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Babar Azam is the Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year
LAHORE (APP): Pakistan captain Babar Azam was named as the Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year following his stellar performances across all formats during the 2020 calendar year.
In addition to the most prestigious award, the…
Babar cleared but not confirmed for Pakistan in second Test
MOUNT MAUNGANUI (AFP) – Pakistan’s talismanic captain Babar Azam has been cleared to play in the second Test against New Zealand starting in Christchurch on Sunday but has not been confirmed in the team.
"He has batted very well in the…
Fielding will determine whether I play Sydney test, says Warner
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia’s David Warner believes it will be his ability to field effectively that will decide whether he plays the third test against India at Sydney Cricket Ground next week.
The left-handed opener missed the first…
Kamran Ghulam, Adil Amin provide Khyber Pakhtunkhwa solid start in Quaid Trophy final
KARACHI (City News) – Batsmen Kamran Ghulam and Adil Amin made solid contributions as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa made a promising start to the five-day Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2020-21 first-class final against defending champions Central Punjab at…
Babar Azam out of second New Zealand Test
CHRISTCHURCH (City News) – After missing the Twenty20 International (T20I) series and first Test match against New Zealand, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been ruled out of the second and final Test in Christchurch starting from Sunday…
Resilient India thump Australia in second Test to silence critics
MELBOURNE (AFP) – Stand-in captain Ajinkya Rahane led India to a dominant eight-wicket win over Australia in the second Test Tuesday, levelling the series 1-1 and capping an extraordinary turnaround after their record collapse in the…
Southee leads New Zealand charge to have Pakistan on the ropes
MOUNT MAUNGANUI (AFP) – Swing king Tim Southee snared his milestone 300th wicket as New Zealand sensed victory over Pakistan at stumps on day four of the first Test in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday.
New Zealand declared their second…
Wellington Firebirds beat Pakistan Shaheens by nine wickets
WELLINGTON (City News) – Wellington Firebirds defeated Pakistan Shaheens by nine wickets in the second T20 match at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Tuesday.
After being put into bat, Shaheens were bowled out for 91 in 17.4 overs. Danish…
Elgar falls short of ton as S Africa fight back against Sri Lanka
PRETORIA (Reuters) - Opener Dean Elgar fell five runs short of a century as South Africa climbed to 317 for four at the close of play on day two of the first test against injury-hit Sri Lanka at Centurion Park on Sunday.
Elgar looked…
De Silva out of South Africa Test series
CENTURION (AFP) - Sri Lankan batsman Dhananjaya de Silva has been ruled out of the rest of the two-match Test series against South Africa with a thigh strain, a statement issued by Sri Lanka Cricket said on Sunday.
De Silva had to…