Jun 5, 2020
A decade after Lord’s scandal, match-fixing still haunts Pakistan cricket
Mohammad Amir, Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif were tried in a London court for offences under the Gambling Act and were jailed in November 2011.
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506 articles tagged with "Pakistan"
Jun 1, 2020
Waqar urges Afridi and Gambhir to end social media war
After being fierce on-field rivals, Pakistan’s Afridi and former Indian opener Gambhir have become involved in heated social media exchanges over the...
May 27, 2020
Four best bowling performances in T20 World Cup
T20 cricket is often known as a batsman’s paradise, but these four bowlers have defied odds in absolute style.
May 22, 2020
Pakistan chief optimistic about England tour
The pandemic has delayed the English season until at least July, but the England and Wales Cricket Board is hoping to stage a full international campa...
May 18, 2020
Babar Azam praying pandemic won’t scupper World Cup
Azam also said that he would not mind if cricket was played in closed stadiums, without fans.
May 16, 2020
Afridi buys bat as fake bids halt charity auction
Organisers called off the auction as fake offers sent the price soaring over $50,000.
May 15, 2020
No home matches for Ireland as Pakistan and New Zealand postpone tours
Ireland will have no home internationals this season after it was announced on Thursday that tours by Pakistan and New Zealand had been postponed.
May 14, 2020
Pakistan fast bowlers Amir, Riaz lose central contracts
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) also confirmed Azhar Ali as Test captain and Babar Azam as one-day and Twenty20 captain for the upcoming season start...
May 13, 2020
Umar Akmal, Pakistan cricket’s enfant terrible, faces reckoning
The talented-yet-wayward batsman is scrambling to save his once-promising career, after he was hit with a three-year ban
May 8, 2020
Pakistan players push back boundaries with Zoom cricket
Pakistan’s squad had been training at home, sometimes using staircases and armchairs as gym equipment, to prepare for cricket’s return.
May 5, 2020
Will coach any nation – even India, says Shoaib Akhtar
Akhtar said he wants to help produce aggressive and fast bowlers who can take on opposition batsmen no matter which country they come from.
May 2, 2020
Which Indian T20 League team would love to have Babar Azam in their ranks?
If Pakistan players were a staple in the Indian T20 League, Babar Azam would be a hot pick for more than one franchise.
Apr 27, 2020
Umar Akmal handed three-year ban for not reporting spot-fixing offers
Any hopes of Umar Akmal’s confession softening the blow evaporated with the Pakistan Cricket Board’s announcement on Monday.
Apr 16, 2020
India seal women’s World Cup berth after Pakistan series scrapped
The ICC declared the circumstances a ‘force majeure’ event and awarded the teams three points each.
Apr 16, 2020
Spinners with most wickets in ODIs
These five spinners have over 300 wickets in ODI cricket over the years.
Apr 11, 2020
Three active Pakistan players who would have been hit in Indian T20 League auctions
If Pakistani players were to be a part of the Indian T20 League, these three players would have packed a punch in the auctions.
Apr 7, 2020
Five best spinners since T20 World Cup 2016
A glance at the best spinners in T20Is since the last edition of T20 World Cup.
Apr 6, 2020
Spot-fixers should be hanged, says Javed Miandad
Fixing was exposed in 1995 after Australians Shane Warne, Tim May and Mark Waugh alleged then-skipper Salim Malik offered them bribes to under-perform...
Feb 14, 2020
Cricket South Africa calls off Pakistan tour
South Africa were to play three T20Is in Pakistan, but the tour has been called off due to the hectic schedule.
Feb 5, 2020
U-19 World Cup: Twitter reacts to India’s thumping win over Pakistan
India U-19 team registered a thumping 10-wicket victory over Pakistan in the semi-final and Twitter went berserk.
Feb 5, 2020
India vs Pakistan U-19 World Cup: Factors that helped India triumph
The title holders will face either New Zealand or Bangladesh in the final.
Feb 3, 2020
Umar Akmal likely to face punishment for fitness test misdemeanor
The out-of-favour wicketkeeper misbehaved with his trainer during a fitness test.
Jan 27, 2020
Fantasy Focus: Tricky matches call for brave decisions in fantasy teams
Moneyball fantasy managers have a few tricky choices to make this week, but these players will make your week easy.
Jan 25, 2020
Pakistan players can become better than Virat Kohli, says Abdul Razzaq
The former all-rounder also said that Pakistan have players who could become better than Virat Kohli.