Category: Sports

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially announced the appointment of former Pakistan cricket captain Younis Khan as the team mentor for the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. This strategic move aims to leverage Khan’s extensive experience and knowledge to enhance Afghanistan’s performance in the prestigious tournament.

Sri Lanka find themselves in a precarious position in the second One-Day International (ODI) against New Zealand. Chasing a target of 256 runs, the Sri Lankan team has faltered early, reaching 85/5 in just 16.3 overs. With half the side back in the pavilion, their chances of leveling the three-match series appear increasingly slim.

Pakistan has faced penalties after failing to meet the required over rate during the second Test against South Africa in Cape Town. The team was fined 25% of their match fees and deducted five crucial points from their World Test Championship (WTC) tally.

South Africa and Australia are gearing up to clash in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final, scheduled to take place at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground from June 11 to 16, 2025.

As New Zealand and Sri Lanka prepare for the second One-Day International (ODI) on January 8, 2025, win probabilities give a slight edge to New Zealand at 54%. Following a crushing 9-wicket defeat in the first ODI on January 5, Sri Lanka is determined to bounce back and level the series.

South Africa clinched a dominant 2-0 Test series victory over Pakistan, defeating them by 10 wickets in the second Test match. The result came after a gritty fightback from Pakistan in their second innings, but it was not enough to avoid a comprehensive loss. South Africa’s clinical performance across both games has left Pakistan with much to reflect on, particularly in their batting and bowling departments.

The West Indies cricket team has arrived in Pakistan for a historic two-match Test series, marking their return to the country for a Test series after 18 years. The squad landed in Islamabad on Monday via flight EK 612 from Dubai, ahead of the matches set to take place later this month at the renowned Multan Cricket Stadium.

Dan Christian, the Sydney Thunder’s assistant coach, has made a remarkable return to professional cricket after coming out of retirement. The 41-year-old all-rounder will help bolster the injury-depleted Thunder side following the unfortunate injuries to key players Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams.

Pakistan showed remarkable resilience against South Africa in the opening session of Day 4 of the second Test, despite losing one wicket. Skipper Shan Masood remains at the crease, not out at 119, and Pakistan trails by 152 runs with 8 wickets in hand. South Africa, having won the first match, will look to complete a clean sweep in the two-match series.