20 Pentangular Women Cricket Tournament-2011

First Match: KRL Stadium Rawalpindi: Shezan Eaglets 130-4 in 20 overs (Nain Abdi 29, 26 balls, 3x4, Sumaiya Siddique 28, 26 balls, 3x4, Faryal Awan 27, 38 balls, 2x4, Nazia Sadiq 23, 21 balls, 5x4,...

Afghanistan series gives Pak glimmer of hope

KARACHI - Pakistani hopes of reviving international cricket rose after successfully hosting a one-day series against Afghanistan, but experts on Monday warned against any imminent breakthrough....

Tharanga failed dope test: SL ministry

COLOMBO - Opening batsman Upul Tharanga has become the first Sri Lankan international to fail a dope test after a random check during the cricket World Cup, the country's sports ministry said Monday....

Wasim surprised over Gayle omission

LAHORE - Pakistan’s former captain Wasim Akram has expressed surprise over the omission of Chris Gayle from the West Indies team against India. “Gayle not being part of the West Indies team,...

Latif seeks more cricket in Afghanistan

KARACHI - Afghanistan coach Rashid Latif Monday urged the nascent cricketing nation to develop more sporting infrastructure so that players can improve more quickly by playing at home. "It is...

England seize dramatic win over Sri Lanka

CARDIFF - England seized one of the most remarkable victories in test history on Monday when they beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 14 runs in a match which appeared doomed to end in a frustrating...

Misbah not desperate to head ODI squad

KARACHI - Just days after being given the charge of Pakistan's one-day team, Misbah-ul-Haq has made it clear that he is not desperate for the ODI captaincy. Misbah, Pakistan's Test captain, was asked...

Long-term planning not feasible: PCB

COO Subhan said that the PCB was ‘happy’ with the way the series against Afghanistan turned out. LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has justified its cautious approach to...

Pakistan too good for Ireland

BELFAST - Opener Paul Stirling's century was not enough as Pakistan did just enough to beat Ireland by five wickets and claim a 2-0 one-day international series win in Belfast. Stirling hit an...