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KARACHI: Peshawar Zalmi went on a sixes galore to pull off a stunning run chase that condemned Quetta Gladiators to a third straight defeat in the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 clash at the National Stadium on Friday night. Peshawar, who were seemingly behind a challenging rate till the 48th over, burst into contention thanks to cameos from Sherfane Rutherford …

KARACHI: As Lahore Qalandars prepare to extend their winning run in the HBL Pakistan Super League 6 when they take on the winless Multan Sultans in the first fixture of Friday’s double header, former champions Quetta Gladiators are in need of a major overhaul. But the most heartening development on Thursday was the news concerning fans. For the remaining 14 …

KARACHI: Aim high and shoot for the stars is the basic lesson for emerging stars and Islamabad United’s paceman Mohammad Wasim seems to be following the notion during the HBL Pakistan Super League. The 19-year-old wants to represent Pakistan at the highest level as an all-rounder. He had an impressive beginning with the ball in hand, but haven’t had the …

DUNEDIN: Martin Guptill fell short of a third Twenty20 International century but his strong return to form helped New Zealand to a four-run win over Australia in the second match in Dunedin on Thursday. New Zealand extended their lead to 2-0 in the five-match series after their 53-run win in Christchurch. Opener Guptill smashed 97 off 50 balls and shared …

TOKYO: The Tokyo Olympic Organising Committee said on Thursday they could suspend the upcoming torch relay should big gatherings raise coronavirus infection risks, asking spectators to support by clapping. The toned-down torch relay, which will begin on March 25 and travel through Japan, will be broadcast live to avoid gatherings on streets, Yukihiko Nunomura, senior executive at Tokyo 2020, told …

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced the ban on cricketer Umar Akmal to 12 months and fined him Rs4.25 million for breaching the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) anti-corruption code. Akmal was suspended in February 2020 for failing to report details of corrupt approaches made to him just before the start of the fifth Pakistan Super League. The verdict from …

Karachi: Left-handed batsman Fawad Alam is delighted after getting promotion to category C in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Central Contract list 2021. The 35-year-old Fawad was previously in A+ category for domestic cricketers. Fawad took to Twitter and thanked PCB for rewarding his recent performances in international cricket for Pakistan. “Alhamdulillah! Can’t thank Allah enough for always being in my …

LAHORE: Javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem, a direct qualifier for the Tokyo Olympics, says he resumed his training two months ago after an eight-month break due to Covid-19 restrictions. “I resumed my training two months ago under the coaching of Ijaz Bukhari and by the grace of God I am throwing javelin at a distance of 86-metres plus, which I did …

England skipper Joe Root claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul as India were bowled out for 145 in the day-night third Test on Thursday. India lead by 33 after they routed England for 112 on the first day at the world’s biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. India resumed on 99-3 and Jack Leach quickly removed Ajinkya Rahane for seven and Rohit Sharma …

LAHORE: Pakistan wicket-keeper/batsman Mohammad Rizwan has been promoted to Category ‘A’ of the PCB Central Contract List with middle-order batsman Fawad Alam being awarded Category ‘C’ following their stellar performances during the ongoing season. Rizwan was earlier in Category ‘B’ but now joins the elite category which also comprises Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam, batsman Azhar Ali and paceman Shaheen …