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  • PakvsNZ: Pakistani team could not hit a single six

    PakvsNZ: Pakistani team could not hit a single six

    New Zealand has defeated Pakistan in the fourth match of the tri-nation Twenty20 International series.


    The match took place at the Hagley Oval stadium in Christchurch.


    Pakistan set a 131-run target for New Zealand which the Kiwis achieved after losing only wicket.

    Pakistan failed to hit a single six during the whole innings after they opted to bat first.

    Babar Azam and his team posted a total of 130/7 in 20 overs after deciding to bat first. Iftikhar Ahmed led the way with 27 runs off as many balls, and Asif Ali was still alive for 25 runs at the end.


    The host team achieved the target with 9 wickets to spare.

    In the final matchup before the top-two teams’ final on Friday, New Zealand will playagainst Bangladesh on Wednesday (tomorrow), while Pakistan will play the latter on Thursday.

  • Babar Azam has a game that fits all three formats, but his Test batting stands out: Ian Chappell

    Babar Azam has a game that fits all three formats, but his Test batting stands out: Ian Chappell

    Babar Azam, the all-format skipper of Pakistan, has proved himself as one of the best batters in contemporary cricket with his consistency, spectacular flair, and shot selection.

    Former players now think that Babar is on par with contemporary batting greats because of his comparisons to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steven Smith, and Joe Root, which have become the talk of the town.

    Ian Chappell, a former Australian cricketer, commended Babar Azam’s finely honed technique, drives, and stroke selection, writing, “Babar is a complete player with his flowing drives and all-around shot range.”

    “To round out the picture, he has a game that fits all three formats, but his Test batting, with an ability to compile centuries, stands out,” he continued.

    It is important to note that the 27-year-old has been in form since assuming the captaincy of the national team, and he has already recently broken multiple batting records of all-time greats across formats.

    The right-hander finished the T20 World Cup 2021 in the UAE last year having scored 303 runs in six innings, including four half-centuries, and leading the Men in Green to the semi-finals.

  • NZ to play Test match in Karachi after 22 years

    NZ to play Test match in Karachi after 22 years

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday released the match schedule of New Zealand men’s cricket team’s upcoming dual tours of Pakistan. NZ will play two Tests as part of their ICC World Test Championship title defence and three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures from 27 December to 15 January, before returning for five T20Is and five ODIs from 13 April to 7 May.
    The Karachi Test will be New Zealand’s first in the city since October 1990.

    “We had promised our passionate fans that we will deliver high-quality home international cricket in 2022. Today’s announcement of New Zealand’s double visit to Pakistan is part of that commitment,” said PCB Director, Zakir Khan.

    He also stated that, “New Zealand is one of the high-performing sides and the more we will play against the top teams in our backyard, the better we will get as a unit, which is crucial to our objective of featuring inside the top-three across all formats. The New Zealand matches will also provide opportunities to our youngsters to continue to watch and follow their favourite players in action, something they have missed when we were forced to play our international cricket offshore.”

    Here is the schedule:


    Pakistan vs New Zealand:
    27-31 Dec – 1st Test, Karachi (ICC World Test Championship)
    4-8 Jan – 2nd Test, Multan (ICC World Test Championship)
    11 Jan – 1st ODI, Karachi (ICC Super League)
    13 Jan – 2nd ODI, Karachi (ICC Super League)
    15 Jan – 3rd ODI, Karachi (ICC Super League)
    13 Apr – 1st T20I, Karachi

    15 Apr – 2nd T20I, Karachi
    16 Apr – 3rd T20I, Karachi
    19 Apr – 4th T20I, Karachi
    23 Apr – 5th T20I, Lahore
    26 Apr – 1st ODI, Lahore
    28 Apr – 2nd ODI, Lahore
    1 May – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi

    4 May – 4th ODI, Rawalpindi
    7 May – 5th ODI, Rawalpindi

  • PSL like women’s league announced by PCB

    PSL like women’s league announced by PCB

    Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the launch of a women’s T20 league modelled along the lines of Pakistan Super League (PSL). The inaugural edition is set to run alongside next year’s PSL. Twelve games will be played, all of them in Rawalpindi, with the final to take place on March 18, 2023, the day before the Pakistan Super League final. The league will comprise of four teams, with 18 players per side, including six foreign players.


    “I am delighted to announce the women’s league. This league will attract young women cricketers to this great sport and help our current players further enhance their skills when they will get to share dug-outs with the overseas players. The league will feature present and past trailblazers in women’s cricket in what promises to be an exciting 13-match event,” said chairman PCB Ramiz Raja.


    “To amplify the coverage and promotion of this initiative, some of the matches will precede the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 matches,” he said, adding that the event is aligned to the strategy of making Pakistan a stronger cricket playing nation across all formats and genders. “We are not only creating attractive brands to strengthen our cricket economy, but through this tournament are also providing career opportunities to our women cricketers. The more our women cricketers will participate in high-pressure events, the more they will learn,” he observed.


    Ramiz Raja also stressed that PCB is a strong proponent of empowering women. “By engaging our women, who form 49 per cent of the country’s population, we will enhance the economic and social prosperity of our country,” he concluded.

  • Women’s Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan beats India by 13 runs

    Women’s Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan beats India by 13 runs

    On Friday, Pakistani women defeated Indian women in the Women’s Asia Cup T20 match in Sylhet.

    Following a shocking loss to Thailand on Thursday, Pakistan came back with a 13-run victory to stay in the competition. Pakistan and India each have six points after four games in the competition.

    India’s winning streak of five straight T20I matches dating back to 2016 was broken against Pakistan. During the Women’s T20 World Cup in Delhi on March 19, 2016, India suffered its most recent loss to Pakistan. In T20Is, India still has an advantage over Pakistan because of 10 victories in 13 games.

