Islamabad, Apr 9, 2025: Virat Kohli added another achievement to his already illustrious career by becoming the first Indian cricketer to score over 13,000 runs in T20. The milestone came during Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) thrilling encounter with Mumbai Indians (MI) in the ongoing IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium. Needing just 17 runs to reach the landmark, the veteran right-handed batter delivered a match-winning performance, scoring 67 off 42 balls. His innings featured 10 boundaries, including two sixes, and played a key role in RCB 12-run victory — their first win at the Wankhede in more than 10 years.…
Author: Sports Desk
Islamabad, Apr 9, 2025: A Ukrainian karate athlete sparked controversy by refusing to join a group photo with his Russian rival at the Youth Karate League in Guadalajara, Spain. The incident occurred after the under-45kg medal ceremony, where Ukrainian Yevhenii Melnyk won bronze alongside Spanish athlete Beltran Tamargo Salgado. Abdullah Albishi from Saudi Arabia secured silver, while Russian athlete Igor Grigorev, competing under a neutral flag, took home the gold. Trouble arose when the teenage athletes were asked to pose for a group photograph following the medal presentation. Read More: PSL Franchises Unhappy with Inclusion of Former Pakistan Captain in Commentary…
Islamabad, Apr 9, 2025: A new controversy has emerged over the inclusion of former Pakistan captain Salman Butt in the official PSL commentary panel. Reports suggest that several franchise owners have expressed strong disapproval, citing his past involvement in the infamous 2010 spot-fixing scandal. The issue was first brought to light by journalist Saleem Khaliq, who revealed that the franchise owners were concerned about Butt’s criminal history. In 2010, Butt, along with Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir, was found guilty of conspiring to deliberately bowl no-balls during the Lord’s Test against England. Read More: Three Pakistani Batters Who Could Outshine Babar Azam…
Islamabad, Apr 9, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is preparing to enter the mobile gaming industry as part of a broader effort to diversify its income streams. With concerns growing over the sustainability of future broadcasting deals, the global cricket body sees mobile gaming as a fast-growing market with strong potential. The proposal is expected to be presented during ICC board meetings in Harare, where the digital team will brief the Chief Executives’ Committee. Although the concept has been floated before, the ICC now hopes to receive formal approval from its Full Members to invite developers to create its…
Islamabad, Apr 8, 2025: Babar Azam, widely regarded as one of premier batters, commands attention each time he steps onto the field. Known for his elegant stroke-play and consistency, the right-hander has long carried the weight of expectations from fans. However, a recent dip in form has raised questions about his impact in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. While Babar will remain central to the campaign, several other Pakistani batters are entering PSL 10 in red-hot form and could surpass him in the run-scoring charts. Read More: Here Is Why Fans Are Losing Interest in PSL 10 Sahibzada Farhan…
Islamabad, Apr 8, 2025: The 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is set to begin on Friday, April 11, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Despite the milestone season, the excitement that once surrounded the franchise cricket appears to be fading. Unlike previous years, the build-up to the tournament has been surprisingly subdued. Fans across the country have expressed disappointment over the prolonged poor form of players, which seems to have dampened enthusiasm for the domestic T20 league. According to a short survey conducted by Telecomasia.net, many supporters are disillusioned and unwilling to invest time or money in PSL…
Islamabad, Apr 8, 2025: Shaun Haig and Shatira Jakir Jesy will take charge of hosts Pakistan’s opening ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier clash against Ireland. Shandre Fritz will be the match referee at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore (GSL), with Lubabalo Gcuma in place as TV Umpire and Donovan Koch as the fourth umpire. The opening day also sees the West Indies take on Scotland at Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA), with Masudur Rahman Mukul and Saleema Imtiaz the on-field officials. Saleema made history last year by becoming the first Pakistani woman to be nominated to the ICC International Panel…
Islamabad, Apr 8, 2025: HBL PSL X is all set to commence from 11 April with the final scheduled to take place at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on 18 May. The six-team tournament will be broadcast live on A Sports, as Pakistan’s first HD sports channel continues its association with the marquee event. The matches will also be broadcast live on PTV Sports in Pakistan. Also, the Urdu and English feed will be divided between A Sports and PTV Sports. On the days A Sports broadcasts the matches in English, PTV Sports will broadcast them in Urdu, and vice versa. For…
Islamabad, Apr 8, 2025: Football enthusiasts in Pakistan have something special to look forward to as the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals kick off tonight. The stage is set for thrilling encounters in one of the most attractive league in sports, with elite clubs battling it out for a place in the coveted semifinals. The quarterfinals mark a crucial phase of the tournament, and fans across Pakistan are eager to witness world-class talent on display. All matches will be broadcast live, giving football fans in the country multiple ways to stay connected to the action. Read More: Najam Sethi Advocates for Potential…
Islamabad, April 8, 2025 – Lahore is ready to welcome another international cricket action as the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers kick off at Gaddafi Stadium on April 9. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced free entry for all matches, aiming to attract large crowds and create an electrifying atmosphere during the match. A total of eight matches will be played at the iconic venue in Lahore, featuring top teams vying for a coveted spot in the upcoming much-awaited Women’s World Cup. The tournament opens with a highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and Ireland setting the stage for a…
