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DUBAI: Emphasising that there is no pressure on him, Pakistan’s young batting sensation Hasan Nawaz on Wednesday said that he was taking the forthcoming T20 Asia Cup in the UAE as a challenge. “Look, there’s always pressure. Every game comes with pressure but we enjoy it. It [Asia Cup] is a big tournament, and if you perform well, you make a big name for yourself. I take it as a challenge. Whether it’s any team or any condition, it’s a challenge for me, and I’ll do my best to overcome this challenge,” top-order batter Hasan said while talking to reporters…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has asked the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to submit within three days a detailed plan for the national team’s participation in the upcoming FIH Pro League, including travel, logistics, administrative arrangements and training schedules. In a letter, the PSB informed the federation that the federal government had approved a grant of Rs250 million for the team’s participation in the event. The PHF, however, had sought Rs350m, and has now been directed to arrange the remaining amount through sponsorship. Pakistan received an invitation to compete in the Pro League (Season 7) after New Zealand, the…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has appointed Ernst & Young (EY MENA) to conduct a valuation of its commercial assets, including existing franchises and sponsorship rights, it announced said on Tuesday. According to a Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) press release, the decision followed a public tender process initiated in July. The valuation, expected to be completed within five weeks, will cover the fair market value of franchises, renewal franchise fees, media and live-streaming rights, in-stadia sponsorships, title sponsorships, and possible new teams, according to the terms of reference approved by the PSL governing council. As per the statement, the…
Trent Rockets advanced to The Hundred Eliminator in second place with a thrilling three-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix in Nottingham.Birmingham made 111-9 after Rockets had won the toss and chosen to field. Dan Mousley (26), Will Smeed (23) and Ben Duckett (20) all made starts as Rockets leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed took three wickets for 11 runs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liam Patterson-White removes Trent Rockets captain David Willey with one of the best deliveries in The Hundred so far Ahmed also shone with the bat in making 37 from 23 balls, his second-wicket partnership…
Southern Brave finished fourth in The Hundred after Jason Roy hit 70 to clinch a four-run win over bottom side Welsh Fire in Southampton.After being inserted, Brave got off to a shaky start, reaching 10-2 after 14 balls, but then Roy struck 70 from 39 deliveries whilst Leus du Plooy (30) added support to help their side post 167-7. Chasing 168 in reply, Tom Kohler-Cadmore notched 84 from 46 balls, the third-highest score in The Hundred this year, but Fire fell just short of their target.Fire also had a shaky start as had openers Stephen Eskinazi (0) and Steve Smith…
Trent Rockets geared up for their Eliminator showdown with Northern Superchargers by sneaking past Birmingham Phoenix with one ball to spare after a memorable debut in The Hundred for Ben Cox and an eye-catching all-round display from Rehan Ahmed. Match Analysis The Rockets confirmed their second-place finish in the group, behind Oval Invincibles on net run rate, and will go into Saturday evening’s contest at the Kia Oval full of confidence after claiming their sixth win in eight.Spin was the key for the Rockets, with their slow bowlers producing combined figures of 6-35 from 50 deliveries after Ben Duckett (20 from…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Pakistan’s emerging batter Hasan Nawaz on Monday, claimed that his teammates are in good form and will try to continue it heading into the T20I tri-series against Afghanistan and hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the subsequent ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025. The right-handed batter, who has represented Pakistan in 13 T20Is, played a pivotal role in leading Agha XI to victory over Saim XI in the Green Shirts’ intrasquad practice match, held here at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Later, he, alongside mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed, shared insights on the practice match in a video…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has claimed that the Asia Cup is no longer a battle between nations but a tournament controlled by broadcasters, whose only goal is to maximize profits. Speaking emotionally on his YouTube channel, the ex-Test batter said that in today’s era, cricket is less about the game itself and more about business interests. According to him, the real winners of the Asia Cup will not be Pakistan, India, or Sri Lanka, but the broadcasters who benefit financially. “Broadcasters make the real decisions, not the players on the field,” Basit Ali remarked. He…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Veteran Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), bringing an end to a career that lasted over 15 years. The 38-year-old confirmed his decision through a post on X, formerly Twitter, saying he is grateful for his journey in the IPL and is now looking forward to playing in other franchise leagues around the world. “They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL cricketer comes to a close today, but my time as an explorer of the game around various leagues begins…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I tri-series at home against Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Muhammad Waseem set to lead the side. The series is scheduled to take place in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7, giving all the participating teams an important chance to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, which begins at the same venue on September 9. The squad has been expanded from 14 to 15 players following UAE’s recent campaign at the Pearl of Africa Cup in Uganda, where they…