Islamabad, Mar 18 2025: Leicestershire has strengthened its squad by signing former Yorkshire captain Shan Masood for all formats in the upcoming season. The Pakistan international, who played a crucial role in Yorkshire’s promotion last year, will return to Division Two of the County Championship with the Foxes. The 35-year-old batter, with an extensive career spanning over 25,000 runs across domestic and international cricket, has previously represented Derbyshire as well. However, he will miss the initial phase of the County Championship due to his participation in the Pakistan Super League. Masood is set to join Leicestershire in May for the…
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Islamabad, Mar 18 2025: Pakistan cricket team continues to face difficulties, with their second consecutive loss against New Zealand in the ongoing T20I series. Led by Salman Ali Agha, the visitors fell short once again, losing the second match by five wickets. With this defeat, they are on the verge of another series loss. Despite a better performance compared to the first match, Pakistan’s total of 135/9 in the rain-shortened 15-over game was not enough to challenge New Zealand. Salman Ali Agha was the standout performer with 46 runs off 28 balls, but the team struggled collectively. The hosts comfortably…
Islamabad, Mar 18 2025: Bulgarian top-flight football club Arda Kardzhali has issued an apology after mistakenly holding a minute’s silence for a former player, only to later realise he was still alive. Before their league match against Levski Sofia on Sunday, both teams gathered at the centre of the pitch to observe a moment of silence in memory of Petko Ganchev. Players bowed their heads in respect, believing that the former footballer had passed away. However, before the match had even finished, the club learned that the news was incorrect. Club Issues Public Apology Shortly after realising the mistake, Arda Kardzhali…
Islamabad, Mar 18 2025: Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has clarified his controversial remark regarding the legacy of Pakistan’s cricketing greats from the 1990s. His comments, made after the poor performance of the Men in Green in the 2025 Champions Trophy, received strong reactions from the cricketing fraternity. Pakistan endured a disappointing run in the event, failing to win a single match. The team lost to New Zealand and India, while their game against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain. In the wake of the criticism, Hafeez questioned the legacy left by the 1990s players, stating that despite their talent,…
Islamabad, Mar 18 2025: The second T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand at the University Oval in Dunedin has been delayed due to persistent rain, affecting the five-match series. Pakistan, hoping to bounce back after a heavy defeat in the opening match, now faces additional uncertainty as weather conditions continue to interrupt the game. The first T20I in Christchurch exposed Pakistan’s vulnerabilities, particularly in batting, as they collapsed against New Zealand’s bowling attack. Hasan Nawaz and Abdul Samad failed to make an impact, managing only 0 and 7 runs, respectively. Vice-captain Shadab Khan also fell cheaply, leaving Pakistan at a…
Islamabad, Mar 18 2025: Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, and Litton Das have sought approval from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to participate in Pakistan Super League 2025. The 10th edition of PSL scheduled to start on April 11. While Rana and Hossain have already submitted their No Objection Certificate (NOC) requests, Litton Das is expected to follow suit. All three Bangladeshi players were picked in the 2025 draft for the franchise cricket. Nahid Rana was selected in the Gold category by Peshawar Zalmi, while Rishad Hossain and Litton Das were placed in the Silver category by Lahore Qalandars and Karachi…
Islamabad, Mar 18 2025: The Champions Trophy 2025 marked the return of Pakistan as a host for a global cricket tournament after nearly three decades. However, the marquee event turned into a financial and logistical disappointment, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) suffering significant losses. Media reports revealed that PCB spent approximately PKR 18 billion (around $58 million) on upgrading stadiums in Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi—exceeding their planned budget by 50%. Additionally, $40 million was allocated for event preparations. Despite these expenses, PCB earned only $6 million from hosting fees, ticket sales, and sponsorships, leading to an estimated financial loss…
Islamabad, Mar 17 2025: Lionel Messi will not be available for Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Brazil and Uruguay later this month. The 37-year-old star was not included in the final squad announced on Monday, despite initially being named in the preliminary 33-player list on March 2. This decision comes after ongoing concerns over his physical condition. Messi had been sidelined for three consecutive matches with Inter Miami as part of load management, a preventative measure to avoid any injuries. Inter Miami’s head coach, Javier Mascherano, emphasized that Messi did not suffer a specific injury, but the team decided to…
Islamabad, Mar 17 2025: Peshawar Zalmi has confirmed the signing of Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10. The 23-year-old, who gained widespread recognition following his explosive performances in the Big Bash League (BBL), joins the Zalmi squad as a Supplementary draft pick. Owen’s inclusion comes after the controversial withdrawal of South African all-rounder Corbin Bosch, who had been selected in the Diamond category during the PSL 10 draft. Bosch, who was set to join Zalmi, broke his contract after signing with the Mumbai Indians for the Indian Premier League (IPL). Bosch is reportedly replacing…
Islamabad, Mar 17 2025: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa women’s lacrosse team, who recently clinched the Okinawa Open Lacrosse Championship in Japan, met with Governor Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor House in Peshawar. The team, consisting of five members, was led by Captain Gul Pari, and included players Momina Tariq, Laiba Rasheed, Sughra Sattar, and Muqaddas Tariq. During the meeting, the players shared details about their efforts to promote lacrosse in the region and voiced their desire for the sport to receive official recognition at the national level. The team explained that they competed independently, without official support, in the Okinawa…
