There is a saying that “You can’t build a great building on a weak foundation”. It Perfectly applies to cricket where the foundation of any team rests upon the excellence of its opening pair. Strong teams are believed to have impeccably solid openers. Although openers are equally vital to a team’s cause across different formats, coping with varying challenges. But…
The men’s T20 world cup is upon us, and it’s the best time for cricket fans around the world. The excitement and action-packed games will commence from the 17th of Oct in Oman and UAE. 16 teams, 45 encounters, and only the best team will be crowned the T20I champion. Fans and people from the cricket fraternity have already picked…
When talking about the shift of venue from India to the UAE for the T20 World Cup 2021. It won’t be wrong to consider the Pakistan Cricket Team the biggest beneficiary of this decision. To shed light on the impact familiar UAE pitches, going to have on Pakistan’s journey in this T20 World Cup, here is the piece. Pakistan Cricket…
The most anticipated cricket event, the T20 World cup is just around the corner and the excitement of fans, cheering for their favorite teams and key players, around the globe is at its peak. The tournament, although, is hosted by India which starts on the 17th of October but will be played in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. As…
Shoaib Malik is not just a career. It is an era, the cricketer the youth have watched him in their childhood and still are watching him play. No matter what the circumstances are, he is always there. He carries his form, legacy, and outclass game regardless of where he goes from the Caribbean to Australia. A gem for Pakistan cricket…
The year 2021 has been a whirlwind for the Pakistan Cricket Board. Covid-19 breaking through the PSL bubble, series wins, elections, tour cancellations, PCB has seen this all in just 10 months. But the most significant change was the induction of Ramiz Raja as the PCB chairman. He was elected as PCB’s 36th chairman after the former chairman Ehsan Mani’s…
Cricket as a sport has seen many highs and lows since its inception and despite being 112 years old, the game continues to adapt and evolve globally. From rain ruined encounters to the unavailability of floodlights in its initial days, the game has suffered many arduous challenges. And the challenge looming over it currently is none other than the pandemic…
Two teams scoring exactly the same scores by the end of the match and two innings, but one was victorious. How? Boundary count – like the game needed any more batting-friendly rules by the International Cricket Council (ICC). This was the story that caused heartbreak for many in the biggest international cricket event on the planet – the Cricket World…
Shahid Afridi has been one of the greatest ambassadors of the game of cricket to date. In this article, we revisit his career, cricketing achievements, and beyond. October 4, 1996 – When It All Started The cricketing world was left astounded when a fine young man, a 17-year-old, lit the Nairobi Cricket Stadium on fire in just his 2nd ODI.…
After football, cricket is the most widely followed game in the world. The first era of recognized international cricket under the umbrella of the Imperial Cricket Council started in 1909. Pakistan joined the club in 1952 when England, Australia, West Indies, New Zealand, India, and South Africa were already members of international circuit. The first limited-overs international match took place…
