“Rain pain – Groundstaff work on the outfield as rain delays the start of the fifth day’s play in the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, on Monday. ©AFP” /> Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Play in the fifth and final day of the second Test between England and Pakistan in Southampton on Monday got under way at 3:20 pm local time (1420 GMT) after a match plagued by bad weather was interrupted by another rain delay. Only 96.2 overs had been bowled so far…
DELRAY BEACH/FL – USA: The inaugural MCL T10 got off to a rousing starting on Sunday at the Maq Cricket Stadium in Delray Beach, USA. The tournament being held by Cricket Council USA (CCUSA) to bring cricketers back unto the field, after Covid 19 struck down the game, involved four teams and the level of entertainment was up to par. In the end, Broward Cricket Club walked away with two wins, defeating the Maq All Stars and Local Orlando Stars. In their first game, they came up against Maq All…
COURTESY BY: https://www.hindustantimes.com/ The Commerce Department announced further restrictions on Huawei Technologies Co. aimed at cutting the Chinese company’s access to commercially available chips, the latest move in an increasingly tense relationship between Beijing and Washington. The changes, which the department announced in a written statement on Monday, build on restrictions announced in May, adding 38 Huawei affiliates in 21 countries to an economic blacklist as the US seeks to limit adoption of the company’s 5G technology. “We don’t want their equipment in the United States because they spy on…
“Fans are calling for Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s India number 7 shirt to be retired. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – Players and fans Sunday urged India’s cricket board to retire Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s number seven jersey in a tribute to the two-time World Cup winning captain. Dhoni, 39, called time on his 16-year-old international career Saturday with a cryptic message on his Instagram post that read “From 1929hrs consider me as retired”. The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the news in a statement, saying: “The boy from…
“On the attack – Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan hits a boundary on the fourth day of the second Test against England at Southampton . ©AFP” /> Southampe dismissed for under 200. He was eventually last man out after an innings that spanned four days. Rizwan batted for three and three-quarter hours, facing 139 balls with seven boundaries during his second fifty in eight career Tests following the 95 he made against Australia in Brisbane in November. “The way he plays, the skill in batting with the tail as well is something…
“India captain Virat Kohli (L) frequently consulted his predecessor, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. ©AFP” /> New Delhi (AFP) – India skipper Virat Kohli told Mahendra Singh Dhoni “you will always be my captain” as he hailed the influence of the cricketing great, who has called time on his international career. Kohli, who made his India debut under Dhoni’s leadership in 2008, heaped praise on the talismanic captain who led his country to Twenty20 and 50-over World Cup triumphs. “Words fall short a lot of times in life and I think this…
COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said that he wants development and prosperity of Pakistan. According to details, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Shah Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman of Saudi Arabia have sent congratulatory messages to President Dr. Arif Ali on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. The sources of Saudi Press Agency said, King Salman and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia extended best wishes to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of the…
COURTESY BY: https://www.bolnews.com/ US President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and the United Arab Emirates have decided to normalize relations with each other. According to a joint statement by Trump, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed Al Nahyan said that they hoped the “historic breakthrough will advance peace in the Middle East”. HUGE breakthrough today! Historic Peace Agreement between our two GREAT friends, Israel and the United Arab Emirates! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 13, 2020 They added that this deal would suspend its…
BOCA RATON/FL – USA: The inaugural MLC Maq Cup will bowl off on August 15 at the Maq Cricket Stadium in Delray Beach, South Florida. This is the news coming out of CCUSA headquarters at Margate. According to the chairman of CCUSA Mahammad Qureshi, this is another tournament that will keep the US cricketers in the park. “After a while, into the lockdown, we were looking for ways to get our cricketers back unto the park and this is just another tournament where they can have a hit and keep…
“Swing king – Pakistan great Waqar Younis . ©AFP” /> Southampton (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pakistan assistant coach Waqar Younis said on Wednesday he hopes the tourists will be able to “cash in” on England being without Ben Stokes during this week’s second Test. Star all-rounder Stokes is heading to New Zealand, where his father is convalescing following a serious illness and will miss both the second Test, which starts in Southampton on Thursday, as well as the series finale, which also takes place at Hampshire’s headquarters ground. As well…