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Babar Azam win ‘Most Valuable Cricketer of the Year’ award

The winners will be presented with specially designed trophies during the upcoming home series against South Africa.
Fawad Alam’s fighting and courageous 102 at Mount Maunganui was chosen as the Individual Performance of the Year by the independent jury .

Published 01 Jan, 2021 07:20pm

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South Africa hammer injury-hit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, needing 225 runs to avoid an innings defeat, were bowled out for 180.

Published 29 Dec, 2020 06:07pm

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Fakhar Zaman conferred the honorary rank of ‘Lieutenant’ in Pakistan Navy

This is first time a Pakistani sportsman is conferred an honorary rank by armed forces in Pakistan.
Zaman represented the Pakistan Navy in the International Defense Cricket Challenge Cup held in Australia in 2012 and was named best player of the tournament, says DGPR.

Published 28 Dec, 2020 04:37pm

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PSL players categories renewed: Babar, Amir, Sarfaraz highlight platinum list

Peshawar Zalmi trio of Kamran Akmal, Shoaib Malik and Wahab Riaz have been placed in the Platinum category.
The category renewals did not apply to those players who were drafted in HBL PSL 2020 Playoffs in November.

Updated 24 Dec, 2020 03:34pm

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Shadab ruled out of first Test against New Zealand after Babar, Imam

All-rounder will undergo MRI scans in Tauranga on Thursday.
The team management has included left-arm spinner Zafar Gohar as a reinforcement.

Published 23 Dec, 2020 01:42pm

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Mohammad Amir leaves cricket due to 'mental torture' by current administration

“Right now I am leaving cricket. I am being mentally tortured. I don’t think, I will be able to handle this kind of torture because I have been tortured a lot from 2010 to 2015," says the pacer.
The left-armer, who arrived at the scene in a T20I game against England in June 2009, participated in 147 international fixtures in which he took 259 wickets.

Updated 17 Dec, 2020 03:22pm

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South Africa confirms first tour to Pakistan in 14 years

Karachi and Rawalpindi to hosts Tests, T20Is to be played in Lahore.
Proteas set to become fourth side after Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe to tour Pakistan in the past 15 months.

Published 09 Dec, 2020 02:24pm

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Wade, Smith half-centuries in Australia's 194-5 at India T20

Starc was withdrawn on compassionate grounds due to a family illness and will miss the final two matches of the series, while Hazlewood has a back injury.

Updated 06 Dec, 2020 06:22pm

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Australia bring in Lyon, fret over Finch's fitness against India

Off-spinner Lyon replaced all-rounder Cameron Green, who has been released from the squad to play for Australia A, according to a Cricket Australia website.

Published 05 Dec, 2020 04:10pm

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South Africa-England ODI moved to Sunday after positive COVID-19 case

The decision places a spotlight on the South Africa camp and their protocols during a tour that will provide much-needed revenue for struggling CSA.

Published 04 Dec, 2020 06:21pm

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Eighth member of Pakistan squad tests positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand

The health department said the team would not be allowed to train together until doctors were confident it would not lead to more coronavirus cases.

Published 02 Dec, 2020 01:35pm

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Muzarabani stars as Zimbabwe beat Pakistan in super over

Despite the defeat Pakistan won the three-match series 2-1.

Published 03 Nov, 2020 09:04pm

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Iftikhar, Babar star in Pakistan's series-clinching win

The win gives Pakistan an unassailable 2-0 lead after they won the first game by 26 runs on Friday.
The final match is also at the same venue on Tuesday.

Published 01 Nov, 2020 07:58pm

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PCB confirms Pakistan tour of South Africa next year

Both teams will play three T20Is and ODIs each during the tour.

Published 27 Oct, 2020 03:42pm

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England players agree 15% pay cut as pandemic hits ECB revenues

The pay cut is made up of match fees, win bonuses and retainers with the 12-month period starting from Oct. 1.
We need to recognise that our players, led by captains Joe Root and Eoin Morgan, have conducted themselves with great maturity and responsibility throughout this challenging time,

Published 23 Oct, 2020 05:29pm

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Kapil Dev undergoes emergency angioplasty after heart attack

The 61-year-old former all-rounder is currently being under observation in ICU and under the close supervision of Dr. Atul Mathur and his team, said a statement released by Fortis Escorts Hospital.

Published 23 Oct, 2020 03:31pm

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No bowling this maiden over: Bangladesh star hits critics for six

"I shared the photos casually on Facebook and Instagram. I had no idea they would go viral," she told AFP.

Updated 22 Oct, 2020 09:31pm

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Misbah names Pakistan squad for Zimbabwe series

Shoaib Malik left out to give better chances to players like Abdullah Shafiq, Haider Ali and Khushdil Shah in upcoming T20Is

Published 19 Oct, 2020 01:28pm

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Misbahul Haq quits as chief selector of Pakistan team

The 46-year-old was under a lot of pressure for his dual role of chief selector and head coach of the national team, following defeat against England on an away tour.

Updated 14 Oct, 2020 01:49pm

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Pakistan women's cricket team hires Bermudian coach

Pakistani former first-class player Iqbal Imam served as interim coach before Pakistan Cricket Board settled on Hemp.

Published 02 Oct, 2020 01:47am

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Simmons wants England to return favour with Windies tour

England’s board had projected losses of up to $491 million if no cricket was played during the summer.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 04:46pm

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Amir among six players refuse to sign full season domestic contract

These players are offered a month long contact for the ongoing National T20 Cup.

Updated 01 Oct, 2020 04:01pm

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Abdullah Shafiq – the youngster who has turned cricket followers into his admirers

After being promoted from Second XI to First XI for the last round 2019-20 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, the 20-year-old scored a century on his first-class debut to not only earn a place in the 2020-21 First XI squad but also a “C” Category domestic contract.

