KARACHI: Kane Williamson was stunned by many bowlers, let alone on his debut. Even fewer produce a delivery that beats the legendary New Zealand batsman to hit the top of the off-stump. In January, Osama Mir did both. Just 13 balls into his international career, the lanky Osama got into his unique bowling action and … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Wednesday that Bisma Maruf has resigned as the captain of the Pakistan women’s national team but will remain available for selection as a player. Basma was named Pakistan’s all-format captain in September 2017 and has the best win/loss ratio among all regulars, leading the country in ODIs (1.000) and … Read more
DHAKA: Dawood Malan’s unbeaten century helped world champions England beat Bangladesh by three wickets in the first one-day international of the three-match series on Wednesday. Set a modest target of 210 thanks to Najamul Hussain Shanto’s maiden ODI fifty, England looked in trouble at 65-4 after the hosts dismissed Jos Buttler, Jason Roy and James … Read more
LAHORE: It will be important not to show complacency as Lahore Qalandars take on bottom-of-the-table Quetta Gladiators at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday in a Pakistan Super League match. While the in-form Qalandars – with eight points from four wins from five matches so far – will be looking to continue their winning streak at … Read more
KARACHI: The emergence of attacking wicketkeeper/batsmen in Pakistan is not a challenge that daunts national team star Mohammad Rizwan, who is instead looking for more of his generation. Rizwan’s ability with the glove was never in doubt but over the last two and a half years he has silenced many who considered him a batsman … Read more