Stories by Abdul Basit

Pak vs NZ: 5 takeaways from Pakistan’s masterclass on how not to begin Champions Trophy defence

It's one thing to lose but losing by a sizeable margin in a tournament as short as this one practically feels like two defeats packed in one.

Published 20 Feb, 2025 09:52am

Asad Mahmood: Transforming New York City’s Business Horizon

With decades of seasoned experience, Asad Mahmood has etched his name as an entrepreneurial trailblazer in NYC.

Published 26 Feb, 2024 04:25am

Messi conquers final frontier as Argentina crowned FIFA world champions

Mbappe's hat trick goes in vain as France edged out on penalties.

Updated 28 Dec, 2022 03:37am

Unlucky Pakistan fall at final hurdle to England as World Cup dream ends

Shaheen Afridi's untimely injury prior to business end of the game gifts England the final, which was anyone's to win at that point.

Updated 14 Nov, 2022 12:45am

Pak vs Eng: Five things to know ahead of winner-takes-all World Cup final

A contest between England's batting and Pakistan's bowling, divine injure-vention, Melbourne blues and more.

Published 12 Nov, 2022 08:14pm

Top 5 innings of World Cup 2022 so far

While batting has not been particularly easy on what have been typical Australian surfaces, some batters have still found their moments.

Updated 31 Oct, 2022 01:46pm

World Cup 2022: In thrilling upset, Pakistan beaten by Zimbabwe

Green Shirts fail to chase down mere 131-run target, now inch towards exit door just two matches into the tournament.

Updated 29 Oct, 2022 03:36pm

5 headaches Pakistan take into World Cup 2022

It wouldn’t exactly be a World Cup if Pakistan head into it with a stable, problem-free bunch.

Updated 23 Oct, 2022 11:03am

5 under-pressure Pakistan stars who need a big England series

If Babar Azam fails to perform in England series, the clamours will grow for mass changes that almost always happen.

Published 20 Sep, 2022 12:37pm

Goals sky high for British-Pakistani MMA fighter Faisal Malik ahead of Cage Warriors debut

Luton-born scrapper, who has roots in Kashmir, wants to make it to UFC and headline an event in Lahore.

Updated 20 May, 2022 11:14pm

Pak vs Aus: 6 stars likely to take centre stage in historic Test series

The sextet, comprising three from each side, could hold the key to their respective team's success.

Updated 05 Mar, 2022 11:48am

All in all, a fitting way for Raphael Nadal to get Grand Slam number 21

The Spaniard came into the Australian Open battling a number of problems, and it did not get any easier for him in the final.

Published 31 Jan, 2022 02:38pm

PSL 2022: Troubled Karachi Kings take on pointless Lahore Qalandars in battle of big cities

Neither side has opened its account in the tournament so far but problems for the port city side run far deeper.

Updated 30 Jan, 2022 11:22pm

HBL PSL 2022: Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi — what to expect

Both the teams will be missing key players for their tournament opener.

Updated 30 Jan, 2022 04:55pm

PSL 2022: What to expect from tournament opener between Karachi Kings and Multan Sultans

On paper, the Sultans boast a better team but some of their top players have been inactive for months.

Updated 28 Jan, 2022 01:12pm

What's wrong with criticising Hasan Ali's performance?

Woke crowd is "dropping the ball" by closing the door on post-mortem examinations and critical analysis.

Updated 15 Nov, 2021 07:03pm

Pakistan vs Australia: 5 things Babar Azam and Co should do to break the Kangaroos jinx

Green Shirts and the Men in Yellow meet tonight in the T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final.

Updated 01 Dec, 2021 12:44pm

T20 World Cup: 5 things Babar Azam & Co are doing right this time around

If Team Pakistan appear different in World Cup 2021, it's because they've shunned some bad habits and embraced some good ones.

Updated 11 Nov, 2021 01:29pm

World Cup 2021: 5 reasons why Pakistan fans should not celebrate prematurely

There is a lot that remains to be done and so confetti shouldn't be cued just yet.

Updated 07 Nov, 2021 04:35pm

Zalmi vs Gladiators: How the PSL finalists match up statistically

The head-to-head matchup, the men to watch out for, the advantages and edges, and more.

Updated 17 Mar, 2019 10:18pm