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DUBAI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) anti-corruption unit (ACU) on Friday foiled an attempt by international fixing mafia to taint the country’s top cricket league. PCB ATU foiled an attempt by two bookies from an international syndicate to approach PSL cricketers via social media networks after players reported them to the …

DUBAI: Islamabad United pacer Rumman Raees has been ruled out of action for two weeks after sustaining a knee-injury, it was announced on Friday. According to an MRI scan report, United pacer and vice-captain Rumman Raees has been ordered to rest for two weeks after sustaining a knee-injury during the …

SHARJAH: Skipper Darren Sammy’s unbelievable cameo led Peshawar Zalmi to victory against Quetta Gladiators in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) third edition held at the Sharjah Cricket Ground on Thursday. Although the middle-order crashed before some excellent bowling by the Gladiators, Sammy was instrumental in taking his side home. Zalmi …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan bridge teams will have a busy schedule in the coming months as they will be featuring in the Asia Cup Bridge and Asian Games, the Pakistan Bridge Federation (PBF) announced on Saturday. “These are two big events and we are working out plans for them because we only …

DUBAI: Multan Sultans Director Wasim Akram has termed Pakistan Super League (PSL) one of the biggest cricket brands in the world. Akram spoke with media following Multan Sultans 43 run win against Lahore Qalandars and praised the PSL management for organizing such a professional tournament. “I want to congratulate Najam …

LONDON: All-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to make his long-awaited England return in a one-day international against New Zealand on Sunday, ending an absence that stems from an incident in Bristol last September which led to him being charged with affray. Stokes, who had been named in several England squads …

DUBAI: Wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal produced a real masterclass and Umaid Asif’s dream spell helped Peshawar Zalmi thrash Islamabad United by 34 runs in the fourth match of the Pakistan Super League at Dubai International Stadium here on Saturday. After being put into bat first, Zalmi posted 176 for the loss …

DUBAI: Junaid Khan was the hat-trick hero as Multan Sultans defeated Lahore Qalandars by 43 runs in their second match of the Pakistan Super League 2018 at Dubai International Stadium here on Friday evening. Kumar Sangakkara produced another master class with the bat as Multan, after being put into bat …

The problem for Joe Launchbury has always been one of perception. At first Eddie Jones was not convinced – and neither was Warren Gatland when selecting his Lions squad – but as Launchbury prepares to win his 50th cap against Scotland on Saturday there will be few players more certain …

KARACHI: With India uncertain to host the 2021 ICC Champions Trophy due to tax issues, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has stepped in with an offer to the ICC of hosting the top ODI cricket event. The ICC had earlier stated that they were concerned about the absence of tax …