Islamabad, April 2, 2025: A social media mix-up saw Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi face Backlash after Virat Kohli dismissed IPL 2025. The misunderstanding arose after Gujarat Titans’ fast bowler, Arshad Khan, took Kohli, prompting furious fans to mistakenly target Warsi’s Instagram account. Kohli, playing in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s first home game of the season, struggled to make an impact, scoring only seven runs off six deliveries. His brief stay at the crease ended when Arshad bowled a short delivery that cramped him for space, leading to a catch at deep backward square. Read More: TATA IPL 2025 Achieves Record-Breaking Viewership As…
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Islamabad, April 2, 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the release date of the official anthem for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. According to details shared PCB, the anthem, titled ‘X Dekho,’ is set to be released today, April 2. The much-awaited track will premiere at 5 PM (Pakistan Standard Time) on the official YouTube channel of of the Pakistan Super League. Featuring a collaboration of well-known artists, the official song will be performed by Ali Zafar, Talha Anjum, Natasha Baig, and Abrar-ul-Haq. Read More: PSL 10 Exhibition Match in Doubt as PCB Flags Venue Concerns While…
Islamabad, 30 March 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board) has issued an update regarding the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Season 10 exhibition match in Peshawar. According to the details, the board has postpone the clash between Peshawar Zalmi and Quetta Gladiators, which was set to take place at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium. The much-awaited fixture was originally scheduled for April 8, 2025, and was considered an important step in bringing top-level cricket back to the region. Read More: PSL 10 Exhibition Match in Doubt as PCB Flags Venue Concerns However, the cricket board has decided to delay the match, stating that a…
Islamabad, 29 March 2025: Pakistan had a difficult start to the ODI series against New Zealand at McLean Park, conceding costly extras in the opener. The visitors gave away 43 extras in the first innings, marking one of their highest totals in ODI history. The Men in Green had previously conceded more extras only twice—47 against New Zealand (1999) and 44 against Sri Lanka (1990) and New Zealand (2003). New Zealand, after electing to bat first, lost an early wicket when Will Young departed for just one run in the third over. Read More: PCB’s Media Director Sami Ul Hasan…
Islamabad, 28 March 2025: Pakistan’s interim head coach, Aqib Javed, has outlined a strategy to limit New Zealand’s batting to under 200 runs in the upcoming three-match ODI series. The series, set to begin on March 29 in Napier, follows a 4-1 defeat for Pakistan in the T20I series before they were excluded from the Champions Trophy 2025 at home Ahead of the first ODI, Javed shared his optimism about the conditions in New Zealand, suggesting they could benefit from fast bowlers. Read More: PCB’s Media Director Sami Ul Hasan Step Down The former pacer noted similarities between the pitches in New…
Islamabad, 28 March 2025: The ongoing 18th season of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) has set new viewership records across television and digital platforms. The opening weekend of money-rich franchise cricket saw an impressive 4,956 crore minutes of cumulative watch time, making it one of India’s most-watched sporting events. On JioHotstar, digital engagement rose by 40% from last season, with a 54% surge in connected TV consumption. Read More: PCB’s Media Director Sami Ul Hasan Step Down The first three high octane encounters garnered 137 crore views, peaking at 3.4 crore concurrent viewers and accumulating 2,186 crore minutes of watch…
Sami Ul Hasan has decided to leave his position as Director of Media and Communications at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The departure of Sami Ul Hasan will mark the end of a six-year tenure that began in March 2019. Sami had previously served in the the cricket from 2002 to 2004 before moving to the International Cricket Council (ICC), where he spent 13 years handling media relations and digital strategies. Upon his return to the cricket authority, he played a vital role in enhancing the board’s media presence and strengthening digital outreach. Read…
Islamabad, 28 March 2025: Kamran Akmal has strongly criticized Pakistan’s performance in the recently concluded T20I series against New Zealand, calling the 4-1 defeat “embarrassing.” Former wicketkeeper-batter urged the team management to prioritize merit over favoritism when selecting squads, taking inspiration from India’s approach to team building. Pakistan’s struggles continued in Wellington, where they suffered an eight-wicket loss in the final match, sealing a disappointing series. While analyzing the team’s performance, the wicket-keeper remarked that Pakistan appeared to be an unorganized side and failed to show any signs of competitiveness. Read More: PSL 10 Exhibition Match in Doubt as PCB Flags…
Islamabad, 28 March 2025: Bazid Khan has expressed concerns over Pakistan’s declining cricketing standards, stating that the team can no longer compete with top sides like India and Australia. The comments of the renowned commentator followed the disappointing 4-1 defeat of Pakistan in the T20I series against New Zealand. Speaking on national television, Former cricketer dismissed the idea that Pakistan remains an elite cricketing nation based on past successes. He emphasized that while Pakistan has won three ICC tournaments in history, India and Australia have each claimed two global titles since Pakistan’s last major victory in the 2017 Champions Trophy.…
Islamabad, 26 March 2025: The number of England players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has dropped in 2025, with just ten featuring in the tournament this year. This sharp drop from 18 players in IPL 2024 raises questions about dwindling appeal or shifting priorities of the England. The reduction is partly due to withdrawals, with Harry Brook and Brydon Carse opting out, the latter due to injury. Reports suggest that Ben Duckett was approached by Delhi Capitals as a potential replacement for Brook but chose not to take part. This trend raises doubts about the interest of IPL teams…
