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Skipper Maqsood helps Oman thrash PNG in T20 World Cup opener

Openers Aqib Ilyas 50 and Jatinder Singh 73, then clattered the PNG bowlers around the ground without being parted to steer Oman home with 6.2 overs to spare, handing PNG a tough lesson in their first ever World Cup outing.

11 hours ago

Former Indian cricket star Yuvraj briefly arrested in alleged casteist remarks case

Yuvraj Singh was accused of making casteist remarks against another cricketer, Yuzvendra Chahal, during an Instagram chat last year.

5 hours ago

Greaves stars as Scotland stun Bangladesh in T20 World Cup

Greaves' 28-ball 45 guided Scotland to 140-9 and he then took two key wickets with his leg spin to keep down Bangladesh to 134-7 in the second first-round match of the day in Muscat, Oman.

5 hours ago

Hosting of T20 World Cup final further strengthens Dubai’s status as a leading global sporting destination

Dubai, the headquarters of the International Cricket Council, is all set to stage the finals of the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

16 Oct 2021

Pakistan can summon 'spirit of 2009' to recapture T20 title, says Afridi

Afridi insists Pakistan can once again spring a few surprises in the UAE. "The current Pakistan team is very talented although they lack experienced players. But, as we all know, never under-estimate a Pakistan team!"

14 Oct 2021

Sahibzada Farhan, an angel for Pakistan’s budding cricketers in KP province

Sahibzada Farhan, a right-handed batsman, is providing all the necessary equipment and the facilities for young and budding cricketers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province without any charge.

12 Oct 2021

UAE fans get chance to bid at an auction for India’s first ever sports NFT featuring Karthik

Entitled "Six For The Win," the digital art NFT will be available for public auction in October, and is an animated clip that showcases Karthik’s own thoughts as he faced down the opposing team in the game’s final minutes.

12 Oct 2021

VIDEO: Sarfaraz replaces Azam as Pakistan announce revised T20 World Cup squad

After reviewing player performances and in consultation with the team management, we have decided to include Haider Ali, Fakhar Zaman and Sarfaraz in the squad for the T20 World Cup 2021," Wasim was quoted as saying in a PCB release.

08 Oct 2021

ECB chairman Ian Watmore quits following criticism of decision to cancel Pakistan’s tour

Ian Watmore, 63, has a reached a "mutual agreement" with the board to leave his role following the end of the domestic season after just over a year in the role.

07 Oct 2021