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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…

Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq believes his team must cross the 400-run mark in the first innings to gain control of the ongoing Test against South Africa in Lahore. Imam, who fell seven runs short of a well-deserved century, shared his thoughts during the post-day press conference, expressing confidence in his side’s batting lineup. Also Read: West Indies Show Grit After Follow-On as Campbell, Hope Defy India on Day Three “If we get a total of 400 plus, it will be good for us,” Imam said. “South Africa is a competitive side, and their response tomorrow will be crucial for the match.”…

NEW DELHI: The West Indies showed rare resistance on day three of the second Test against India at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, finishing on 173-2 in their second innings after following on. The visitors still trail by 97 runs but managed to hold firm through a gritty partnership between John Campbell and Shai Hope. Also Read: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Unbeaten 173 Puts India in Command Against West Indies in Second Test India’s left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav starred earlier in the day, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul to bowl out the West Indies for 248 in their first innings, giving the…

India’s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal once again proved his class as he dominated the opening day of the second Test against West Indies with an unbeaten 173, guiding India to a strong 318-2 at stumps in New Delhi on Friday. His outstanding innings, filled with elegance and composure, has put the hosts in full control as they look to sweep the two-match series. Also Read: Sophie Devine Leads New Zealand to First Women’s World Cup Win Over Bangladesh After electing to bat at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, India made their intent clear from the start. Openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal…

New Zealand captain Sophie Devine once again proved her class and leadership, guiding her side to a commanding 100-run win over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup clash held in Guwahati on Friday. The victory marked New Zealand’s first of the tournament after a difficult start that saw them suffer back-to-back defeats against Australia and South Africa on sluggish Indian pitches. Also Read: Pakistan Ready to Challenge WTC Champions South Africa in Upcoming Test Series Opting to bat first, the Kiwis found themselves under early pressure at 38-3, but Devine, known for her calm under fire, steadied the innings with…

Pakistan are “well-prepared” to take on World Test Championship holders South Africa in their upcoming two-match series, interim red-ball head coach Azhar Mahmood confirmed ahead of the first Test at Gaddafi Stadium on Monday. The second Test is scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi from October 20, marking the start of Pakistan’s 2025-27 WTC campaign after finishing bottom in the previous cycle. Also Read: India Aim for 2-0 Series Sweep Against West Indies, Gill Pledges Full Intensity Azhar highlighted that Pakistan’s recent success at home was built on preparing rank-turning pitches, a strategy that helped them secure their first home…

Indian captain Shubman Gill has ruled out any drop in intensity ahead of the final Test against a demoralised West Indies, promising that India will field their strongest playing XI in pursuit of a 2-0 series sweep. The series decider begins on Friday at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, following India’s dominant innings and 140-run victory in the first Test at Ahmedabad. Also Read: Cummins’ Injury Casts Doubt on Ashes Participation, Australia Faces Leadership and Bowling Dilemma Gill emphasized that intensity does not depend on the opposition. “It doesn’t matter who you’re playing. We want to be able to play at…

Australia’s Ashes campaign faces a potential setback as captain Pat Cummins continues to battle a back stress injury, putting his participation in the series opener against England on November 21 in serious doubt. The injury has prevented the 32-year-old paceman from resuming bowling, raising concerns about Australia’s leadership and bowling balance ahead of one of cricket’s most anticipated contests. Also Read: Pakistan to Face Afghanistan in AFC Asian Cup Qualifier After Visa Delays Resolved Cummins’ absence would mark a rare disruption in Australia’s otherwise stable Test setup. Since his Ashes debut in the 2017/18 series, Cummins has been an ever-present…

The long visa drama surrounding the AFC Asian Cup qualifier between Pakistan and Afghanistan has finally come to an end, with the match set to take place as scheduled at the Jinnah Stadium in Islamabad on Thursday. However, Afghanistan will take the field at a clear disadvantage, having arrived in Pakistan late on Wednesday evening without holding a single training session in the host country. Also Read: Pakistan Eye Redemption Against Dominant Australia in Women’s World Cup Showdown For Pakistan, the delay works in their favor as they’ve had more rest and preparation time under their new head coach, Nolberto…