Skip to content 
Search

Latest Stories

Sharjeel says sorry in bid to resurrect Pakistan career

Disgraced former Pakistan opener Sharjeel Khan took the first step towards resurrecting his career Monday by apologising for indulging in the spot-fixing in 2017 that earned him a five-year ban.

The 30-year-old met with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) anti-corruption officials who directed him to undergo a rehabilitation programme, putting him on track to return to the sport.


"I offer my unconditional apology to the PCB, my teammates, fans and family for the irresponsible conduct that brought embarrassment to everyone," Sharjeel was quoted as saying in a PCB press release.

"I request for forgiveness and assure I will show more responsibility in my future actions," he said.

The left-hander was a rising star and playing in the second edition of the Pakistan Super League in Dubai when he was charged with deliberately not scoring on two balls at a certain time of the match in return for money from bookies.

Pakistan has a long and sordid history of spot-fixing -- where a specific part of a game is rigged, as opposed to match-fixing, where the whole result is.

Half of Khan's ban was suspended.

The PCB said he has been given a roadmap to revive his career.

"Sharjeel has completed his two and a half years of ineligibility and will now complete rehabilitation before the end of the year and then reintegrate into top level cricket," the statement said.

The rehabilitation, among other things, will also include attending and delivering lectures on the PCB Anti-Corruption Code.

Khan will also have to visit orphanages as part of community service, and participate in integration sessions with Pakistan's national players and support personnel.

In his statement, Khan reminded fellow players to "strictly and religiously" follow the PCB's anti-corruption code.

He said he planned to return first to club cricket as he needed time to build up his fitness and form.

At the time of the ban, Sharjeel had played one Test, 25 one-day internationals and 15 T20 matches.

More For You

Best Business Ideas to Start in New Zealand

Best Business Ideas to Start in New Zealand

If you’re a Kiwi looking to launch your own business, there’s never been a better time to do it. New Zealand offers a great environment for small businesses, thanks to its stable economy, government support for entrepreneurs, and high quality of life. From agriculture to tech and creative industries, opportunities exist across a wide range of sectors.

When choosing what kind of business to start, it's important to look at local demand, industry growth, and your personal interests. Below are some of the best business ideas that can thrive in the New Zealand market today.

Keep ReadingShow less
Sabalenka

She remains focused amid several early exits of top seeds

Getty Images

Aryna Sabalenka overcomes Bouzkova to reach Wimbledon third round

Key Points

     
  • Top seed Aryna Sabalenka beat Marie Bouzkova 7-6(4), 6-4 to move into the third round.
  • She faced stiff resistance in the first set, dropping serve once and needing a tiebreak to secure it.
  • Sabalenka capitalised on errors from Bouzkova and secured a key break in the second set.
  • She remains focused amid several early exits of top seeds, including Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula.
  • Sabalenka, a two-time semi-finalist, now faces either Emma Raducanu or defending champion Marketa Vondrousova

Aryna Sabalenka was given a tougher workout than she would have wanted before the top seed dismantled Czech Marie Bouzkova 7-6(4) 6-4 to advance to the third round of Wimbledon on Wednesday.

As the sun played hide-and-seek with the grey clouds that hovered over Centre Court, Sabalenka kept knocking on the door in the opening set, but was shut out by Bouzkova each time and dropped serve with a double fault in the 11th game.

Keep ReadingShow less
Starmer-Reeves-Getty

Starmer and Reeves during a visit to Horiba Mira in Nuneaton, to mark the launch of the Government's Industrial Strategy on June 23, 2025 in Nuneaton. (Photo: Getty Images)

Getty Images

Reeves ‘going nowhere’, says Starmer after tears in parliament

PRIME MINISTER Keir Starmer on Wednesday said that Chancellor Rachel Reeves would remain in her role for “a very long time to come”, after she appeared visibly upset in parliament as questions were raised about her future.

Reeves was seen with tears rolling down her face during Prime Minister’s Questions, after Starmer did not confirm whether she would remain chancellor until the next general election, expected in 2029.

Keep ReadingShow less
Bangladesh begins trial over slain student activist

Chief adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, Muhammad Yunus , prays at Abu Sayeed’s grave

Bangladesh begins trial over slain student activist

BANGLADESH opened on Monday (30) the murder trial of student protester Abu Sayeed, whose killing last year escalated demonstrations nationwide that ultimately ousted then prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Sayeed died aged 23 in the northern city of Rangpur, the first student demonstrator killed in the police crackdown on protests.

Keep ReadingShow less
Sri Lanka seek ODI redemption against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka (L) poses with the trophy alongside his Bangladesh counterpart Mehidy Hasan Miraz on the eve of their first one-day international (ODI) cricket match in Colombo on July 1, 2025. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)

Sri Lanka seek ODI redemption against Bangladesh

SRI LANKA are on a redemption trail in ODI cricket after a disastrous World Cup and will look to tighten the screws further when they host Bangladesh in a three-match series started on Wednesday (2).

After finishing ninth in the 2023 World Cup and missing out on a Champions Trophy berth, the islanders have staged a commendable turnaround, notching up series wins against heavyweights India and Australia.

Keep ReadingShow less