Author: Tahir

The national junior hockey team’s training camp for the Junior Asia Cup has commenced in Karachi. Under the supervision of Manager Ajmal Khan Lodhi and Coaches Qamar Ibrahim and Kamran Ashraf, the first training session took place. So far, sixty-three players have reported to the camp, and the remaining players are expected to join soon, according to the team manager. During the morning session, the focus was on physical fitness along with various drills. In the evening session, the players were divided into three different groups to implement a tailored training plan. Also Read: Rana Sanaullah inaugurates National Junior Hockey Championship…

Naseem Shah made a return to international cricket today (November 4) at the MCG, but his comeback was marred by injury as he limped off the field during the first ODI against Australia. This match marked his first appearance since being rested from Pakistan’s squad. Naseem had a noteworthy impact with the bat, scoring 40 runs off just 39 balls while batting at No. 9. Pakistan found themselves in a precarious situation, struggling at 148-7 and on the verge of being bowled out for under 200. However, with his explosive innings that included four sixes and one four, Naseem helped…

In today’s first ODI between Pakistan and Australia at the MCG, debutant Irfan Khan attempted a spectacular boundary save, leaping into the air to knock the ball back inside the rope. His effort, however, was deemed unsuccessful by the umpire, who awarded a six. Here’s what happened and why the ruling went against Irfan. During Australia’s chase, with Josh Inglis inching closer to a half-century, he played a powerful pull shot off Shaheen Shah Afridi, sending the ball soaring toward deep backward square leg. Positioned several meters inside the boundary, Irfan backtracked quickly to intercept it. As the ball approached,…

Australia pulled off a two-wicket victory over Pakistan in a thrilling ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), despite a determined effort from Pakistan, who swung between dominance and vulnerability throughout the game. In the end, it was a cool-headed Pat Cummins who once again anchored a tricky chase, securing a win that looked far from certain after Haris Rauf’s electrifying spell nearly turned the match in Pakistan’s favor. Naseem Shah’s resilience with both bat and ball, combined with some tactical captaincy from Mohammad Rizwan, had kept Pakistan in the hunt until the very last stages. The 25,831-strong crowd, largely…

Katie Boulter, representing Britain, is set to break into the world’s top 25 for the first time following her impressive performance at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, where she reached her third WTA Tour final this season. The British number one secured her spot in the final with a hard-fought 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 victory over China’s Yuan Yue, bringing her dream of entering the top 20 within reach. Boulter has already clinched titles in San Diego and Nottingham this year and is determined to uphold her perfect record in tour-level finals when she faces Diana Shnaider on Sunday. “That was…

In a recent post-match press conference, Indian captain Rohit Sharma raised concerns about his availability for the upcoming first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in Perth, scheduled for later this month. Citing personal reasons, Rohit expressed uncertainty about his participation, stating, “Not sure whether I will be going, fingers crossed,” following India’s disappointing 0-3 series defeat to New Zealand. Should Rohit be unable to play, vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah is expected to take the reins for the series opener, with Abhimanyu Easwaran likely stepping in as his replacement. Also Read: Rohit Sharma Admits to Underperformance in Historic Whitewash The significance…

India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, has openly acknowledged his subpar performance during the recent home series, which saw India suffer its first-ever 3-0 whitewash. He expressed his disappointment, stating he was “not at my best” in his roles as both captain and batsman. Rohit admitted that the team “failed as a unit” due to numerous mistakes made throughout the series. In a chase of 147 runs to salvage any World Test Championship points, India faltered dramatically, collapsing to 121 all out against the spin bowling of Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips. Despite a brief glimmer of hope when Rishabh Pant countered…

Pakistan has announced its team for the first ODI match against Australia, featuring players like Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, and Shaheen Afridi. Australia’s playing eleven has also been confirmed. Babar Azam is close to matching Saeed Anwar’s record, but Pakistan will be playing its first ODI match after a year. Pakistani Cricketers Practice at MCG The Pakistani cricket team conducted their practice session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), focusing on fielding, bowling, and batting. Pakistani batters Abdullah Shafique, Saeem Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, and Irfan Khan Niazi worked on their batting skills during…

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 Points Table has undergone significant changes following the conclusion of the third and final Test match between India and New Zealand. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India faced a critical blow to their hopes of reaching the World Test Championship 2025 final after suffering three consecutive losses. In the final Test held on Sunday, November 3, India was tasked with chasing a target of 147 runs to secure victory. Rishabh Pant stood out as the lone warrior for the Indian team, scoring 64 runs off just 57 balls. However, the rest of…

In a stunning turn of events, India has been whitewashed at home for the first time in cricket history, as New Zealand clinched the Mumbai Test by 25 runs. Chasing a modest target of 147 runs, India’s batting collapsed, leading to a historic clean sweep for New Zealand, who won their third consecutive Test match.This defeat marks a significant moment in Indian cricket, as no team had previously managed to achieve a clean sweep against India on their home soil. First Innings: Strong Start from New Zealand and Indian Bowlers’ Response New Zealand batted first and scored 235 runs, with…