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Mir Hamza named in Pakistan squad for Test series against Sri Lanka

Sep 23, 2017, at 09:38 pm

Islamabad, Sept 23 (IBNS): Pakistan has named Mir Hamza in the squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.

Shoaib Akhtar shares image with Pakistani stars Wasim Akram, Shoaib Malik

Sep 18, 2017, at 01:16 am

Islamabad, Sept 17 (IBNS): Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Sunday shared an image where he can be seen sharing the space with other Pakistani cricketers Wasim Akram and Shoaib Malik.

Thank you Pakistan and Lahore for your hospitality: Faf Du Plessis‏

Sep 17, 2017, at 11:35 pm

Durban, Sept 17 (IBNS): South African cricketer Faf Du Plessis‏ on Sunday appreciated the hospitality he received during his recent visit to Pakistan to play a T20 series for World XI.

Babar reaches to career-best sixth position in T20I rankings

Sep 17, 2017, at 09:51 pm

Dubai, Sept 17 (IBNS): Pakistan batsman Babar Azam has risen 21 spots to grab a career-best sixth position in the MRF Tyres ICC T20I Player Rankings after his player of the series performance helped complete a 2-1 victory over the World XI in the Independence Cup series played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

ICC congratulates Pakistan for successful staging of Independence Cup

Sep 16, 2017, at 09:42 pm

Dubai, Sept 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Saturday congratulated Pakistan for the successful staging of the Pakistan versus the World XI series for the Independence Cup at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Grant Elliott finds Pakistan safe for international cricket

Sep 15, 2017, at 10:22 pm

Karachi, Sept 15 (IBNS): New Zealand’s Grant Elliott, who is currently in Pakistan to play the T20 series for World XI, said he found security in the Asian nation as “amazing”.

Independence Cup: World XI win toss, opt to bowl against Pakistan

Sep 13, 2017, at 01:13 am

Lahore, Sep 12 (IBNS): World XI won the toss and elected to bowl first against Pakistan in the first T20 match of the Independence Cup on Tuesday.

T20 series between World XI, Pakistan will be more than just a game of cricket: Akram

Sep 12, 2017, at 09:08 pm

Karachi,Sept 12 (IBNS): With cricket returning to Pakistan, former captain and pacer Wasim Akram feels that the T20 series between the hosts and World XI is more than just a game of cricket.

Cricket in Pakistan: Independence Cup 2017 trophy unveiled

Sep 12, 2017, at 01:22 am

Islamabad, Sept 11 (IBNS): International cricket is returning to Pakistan and on Monday the Independence Cup 2017 trophy was unveiled in the presence of the skippers of both the cricket team which will fight on the field to clinch it.

World XI holds training session in Dubai

Sep 11, 2017, at 01:45 am

Dubai, Sept 10 (IBNS): The World XI held an optional training session at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai Sports City on Sunday.

World XI series: ICC team visits Gaddafi Stadium to review security situation

Sep 05, 2017, at 10:40 pm

Lahore, Sept 5 (IBNS): A special security team of the International Cricket Council (ICC) visited the Gaddafi Stadium in order to review security arrangements before the upcoming series between World XI and Pakistan.

Pakistan names 16-member squad for series against World XI

Aug 26, 2017, at 03:17 am

Islamabad, Aug 25 (IBNS): Pakistan has named a 16-member squad for the T20 series against World XI.

Mohammad Hafeez will not features in Pakistan squad against World XI clashes?

Aug 25, 2017, at 09:56 pm

Islamabad, Aug 25 (IBNS): Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez might not feature in the squad which will play against the World XI team in the upcoming days.

Wasim Akram welcomes return of international cricket to Pakistan

Aug 23, 2017, at 12:49 am

Islamabad, Aug 22 (IBNS): Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has welcomed return of international cricket to his country.

Pakistan gets international matches at home, West Indies to tour in November

Aug 21, 2017, at 11:58 pm

Lahore, Aug 21 (IBNS): With West Indies' tour to the country in November, Pakistan is all set to host international matches at home, media reports said on Monday.

