Cricket

Shaheen Shah Afridi, the Pakistani fast bowler, made a remarkable return to Test cricket after a year-long absence due to a knee injury. Opening the bowling for Pakistan in a warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka Cricket Board XI at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Afridi displayed his trademark pace, lethal swing, and accurate lengths. He finished with impressive figures of 3 wickets for 36 runs in the first innings and contributed with another wicket on the final day. Pakistan dominated the match, scoring 342 runs in their innings thanks to strong performances by Shan Masood, Babar Azam, and Saud Shakeel.

The Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has announced the 13-member squad that will represent the national team in the upcoming IBSF Blind World Games. This international tournament, which will be held in Birmingham, England from August 17th to 27th, will showcase the incredible talent of visually impaired cricketers.

Zaka Ashraf, the newly appointed Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has declined the idea of including former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar in the PCB administration. This decision has generated controversy and speculation about Ashraf’s motivations.

Star Pakistani cricketers came together in Karachi to attend the wedding ceremony of former captain Shahid Afridi’s daughter.

Former Pakistan team captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has expressed his appreciation for the net bowlers who participated in the national training camp, despite the intense heat. Sarfaraz posed for a picture with the young cricketers and commended their dedication to the preparation of the national team.

“I am set to attend the ICC meeting in Durban, South Africa from July 9th to July 16th, representing Pakistan.

Cricketer Haris Rauf and Muzna Masood Malik recently got married in a private ceremony that received minimal media attention.

In a surprising turn of events, Tamim Iqbal, a renowned opening batsman, has taken the cricketing world by surprise with his unexpected retirement announcement from international cricket, just a few months before the World Cup.

Former cricketer Ramiz Raja is set to make a return to the commentary box for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.

The Sports Minister, Wahab Riaz, took to the streets of Lahore, braving the heavy rain, in an effort to oversee the removal of excessive water caused by incessant showers.

After much controversy, Zaka Ashraf has been named as the Interim Chairman of the PCB following a series of events. In an effort to restore stability and ensure smooth operations, the Prime Minister has approved the formation of a new committee consisting of ten members.

Lahore, a prominent city in Pakistan known for its cultural significance, recently faced significant damage due to heavy rainfall and the city’s insufficient drainage system. One of the notable landmarks affected by the rain was Gaddafi Stadium, which submerged under water. Additionally, the nearby Nishtar Park Sports Complex experienced severe waterlogging, raising concerns about the recreational area.