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PHC seeks PCB, SBP response in PSL sponsorship case


March 7, 2024

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court on Wednesday issued notices to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and State Bank of Pakistan seeking their response to a petition against alleged sponsorship of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) by international betting companies and casinos through surrogate advertising. A bench consisting of Justice Syed Mohammad Attique Shah and Justice Dr Khurshid Iqbal heard a petition …

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Najmul stars as Bangladesh level T20 series against Sri Lanka


March 7, 2024

SYLHET: Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto led from the front with an unbeaten half-century as Bangladesh levelled the three-match T20 international series with an eight-wicket win against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.   BANGLADESH batter Towhid Hridoy plays a shot during the second Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.—AFP   Najmul hit a six off …

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Eyeing consolation, England call up Wood for fifth India Test


March 7, 2024

DHARAMSALA: England recalled fast bowler Mark Wood in the lone change to their side as they chase a consolation victory in the final Test against India beginning in Dharamsala on Thursday. Seamer Ollie Robinson lost his place after his wicketless outing in the fourth Test in Ranchi, where India grabbed an unassailable 3-1 lead in the riveting five-match series, which …

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HBL PSL 2024: Lahore Qalandars grab long-awaited first win


March 7, 2024

RAWALPINDI: Rassie van der Dussen ensured Lahore Qalandars had something to defend, infusing hope in his deflated side. The bowlers and fielders then stepped up and the Qalandars finally had a win to savour on the eighth time of asking in this season’s HBL Pakistan Super League. The 18-run victory over Islamabad United at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday …

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Djokovic and Nadal return, Gauff carries US flag at Indian Wells


March 6, 2024

LOS ANGELES: Novak Djokovic returns to Indian Wells for the first time in five years seeking a record sixth title while Coco Gauff looks to become the first US woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams in 2001 when main-draw action begins on Wednesday. The Serbian winner of 24 Grand Slam titles hasn’t competed at the BNP Paribas Open …

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HBL PSL 2024: Zalmi edge Sultans in thriller despite Iftikhar counterpunch


March 6, 2024

RAWALPINDI: The Pindi Cricket Stadium crowd chanted “Chacha, Chacha”, as they awaited an “Ifti­mania” — the term which has rece­ntly emerged as a description for Iftikhar Ahmed’s power-hitting exploits. The spectators tend to enjoy match-winning knocks by the Pakistan all-rounder probably more than they do when those come from others. And here on Tuesday night, it was set up for …

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No Wagner recall as Sears picked for second Australia Test


March 5, 2024

WELLINGTON: Uncapped Wellington fast bowler Ben Sears will replace Will O’Rourke in New Zealand’s squad for the second Test against Australia, quashing fans’ hopes of a Neil Wagner recall. O’Rourke was ruled out of the Christchurch match starting on Friday with a hamstring injury, raising speculation fan favourite Wagner might come out of retirement to help the Black Caps square …

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Green may focus on red ball cricket before India Tests


March 5, 2024

MELBOURNE: All-rounder Cameron Green may be spared white ball duties for Australia to focus on his red ball game ahead of the Test series against India in the next home summer, coach Andrew McDonald said. Green played Sheffield Shield cricket with Western Australia in the run-up to the ongoing New Zealand Test series and said the red ball preparation had …

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Shanaka guides Sri Lanka to dramatic T20 win over Bangladesh


March 5, 2024

SYLHET: Dasun Shanaka held his nerve under pressure to take two wickets in the final over, snatching a dramatic three-run win for Sri Lanka in the opening Twenty20 International of a three-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Monday. Set a target of 207 runs, lower middle-order batsman Jaker Ali took Bangladesh close with his maiden fifty before Shanaka ended …

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HBL PSL 2024: Shadab stars as United topple Zalmi to revive campaign


March 5, 2024

RAWALPINDI: It was freezing cold here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Monday night. Although the capacity crowds had kept the stands dense enough to arrange for the much-needed warmth, it was Islamabad United, dressed in their bright red home colours, who turned on the heat on their homecoming. The fire was lit by none other than their captain Shadab …

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