Pakistan going to bizarre lengths to create spin Test pitch October 21, 2024 Pakistan’s cricket set up has gone to bizarre lengths to turn the Rawalpindi Test pitch into one that can spin the home side to a famous series victory against England. The Test begins on Thursday with the pitch being subjected to industrial-sized fans, patio-style heaters and natural baking under the Pakistani sunshine. It is hoped [...]
Duckett: Pakistan can crumble, we’re not playing for a draw October 16, 2024 Multan centurion Ben Duckett has insisted Pakistan can still crumble on day three after the hosts used spin to get themselves back into the second Test of the series. England were 73-1 [Zak Crawley out for 27], 125-2 [Ollie Pope out for 29] and 211-3 [Joe Root out for 34] and looking strong. But when [...]
Pakistan stalwart Babar Azam dropped for second England Test October 13, 2024 Babar Azam has been dropped from the Pakistan squad to face England on Tuesday in Multan. The former three format captain, alongside leading pace bowlers Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, have been ‘rested on the basis of current form and fitness’, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board. Pakistan became the first nation to score [...]
England begin battle to chase Pakistan 556 in Multan October 8, 2024 England began to battle back against Pakistan as they began the chase of 556 in Multan. The tourists managed to bowl Pakistan out later into day two of the first Test between the two sides, but not before Salman Ali Agha scored the third century of the host’s innings. Bowler Brydon Carse did pick up [...]
South Africa discussed as venue for England Test series with Pakistan September 17, 2024 The original schedule was for three Test matches played in Multan, Karachi and Rawalpindi.
India beat Pakistan in T20 Cricket World Cup as bowlers shine June 9, 2024 India’s bowlers won them the biggest match in cricket with Pakistan failing to take advantage of a superb first innings at the T20 Cricket World Cup yesterday. Pakistan restricted India to just 119 in New York but a stunning effort with the ball gave the favourites a six-run win over their fierce rivals. Captain Rohit [...]