Updated 01 Oct, 2020 02:41pm

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Bairstow loses Test deal as England look to future

Wicketkeeper has played just one of the past 12 Test matches since the 2019 Ashes.

Published 01 Oct, 2020 01:37pm

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Haider, Zeeshan shatter record in National T20 Cup opener

The due helped Northern reach a total of 242 runs in their 20 overs.

Updated 30 Sep, 2020 05:48pm

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Bangladesh cricketers to return to scene of New Zealand mosque attacks

Tigers are among four international teams confirmed to play in New Zealand over the coming months.

Published 29 Sep, 2020 09:14pm

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Commentary panel for National T20 Cup announced

Azhar Ali, Bazid Khan, Ramiz Raja, Sana Mir and Wasim Akram part of a highly respected 14-member bilingual commentary team put together by the PCB.

Updated 29 Sep, 2020 06:02pm

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Bangladesh tour of Sri Lanka called off over quarantine rules

Sri Lanka Cricket said the series, which is part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship, would be rescheduled.

Updated 28 Sep, 2020 07:54pm

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Northern, Balochistan squads loaded with star performers for National T20 Cup

Tournament is all set to start from September 30 at Multan Cricket Stadium.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 03:39pm

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Cricket without fans is incomplete: Babar Azam

Pakistan’s limited-overs captain leads players’ call for fans’ support in National T20 Cup.

Published 26 Sep, 2020 01:39pm

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First Elite Cap.Mod / Sep 22 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	3.20 ▲ 0.30 (10.34%)
HBL Invest Fund / Sep 22 HBL Investment Fund(HIFA)	1.65 ▲ 0.14 (9.27%)
Power Cem(Pref) / Sep 22 Power Cement (Pref)(POWERPS)	6 ▲ 0.50 (9.09%)
Symmetry Group / Sep 22 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	3.87 ▲ 0.29 (8.10%)
Pak Paper Prod / Sep 22 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	44.53 ▲ 3.11 (7.51%)
Arpak Int. / Sep 22 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	64.50 ▲ 4.50 (7.50%)
Pak Hotels / Sep 22 Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited(PHDL)	190.41 ▲ 13.28 (7.50%)
P.N.S.C / Sep 22 Pakistan National Shipping Corporation(PNSC)	159.67 ▲ 11.14 (7.50%)
Premium Textile / Sep 22 Premium Textile Mills Limited(PRET)	406.46 ▲ 28.36 (7.50%)

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The Searle Co. (R) / Sep 22 The Searle Company Limited (R)(SEARLR2)	0.13 ▼ -0.12 (-48.00%)
Trust Mod. / Sep 22 Trust Modaraba(TRSM)	1.25 ▼ -0.18 (-12.59%)
Jubilee Spinning / Sep 22 Jubilee Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd.(JUBS)	4.70 ▼ -0.60 (-11.32%)
Redco Textile / Sep 22 Redco Textiles Limited(REDCO)	5.65 ▼ -0.62 (-9.89%)
Equity Modaraba / Sep 22 First Equity Modaraba(FEM)	3 ▼ -0.30 (-9.09%)
AKD Hospitality / Sep 22 AKD Hospitality Limited(AKDHL)	126.37 ▼ -10.25 (-7.50%)
Dadex Eternit / Sep 22 Dadex Eternit Limited(DADX)	36.76 ▼ -2.98 (-7.50%)
JS Global Cap. / Sep 22 JS Global Capital Limited(JSGCL)	149.05 ▼ -12.08 (-7.50%)
Gammon Pak / Sep 22 Gammon Pakistan Limited(GAMON)	6.45 ▼ -0.37 (-5.43%)
Unilever Foods / Sep 22 Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited(UPFL)	20100 ▼ -1155.00 (-5.43%)

Stock	Volume
The Searle Co. (R) / Sep 22 The Searle Company Limited (R)(SEARLR2)	24,002,721 ▼ -0.12
Treet Corp / Sep 22 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	17,803,918 ▼ -0.08
Maple Leaf Cement / Sep 22 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	15,196,347 ▲ 1.55
WorldCall Telecom / Sep 22 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	7,596,263 ▲ 0.01
Bankislami Pak. / Sep 22 BankIslami Pakistan Limited(BIPL)	6,775,527 ▲ 0.72
Unity Foods Ltd / Sep 22 Unity Foods Limited(UNITY)	6,691,541 ▲ 1.22
Pak Petroleum / Sep 22 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	6,149,595 ▲ 0.90
TRG Pak Ltd / Sep 22 TRG Pakistan Limited(TRG)	5,004,040 ▲ 1.05
Symmetry Group / Sep 22 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	4,581,000 ▲ 0.29
TPL Properties / Sep 22 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	4,030,395 ▲ 0.10

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Sep 21	292.95
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Sep 21	292.75
USD to Japanese Yen / Sep 21	148.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Sep 21	0.90
Pound Sterling to USD / Sep 21	1.23
Euro to USD / Sep 21	1.06
UK LIBOR % / Sep 20	5.44

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Sep 20	4402.20
Nasdaq / Sep 20	13469.13
Dow Jones / Sep 20	34440.88
India Sensex / Sep 21	66272.85
Tokyo Nikkei / Sep 21	32607.84
Hang Seng / Sep 21	17627.95
FTSE 100 / Sep 21	7702.61
Germany DAX 30 / Sep 21	15683.40
France CAC40 / Sep 21	7263.53

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Sep 20	19235
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Sep 20	186820
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Sep 21	90.28
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Sep 21	1928.43
Cotton US¢/pound / Sep 21	86.84

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