal that has engulfed the Pakistan Super League . The arrests were announced by the National Crime Agency on Tuesday as part of what it described as ” an ongoing investigation into international cricket match spot-fixing”.
Nasir Jamshed: Part of the spot-fixing investigation
The arrests were announced by the National Crime Agency on Tuesday as part of what it described as “an ongoing investigation into international cricket match spot-fixing”. The NCA did not name the men but Press Association Sport understands Jamshed was arrested and then released on bail, pending further inquiries, until April.
Ex-Pakistan opener Jamshed suspended by PCB for ‘violating anti-corruption code’
Former Pakistan batsman Nasir Jamshed is the latest cricketer to be suspended as investigations continue into a potential match-fixing plot at the Pakistan Super League. Unlike Islamabad United pair Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif – suspended by the Pakistan Cricket Board last week – or three other players since questioned, Jamshed is not taking part in the ongoing 2017 edition of the Twenty20 competition in Dubai.
T20 blitz popularity turns Hong Kong into fastest-rising cricketing destination
… with the China Cricket Association on ways to “achieve sustainable growth in one of the most complex and competitive sports markets in the world”. Tillakaratne Dilshan roped in by City Kaitak for Hong Kong T20 Blitz China has 52 teams, according to …
Sarfraz Nawaz livid with PSL match-fixing row
Karachi: Former fast bowler Sarfraz Nawaz has lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board after cricketers Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were found involved in a fresh match-fixing scandal. Blaming the PCB for the same, the 68-year-old insisted that such kind of incidents could not be avoided in Pakistan cricket until the board keeps the tainted players around.
Former players slam PCB after suspension of two players8 min ago
Karachi, Feb 10 Former cricketers today slammed Pakistan Cricket Board after Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif were provisionally suspended on charges of corruption, saying that the latest development arose due to the wrong example set by the PCB by way of recalling tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir to the national team. Both Sharjeel and Khalid, who were representing Islamabad United in Pakistan Super League second edition in Dubai, were being sent back home by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Sport24.co.za | Roster brutality WILL catch up on Proteas
The turnaround between tours is so negligible, and rushed, that the Proteas have sacrificed their pretty traditional OR Tambo International Airport departure press conference on Saturday. Instead, a preview-purposes media opportunity ahead of the three-formats trek to New Zealand featuring coach Russell Domingo and two captains Faf du Plessis and AB de Villiers has effectively been latched onto the post-match interview obligations once the SA v Sri Lanka summer finally ends with the fifth one-day international at Centurion on Friday.
Cricket: Could Kiwis return to play in Pakistan?
Brendon McCullum is one of five New Zealanders set to play in the Pakistan Super League Twenty20 competition. Photo / Getty Images.
Sachin Tendulkar: India are favourites against Australia
Mumbai: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar picked India as the favourites for the upcoming Test series against Australia but warned the hosts that it would be a mistake to take the team from Down Under lightly. India will play a four-Test series against Steve Smith’s men starting February 23 in Pune.
Stuart Law appointed as Windies head coach
St. John’s, Antigua [West Indies], Jan. 28 : The West Indies Cricket Board has appointed former Australian batsman Stuart Law as the head coach of the team. Law takes over the position that has been lying vacant ever since WICB sacked Phil Simmons last September on disciplinary grounds.
Inzamam indirectly advises Misbah to step down as Test captain
Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 28 : Inzamam-ul-Haq, chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board , has called for one captain across all formats for Pakistan, thus indirectly advising Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq to leave captaincy. Talking to reporters in the wake of team’s dismal performance in New Zealand and Australia, Inzamam said, “I haven’t given any advice to the PCB over the captaincy issue but I think the perfect man for the job is one who can lead in all three formats.”
Inzamam indirectly advises Misbah to step down as Test captain
Karachi [Pakistan], Jan. 28 : Inzamam-ul-Haq, chief selector of the Pakistan Cricket Board , has called for one captain across all formats for Pakistan, thus indirectly advising Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq to leave captaincy. Talking to reporters in the wake of team’s dismal performance in New Zealand and Australia, Inzamam said, “I haven’t given any advice to the PCB over the captaincy issue but I think the perfect man for the job is one who can lead in all three formats.”
David Warner surges to top spot, Kohli slips to third in Icc Odi Rankings
Dubai [UAE], Jan.27 : Australia opener David Warner has surged to the top spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for ODI Batsmen with a stupendous run in recent matches. The attacking left-hander has attained the top ranking for the first time, leapfrogging South Africa’s AB de Villiers and India captain Virat Kohli after amassing 367 runs in the five-match home series against Pakistan which his side won 4-1.
Matthew Wade named Australian captain for injured Steve Smith as…
You won’t find Ryan Harris, a man who played in a handful of trans-Tasman clashes, talking down the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. As far as the former Australian fast bowler and new assistant coach is concerned, no David Warner or Steve Smith certainly doesn’t translate to a perceived lack of importance from the other side of the ditch.
