Islamabad, Mar 07, 2025: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri has made a surprising return to the national team at the age of 40, reversing his retirement decision from last year. The former captain, ranked fourth among the highest men’s international goalscorers, had played his last match for India in June 2024 during a World Cup qualifier. At the time, he cited instinct as the reason for stepping away, making an emotional exit in front of nearly 59,000 fans in Kolkata. However, on Thursday, India head coach Manolo Marquez confirmed Chhetri’s return for the upcoming March international window. With India already…
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Islamabad, Mar 07, 2025: Waqar Younis has seemingly responded to Mohammad Hafeez’s remarks about the 1990s cricket greats, sharing a cryptic post on social media in defense of the era’s players. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), the former captain shared an old picture alongside Wasim Akram, highlighting their combined bowling records. The legendary pacer captioned it in bold, “90’s KA LONDA (Boys from the 90s),” appearing to suggest that their performances spoke for themselves amid ongoing criticism. Hafeez, who represented Pakistan in all three formats, recently questioned the legacy of the 1990s cricket icons while analyzing Pakistan’s early exit from…
Islamabad, Mar 07, 2025: A significant contingent of Pakistani cricketers is set to make a substantial impact in the upcoming Hundred draft, with 45 players officially registered. Leading the lineup is Naseem Shah, who has set his reserve price at £120,000. Imad Wasim and promising batter Saim Ayub have each listed a reserve price of £78,500. Other notable registrants include vice-captain Shadab Khan, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Hasnain, each with a reserve price of £63,000. Additionally, players such as Mohammad Abbas, Haider Ali, and Ammad Butt have registered without specifying a reserve price. The Hundred 2025 draft, scheduled for Wednesday,…
Rising left-arm pacer, Akif Javed, has expressed his determination to become one of the fastest bowlers in cricket history, drawing inspiration from legendary speedster Shoaib Akhtar. In a documentary originally produced in 2020 and recently shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Akif discussed his bowling ambitions. He noted that while his fastest delivery so far has been recorded at 145 kph, he aims to surpass that and deliver the fastest ball in cricket history. The documentary was re-released as Akif prepares to join the national squad for the upcoming series white balls series against New Zealand. He acknowledged the…
Islamabad, Mar 6 2025: Middle-order batter, David Miller, has voiced his frustration with the International Cricket Council (ICC) after his team’s semi-final loss to New Zealand in the Champions Trophy. Miller, who scored a fantastic hundred in Semi-final expressed his belief that the tight travel schedule and poor planning had a significant impact on South Africa’s performance. Both South Africa and Australia, the semi-finalists from Group B, had to fly to Dubai after completing their group-stage matches. With India’s semi-final opponent uncertain, South Africa was forced to return to Pakistan for their showdown with New Zealand in Lahore, while Australia…
Amid growing criticism over his son Babar Azam’s recent performances, Azam Siddique, the cricketer’s father, has stepped up to offer support. The former Pakistan captain has been facing intense scrutiny from fans and pundits alike due to a series of underwhelming performances, particularly after disappointing Champions Trophy campaign. Babar was notably omitted from Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand, a move that has been met with strong disapproval from his father. Taking to Instagram, Azam Siddique expressed unwavering confidence in his son’s ability to bounce back, saying that despite being named in the ICC T20I Team…
Pakistan’s domestic first-class cricket tournament, the President’s Trophy, is witnessing a historic moment as its final is being played under lights with a pink ball. The unique decision comes as players observe Ramadan, requiring the match to take place entirely after sunset. The contest, featuring Pakistan Television (PTV) and State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), is being held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With both teams having finished the group stage level on points, the final has adopted an unusual schedule. The first session begins at 7:30 PM PKT, followed by a tea break at 9:30 PM. Read More: Saud Shakeel Joins…
Mohammad Hafeez has voiced concerns over the country’s legendary cricketers from the 90s, questioning why they failed to secure major ICC titles despite their dominance and immense talent. Speaking in a panel discussion alongside Shoaib Akhtar, Shoaib Malik, and Sana Mir, Hafeez acknowledged the impact of that era but highlighted their inability to clinch a World Cup. The former all-rounder pointed out that despite strong performances in the 1996, 1999, and 2003 editions, Pakistan could only reach the 1999 final, which ended in a heavy defeat. The right-hander batter emphasized that while those legendary players were icons, they lacked an…
Left-handed Pakistani batter Saud Shakeel became the seventh batter in first-class cricket to be dismissed via a timed-out decision. The incident occurred during the President Trophy final, where Shakeel, representing State Bank of Pakistan, failed to take guard within the stipulated three-minute window after consecutive dismissals. PTV captain Amad Butt promptly appealed, leading the umpires to uphold the dismissal. Reports suggest that the rapid fall of two wickets caught Shakeel off guard. Despite his efforts to reach the crease, the appeal was upheld, enforcing the rarely seen rule. Read More: Australia Batting Great Announces Retirement from ODI Cricket The most…
Japan’s Football Association expressed disappointment on Thursday after FIFA announced that only North American and African countries would be eligible to bid for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. The decision follows a statement by FIFA on Wednesday, which also confirmed that the 2035 event would be hosted by either Europe or Africa. This move has effectively ended Japan’s ambitions of hosting the 2031 tournament. In an interview last year, Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, the president of the Japan Football Association, outlined the country’s intention to host the 2031 World Cup, aiming to elevate the profile of women’s football in Japan. Read More: Scottish…
