Mir Shabbar Ali

Iftikhar’s heroics fail to keep Pakistan top as New Zealand grab consolation win

New Zealand defeat Pakistan by 47 runs in the final ODI of the five-match series, which Pakistan won 4-1 Updated 08 May, 2023 10:00am

Record-breaking Babar gives Pakistan 4-0 lead, top ODI ranking

KARACHI: Babar Azam is a gift that keeps giving. And the Pakistan skipper gave another during the fourth One-day... Published 06 May, 2023 06:56am

With New Zealand series in the bag, Pakistan eye top spot in ODI rankings

“We’ve come close in the series, we just haven’t got over the line but full credit to Pakistan,” says NZ's Tom Blundell. Updated 05 May, 2023 08:07am

Imam stands out as Pakistan clinch ODI series

Pakistan are up 3-0 in the five-match ODI series after beating Kiwis by 26 runs in the third ODI in Karachi. Published 04 May, 2023 06:59am

All eyes on in-form Fakhar as Pakistan look to seal ODI series

"Fakhar Zaman has played incredibly in the last two matches," New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi says. Updated 03 May, 2023 10:15am

Bradburn named Pakistan head coach in unusual setting

Dawn understands delay in Arthur’s appointment is down to PPRA rules requiring govt, semi-govt organisations to advertise vacancies offering compensation of Rs100,000 or more. Updated 08 Apr, 2023 10:33am

Ramazan events continue to serve as Pakistan cricket’s production line

Ramazan T20 tournaments in Karachi date back to the 60s, gaining a level of prestige that participating sides treat them as professional competitions. Updated 08 Apr, 2023 10:44am

PCB proposes ‘hybrid model’ to resolve Indo-Pak travel concerns

The settlement is likely to come to fruition for the Asia Cup, which Pakistan is scheduled to host in September. Updated 30 Mar, 2023 10:26am

Deadlock continues between PCB, ACC over Asia Cup

ACC goes back to the drawing board to chalk out a "hybrid model" for the tournament. Updated 24 Mar, 2023 10:55am

Abdul Rehman named Pakistan head coach for Afghanistan series, Arthur still “work in progress”

KARACHI: While Mickey Arthur’s appointment as the Pakistan head coach remains “work in progress”, the country’s cricket board Published 15 Mar, 2023 07:11am

Haris credits Babar for his success as Pakistan mainstay

“I strongly believe that the improvement in my performance is all because of Babar Azam,” says Haris. Updated 06 Mar, 2023 11:13am

Rizwan happy with more competition for keeper spot

"I’m not fazed by the competition; in fact, I’m myself trying to search for more wicket-keepers in Pakistan," says Rizwan. Updated 02 Mar, 2023 11:06am

Usama Mir looking to reap rewards of decade-long struggle

Says “When I saw my name in squad, I was over the moon. My first wicket was one of the world’s best batsmen, Kane Williamson, you can’t ask for more.” Updated 01 Mar, 2023 11:20am

Debutants Shamsi, Tayyab shine as Kings bounce back to rout Sultans

KARACHI: No one knew whether it was Karachi Kings’ last HBL Pakistan Super League match of the season on their ... Published 27 Feb, 2023 07:04am

PSL 8: Tabraiz Shamsi bamboozles Sultans to give Kings breathing space

Runs through the Sultans’ middle order to help the Kings thrash the Multan outfit by 66 runs while Tayyab Tahir smashes a brilliant half-century. Published 26 Feb, 2023 10:30pm

HBL Pakistan Super League: Incredible Azam blows away Gladiators

KARACHI: The attendance in the stands was far too less for a Friday night Pakistan Super League encounter. But when Azam Khan Published 25 Feb, 2023 06:55am

PSL 8: Azam’s dazzling fireworks for United leave Gladiators shellshocked

Quetta fall short by 63 runs, registering their fourth defeat in five matches. Published 24 Feb, 2023 11:55pm

HBL Pakistan Super League: Fiery Hasan, Gurbaz help United outclass Zalmi

KARACHI: Rahman­ullah Gurbaz was on song. It seemed as if the Afghanistan opener was celebrating his return to the... Published 24 Feb, 2023 07:12am

Gurbaz fireworks, fiery Hasan see Islamabad United outclass Peshawar Zalmi

Explosive right-hander plunders Peshawar Zalmi bowlers for 62 runs off 31 balls. Published 23 Feb, 2023 11:19pm

HBL Pakistan Super League: Shaheen’s Qalandars restore pride with romp over Gladiators

Shaheen shows a spectacular opening spell with him terrorising the Gladiators with his trademark first spell and taking three wickets. Updated 22 Feb, 2023 10:31am