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PCB issues NOCs to four Pakistan players for overseas leagues

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to four players, allowing them to participate in overseas competitions during the 2026…

Bangladesh appoints Tamim Iqbal as BCB president

DHAKA: The Bangladesh government has appointed former national captain Tamim Iqbal as president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) after dissolving the existing board…

PCB announces red-ball camp for non-PSL players in Lahore

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 13-day red-ball training camp in Lahore as part of preparations for the upcoming international Test…

David Warner charged with drink-driving by NSW Police

Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after allegedly recording a blood alcohol level above the legal limit during a police…

PSL 2026 points table update: Islamabad United move to second after win over Rawalpindiz

Lahore: Islamabad United beat Rawalpindiz by seven wickets in Match 12 of PSL 2026, completing a comfortable chase and moving up to second place…

Minhas, Shadab power Islamabad United to win over Quetta Gladiators

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad United secured an eight-wicket win over Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League on Thursday, as Sameer Minhas and Shadab Khan struck…

Italy eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup after playoff loss

Italy will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the UEFA playoff final, marking their…

Punjab law minister meets private schools body to discuss reforms and sector challenges

LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law Punjab Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan met a delegation of the All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association to discuss challenges…

Qualified teams confirmed for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The list of teams qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup continues to grow as the expanded tournament prepares to feature 48 nations across…

Sahibzada Farhan equals Kohli record with blazing PSL century in Multan chase

LAHORE: Sahibzada Farhan scored an unbeaten century to guide Multan Sultans to a successful chase against Hyderabad Kingsmen in the Pakistan Super League, matching…

Daniyal Chaudhry stresses role of sports and media in society

  Islamabad, April 1, 2026 — Parliamentary Secretary for Information Daniyal Chaudhry attended a cricket event at Shalimar Cricket Ground as chief guest, where…

Rain halts PSL 11 clash as Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi share points

Lahore, April 1, 2026 — Persistent rain halted play in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11 encounter between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi at…

PCB fines Naseem Shah PKR 2 crore for breaching central contract terms

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined fast bowler Naseem Shah PKR 2 crore after finding him in breach of multiple clauses of…

Fans criticise ICC for promoting chairman Jay Shah’s personal achievements

KARACHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has drawn criticism from cricket fans after sharing a social media post highlighting chairman Jay Shah’s inclusion in…

Fakhar Zaman charged with Level 3 offence after ball-tampering controversy in PSL match

LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged with a Level 3 offence under the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Code of Conduct following…

Philippe, Turner guide Multan Sultans past Islamabad United in PSL 11 clash

Lahore — Multan Sultans chased down a 172-run target with composure to defeat Islamabad United by five wickets in the fourth match of the…