    India has two games left in the group stage, taking on Bangladesh on Saturday and Thailand on Monday. Pakistan’s last group matches will pit it against Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.

    The semifinals will thereafter be attended by the top four teams from the group round. The final will take place on October 15 at the same location.

  • PM Shehbaz to take decision regarding changes in PCB soon

    PM Shehbaz to take decision regarding changes in PCB soon

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif says that he will take a decision regarding the changes in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after consultation, according to Geo Urdu.

    When asked about changes at the PCB during a press conference at the Prime Minister’s House, PM Shehbaz Sharif responded, “When our government took charge, Chairman PCB Ramiz Raja was new, thus we thought that he should be given a chance so that he may show his performance.”

    The Prime Minister said that five, or six months is not a long time, and we will take a decision on this issue after consultation.

    It should be noted that former Test cricketer Rameez Raja was elected unopposed as the chairman of PCB on September 13, 2021.

    After the change of government of Imran Khan, there were questions about the future of Rameez Raja, but later Rameez Raja appointed other officials to work.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIc-ifh0z1I&t=1s
  • Moeen Ali sparks a never-ending Twitter debate by favouring Karachi’s food over Lahori cuisine

    Moeen Ali sparks a never-ending Twitter debate by favouring Karachi’s food over Lahori cuisine

    The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received high praise from the English delegation for the tight security and excellent hospitality, while stand-in skipper Moeen Ali’s post-match remark about which city has the best food has reignited the country’s never-ending debate after he said that the food in Lahore had let him down.

    https://twitter.com/Junaid_khichi/status/1576917689146441728

    The cricket team from England defeated Pakistan on Sunday by a score of 67 runs, winning 4-3 and clinching the seven-match series. A journalist questioned Ali about the team’s satisfaction with the security during their visit to Pakistan and whether they had the opportunity to sample any of the cuisine while they were there during a news conference after the game.

    Ali drew a distinction between Karachi and Lahore, the two cities where the matches were held, saying that the security had been “excellent” and had above their expectations.

    Speaking of the food, he said, “I’ve been a little bit disappointed in Lahore, Karachi was really nice. Everything’s nice but this time I found it a little bit disappointing maybe because I lost my tastebuds a bit.”

    After 17 years, the crew returned to Pakistan, and it was obvious that food was a top priority. Mark Wood, an England bowler, cited daal as one of his favourite Pakistani foods in an interview.

    The one topic that may quickly transform a casual conversation between Karachi and Lahore residents into an argumentative disagreement is food. Here are some Twitter reactions:

  • Khushdil Shah reportedly breaks down in dressing room after hearing ‘Parchi’ chants

    Khushdil Shah reportedly breaks down in dressing room after hearing ‘Parchi’ chants

    Khushdil Shah reportedly breaks down in dressing room after being bullied by the crowd during the seventh T20I between Pakistan and England. The crowd chanted ‘Parchi Parchi’, when he was going back to the pavilion.


    According to media reports, Shah broke down in the dressing room.

    Imam-ul-haq has extended his support for Shah.


    “I would like to request our fans to avoid such rants at any player as it can badly impact the player’s health and try to support them like you always do, regardless of the results. We play for you, we play for Pakistan. Stay blessed,” he said.

    People on social media are condemning the chants voiced by the crowds.

    https://twitter.com/Raz_khan789/status/1576657212860432385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1576657212860432385%7Ctwgr%5E8b3129bb29d91dd5be014422840d62b491cffc39%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalvillagespace.com%2Fkhushdil-shah-heckled-with-parchi-slogan-at-gaddafi-stadium%2F

    Khushdil scored 63 runs in five matches at an average of 21. In last night’s match he scored 27.

  • Naseem Shah tests positive for Covid-19

    Naseem Shah tests positive for Covid-19

    Before the crucial seven-match T20I series against England at home, fast bowler Naseem Shah has tested positive for COVID-19, according to Geo Super.

    The bowler is presently receiving treatment at a nearby hospital, and will not be available for the final two Twenty20 internationals against England.

    Shah was recently admitted to a hospital for treatment after experiencing a high fever, where his dengue test was also done, but it was later discovered that he has a chest infection, which has led to further problems.

    Yesterday, it was reported that the right-arm pacer was diagnosed with pneumonia, and he may miss the remainder of the ongoing series, while also casting doubts on his participation in the forthcoming tri-nation series in New Zealand and the T20 World Cup in Australia.

    “Naseem Shah’s participation in the upcoming matches and departure to New Zealand with the squad will be decided after seeing his medical reports,” a cricket board official said in a statement.

    The management decided that Naseem should recuperate ahead of the tri-nation series in New Zealand and the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia, therefore he has only participated in one of the four games.

    In the just-finished Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE, Naseem Shah made his T20I debut. There, he put up an amazing bowling performance, capturing seven wickets in five games with an economy rate of 7.66.

  • Naseem Shah hospitalised, will miss Pak Vs Eng match tonight

    A team spokesperson announced on Wednesday that fast bowler Naseem Shah has been admitted to hospital after developing a viral infection.
    He won’t be playing the fifth Twenty20 match in Lahore against England in the ongoing series.

    The 19-year-old pacer was reportedly transferred to a hospital for treatment, where he was tested for dengue fever. According to sources, Shah has a chest infection that has led to other problems.


    Both teams will try to play at full strength today (Wednesday) in an effort to grab the lead in the seven-match series, which is now tied 2-2. After a 17-year absence, Lahore will once again play host to England.


    Naseem Shah was one of the main strike bowlers for his team in the recently concluded Asia Cup 2022. He took seven wickets in five games while maintaining an economy rate of 7.66.