Former captain of Pakistan’s women’s cricket team Sana Mir has become the first Pakistani woman to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. The magnitude of this achievement cannot be overstated. It is not merely a personal accolade but a historic victory for Pakistan, for every woman who has dared to dream, and for…
The World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa has just concluded, and as the cricketing world reflects on its red-ball heroes, fans in Pakistan are left wondering where their once-mighty Test team stands today. Once a force to reckon with, Pakistan cricket now finds itself in a troubling state across all formats. Despite…
Cricket’s popularity in the sub-continent goes beyond mere sport; it’s deeply woven into the cultural fabric, national identity, and even political discourse. It acts as a unifying force, transcending regional, ethnic, social, and religious divides. Cricket is a major part of the region’s culture, with matches often becoming national events. Cricket has a long history…
n the world of professional sports, success is rarely accidental. It is earned through vision, persistence, grit, and unyielding belief. The story of Lahore Qalandars is a living embodiment of this truth. More than just a franchise in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Qalandars have evolved into a national cricketing movement that continues to…
akistan has so far played a total of 465 Tests, which include 164 home Test matches at 17 different venues located in 12 cities. Pakistan is unique in that one of its home Test venues, along with one stadium, are now part of another country. At the Dhaka Stadium in Dhaka, Pakistan hosted 7 Tests…
outh Africa thus joined New Zealand and Australia as WTC champions. Three winners in three editions. Having a quiet ride they sent a second-string team to New Zealand a year ago. They have won nine Tests under Temba Bavuma’s captaincy without a defeat. They were behind the game in the final for two days in…
Apowerful message echoed from Malaysia last week, one that reminded the world of a sleeping giant. Pakistan’s national hockey team, once feared and revered, reached the final of the FIH Nations Cup. Though they fell to New Zealand in the title clash, the achievement is significant not because of the silver medal, but because of…
Marcus Trescothick and Andrew Strauss walk out to bat on the first day of Pakistan A v England, Bagh-e-Jinnah, Lahore, November 6, 2005. Lahore has often been called the cultural heart of Pakistan. Endowed with a rich history and renowned for its vibrant character Lahore has two Test cricket grounds that between them have staged…
Twenty20 cricket is much popular than Test and ODI cricket due to its shorter duration, faster-paced action and higher entertainment value. These factors make it more accessible and appealing to a wider audience, especially younger viewers, compared to the longer formats of the game. The shorter duration of T20 matches (around 3 hours) makes these…
Pakistan Tennis Federation’s affairs are in a shambles due to personal interests that clearly trump sports’ promotion. Despite a long performance slump, tennis has always evoked enthusiasm among sports aficionados. The failure to tap into the talent pool of the youth and the lack of a grooming regimen has left Pakistan tennis at the mercy…
