Pathum Nissanka produced a career-best 187 to lead Sri Lanka fightback on the third day of the first Test against Bangladesh in Galle, steering the hosts to 368-4 at stumps, just 127 runs behind Bangladesh’s first innings total of 495. The 27-year-old opener, who had been under scrutiny for recent...
Pakistan booked their spot in the Asian Volleyball Federation quarter-finals after an electrifying five-set victory over Chinese Taipei in Manama, Bahrain, on Thursday. The high-stakes Pool ‘C’ match delivered edge-of-the-seat action as Pakistan clinched a 3-2 win, topping their group and advancing confidently to the knockout stage. Pakistan dominated the...
Bangladesh stamped their authority on the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle, ending the day at a powerful 484 for nine, thanks to a masterclass from Mushfiqur Rahim and Najmul Hossain Shanto. Resuming the day at 292 for three, the Tigers made the most of...
In a dramatic clash at the National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Pakistan narrowly lost 4-3 to an in-form New Zealand side in their final Pool ‘B’ match of the FIH Nations Cup. Despite the defeat, Pakistan’s hopes stayed alive — and thanks to Japan’s win over Malaysia in the...
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a comprehensive three-phase U-19 Skills Assessment Camp, kicking off on June 19 at the Inzamam-ul-Haq High Performance Centre in Multan. Sixty emerging cricketers from across the country have been shortlisted to undergo a series of match-based evaluations as part of PCB’s strategy to...
Pakistan Cricket Board’s newly-appointed Director of High Performance, Aaqib Javed, has taken immediate steps to revive cricket development across the country. Speaking at the LCCA Ground in Lahore on the opening day of a skill development program for the national team, Aaqib revealed a strategic framework for rejuvenating cricket academies,...
LAHORE, Pakistan – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially kicked off its ambitious Skills Development Programme, designed to hone the abilities and fitness of its cricketers ahead of a demanding international schedule. On Saturday, the PCB announced the selection of 15 players for the first phase of this intensive...
LONDON, United Kingdom – History was made at Lord’s on Saturday as Aiden Markram’s superb century propelled South Africa to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final. The Proteas successfully chased down an imposing target of 282 runs before lunch on the fourth day,...
Karachi, Pakistan – Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram, widely regarded as one of the greatest left-arm fast bowlers in the history of the game, has publicly acknowledged and, in his characteristic affable style, saluted the “effort” of the artist behind his new statue. The sculpture, which depicts Akram in the...
London, United Kingdom – The World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord’s has witnessed a breathtaking two days of Test cricket, with Australia captain Pat Cummins delivering a sensational performance with the ball and Alex Carey providing vital resistance with the bat. The holders have successfully retained a significant advantage...
