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Stirling show after Ashraf’s 3 for 11 gives United win over Gladiators

After a brilliant bowling effort by Islamabad United all-rounder Faheem Ashraf, who took three Quetta Gladiators wickets for a measly 11 runs off his 4 overs, it was the turn of the top order of United to give them a solid start which paved the way

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Prepare for another spin fest, Rahane tells England

India look to spin out England in the fourth Test on a similar pitch to the one that hosted last week’s two-day match, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane said on Tuesday. The hosts demolished England in one of the shortest Tests in history to lead the four-match

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Muzarabani, Williams shine as Zimbabwe take slim lead in Abu Dhabi Test

Paceman Blessing Muzarabani took four wickets while skipper Sean Williams hit an unbeaten half-century to help Zimbabwe take lead on the opening day of the first Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

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Quetta, Islamabad match postponed after Australian player Fawad tests positive for virus

The Pakistan Cricket Board also said that the decision to reschedule Monday’s game was made with an aim to allow players "sufficient time to relax, refocus and regroup following the testing and in the best interest of the competition.”

01 Mar 2021

How old is Shahid Afridi? Social media reacts to confusion over his age

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi while thanking his fans on Monday for their birthday wishes, said in his tweet that he is turning 44 this year, despite saying earlier in his autobiography that he was born in 1975.

01 Mar 2021

England need to find a way to bat well in tough conditions against India: Foakes

While there is still speculation over the kind of wicket that will be dished out for the fourth and final Test between India and England at the Narendra Modi Stadium here, the visitors are preparing for the worst, expecting the ball to turn from ball one.

28 Feb 2021

Shaheen and Fakhar star as Lahore beat Karachi by six wickets

Late onslaught from David Wiese and half-centuries from Fakhar Zaman and Ben Dunk guided last year’s runners-up Lahore Qalandars to an emphatic six-wicket win over defending champions Karachi Kings in the 11th fixture of the HBL PSL 6

28 Feb 2021

Ahmed smashes double ton as Phoenix rout Noble Future by 466 runs in Bukhatir League

The UAE international Waheed Ahmed smashed a blitzkrieg 225 and Shoib Laghari scored 173, as Phoenix Medicine defeated Noble Future Land by 466 runs in their Bukhatir League match at Al Dhaid ground.

28 Feb 2021

Peshawar Zalmi and Karachi Kings record one-sided victories in PSL

Peshawar, led by captain Wahab Riaz’s personal best PSL figures of 4-17, dismissed two-time champion Islamabad for the season’s lowest total of 118 in 17.1 overs. Alex Hales top-scored with 41.

27 Feb 2021