Sri Lankan team to tour Pakistan?

Aug 15, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Colombo, Aug 15 (IBNS): The Sri Lankan Cricket Board President is wanting its national side to tour Pakistan to play a series.

Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi wishes India on Independence Day

Aug 15, 2017, at 10:10 pm

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IBNS): Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Tuesday wished people of India on Independence Day.

Najam Sethi elected as PCB chairman

Aug 09, 2017, at 10:23 pm

Lahore, Aug 9 (IBNS): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has elected Najam Sethi as its chairman, media reports said.

Mohammad Amir finds Virat Kohli as the best batsman

Jul 19, 2017, at 02:57 am

Islamabad, July 18 (IBNS): Pakistani pacer Mohammad Amir considers Indian skipper Virat Kohli as the best batsman in the cricket world at present.

Umar Akmal poses with Bentley, gets trolled on social media

Jul 17, 2017, at 10:38 pm

Islamabad/London, July 17 (IBNS): Pakistani cricketer Umar Akmal has drawn criticisms from fans as he was trolled on social media after he posted his image on Twitter standing beside a Bentley.

Brazilian star Ronaldinho, other international stars arrive in Pakistan for exhibition matches

Jul 08, 2017, at 09:41 pm

Islamabad, July 8 (IBNS): Brazilian star Ronaldinho and six other international footballers have arrived in Pakistan to play exhibition matches in the country.

Mithali Raj gives perfect 10 to her team for win against Pakistan

Jul 03, 2017, at 09:48 pm

London, July 3 (IBNS): Captain Mithali Raj gave her team perfect 10 points for beating Pakistan in a high-voltage World Cup match against Pakistan on Sunday.

Odisha: Sudarsan Pattnaik creates special sand art to congratulate Indian team for beating Pakistan

Jul 03, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Bhubaneswar, July 3 (IBNS): Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik‏ has designed a special sand creation to mark the victory of India over Pakistan in a ICC Women's World Cup match on Sunday.

Australia, India edge close to securing semi-finals spots

Jul 03, 2017, at 04:28 am

London, July 2 (IBNS): Defending champion Australia and India overpowered New Zealand and Pakistan respectively in the matches between the neighbours to register their third successive victories in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 on Sunday.

Mohammad Amir to play for English side Essex

Jun 20, 2017, at 10:42 pm

London, June 20 (IBNS): His gutsy bowling helped Pakistan clinch ther ICC Champion Trophy and now pacer Mohammad Amir will feature for English club Essex for the remainder of the season.

Pakistani fans taunt Indian cricket team after final, video goes viral

Jun 20, 2017, at 12:37 am

London, June 19 (IBNS): A video has emerged and gone viral on social media where Pakistani fans were seen teasing Indian cricketers while they were heading towards dressing room after the Champions Trophy final on Sunday.

Pakistan surges to sixth position after ICC Champions Trophy Victory

Jun 19, 2017, at 11:19 pm

Dubai, June 19 (IBNS): Pakistan has moved to sixth position in the MRF Tyres ICC ODI Team Rankings following its triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, and its players have made significant gains in the individual rankings following its 180 runs victory over India in the final on Sunday.

Former Pakistani greats appreciate national side for ICC Champions Trophy victory

Jun 19, 2017, at 10:49 pm

Islamabad, June 19 (IBNS): Former Pakistan cricketers appreciated and wished the national side after they defeated India by 180 runs in the final of the Champions Trophy to lift the title on Sunday.

Union Sports Minister congratulates Indian hockey team and shuttler Srikanth

Jun 19, 2017, at 09:26 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS) : Union Minister State (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports Vijay Goel on Monday congratulated the Indian Hockey team for their emphatic victory over Pakistan in the Hockey World League Semi-Final in London.

Champion Trophy: Hassan Ali named player of the Tournament

Jun 19, 2017, at 04:43 am

London, June 18 (IBNS): Fast bowler Hassan Ali was named player of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 after he bowled Pakistan to its maiden ICC Champions Trophy title at The Oval.