Suki Kinari Hydropower Project completes reliability run test D_Trends

Suki Kinari Hydropower Project completes reliability run test D_Trends

The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) announced that the 884MW Suki Kinari Hydropower Project, a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), has successfully passed its Reliability Run Test (RRT).  The project, developed with an investment of $1.7 billion, marks a major milestone in Pakistan’s renewable energy initiatives.   As per media reports, the Managing … Read more

Afghanistan vs New Zealand test match cancelled for fourth day due to rain and poor outfield D Trends

Afghanistan vs New Zealand test match cancelled for fourth day due to rain and poor outfield D Trends

Listen to article The only test match between Afghanistan and New Zealand, held in Noida, India, has faced another setback as the fourth consecutive day of play was cancelled due to persistent rain and a wet outfield. Despite efforts by the ground staff, the playing surface remained unfit for cricket, leading to the game being called off … Read more

Afghan-NZ Test faces complete washout D Trends

Afghan-NZ Test faces complete washout D Trends

GREATER NOIDA: The third day of the only Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was called off because of rain on Wednesday, with the match in danger of being washed out without a ball being bowled. Afghanistan’s adopted home ground outside India’s capital at Greater Noida has been beset by problems, with rain falling since … Read more

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan climb in latest ICC Test rankings D Trends

Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan climb in latest ICC Test rankings D Trends

Listen to article Pakistan cricketers experience a ranking boost, with key players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Rizwan making notable improvements in the latest ICC Test rankings. Babar Azam, Pakistan’s white-ball captain, has improved his standing in the Test rankings. Despite ongoing struggles in the red-ball format, Babar has climbed one position to 11th place, … Read more

Eng Test captain Stokes back for Pak tour D Trends

Eng Test captain Stokes back for Pak tour D Trends

LONDON: Ben Stokes returns as captain for England’s three-Test tour of Pakistan next month while Brydon Carse could make his debut just weeks after completing a ban for breaches of betting rules. Stokes will skipper the side after missing the 2-1 home series win against Sri Lanka with a hamstring injury. Opener Zak Crawley is … Read more

England unveil 17-member squad for Test series in Pakistan D Trends

England unveil 17-member squad for Test series in Pakistan D Trends

England’s Gus Atkinson celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis during third Test match between England and Sri Lanka at The Oval, London, September 9, 2024. — Reuters The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Tuesday unveiled a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan in … Read more

England name 17-man squad for Pakistan Test series starting October 7 D Trends

Eng Test captain Stokes back for Pak tour D Trends

The England Men’s Cricket selection panel has named a 17-man squad for the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, scheduled for October 7. England captain Ben Stokes is included in the squad as he continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that sidelined him during the recent Test series victory against Sri Lanka. Returning to … Read more

England Test series to be held in Pakistan, confirms PCB chief Naqvi D Trends

England Test series to be held in Pakistan, confirms PCB chief Naqvi D Trends

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi speaks during a presser in an undated picture. — PCB/File  Naqvi says no Tests will be played outside Pakistan. Selectors, coaches to select Pakistan captain: PCB chief. Says in talks with BCCI secretary over ICC champions trophy. LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday dismissed … Read more

Wasim Akram disappointed on Pakistan’s Test loss against Bangladesh D Trends

Wasim Akram disappointed on Pakistan’s Test loss against Bangladesh D Trends

Reacting to Pakistan’s humiliating defeat in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, former skipper and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has termed the whitewash as a “huge setback” saying that he was embarrassed by how the national side lost. “It’s a huge setback and our cricket is at a crossroads,” Akram said while speaking to AFP. … Read more

Wasim Akram on Pakistan’s Test loss against Bangladesh D Trends

Wasim Akram on Pakistan’s Test loss against Bangladesh D Trends

Former skipper and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram. — Reuters/File Reacting to Pakistan’s humiliating defeat in the recent Test series against Bangladesh, former skipper and legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram has termed the whitewash as a “huge setback” saying that he was embarrassed by how the national side lost. “It’s a huge setback and our … Read more