Spot-fixing in PSL lands opening batsman in trouble By NP Sports Reporter LAHORE: Pakistani cricket’s opening batsman Khalid Latif has been penalised with a ban on playing for five years, by the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) anti-corruption tribunal for his involvement in a spot-fixing scandal in the Pakistan Super League. In its verdict against the suspended opener on Wednesday, the tribunal also …
By our reporter LAHORE: Blazing batting by Hashim Amla and Thisara Perera lead World XI to victory by seven wickets against Pakistan in the second T20 match of the Independence Cup at Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. World XI required 175 runs to win the match, which they scored with one ball to spare, to set the series so far at 1-1 …
By our reporter LAHORE: International Cricket Council (ICC) CEO Dave Richardson and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi held a press conference here late Wednesday afternoon, shortly before the second T20 match was to begin. Pleased with how things had panned out for international cricket’s return to Pakistan, Richardson dispelled the impression that the ICC had a soft corner …
By our sports reporter LAHORE: A shattering innings by Babar Azam helped Pakistan win the first match of the Independence Cup by defeating World XI by 20 runs. The home side is now 1-0 in the series of three T20 matches. Chasing 198 runs, World XI scored 177 for the loss of seven wickets. Sohail Khan, Raees and Shadab Khan …
Plans to play in 3 months’ time MIAMI: Tennis superstar Serena Williams gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, US media reported, prompting an outpouring of delight from fellow professionals, celebrities and fans. Williams, who will turn 36 later this month, was admitted to the St Mary´s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Wednesday before going into …
DUNEDIN, New Zealand: South Africa were all out for 308 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test against New Zealand in Dunedin on Thursday. Jeetan Patel and Trent Boult took the last two wickets to wrap up the innings in the fifth over after lunch. For South Africa, Dean Elgar made 140 and Temba Bavuma …
Champion Anthony Joshua. —File photo. International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Association (WBA) Heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua is set to take on Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev on October 28 in Cardiff, Great Britain. According to the British newspaper Mirror, the undefeated Brit has been ordered by the IBF to face Pulev, the mandatory challenger, after a rematch …
Former West Indies (WI) skipper Sir Richie Richardson has been appointed referee for the upcoming Independence Cup to be played between Pakistan and the World XI. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the move on Tuesday. The World XI and Pakistan will play three T20s in the Independence Cup series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sept 12, 13 and 15. Richardson, who …
DUBAI: Drenched in rain, Karachi Kings defeated Islamabad United by six wickets in a Twenty20 match and qualified for playoffs of the Pakistan Super League 2017. Although Islamabad United had already qualified for the playoffs, their clash with Karachi Kings on Sunday was important for Lahore Qalandars too as with the defeat of Islamabad United, Lahore Qalandars will be sitting …
