Author: The Team PK

WESTMONT: Australian swimmers Mollie O’Callaghan and Kaylee McKeown marked the start of a new chapter in Australian swimming by breaking short course world records at the World Cup meet in Westmont, Illinois, over the weekend. Their performances signaled that the country remains a powerhouse in the pool even after the retirement of Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus. Also Read: Pakistan Steady at Lunch on Day One Against South Africa Olympic 200m freestyle gold medalist O’Callaghan set the tone on Saturday with a stunning 1:49.77 in the 200m freestyle, eclipsing the previous record of 1:50.31 set by Hong Kong’s Siobhan Haughey in…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan made a confident start on the opening day of the second and final Test against South Africa, reaching 95-1 at lunch at the Rawalpindi Stadium on Monday. After winning the toss on a spin-friendly pitch, the hosts capitalized on early momentum through skipper Shan Masood and opener Abdullah Shafique. Also Read: Alyssa Healy’s Second Straight Century Seals Australia’s Semi-Final Spot in Women’s World Cup 2025 Masood, batting with authority, remained unbeaten on 38 at the interval, while Shafique was on 37 after surviving a few close chances early in his innings. Their steady 60-run partnership for the second…

Skipper Alyssa Healy continued her incredible form, smashing an unbeaten 113 as Australia stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup 2025 with a dominant 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. The victory marked Australia’s fourth win in five matches, cementing their place as the first team to reach the tournament’s final four. Also Read: “Test Twenty”: A New Era for Cricket Combining Tradition and Speed Chasing a modest target of 199, Healy and her opening partner Phoebe Litchfield made the task look effortless. The duo shared an unbroken 202-run partnership, steering Australia home in just 24.5…

A new cricket format named “Test Twenty” has been unveiled, offering a fresh approach that blends the strategic depth of traditional Test cricket with the thrill and pace of Twenty20. Introduced by Indian sports entrepreneur Gaurav Bahirvani, executive chairman of the One One Six Network, the format has received backing from former cricket legends including AB de Villiers, Clive Lloyd, Matthew Hayden, and Harbhajan Singh. Also Read: Rain Washes Out Pakistan vs England Clash in Women’s World Cup Test Twenty is designed to be played over 80 overs, with each team batting twice for 20 overs per innings, while scores…

Pakistan’s bid for a first victory at the Women’s World Cup suffered another blow on Wednesday as rain forced the abandonment of their must-win match against England at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Green Shirts, chasing a revised target of 113 after earlier showers reduced the game to 31 overs per side, were 34 without loss in 6.4 overs when heavy rain returned, ending all hopes of a result. Also Read: Pakistan Triumphs Over South Africa in First Test as Shan Masood Urges Consistency It was a frustrating outcome for Pakistan, who had dominated much of the match…

Pakistan’s men’s Test captain Shan Masood expressed satisfaction after Pakistan’s impressive 93-run victory against South Africa in the first Test at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, but also cautioned that consistency remains the team’s biggest challenge. The Green Shirts outplayed the World Test champions in a gripping four-day contest that saw brilliant bowling displays from Noman Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Also Read: Pakistan and South Africa Set for Dramatic Finish as Spinners Dominate Lahore Test After being set a target of 277 runs for victory, South Africa was bowled out for just 183 on the fourth day. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali…

The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa is perfectly poised for a nail-biting finish after another day dominated by spin at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday. Both sides’ slow bowlers wreaked havoc, leaving the match on a knife’s edge as Pakistan set South Africa a challenging 277-run target for victory. Also Read: Aroob Shah Confident Pakistan Can Bounce Back Ahead of Crucial England Clash in Women’s World Cup South African left-arm spinner Senuran Muthusamy produced a sensational performance, claiming a maiden 10-wicket match haul as Pakistan were bowled out for 167 in their second innings. His 5-57 followed his…

Pakistan women’s all-rounder Syed Aroob Shah expressed optimism on Tuesday as the team gears up for their must-win clash against England in the ICC Women’s World Cup. Following three consecutive defeats, including a heavy loss to Australia, Pakistan’s hopes of progressing to the knockout stage now hinge on their ability to turn things around quickly — starting with their batting. Also Read: Noman Ali Shines as Pakistan Keep Control Against South Africa in Lahore Test In their last game, Pakistan struggled once again with the bat as Australia’s Beth Mooney smashed a brilliant century to guide her team to a…

Spinner Noman Ali delivered a brilliant performance on day two of the first Test in Lahore, taking four wickets to put Pakistan in a commanding position against South Africa. The visitors closed the day at 216-6, still trailing by 162 runs, as the Gaddafi Stadium pitch continued to favor spin. South African batter Tony de Zorzi stood firm with a fighting 81 not out, keeping his side’s hopes alive alongside Senuran Muthusamy, who remained unbeaten on six. Also Read: Pakistan Cricket Mourns the Passing of Legendary Batter Wazir Mohammad at 95 The day belonged to the spinners from both sides.…

Former Pakistan Test batter Wazir Mohammad passed away on Monday at the age of 95, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed, marking the end of an era for one of the nation’s cricketing pioneers. Born in Junagadh, India, in 1929, Wazir was part of the renowned Mohammad family that helped lay the foundation for Pakistan cricket’s early success. His siblings—Hanif, Mushtaq, Raees, and Sadiq—were all gifted cricketers who represented Pakistan, making the Mohammad family a cornerstone of the country’s cricketing heritage. Also Read: Imam Targets 400-Plus Total as Harmer Aims to Restrict Pakistan in First Test Clash Between 1952 and…