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South Africa Tests mark ‘monumental moment’ for Pakistan cricket
KARACHI (AFP) - South Africa will play their first Test in Pakistan for 14 years this week, a match being described as a "monumental moment" for the revival of international cricket in the country.
The match in the port city of Karachi…
Du Plessis says bubble life is not sustainable for players
ISLAMABAD (AP) — South African cricketer Faf du Plessis believes spending months in a bio-secure bubble could soon become a major challenge for players.
“We understand that this is a very tough season and a tough challenge for a lot of…
PSL 2021: Franchises complete retention, release and trade process ahead of Player Draft
LAHORE (cITY News) – Defending champions Karachi Kings have retained Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Islamabad United have kept Pakistan’s white-ball vice-captain Shadab Khan as the two sides also completed a successful trade of…
Pakistan in trouble after Williamson’s 238 gives New Zealand huge lead
CHRISTCHURCH (AFP) – Kane Williamson underscored his ranking as the world’s premier batsman with a masterful double century on a landmark Tuesday as New Zealand took control of the second Test against Pakistan.
In between the showers…
David Miller, Dale Steyn, Chris Gayle feature in PSL 2021 Platinum roster
LAHORE (City News) – Chris Gayle, Chris Lynn, Rashid Khan and Dale Steyn are some of the leading foreign players who have made themselves available for the sixth edition of HBL Pakistan Super League. The quartet is part of a 25-player…
Australian quick Pattinson ruled out of third India Test
SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian fast bowler James Pattinson was Monday ruled out of this week s third Test against India in Sydney after hurting his ribs during a fall at home, team officials said.
The 30-year-old, in the squad as back-up to…
Haider, Zeeshan lead Shaheens to 101-run win over NZ A
LINCOLN (City News) – Half-centuries from Haider Ali and Zeeshan Malik, and three-wicket haul from Usman Qadir led Pakistan Shaheens to a comfortable 101-run win over New Zealand A in a T20 match at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on…
Kamran Ghulam creates history with most runs in single Quaid Trophy season
KARACHI (City News) – The PCB Domestic Cricketer of the Year, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kamran Ghulam created history by becoming the highest run-scorer in a single season of the prestigious Quaid-e-Azam Trophy on day three of the tournament’s…
Cautious Williamson stands firm as Pakistan stifle New Zealand
CHRISTCHURCH (AFP) – Pakistan pinned down New Zealand with a sustained period of accurate bowling in an absorbing middle session on day two of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday, leaving Kane Williamson to prop up his side once…
Classic Williamson ton swings momentum New Zealand’s way
CHRISTCHURCH (AFP) – A classic century by Kane Williamson in a 215-run stand with Henry Nicholls hauled New Zealand into a strong position at 286 for three at stumps on day two of the second Test against Pakistan on Monday.
New…