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Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board, Mohsin Naqvi (AP Photo) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is developing contingency plans due to uncertainty over Afghanistan’s participation in an upcoming T20 Tri-Series amid military tensions between the two nations. The series, including Sri Lanka, is planned for November 17-29.“The PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has…

Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been named in the squad, marking their first appearances in the India jersey since the Champions Trophy triumph in March. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Legendary spinner Harbhajan Singh believes the returning senior duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will pile on the runs in India’s upcoming three-match…

Pakistan’s Noman Ali, second right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne, right, during the second day of the first test cricket match (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Noman Ali’s impressive spin bowling performance secured four wickets, limiting South Africa to 216-6 at stumps on day two of the first Test in…

The incident occurred when West Indies were 293/4 in their second innings. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Day four of the second Test between India and West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium saw not just tense cricket but an unusual off-field incident that quickly went viral. While India reached 63-1, chasing 121 for a 2-0…

Nadine de Klerk once again showcased her composure under pressure, guiding South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh. (ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Nadine de Klerk once again showcased her composure under pressure, guiding South Africa to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Women’s World Cup on Monday. Chasing 233, the Proteas…

Indian opener KL Rahul faced a batter’s nightmare on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Indian opener KL Rahul faced a batter’s nightmare on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New…

With the IPL 2026 Auction fast approaching, conversations around player retentions and possible trades are gaining momentum — and unexpectedly, Sai Sudharsan’s name has become the talk of the cricketing circles. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 Auction fast approaching, conversations around player retentions and possible trades are gaining momentum — and…

It was only the fourth time since 1961 that India had to bat again in a Test after enforcing the follow-on (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India were left with just 58 runs to seal a 2-0 series sweep as they reached 63-1 on Day 4 of the second Test against West Indies. KL Rahul was…

Wazir Mohammad (Getty Images) Wazir Mohammad, Pakistan‘s oldest living cricket player, died at 95 in Birmingham, United Kingdom on Monday.He was the eldest among the famous Mohammad brothers and played 20 Test matches for Pakistan between 1952 and 1959. Wazir was the last surviving member of Pakistan’s first Test squad that played in 1952.After retiring…

India vs West Indies (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) NEW DELHI: The Indian bowling unit demonstrated resilience on a challenging sub-continental pitch, positioning India close to achieving a 2-0 series sweep against West Indies on day four of the second Test. India needs 58 more runs on the final day, having reached 63 for 1 at stumps…