Disappointed not to win the series but proud of my team: Sarfraz
- 03-Jun-2018
LEEDS: Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed said he was disappointed not to win the first series in England for 21 years but was proud of his young team for a 1-1 result as people had thought his team will lose both in tough conditions. Pakistan went down by an innings and 55 runs with two days […]
Pakistan captain Sarfraz hails overseas Pakistanis
- 03-Jun-2018
LONDON: Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed hailed the spirit, prayers and various contributions of the Pakistani community based in the United Kingdom especially in Leeds where the national team is playing the second and final Test against England. Pakistan skipper graced an Iftar dinner at a local hotel hosted by the community headed by Abdul Rehman […]
Sarfraz has high hopes for young Pakistan in England Tests
- 22-Apr-2018
LAHORE: Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed said Saturday he had high hopes for his young and inexperienced side on their tough twin tours of Ireland and England starting this month. The 16-member squad fly early Monday and after two side games against county teams in England will play a one-off Test against Ireland at Dublin […]
Kevin Pietersen backs Sarfraz as Pakistan captain
- 01-Mar-2018
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has urged the Pakistan cricket authorities to appoint Sarfraz Ahmed skipper for the 2019 World Cup to take pressure off him, saying Sarfraz is a good leader and knows the game well. Pietersen, who will retire from all cricket later this year, smashed a 34-ball 48 to lead Quetta Gladiators […]
Pakistan rises to top spot in ICC T20I rankings
- 01-Nov-2017
Pakistan Cricket Team moved to the top of International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty20 International (T20I) rankings, thanks to Sarfraz 11’s consistent victories. Pakistan reached the top rank with their tally of 124 points in such a scenario with New Zealand slipping to the second position with 121 points. India did Pakistan a huge favour by […]
Independence Cup: Amla, Perera lead World XI T20 win over Pakistan
- 13-Sep-2017
LAHORE: Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera hit a towering six off the penultimate ball to steer the World XI to a thrilling seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the second Twenty20 Wednesday. Perera made a whirlwind 19-ball 47 not out with five sixes, while Hashim Amla finished not out 72 off 55 balls to help the […]
PM welcomes Champions Trophy victors, terms them ‘real heroes’ of Pakistan
- 04-Jul-2017
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday said that cricketers who make the nation proud are the real heroes and leaders of the country, ARY News reported. Addressing a reception in honour of national cricket team that won champions trophy defeating India at Oval in Islamabad this evening. “It makes me happy see you here […]
Sarfraz sings Mauka Mauka after returning home victorious
- 20-Jun-2017
The triumphant players of Pakistan team returned home on Tuesday morning to a rousing welcome after routing arch-rivals India by 180-run at The Oval to lift its maiden ICC Champions Trophy. Hundreds of fans stayed up late to welcome home members of the national cricket team returning after their historic win against arch-rivals India at […]
Sarfraz to lead Champions Trophy team of the tournament
- 19-Jun-2017
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the Team of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, which includes players from five of the eight participating sides, with Pakistan’s Sarfraz Ahmed as captain. The side was selected by a jury of cricket experts, which included former captains Michael Atherton of England, India’s Sourav Ganguly, Ramiz Raja […]
Resurgent Pakistan, rampant India set for blockbuster ICC Champions Trophy final today
- 18-Jun-2017
LONDON: The game that always ‘stops two nations’ comes again to a third when title-holders India face Pakistan in the Champions Trophy final at London’s Oval ground on Sunday. And the question millions of cricket fans around the world, possibly even a billion, are all asking is ‘which Pakistan will turn up?’. Will it be […]








