Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif is preparing to release his much-anticipated autobiography soon. The book, which is expected to include explosive revelations about match-fixing incidents during the 1990s when renowned cricketers were playing. Latif, who risked his career by speaking out against corruption in the sport, aims to shed light on some of the darkest chapters in cricket history. In a recent statement, the former wicket-keeper batter confirmed that his book would expose significant details related to match-fixing. He stated that it would include major disclosures that had long remained hidden, offering an inside look…
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Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: Pakistan newly appointed batting coach Mohammad Yousuf has withdrawn from the national men team for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. Yousuf, who was appointed on March 4, informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of his decision to step down from the tour due to his daughter’s illness. The former cricketer expressed his inability to travel with the Men in Green to New Zealand and fulfill his duties as batting coach at this time. Despite his absence, the PCB has not yet named a replacement for the batting coach position. The T20I series between Pakistan and…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed the March 2027 Australia-England Test at MCG will be a pink-ball day-night match. The much-awaited red-ball match will commemorate the 150th anniversary of Test cricket. Scheduled from March 11-15, the game will mark a significant milestone in cricket history, celebrating the first-ever Test match held at the same venue in 1877. Unlike the original fixture and the Centenary Test in 1977, both of which were played with a red ball during the day, the upcoming anniversary Test will be held under lights. The decision to schedule the match as a day-night…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a 15-member squad for the five-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled from March 16 to 26. The star-studded squad includes seven players from New Zealand’s Champions Trophy 2025 campaign, with all-rounder Michael Bracewell leading the side. Bracewell expressed his enthusiasm for the role, acknowledging the efforts of Mitchell Santner, who previously captained the white-ball side. He emphasized the need to maintain a positive team environment and highlighted Pakistan’s strength as a formidable short-format team, known for its power and pace. Senior spinner Ish Sodhi returns to the white-ball squad alongside…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: Shahid Afridi has claimed that Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi admitted to having limited knowledge about cricket. Speaking to media, Afridi revealed that while Naqvi had undertaken positive initiatives, he advised him to consult experienced professionals rather than relying on bureaucrats. Naqvi, who also serves as Interior Minister and previously held the role of caretaker chief minister in the province of Punjab, assumed charge of PCB last year. His tenure has been marked by challenges, including early exits from both the 2024 T20 World Cup and the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy, where they were…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: Michael Bracewell is set to captain New Zealand for the first time on home soil as the Black Caps take on Pakistan in a five-match T20I series. The white-ball squad, announced on Tuesday, is missing several key players due to the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments. According to the details, Regular captain Mitchell Santner, along with Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, and Glenn Phillips, will be unavailable for the series . Former captain Kane Williamson has also opted out of the white-ball series against Pakistan, which begins in Christchurch on Sunday. Bracewell, who previously led…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced its central contracts list for 2025, reverting to a grade-based salary structure instead of format-based contracts. Taskin Ahmed is the only cricketer in the A+ category, securing a monthly salary of BDT 1 million (USD 8,200 approx.), a significant upgrade from last year when he was in the white-ball-only category. The shift in policy aims to ensure better financial recognition for Test specialists, according to BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Najmul Abedeen Fahim. The previous format-based system had made it challenging to fairly compensate long-format players. Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto,…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: The German junior hockey team secured a 2-1 victory over host Pakistan in the second match of the Friendship Cup 2025, played in Lahore. With this commanding win, the visitors now lead the four-match series 2-0. Germany had secured a 4-3 victory over the hosts in the opening match of the series at the Manzoor-ul-Hassan Senior Hockey Stadium on Thursday. Despite facing a formidable seven-time Junior World Champion side, the Pakistan junior hockey team delivered a strong performance, keeping the match competitive. However, the Green Shirts fell short of clinching a win, missing some golden opportunities…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: A police investigation is underway after a man, reportedly carrying a rifle, appeared at the touchline of an under-10s football match in Herefordshire before disappearing into nearby woods. Referee Nick Fish, who was officiating at Ledbury Rugby Club on Saturday morning, said the man was spotted near the pitch holding a device with a barrel-like fitting. Concerned for the safety of the young players, Nick Fish suspended the match for over an hour and removed the children from the field. A photograph of the man, taken by a parent, was shown to two police officers who arrived…
Islamabad, Mar 11 2025: More than 20 individuals linked to disturbances during the Sheffield derby between Sheffield United and Sheffield have been banned from attending future matches at both clubs. According to South Yorkshire Police, unfortunate incidents occurred at Bramall Lane before and after the match on 10 November last year. Following investigations, 22 people were identified and subsequently barred from stadiums in the future. A police spokesperson confirmed that 10 individuals had already been charged, while others remained under investigation or awaited charging decisions from the Crown Prosecution Service. It is also confirmed that two of those involved had…
