Cricket correspondent
Writes the nets, the off-season, and the gym that is still a pitch.
7 stories in the magazine
Selected stories
How to buy a ticket, pick a stand, and last a Lahore match day at Gaddafi Stadium without treating the ground as a gym or a film set.
Imran Sheikh · 18 Sep 2026
What cricket nets teach about timing, decisions, and safety that gym mirrors cannot—and how to use both rooms without confusing them.
Imran Sheikh · 31 Aug 2026
An off-season template for club and school quicks in Pakistan: posterior-chain strength, long-toss, filmed run-ups, and heat treated as a constraint.
Imran Sheikh · 6 Apr 2026
A work-focused guide to Saim Ayub\u2019s left-handed batting, domestic pathway and international career across T20I, Test and ODI cricket.
Imran Sheikh · 10 Feb 2026
A clear guide to the Pakistan Super League for new and overseas fans: teams, T20 phases, squad building, and the shift from draft to auction.
Imran Sheikh · 4 Jan 2026
Beyond the search spike: Hassan Nawaz\u2019s route from Layyah and Islamabad club cricket through PSL visibility to Pakistan\u2019s T20I and ODI sides.
Imran Sheikh · 9 Aug 2025
A safety-first cricket kit guide that helps UK and US beginners borrow intelligently and buy only after understanding their role and ball type.
Imran Sheikh · 3 Apr 2025