1st Test: Centuries by Masood, Shafique carry Pakistan to 328/4 against England

IANS | October 7, 2024 7:17 PM

Multan, Oct 7 (IANS) Solid centuries from opener Abdullah Shafique and skipper Shan Masood helped Pakistan finish Day One of the first Test against England on 328-4 in 86 overs at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. On a placid pitch and sun shining brightly, the 253-run partnership between Masood (151) and Shafique (102) ensured the day belonged to Pakistan by the time stumps were called. For England, it was majorly a day of toiling hard and chasing leather, though Gus Atkinson took two wickets.

Mohsin Naqvi 'confident' of India's participation in Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025

IANS | October 7, 2024 4:55 PM

Lahore, Oct 7 (IANS) Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed confidence that the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will be held successfully in Pakistan, with all participating teams, including India, expected to participate in the tournament. Set to take place from February 19 to March 9, the Champions Trophy will be played across Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi. Naqvi emphasized that preparations for the event are progressing on schedule, with further improvements to stadiums already in motion.

ICC congratulates Richie Richardson on 50 Test milestone

IANS | October 7, 2024 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday has congratulated Richie Richardson for reaching the landmark of being the match referee in 50 Test matches, which he achieved by taking the field for the ongoing first England-Pakistan Test at Multan.

'I was nervous': Mayank Yadav on his T20I debut in Gwalior

IANS | October 7, 2024 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Pacer Mayank Yadav revealed that he was nervous before making his T20I debut against Bangladesh in Gwalior on Sunday. He also credited the support of captain Suryakumar Yadav, who gave him freedom and encouraged him to bowl on his strengths.

SLC appoint Sanath Jayasuriya as men's team head coach

IANS | October 7, 2024 12:33 PM

Colombo, Oct 7 (IANS) Former captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been appointed as the head coach of Sri Lanka men's cricket team following the team's impressive results against India, England and New Zealand.