Cricket

Former Pakistan legspinner Mushtaq Ahmed has signed a one-month contract as West Indies’ spin-bowling coach. Mushtaq’s contract with the PCB as the National Cricket Academy head coach ended last month and the extension takes effect from July, allowing him to take up the role with Cricket West Indies. “It’s a privilege to work with the West Indies cricket team,” Mushtaq ...

Guerilla Cricket, the alternative commentary provider, has been appointed by Cricket Ireland to provide ball-by-ball commentary of their inaugural Test against Pakistan. Guerilla, which was previously known as Test Match Sofa, has spent much of its existence fighting off legal threats from national boards and their broadcast partners. Commentating from TV pictures in the comfort of their own homes or ...

Abdul Razzaq is planning a return to top-flight cricket. Remember these days? The greatest escape: 109* v South Africa, Dubai 2010 One of the great ODI innings, although by today’s batting standards, the numbers that define it look good but not unusual – 10 sixes in all, 150 chased off the last 20 having been five down, 100 off 70 ...

Sydney:-Test captain Tim Paine will lead Australia’s one-day side for their limited-overs tour of England in June. Wicketkeeper Paine replaces Steve Smith – who was banned by Cricket Australia for a year following the ball-tampering scandal – for the five-match series. His vice-captain, batsman Aaron Finch, will lead the Twenty20 side in their sole match against England. National selector Trevor ...

FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s young batsman Sohaib Maqsood has been injured during the final of the Pakistan One-day Cricket Cup being played here at the Iqbal Stadium on Sunday. He was immediately taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. Sohaib was playing for the Federal Areas against Khybar Pakhtunkhwa in the final. He has been in a terrific form in the ...

Final: KPK Vs Punjab Venue: Bolan Cricket Stadium, Quetta KPK won the toss and decided to bowl first. Punjab who had defeated KPK twice in the double round-robin matches while chasing the target was asked to bat first. Punjab made 204 runs on the board for the loss of 4 wickets in allotted 20 overs. Muhammad Akram played a superb ...

Former Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann has admitted he “worries about the banned trio” and “keeps in touch with them.” Both Steve Smith and David Warner were handed a year-long suspension, with Warner not to be considered for “any team leadership positions in the future”. Meanwhile, Cameron Bancroft was given a nine-month ban by Cricket Australia. The 48-year-old who stepped ...

9th Match:   Balochistan VS Punjab                                                            Venue: Bolan Cricket Stadium, Quetta   Punjab won the toss and asked Balochistan to take guard. Balochistan made 172 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in allotted 20 overs. Mohsin Khan was the main scorer who scored 37 runs off 27 balls while Badar Munir made 22 runs and he faced 16 balls. ...

London:-Pakistan fielding coach Steve Rixon has decided not to renew his contract ahead of the 2019 World Cup. Rixon’s contract expires in June, but he will complete his ongoing assignment with Pakistan on their tour to Ireland and England. Rixon, 64, decided not to renew his contract due to personal reasons, which included spending more time with his family, according ...

SYDNEY: Disgraced Australian cricketer David Warner said Saturday he was humbled by the support received following the cheating scandal that rocked the sport, with the feisty opener refocused on his family. Warner was considered the mastermind behind the plan to use sandpaper to tamper with the ball during the third Test in South Africa in March. Speaking for the first ...