2018 PSL 10 is proving too much for Peshawar Zalmi captain Babar Azam, who in his career faces one of the most difficult PSL seasons as distances himself from the tall order set on him. Though one of Pakistan’s strongest and most technically sound batsmen, Babar’s recent performances have triggered Warner-like criticism from fans, former players and analysts so far. A Golden Opportunity Missed Zalmi’s heaviest pound in recent battle of Multan Sultans, the team is chasing with the paltry target of 109 — a good environment for Babar to return to form. Instead, he could manage only 8 runs…
Author: Zubair Nagra
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for one week from May 9, 2025, after a sudden spurt in the military tensions between India and Pakistan along the India-Pakistan border. Following this development, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has come forward and is willing to host the remaining part of the tournament in the UK. ECB’s Proposal to Rescue IPL 2025 ECB head Richard Gould is ready to help bring IPL 2025 To the rest of the tables, this is potentially a historic first: if approved, this would…
India’s star batter of all time and a former Test captain, Virat Kohli, should have advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of his plan to quit the Test game some weeks before the eagerly anticipated five-Test series in England. Kohli unlikely to play for England tour .A source close to BCCI reports that Kohli signaled his decision a few days ago, after Rohit Sharma retired from the longest form game. As two of India’s senior-most players exit Test cricket almost simultaneously, the team is about to undergo a significant transition even as it prepares to visit…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reduced the list of candidates for the national men’s team head coach position from a long list of candidates to just six names, four of whom are foreign coaches. There is also former New Zealand head coach Mike Hesson and Azhar Mahmood, Pakistan’s current assistant coach. Sources close to the matter have come to the fore to reveal that the PCB has formed a four-man committee to fast-track the recruitment process. This panel comprises Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed, Bilal Afzal, Azhar Ali, a former cricketer and selector, and Aaqib Javed, an ex-interim…
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) published on Friday that the remaining PSL Season 10 matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to increased hostilities between Pakistan and India. The decision will cover the last eight games of the tournament (Play-offs and the final). In a public announcement, the PCB announced that the matches previously intended to be played in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Lahore will now be played in the UAE. Details on specific dates and venues will be issued later. “The PCB today verifies that the remaining fixtures of the HBL PSL X have been…
Former wicket-keeping batsman Kamran Akmal strongly criticised Mohammad Rizwan’s captaincy performance during Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10, claiming he lacks the qualifications to lead teams. Akmal requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to force a change in Rizwan’s position. On a sports talk show, Akmal denounced Rizwan’s tactical approach and his unsteadiness about leadership during Multan Sultans’ huge seven-wicket Zalmi defeat, in which Zalmi finished their innings with a whopping 42 balls to spare. Akmal demanded that the Pakistan Cricket Board demonstrate courage by permanently revoking Rizwan’s captaincy powers. The nature of Rizwan’s leadership does not fit the standards required…
The European trophy’s destiny rests on Inter Milan following their unmatched aggregate win that took them to the UEFA Champions League final for a second appearance in three seasons. The team headed to San Siro Stadium for their Tuesday match, facing growing uncertainty because their ambitious triple goal had faltered over recent weeks. The Serie A leaders moved down to second place behind Napoli while losing to AC Milan in the Coppa Italia. Their 7-6 aggregate victory against Barcelona’s elite roster transformed the club’s situation by bringing both confidence and energy back to Inter. Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal will determine…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) delivered an official confirmation to squash rumours about Pakistan Super League Season 10 proceeding as scheduled despite escalating tensions with India. Recent security reports from Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) detailed how India used “cowardly” missile fire targeting positions along the Line of Control. Kotli and Muzaffaraba, together with Ahmedpur Sharqia and Bagh, and Muridke, received attacks from India. The Pakistan Armed Forces demonstrated prompt action by intercepting hostile incoming targets to stop any potential intrusion into Pakistani airspace, according to ISPR. Military forces reported success after shooting down five Indian aircraft and dismantling a border…
Cricketing legend Sir Vivian Richards has come out in support of former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who has been increasingly questioned about his form and being called “King Babar” lately. Richards, the West Indian icon, who currently serves as the mentor of Quetta Gladiators in PSL 10, threw his weight behind Babar’s talent and suggested that everyone should be a bit more patient with him until the batter recovers. Babar Azam, a talented Pakistani cricketer who was widely regarded as the most technically gifted batter, has become the talk of the town for fans and critics alike. His international career…
On Sunday, the TATA IPL 2025 saw a smashing return of the Mumbai Indians (MI), who thrashed arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a massive nine-wicket margin in Match 38 at the Wankhede Stadium. The blazing victory, accomplished through a vintage Rohit Sharma innings and a Suryakumar Yadav blitz, enabled MI to track down a 177-run target in just 15.4 overs and also get a significant boost in net run rate (NRR) over the opponents they had earlier lost to this season. First Innings: CSK Post Competitive 176/5 Dismissed by MI skipper Hardik Pandya for a bat-first decision, CSK’s opening…