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  • May 16, 2025

    Shakib, Rajapaksa Join Lahore Qalandars as PSL 2025 Resumes

    LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is back with fresh signings and renewed energy after a brief suspension caused by regional tensions. Lahore Qalandars, looking to bounce back strong, have welcomed two experienced international stars: Shakib Al Hasan from Bangladesh and Bhanuka Rajapaksa from Sri Lanka. This development comes after several foreign players exited the tournament when it was paused on May 7 due to escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Although a ceasefire was reached shortly after, many overseas players had already returned home, prompting teams to rethink and rebuild their lineups. Big Names, Big Moves Shakib, the former Bangladesh captain...

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  • May 15, 2025

    Sidra Amin Shines Again as Stars, Challengers Triumph in Women’s T20 Round 5

    KARACHI: The fifth round of the National Women’s T20 Tournament 2025 lit up Karachi with powerful performances from two of Pakistan’s rising stars — Sidra Amin and Sadaf Shamas — as Stars and Challengers registered important wins in their respective matches on Tuesday. At the National Bank Stadium, Stars were in early trouble at 19-3 after choosing to bat against Conquerors. But their captain Sidra Amin, currently the tournament's top scorer, delivered yet another match-winning performance. Batting at No. 3, Sidra held the innings together with a sensational 78 off 58 balls, smashing 7 fours and 3 sixes, and carried her team...

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  • May 15, 2025

    PSL 2025 Set to Resume After Drone Strike Halt

    After a tense interruption caused by regional military escalation, the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 is all set to resume. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released a revised schedule for the remaining eight matches, which will restart on May 17 and end with the final on May 25 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Why PSL Was Postponed On May 8, a drone attack near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium—just before the scheduled match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi—forced the immediate suspension of the tournament. This incident came amidst heightened military tension between Pakistan and India, leading to the withdrawal of all...

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  • May 13, 2025

    PSL 2025 to Resume on May 17 Following Ceasefire

    The Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025, which faced an abrupt pause due to heightened cross-border tensions between Pakistan and India, is officially back on track. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced that the remaining eight matches will resume on May 17, with the final slated for May 25 in Rawalpindi. This development comes after the league was moved to the UAE and later postponed following an alarming incident—an Indian drone crashed near the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium just as tensions between the neighboring countries escalated. “Let the Aura Take Over” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Chairman Naqvi shared the update, stating that PSL will continue...

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  • May 13, 2025

    Mike Hesson Named Pakistan’s New White-ball Head Coach

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially named Mike Hesson, the former head coach of New Zealand, as the new White-ball Head Coach for the Pakistan men’s cricket team. Hesson will assume responsibility for both ODI and T20I squads, stepping into a role that had been vacant since Gary Kirsten’s resignation in late 2023. The appointment comes at a crucial time as Pakistan prepares to host Bangladesh for a five-match T20 series starting May 25. The decision to bring Hesson onboard is aimed at stabilizing leadership and rebuilding the team’s white-ball performance following inconsistent showings in recent international events. Why This Move...

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  • May 12, 2025

    Newcastle Close in on UCL Spot; Arsenal, Liverpool Share Points in Premier League Thriller

    Sandro Tonali got the Magpies off to a flying start with a goal in the second minute, setting the tone for a dominant display. Chelsea’s chances took a major hit when Nicolas Jackson received a straight red card for elbowing Sven Botman late in the first half. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Chelsea attempted to hold firm, but Bruno Guimaraes sealed the win with a stoppage-time strike, ensuring Newcastle claimed their seventh victory in nine league outings. The win pushed Newcastle to third place in the table, now three points ahead of sixth-placed Aston Villa, and kept them firmly on course for...

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