Hafeez may not play World Cup
LAHORE: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez could find himself out of this year’s ICC World Cup after he underwent a follow-up surgery on his fractured thumb in Manchester earlier this week. Hafeez, 38, has…
Salman Butt sees redemption in PSL
SHARJAH: Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt hopes an unexpected call to play in the domestic Twenty20 league will help him regain his place on the national team, he said Wednesday, years after he…
De Villiers to lead Lahore Qalandars till Hafeez’s recovery
Lahore Qalandars captain Mohammad Hafeez will not be able to play for his side in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) owing to his injured thumb while star batsman AB de Villiers will…
Sarfraz credits responsible batting for first SA win
Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed praised his team’s batsmen for playing responsibly as they chased down 267 to register a comfortable five-wicket win over South Africa in the first ODI on Saturday. “The…
Hafeez backs Pakistan to excel in South Africa
Pakistan opener Mohammad Hafeez has backed Pakistan to defeat South Africa during the upcoming away tour after the disappointing Test series defeat against New Zealand. In an interview, the all-rounder said that…
Fear of facing Steyn not reason for retirement from Test cricket, says Hafeez
LAHORE: All-rounder Mohammad Hafeez on Tuesday slammed rumours about his retirement from Test cricket stemming from the want to avoid South Africa’s Dale Steyn in the upcoming tour. Speaking to a local media channel,…
New Zealand beat Pakistan as Boult takes hat-trick
ABU DHABI: New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 47 runs in the first day-night international in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. New Zealand scored 266-9, but Pakistan were all out for 219 in 47.2…
NZ batsman Taylor objects to Hafeez’s ‘remodelled’ bowling action
An interesting situation developed during the first ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand on Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, when Kiwi batsman Ross Taylor objected to the ‘remodelled’ bowling action of Pakistani spinner…
Pakistan seal 11th straight T20I series
DUBAI: Pakistan secured their 11th straight T20I series win on Friday by defeating New Zealand by six wickets and two balls to spare, courtesy of a timely knock of 34 by Mohammad…
Hafeez, Imad return to Pakistan’s ODI squad, Amir dropped
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday announced the one-day squad for the three-match series against New Zealand which starts from November 7. According to the details, the National Selection Committee headed…
My goal is to play every game as last: Hafeez
After an all-round performance of quickfire 45 off 36 balls and an economical bowling spell against New Zealand in the opening match of T20I series, veteran all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez said his goal…
PSL 4 player draft to be held on November 20
The player draft for the fourth edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) will take place on November 20 in Islamabad. According to a statement, the player draft has been moved out of…
Wife persuaded against retiring: Centurion Hafeez
DUBAI: Veteran Pakistan star Mohammad Hafeez celebrated his recall with a century in the first Test against Australia on Sunday and revealed his wife had persuaded him not to quit the sport.…
Hafeez included in squad for test series against Australia
LAHORE: Veteran batsman Mohammad Hafeez has been included in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Australia. A Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) spokesperson on Monday said that Hafeez will travel…
Pakistan potential team to reach 2019 World Cup semis: Adam Gilchrist
Australian cricketer-turned-commentator Adam Gilchrist believes that Pakistan can surprise all other teams in the 2019 Cricket World Cup, calling it the ‘dark horse’. In an interview, the Aussie legend said, “Pakistan are…
Hafeez demoted to B Category as PCB announces central contracts
LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the list of 33 centrally contracted players for the 2018-19 season. “The Central Contracts Selection Committee comprising Director Cricket Operations Haroon Rashid, National Chief Selector…
Hafeez not being able to bowl reason for his non-selection: Arthur
KARACHI: Pakistan cricket coach Mickey Arthur on Thursday gave a statement on why Mohammad Hafeez was not selected in the T20 squad for the West Indies series, saying that he would not be able to…