Stories by Zeeshan Ahmed

PCB agrees to host major tournaments in UAE following assurances by Emirates Cricket Board

ECB vows to significantly reduce the costs of holding tournaments for PCB with immediate effect.

Updated 27 Jun, 2018 05:48pm

Haris Sohail replaces injured Babar Azam in Pakistan's T20I squad for Scotland series

Only one change to the side that had whitewashed West Indies in the post-PSL home series.

Updated 04 Jun, 2018 01:21pm

Pakistan Sports Board to build stadium named after deceased Olympian Mansoor Ahmed

PSB says Rs1 million will be given to the 1994 World Cup hero's family; all athletes will have health insurance.

Published 17 May, 2018 03:21pm

PHF President Khokhar, top leadership re-elected unopposed

Khokhar says his team will work hard to achieve all targets, including the staging of the Pakistan Hockey League.

Published 15 May, 2018 08:54pm

Pakistan beat Indonesia to cement place in final of Street Child Football World Cup 2018

Pakistan beat Tajikistan 2-0 in quarter-final match and went on to outclass Indonesia in semi-final 5-4 on penalties.

Updated 14 May, 2018 08:59pm

Hockey hero Mansoor Ahmed passes away in Karachi

The 49-year-old Olympian had requested India for help in securing a heart transplant.

Updated 12 May, 2018 05:23pm

Shoaib Malik plans to end international career after 2020 World T20

Veteran all-rounder wants to quit 50-over cricket after World Cup next year and T20 the year after.

Updated 09 May, 2018 04:34pm

This was the best time to select Fawad Alam: Younis Khan

The former skipper says if he talks to Inzamamul Haq on this matter, it would only create discord between them.

Published 06 May, 2018 11:33pm

In talks with PCB to narrow pay gap between male, female cricketers: Bismah Maroof

Pakistan women's team skipper says she can't reveal details, hopes something fruitful will pan out from discussions.

Updated 05 May, 2018 05:52pm

Mansoor refuses offer to undergo heart transplant in Pakistan

KARACHI: World Cup-winning field hockey goalkeeper Mansoor Ahmed on Monday refused the offer of having his heart...

Updated 13 May, 2018 02:18pm

Hockey legend refuses offer to undergo heart transplant in Pakistan, insists on going to India

Ahmed has been suffering from complications stemming from a pacemaker and stents implanted in his heart for weeks.

Updated 30 Apr, 2018 07:59pm

Olympians accuse PHF officeholders of embezzlement, exceeding their constitutional term

Khawaja Junaid, Saleem Nazim and two others write to IOC and FIH, complaining about PHF's alleged irregularities.

Published 23 Apr, 2018 06:19pm

Wrestler Inam reveals the psychological master plan that helped him defeat Indian rival

"I told myself that all these people are not shouting 'India India' but are actually saying Inam, Inam!'"

Updated 14 Apr, 2018 06:32pm

Wrestler Muhammad Inam bags first gold medal for Pakistan at Commonwealth Games

29-year-old wrestler Muhammad Inam wins the only gold medal for Pakistan on their last day at the Commonwealth Games.

Updated 15 Apr, 2018 01:05am

Wrestler Bilal wins bronze medal at Commonwealth Games

The 22-year-old athlete from Gujranwala defeats England's George Ramm in men's freestyle wrestling.

Updated 12 Apr, 2018 04:43pm

ICC constitutes dispute resolution committee for PCB, BCCI dispute

The three-member panel will decide whether or not the BCCI owes the PCB $70m for its breach of an MoU.

Updated 11 Apr, 2018 05:13pm

Pakistan ousted from CW 2018 semifinal race, India pull through

Though Pakistan are yet to face Malaysia, chances of qualifying for semifinals are non-existent.

Published 10 Apr, 2018 04:27pm

Fawad Alam's fitness score puts younger cricketers to shame

Southpaw scores 19 in Yo-Yo Endurance Test, finishes above Hasan Ali, Babar Azam and more.

Updated 10 Apr, 2018 04:16pm

Nooh Dastagir Butt wins Pakistan's second bronze medal of Commonwealth Games 2018

Twenty-year-old weightlifter secures a podium finish after lifting 395kg in +105kg event.

Updated 12 Apr, 2018 03:07pm

Shadab fined 20pc of match fee for 'pointing finger, inappropriate comment' during T20I match

One demerit point also added to Shadab's record for his behaviour after sending Chadwick Walton back to the pavilion.

Published 03 Apr, 2018 02:22pm