In the lead-up to the World Cup 2023 semi-finals, the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s ODI Bowlers Rankings witnessed another shift, with South Africa’s Keshav Maharaj […]
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Rory McIlroy resigns from PGA tour board amid turmoil in golf landscape.
In a statement released late Tuesday, PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and board chairman Edward Herlihy announced the resignation of Rory McIlroy from the PGA […]
Morne Morkel steps down as Pakistan men’s team bowling coach.
Lahore, Pakistan – In an announcement on Monday, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed that Morne Morkel has resigned from his position as the bowling […]
Pakistan’s Cricket Team Heads Home After ICC Cricket World Cup Exit
Pakistan’s hopes of progressing to the semi-finals were dashed when they couldn’t secure the required qualification, despite their valiant efforts throughout the tournament. While there were moments of brilliance and individual performances, including Shahin Shah Afridi’s exceptional fast bowling and Babar Azam’s elegant batting, the team faced stiff competition from other cricketing nations, ultimately falling short of a semi-final berth.
Shahin Shah Afridi Equals Former Captain Wasim Akram’s World Cup Record
Left-arm fast bowler Shahin Shah Afridi achieved this milestone by claiming a total of 18 wickets during the 2023 World Cup, a performance that drew comparisons to the legendary Wasim Akram’s outstanding record from the 1992 World Cup. Wasim Akram, a cricketing icon, had also taken 18 wickets during the 1992 World Cup, which led Pakistan to its first-ever World Cup victory.
Sri Lanka to appeal ICC suspension amid world cup woes.
Colombo, Sri Lanka – Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe announced on Saturday that Sri Lanka intends to appeal its suspension from the International Cricket Council (ICC), […]
ICC Suspends Sri Lanka’s Membership Citing Government Interference
This development underscores the turmoil in Sri Lankan cricket, with a notable performance decline in recent years. The suspension comes on the heels of Sri Lanka’s disappointing performance in the ICC World Cup, where the national team faced embarrassing defeats and early elimination from the tournament.
Babar Azam Seeks Consultation on His Captaincy Future Post-World Cup 2023
Currently, Babar Azam is contemplating stepping down from the captaincy, but he values the advice of his father in making this critical decision. It appears that the national team captain, PCB, and former cricketers are dissatisfied with the team’s recent performances, which has prompted him to consider leaving his role as the captain.
ICC Suspends Sri Lanka cricket membership over government interference.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has taken swift action by suspending the membership of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) due to government interference, as announced on […]