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DUBAI: Islamabad United opener Luke Ronchi has said he will come to Pakistan if his team qualifies for the playoffs. The last two playoffs of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) third edition are scheduled in Lahore (March 20 and 21). Karachi will host the final on March 25. Asked if he would be travelling to Pakistan, Ronchi replied in the ...

DUBAI: – Roberto Bautista Agut came from a break down in the second set to win his second title of the season on Saturday, beating Lucas Pouille, 6-3, 6-4, at the Dubai Championships. The Spaniard claimed the eighth trophy of his career with an 81-minute victory over the French second seed. The loss prevents number 15 Pouille climbing into the ...

DUBAI: Lahore Qalandars have decided to name South African pacer Kyle Abbott as a replacement for the injured Chris Lynn, sources privy to the matter revealed on Wednesday. Lynn was earlier ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) third edition, after the explosive opener dislocated his shoulder during fielding in Australia’s T20 tri-series final victory against New Zealand a ...

DUBAI: Australian all-rounder Shane Watson said Tuesday the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is an incredible opportunity for the country’s young cricket talent to bump up their game by playing against and sharing the dressing room with top-calibre players. Having moved from Islamabad United to Quetta Gladiators for the PSL’s third season, the famed cricketer told  in an  interview that the series ...

Dubai: Born in Pakistan but migrated to South Africa for pursuing a career in international cricket, Imran Tahir is in action in Pakistan’s biggest cricket tournament as a foreign player now. The 38-year-old has made his mark by clinching seven wickets in three PSL games for Multan Sultans — his first appearance in the league. And, he’s enjoying it. “Well ...

DUBAI: The Lahore Qalandars management has decided against opting for an immediate replacement of Australian batsman Chris Lynn, with hopes he may get fit in time to play the last leg of Pakistan Super League (PSL) matches. An official of PSL, on condition of anonymity, confirmed that they are still waiting on Lynn’s medical reports. “We are waiting on his ...

LAHORE: The wait for the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is almost over: before the cricketing action gets underway from February 22, a ceremony to unveil the glittering winners’ trophy will be held in Dubai on Tuesday (tomorrow). The silverware for the tournament will be unveiled to the public at the Dubai International Stadium. According to sources, ...

DUBAI: The inventor of mystery bowling in cricket world Saqlain Mushtaq has urged the International Cricket council (ICC) to support Pakistan for the restoration of international cricket in the country. The legendary off-spinner was speaking to Geo News at the ICC cricket academy during the practice match of Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiator in Dubai. Currently, Mushtaq, is a spin ...

Dubai:Defending champions of Pakistan Super League, Peshawar Zalmi, have further bolstered their coaching staff by adding legendary off-spinner and inventor of doosra Saqlain Mushtaq. Mushtaq has joined Zalmi has its spin bowling consultant and will join the team in Dubai tomorrow. The off-spinner has previously coached the English national team. The 2018 PSL season kicks off in Dubai on February ...

Dubai:Peshawar Zalmi captain Darren Sammy cannot wait for his team to repeat last year’s triumph and lift the Pakistan Super League (PSL) trophy, this time in Karachi. In a video interview ahead of the third edition of PSL, the former Windies skipper hailed the revival of international cricket in Pakistan and looked back on his memories of last year’s PSL. ...