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Business Recorder
2 days ago
- Business Recorder
LHC frees 5 persons from custody of landlord
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday freed five persons after getting them recovered from the illegal custody of a landlord Saeed Anwar in Faisalabad. Earlier, the court heard a petition filed by Rehmat Ali who approached the court for recovery of his brother Jafar along with other family members, including children. The court appointed a bailiff who recovered all the detainees from the landlord's residence. According to the bailiff's report, Jafar stated that the landlord had not only confined him and his family members but had also taken possession of his two buffaloes unlawfully. Following their recovery, all the detainees were produced before the court and set at liberty. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Gillespie sees shades of Anwar in Ayub
Dashing opener Saim Ayun's return to PSL after regaining full fitness is a great morale booster for Pakistan Cricket. PHOTO: AFP Former Australia pacer and Pakistan head coach Jason Gillespie has drawn a striking comparison between star opening batter Saim Ayub and Pakistan's legendary left-handed batter, Saeed Anwar. Having worked closely with Pakistan's cricket setup, Gillespie is not the only one to have noticed Ayub's elegant strokeplay, composure, and top-order flairqualities that once defined Anwar's glorious era. During a recent fan interaction on social media, Gillespie's comments went viral. "Saeed Anwar was one of the greatest players. I see some of him in Saim Ayub," Gillespie wrote. Ayub's rise over the past 18 months has been remarkable. His seamless transition into international cricketparticularly in T20Is and ODIshas drawn widespread praise from fans and experts alike. His absence due to injury during Pakistan's Champions Trophy campaign had a noticeable impact on the team's overall performance. However, the 22-year-old still has a long journey ahead if he is to come close to Saeed Anwar's legacy. Anwar amassed over 13,000 runs across formats and redefined limited-overs batting in his prime. So far, Saim Ayub has accumulated 1,377 runs across eight Tests, nine ODIs, and 27 T20Is for Pakistan. The left-handed opener, currently representing Peshawar Zalmi, made a strong comeback in the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) after recovering from injury, scoring a fifty against Quetta Gladiators. Ayub suffered a severe ankle fracture during the second Test match against South Africa in 2025 while attempting to stop a boundary. He slipped and twisted his ankle, which led to his exclusion from the national team for several months. His rehabilitation and medical treatment took place in England. After successfully passing the Pakistan Cricket Board's fitness tests, he was cleared to return to competitive cricket and eventually made his comeback in PSL 10.
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistan's highest individual scores in ICC Champions Trophy history
Pakistan's batting has come under scrutiny in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with criticism labeled towards a lack of intent by batters. Pakistan remains the only team in the tournament without any centurion so far. However, history tells a different story, with several iconic performances from Pakistani batters in past editions. Here's a look at the top five highest individual scores by Pakistani batters in ICC Champions Trophy history. 1. Shoaib Malik – 128 vs India (2009, Centurion) Shoaib Malik's masterclass against India remains Pakistan's highest individual score in the tournament. His 128 off 126 balls anchored Pakistan's innings to 302/9, setting up a 54-run victory. Malik's knock, laced with 16 boundaries, was crucial in countering India's bowling attack, and he was named Player of the Match. 2. Fakhar Zaman – 114 vs India (2017, The Oval) In one of Pakistan's most memorable victories, Fakhar Zaman's fearless century in the 2017 final propelled the team to their maiden Champions Trophy title. The left-hander smashed 114 off 106 balls, hitting 12 fours and three sixes, as Pakistan posted 338/4 before bowling India out for 158 to secure a historic 180-run win. Fakhar was named 'man of the match' in the final. 3. Saeed Anwar – 105* vs Sri Lanka (2000, Nairobi) Saeed Anwar's unbeaten 105 off 134 balls in the 2000 quarter-final was a masterclass in timing and composure. Chasing 195, Anwar guided Pakistan to a comfortable nine-wicket win with 40 balls to spare, ensuring a place in the semi-finals. His innings included 12 boundaries and a six. 4. Saeed Anwar – 104 vs New Zealand (2000, Nairobi) Anwar features again with a stroke-filled 104 off 115 balls in the semi-final against New Zealand. His knock helped Pakistan reach 252, but despite his efforts, the team lost by four wickets. Anwar's innings featured 16 fours, underlining his dominance at the top of the order. 5. Misbah-ul-Haq – 96* vs West Indies (2013, The Oval) Misbah-ul-Haq's fighting 96* off 127 balls against West Indies was a lone effort in an otherwise disappointing batting display. Pakistan managed only 170, and despite Misbah's resilience, the team fell short as West Indies won by two wickets. His innings featured five fours and three sixes, standing out amidst a batting collapse. Looking ahead With Pakistan struggling for big scores in the 2025 edition, history serves as a reminder that the team is capable of producing match-winning performances. Fans will hope for a return to the batting brilliance that has defined Pakistan's Champions Trophy journey.
