SHARJAH: Islamabad United won a nail-biting thriller against Brendon McCullum-led Lahore Qalandars in a super over at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium tonight. United won the game by chasing 16 runs in the first-ever super over bowled in the history of Pakistan Super League. A six by debutant Salman Irshad of Qalandars on the third ball of the 19th over ...
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Mitchell Starc swings first Test Australia’s way as South Africa crumble
Durban:-Mitchell Starc produced high-quality reverse-swing to claim five wickets against South Africa as Australia seized control of the first Test in Durban with a first innings lead of 189 at the close on day two. Australia were all out for 351 after Mitchell Marsh top-scored with 96 before Starc, who took five for 34, and the off-spinner Nathan Lyon (3-50) ...
Read More »Multan Sultans is my new family,Shaniera
SHARJAH: Shaniera Akram is excited to be cheering for Multan Sultans – the debutant franchise in the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) headed by her husband, ‘Sultan of Swing’ Wasim Akram. “Multan Sultans is my new family, new teammates.. it’s an exciting time. I’m very, very excited to be part of it,” she told private Tv, after rain ...
Read More »Bad news for Lala’s lovers
DUBAI: Flamboyant all-rounder, former captain and senior batsman of Karachi Kings Shahid Afridi has been ruled out for at least ten days after reports revealed swelling in his knee. Afridi was not included in XI of Karachi Kings’ match against Multan Sultans on Friday, the match was a washout due to rain and a wet outfield. Later, Afridi posted a photo ...
Read More »Meet Rameesha Shahid,Pakistan’s first female kick boxing trainer
Karachi:- Women in Pakistan are gradually moving towards activities which until recently were considered unimaginable for them to step into. After judo karate, women have now started trying kickboxing encouraged by a female trainer – a first in Pakistan. Meet Rameesha Shahid, who is Pakistan’s first female kick boxing trainer. Despite her slim physique and small frame, she is an ...
Read More »Rain spoils play:One point each for Karachi Kings, Multan Sultans
Sharjah:-Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans were awarded one point each as Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2018 match was cancelled owing to downpour in Dubai. The 11th match of PSL 2018 was cancelled with one point each going to the two teams after the clash was first delayed and covers were called initially. Light rain delayed the match in Sharjah between ...
Read More »Rain delay after Karachi win toss, opt to bat against Multan
SHARJAH: High-flying Karachi Kings, who have won all three of their matches so far in the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL), won the toss and opted to bat against Multan Sultans as light rain delayed start of the match at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Amir has returned to the Karachi Kings’ playing XI, while Shahid Afridi has ...
Read More »Searching for elusive win, Lahore Qalandars face Islamabad United tonight
SHARJAH: Still searching for their first win of this season, Lahore Qalandars will look to break the curse when they take on Islamabad United at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium tonight. With three defeats in their three matches so far, Lahore Qalandars’ performance has raised several question marks on their player selection, drafting and batting technique. They have faced ugly batting ...
Read More »PCB’s stringent security measures foil bookies’ bid to taint PSL
DUBAI: Stringent anti-corruption measures employed effectively by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) foiled bid by an international fixing syndicate to corrupt the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL). Two bookies belonging to an international fixing syndicate attempted to approach players during the PSL third edition in Dubai via social media websites, but their nefarious designs were foiled by the PCB’s anti-corruption ...
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