Mickey Arthur: Pakistan are still a fledgling ODI side
“We’re ranked eighth at the moment and I think you could see the gap between eight and one. So we’ve got a lot of work to do in that regard,” said Mickey Arthur A Getty Images Following an embarrassing 4-1 loss in the just concluded One-Day International series, Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur stated that following the loss, the scenario is clear as why hosts Australia are the No.
Rain washes out day three of second Black Caps test with Bangladesh
A member of the ground staff at Hagley Oval sweps water from the wicket block covers before play of day three of the second cricket test was abandoned. Bangladesh’s final tour match in New Zealand has been reduced to a four-day test after showers prevented any play on the third day of the second test at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on Sunday.
Close-in: The young turks of India
There’s no time like now to play cricket for India and there are quite a few talented young players, like Parthiv Patel, to choose from The last few weeks have been an exciting period in Indian cricket. The finals of the Ranji Trophy resulted in a historic win for Gujarat.
South Africa vs Sri Lanka – 2nd T20I
Sri Lanka will hope for better returns in limited-overs leg of the South African tour, when they face the hosts in the second T20I at the New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. This is the same venue where Sri Lanka succumbed to an embarrassing defeat by an innings and 118 runs in the third and final Test, inside three days.
Australia vs Pakistan – 5th ODI
Australia take on Pakistan in the fifth One-Day International at Adelaide Oval. Australia suffered a humiliating 5-0 whitewash at the hands of South Africa recently.
India vs England – 3rd ODI
Hosts India take on visitors England in the third and final One-Day International , at the historic Eden Gardens Stadium, in Kolkata on Saturday. India, who are known to be a dangerous side back at home, will be the favourites to win this tie, as they aim to come up with a stellar performance and prove the English players, why they are still one of the formidable side at home.
Amir gets 3 wickets, Pakistan bowls Australia out for 220
Paceman Mohammad Amir took three wickets as Pakistan capitalized on its early breakthroughs Sunday to dismiss Australia for 220 in 48.2 overs in the second limited-overs international. Australia skipper Steve Smith tried to marshal the innings, grafting for 60 runs from 101 balls to top the scoring before he dragged a ball from Imad Wasim onto his stumps.
Share grievances with me, not on social media: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat tells jawans1 hour ago
New Delhi [India], Jan 15: Days after a BSF soldier, Tej Bahadur Yadav, deployed along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir, alleged in a Facebook video that troops are served bad quality food, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Sunday urged the jawans to discuss their grievances directly with him instead of posting them on social media. Addressing the Army Day function, he said, “There are proper channels in place for the jawans to put across their grievances.
How Australia is getting this spinner ready for India Tests
‘He has had a lot less red ball match practice than other players that are likely to tour India and it is important he gets as much bowling in the format he is going to play.’ teve O’Keefe’s hopes of joining the Australian slow-bowling attack in the four-Test series in India from next month have been boosted after the left-arm spinner was withdrawn from the remainder of the Big Bash League to prepare for the tour.
Hafeez recalled for ODI series against Australia
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been added to Pakistan’s squad as the 16th player for the five-match one-day international cricket series in Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board says coach Mickey Arthur and captain Azhar Ali had requested the selection committee to send Hafeez to Australia for the ODI series, starting on Jan. 13. Hafeez had been out of international cricket since the tour of England last year due to poor form and fitness problems, and missed Pakistan’s series against the West Indies and New Zealand.
Hafeez recalled for ODI series against Australia
All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been added to Pakistan’s squad as the 16th player for the five-match one-day international cricket series in Australia. The Pakistan Cricket Board says coach Mickey Arthur and captain Azhar Ali had requested the selection committee to send Hafeez to Australia for the ODI series, starting on Jan. 13. Hafeez had been out of international cricket since the tour of England last year due to poor form and fitness problems, and missed Pakistan’s series against the West Indies and New Zealand.
Will ICC introduce concussion substitute after Renshaw incident?
‘The concern we have is without a concussion sub there is a lot of pressure on the player, the coach and the doctor to allow the player to continue.’ IMAGE: Matt Renshaw, left, reacts after being helmet while fielding as Steve Smith looks on.
MS Dhoni resigns as ODI, T20 skipper
Mumbai, Jan 4 : A glorious chapter in Indian cricket’s history came to an end when Mahendra Singh Dhoni stepped down as the skipper of the ODI and T20 side on Wednesday. [NK Cricket] The BCCI confirmed his decision.
Ranji Trophy 2016-17, Day 4 LIVE Streaming: Watch knockout games’ live telecast online
Four of the big sides in Indian domestic cricket play crucial ties as defending champions Mumbai go head to head against former champions Tamil Nadu at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, while former champions Gujarat take on Jharkhand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Ground in Nagpur, on Day Four of the semi-final of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2016-17 on Wednesday. The live streaming of the Day Three will be available on Hotstar while the live telecast will be broadcast on Star Sports HD 4 and Star Sports 4. It would be interesting to see who among the either of the four sides makes it to the final.