LAHORE: After repeatedly criticising him for his shoddy performances, former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf today urged PCB to consider flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi in leadership role for the ODI team. In the recent past, the barrage of criticism from Yousuf even prompted Afridi at one stage to dub him and Shoaib Akhtar as the “heckle […]
LAHORE: Former Test captain Rashid Latif could get the job of the head of Pakistan Cricket Board’s anti-corruption and security unit, according to sources. Reliable sources in the PCB said that Latif was due to meet the Board Chairman Najam Sethi this week to discuss the position. “The Board is keen to involve Latif and […]
DHAKA: Pakistan is determined to defend its trophy, but Sri Lanka’s captain Angelo Mathews remains optimistic as the two cricket giants face off in the opening match of the five-nation Asia Cup on Tuesday, in the run-up to the Twenty20 World Cup. Pakistan, which won the title in 2012, is aiming to put pressure on […]
DHAKA: Far from being bogged down by captaincy, Virat Kohli said he is looking forward to leading an under-fire Indian cricket team in the Asia Cup starting tomorrow even though it is a tough position to be in. Kohli has been made stand-in captain for the regional mega-event after regular skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who […]
NEW DELHI: Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell feels Virat Kohli should replace Mahendra Singh Dhoni as India’s Test captain as the incumbent is defensive and lets the game “meander along like an absent-minded professor strolling in the park”. Writing in a column for ‘ESPNCricinfo’, Chappell argued for Kohli’s elevation as soon as possible after India’s […]
SRINAGAR: A three day Archery Tournament under Civic Action Programme organised by District Police Kargil begin on Sunday at Khree Sultan Choo Sports Stadium Bemathang . On the inaugural function Executive Councilor of Ladakh Hill Development Council, Kargil, Sheikh Hussain Rayesi was Chief Guest. While addressing on the inaugural ceremony, Rayesi appreciated the role of […]
JAMMU: JK Warrior beat JK Bank in the finals of 4th Rajiv Gandhi Gold cup football tournament Sunday played at Jammu. In the event 21 teams from within and outside the State has participating in the tournament Minister for Medical Education, Youth Services and Sports Taj Mohi-ud-Din distributed prizes among the winners Addressing the concluding […]
SHARJAH: Pakistan have qualified for the semi-final of Under 19 World Cup by beating Sri Lanka with a big margin of 121 runs in the quarterfinal in Sharjah on Saturday. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Pakistan set a huge target of 280 for Sri Lanka. Skipper Sami Aslam hit two 6s and […]
Lahore: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has sought help from its government to proceed with a bilateral series with India, planned for March-April this year. PHF president Akhtar Rasool told PTI today that the planned six-match series could only be possible if the two governments gave clearances. “We have written to the Ministry of Inter […]
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) are in talks with New Zealand Cricket to host its team for a five match One-day series prior to the ICC World Cup next year. A senior PCB official told PTI that a proposal had been sent to the New Zealand board as it would help both teams prepare […]