Why did Usman Qadir retire?
Former Pakistan cricketer Usman Qadir has announced his retirement after he was denied a No Objection Certificate (NOC), which would have allowed him to play cricket abroad. According to sources, the leg-spinner now plans to continue his cricketing career in other countries. Usman
Fakhar Zaman, Saud Shakeel among potential candidates for Pakistan captaincy
After Babar Azam resigned as captain of the Pakistan cricket team, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering a few players for leadership roles. According to sources, Saud Shakeel, top-order batter Fakhar Zaman, and all-rounder Salman Ali Agha are among the candidates being
Stuart Broad sees ‘Bazball’ style as winning formula for England in Pakistan
Former England Test cricketer Stuart Broad is confident that England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach will prove effective in their upcoming Test series against Pakistan, part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. The first two matches of the series will be played in Multan,
Irani Cup 2024: Sarfaraz’s double ton leads Mumbai to dominate first innings
Indian rising star Sarfaraz Khan made headlines by scoring a remarkable double century for Mumbai in the ongoing Irani Cup against Rest of India on Wednesday. In the first innings, Sarfaraz smashed 221 runs from 276 balls, hitting four massive sixes and 25
Pak vs Eng Test series: Match officials announced
LAHORE: The match officials for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and England have been confirmed. Sir Richie Richardson from the West Indies, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees, will oversee the matches for the three ICC World Test
ICC bans Sri Lanka’s Praveen Jayawickrama under council’s anti-corruption code
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama from all formats of cricket for one year due to a violation of its Anti-Corruption Code. In addition to the one-year ban, Praveen is suspended for six months, as announced
Usman Qadir announces retirement from cricket
Leg spinner Usman Qadir announced his retirement from Pakistan cricket on Thursday, expressing gratitude for his time with the national team. The 31-year-old shared his appreciation for the coaches, teammates, and fans who supported him throughout his career in a heartfelt message on
Pakistan women cricketers vow to perform in T20 WC
LAHORE: Players from Pakistan’s women’s cricket team have promised to give their best performance in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. Despite losing two warm-up matches, players Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, and Sadaf Shamas remain positive about the tournament. Nashra Sandhu shared,
Mohammad Rizwan ‘strongest’ captaincy candidate to replace Babar Azam
LAHORE: After Babar Azam stepped down as captain of Pakistan’s cricket team, Mohammad Rizwan, a right-handed batter and wicket-keeper, is expected to be the top choice to replace him, sources told Geo News on Wednesday. Officials have been asked to consult with Rizwan
FIR filed against Bangladesh’s former captain Mashrafe Mortaza
Former Bangladesh cricket captain Mashrafe Mortaza has been named in a legal case for allegedly being involved in an illegal share transfer. The complaint was filed by Sarwar Ghulam Chaudhary, the former chairman of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Sylhet Strikers, at