Express Tribune
23-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Babar Azam achieves milestone in ICC ODI event against India
Listen to article Babar Azam achieved a significant milestone in his career during the Champions Trophy 2025 match against India on Sunday, becoming the third Pakistan batter to score 1,000 runs in ICC One-Day International (ODI) tournaments. The 30-year-old reached the landmark in his 24th innings, playing a stylish drive to the cover boundary off Harshit Rana's delivery. He joins Saeed Anwar and Javed Miandad as the only other Pakistani players to have scored 1,000 or more runs in ICC ODI events. Azam's achievement comes after a difficult run of form, with his last century coming in August 2023 against Nepal. In the tournament's opening match against New Zealand, he scored a slow 64 runs off 90 balls, facing criticism for his strike rate as Pakistan fell short in the 321-run chase. Despite this, the former captain has shown resilience, having recently made a strong comeback in Test cricket after being dropped from the team during the home series against England. Most Runs for Pakistan in ICC ODI Tournaments: Saeed Anwar – 1204 runs in 25 innings Javed Miandad – 1083 runs in 30 innings Babar Azam – 1005 runs in 24 innings Mohammad Yousuf – 870 runs in 25 innings Misbah-ul-Haq – 865 runs in 19 innings
Express Tribune
14-02-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Babar Azam breaks Virat Kohli's another record
Listen to article Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam achieved another milestone on Friday during the final of the tri-series against New Zealand at the National Bank Stadium, becoming the latest Pakistani cricketer to join the exclusive 6,000-run club in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The 30-year-old's career tally now includes 34 half-centuries and 19 centuries, highlighting his consistency and dominance in the format. Babar Azam becomes the 11th Pakistani cricketer to surpass 6,000 ODI runs, joining an elite group of players. The list is led by Inzamam-ul-Haq, with 11,701 runs, followed by Mohammad Yousuf (9,554 runs) and Saeed Anwar (8,824 runs). In addition to this remarkable achievement, Babar equaled former South African batsman Hashim Amla's record as the joint-fastest to reach 6,000 ODI runs, both accomplishing the feat in just 123 innings. Fastest to 6,000 ODI Runs: Babar Azam (Pakistan): 123 innings Hashim Amla (South Africa): 123 innings Virat Kohli (India): 136 innings Kane Williamson (New Zealand): 139 innings David Warner (Australia): 139 innings Babar Azam also holds the record for the fastest 5,000 ODI runs, having reached the milestone in just 97 innings. Apart from surpassing the 6,000-run mark, Babar is now one century away from equaling Saeed Anwar's record for the most ODI centuries by a Pakistani batter. Anwar holds the record with 20 centuries, while Babar has 19 to his name. Most ODI Centuries for Pakistan: Saeed Anwar: 20 centuries Babar Azam: 19 centuries Mohammad Yousuf: 15 centuries Fakhar Zaman: 11 centuries Mohammad Hafeez: 11 centuries Earlier in 2024, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam piped India's Virat Kohli to become the second-highest run-getter in the T20I format.
