Stories by Syed Hammad Hasnain

Pak vs Aus: Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub star as Green Shirts thrash hosts by 9 wickets in 2nd ODI, level series 1-1

Pacer picks up 5-for, opener scores entertaining 82 in chase of 163; captain Rizwan equals world record with 6 catches, drops the 7th. Updated 08 Nov, 2024 02:42pm

Asad Mahmood: Architect of New York’s Business Landscape and Visionary Trailblazer

The American entrepreneur's ability to excel in technology, real estate, and finance sets him apart. Published 18 Jan, 2024 05:43am

Pak vs Eng: Five things to know ahead of winner-takes-all World Cup final

A contest between England's batting and Pakistan's bowling, divine injure-vention, Melbourne blues and more. Published 12 Nov, 2022 08:14pm

No dream final with Pakistan as hapless India thrown out of World Cup by England

Jos Buttler and Alex Hales give Sharma and Co a historical drubbing, register emphatic 10-wicket win. Updated 10 Nov, 2022 04:11pm

Pak vs Eng: 5 takeaways from a series that told us nothing we didn’t already know

Such a showing this close to the World Cup only means one thing: changes. Updated 03 Oct, 2022 06:35pm

In anticlimactic series finale, England dominate as Pakistan go down without even a fight

Tourists register 67-run win at Gaddafi to clinch series 4-3; poor fielding and batting cause Green Shirts' downfall. Updated 31 Oct, 2022 01:53pm

Faulkner may have done a runner but the PCB must ensure his allegations are thoroughly investigated

If the PCB and the chandelier are telling the truth, the Aussie should not be allowed to hurt the PSL brand. Updated 22 Feb, 2022 11:10am

PSL 2022: Battered and bruised Islamabad take on daisy fresh Multan Sultans tonight

Islamabad are unlucky that their final match is against the toughest opponent this tournament (arguably) has ever had to offer. Updated 21 Feb, 2022 12:21am

5 standout performers from the Karachi leg of PSL 2022

With Lahore waiting to give the tournament a greater reception than their port city rivals did, this is an apt time to look back. Updated 10 Feb, 2022 05:38pm

Pakistan vs Afghanistan: 5 takeaways from the Asif Ali show

The man from Faisalabad put on his superman cape again and saved Pakistan fans from a nervy finish. Updated 30 Oct, 2021 12:28pm

5 reasons why Pakistan should not take Afghanistan lightly in their T20 clash

The Afghanistan cricket team is known to play fearless cricket and its spinners are truly world-class. Updated 30 Oct, 2021 07:06am

Comment: Ramiz Raja as PCB chairman is yet another example of Pakistan snubbing way of the world

Apart from an unremarkable stint as PCB CEO in 2000s, Raja has never even run a regional body, let alone a behemoth like PCB. Updated 31 Aug, 2021 05:06pm

What the Talha Talib story says about Pakistan’s one-sport obsession

Most countries’ sports bases are fans of a couple of disciplines but a typical Pakistani sports fan only has eyes for cricket. Updated 02 Aug, 2021 01:30pm

Sarfaraz vs Rizwan – a fan-fuelled rivalry that exposes a culture of mistrust

At the heart of the bitterness is the fact that Sarfaraz and Rizwan have been made de facto representatives of regions. Published 23 Feb, 2021 07:46am

Where does the 6-year-old PSL really stand?

The tournament has been a constant fixture since 2015, overcoming obstacles such as finances and even the coronavirus pandemic. Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:32pm

7 players to watch out for in PSL 6

Out of 100-plus cricketers expected to take part in the tournament, a select few may be worthy of extra attention. Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:32pm

Why calls for Mohammad Hafeez's inclusion are emblematic of Pakistan's VIP culture

This is probably the first time ever that the PCB has adopted a one-size-fits-all approach. Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:36pm

Where did it go wrong for Quetta Gladiators this PSL?

A series of unfortunate events all happening in the same campaign have caused just about the perfect storm for Quetta. Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:37pm

What happened to Fakhar Zaman — his plight in numbers

A poor average accumulated over 26 games, 10 months of cricket cannot be a dry patch. This is something else. Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:37pm

5 takeaways from Pakistan’s luckless World Cup campaign

Pakistan's thumping victory over Bangladesh on Friday went in vain as the team bowed out of the World Cup. Updated 20 Feb, 2021 02:38pm