Re-energised Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings is being backed to return to his best in the T20 Blast this summer by head coach Matt Walker
A re-energised Sam Billings is being backed to return to his best for Kent Spitfires this summer.
Pakistan Sport News
Pakistani Judoka Dies After Suffering Head Injuries
A young female judoka has died in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after suffering head injuries during a competition bout. Fiza Sher Ali, a talented 20-year old student couldn't recover from the head injuries she sustained while competing in the 44kg category fight during a Youth Talent Hunt program in Mardan. "She was a first year BS student in Peshawar and had come to Mardan for the trials and was new to the sport," an official of the Pakistan Judo Federation said.
Pakistani Boxer Embarrasses Own Country, Disappears After Stealing Money In Italy
A Pakistani boxer has disappeared in Italy after stealing money from a teammate's bag, the Pakistan Amateur Boxing Federation said on Tuesday. Zohaib Rasheed has gone to Italy to take part in an Olympic qualifying tournament. A senior official of the federation said they had brought it to the notice of the Pakistan Embassy in Italy and also filed a police report about the incident.
"Who's This Genius?" Wasim Akram's Blunt Reply On Ramiz Raja's T20 Stars For Tests Advice
A video of Wasim Akram's reaction to former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja's old suggestion is going viral on social. In the surfaced clip, former Pakistan batter Azhar Ali, during a discussion, recalls how a former PCB chairman put forward his opinion of drafting T20 players in the Test team citing the advancement in cricket. Listening to this, Akram could not hold back and said, "Yeh kon the genius (Who this genius was)?" "Ramiz Raja," said Azhar in reply, and the discussion panel was left in splits.
Cameron Green May Skip White-Ball Series Against Pakistan To Prepare For Home Tests Against India In December
Australia batter Cameron Green is likely to skip the white-ball series in Pakistan later this year and instead play Sheffield Shield to prepare himself for the the big-ticket home Test series against India in December, according to head coach Andrew McDonald. The same template worked for the 24-year-old in the ongoing Test series in New Zealand as he hit a career-best 174 not out in Australia's big win in the first match in Wellington on Sunday. He was not included in the recent T20I series against the West Indies and New Zealand and instead earmarked him for West Australia's Sheffield Shield fixture against Tasmania in Hobart, where he struck an unbeaten 103 to provide an ideal warm-up for the first Test against the Kiwis.
Haris Rauf's Central Contract May Be 'Restored' After Controversial Termination
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf's central contract may be "restored" after a review by the legal team of the country's Board, an official source in the PCB said on Monday. Rauf's central contract was terminated two days before the start of Pakistan Super League for refusing to play in the three-Test series against Australia that they lost 0-3 in January. An official source in the PCB said the legal team was reviewing Rauf's appeal which seeks the restoration of his central contract.
"Really Poor Management": Lahore Qalandars' Owner Slams PCB For Terminating Haris Rauf's Central Contract
Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars' owner, Sameen Rana lashed out at the Pakistan Cricket Board for announcing the termination of pacer Haris Rauf's contract, just two days before the T20 tournament. PCB terminated the central contract of Haris Rauf in a disciplinary action for pulling out of the Test series in Australia. Rauf is currently ruled out of the ongoing PSL after he dislocated his shoulder during a match. As per the medical staff, the star pacer will at least take a month's time to recover from the injury.
"Short Fused" Pakistani Pacer's Moment Of Madness Draws Flak From Ex-Cricketer. Watch
Quetta Gladiators pacer Sohail Khan had a forgettable evening during his side's Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings on Thursday. Sohail conceded 23 runs in his first two overs and gave away an overthrow after losing his cool at the batter. In his first over, Sohail was hit for two fours. In his second over, he was clobbered for a six and a four off consecutive deliveries. However, on the final ball of his second over, Sohail, who seemed visibly frustrated, threw the ball back at the batter, Tim Seifert.