In the Italian city of Udine, the football teams of Italy and Israel faced each other in a qualifying match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where Italy defeated Israel 3–0, effectively ending Israel’s hopes of advancing to the tournament. Despite their best efforts, the Israeli players failed to score […]
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India dragging politics Into cricket: Mohsin Naqvi
Chairman of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Mohsin Naqvi has strongly criticised the Indian media, accusing it of spreading misinformation regarding his interaction with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). In a statement shared on social media, Naqvi said, “The Indian media does not thrive on facts, […]
‘Send your captain if you want the trophy,’ Mohsin Naqvi tells India
DUBAI: A meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), chaired by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, took an unexpected turn when Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice-President Rajeev Shukla reportedly requested the return of a trophy from the Pakistan side, sources said on Tuesday. According […]
India sparks controversy, refuses Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi
Dubai: A controversial scene unfolded after the Asia Cup final when Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav reportedly refused to receive the trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, bringing the post-match ceremony to a halt. According to ACC sources, the original plan was for Chairman Mohsin Naqvi to […]
Haris Rauf’s iconic 6-0 style sparks new nickname: ‘Rafale Hunter’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf ‘Rafale Hunter’ has once again become the centre of attention, this time for his “6-0” and plane-crash gestures during the high-voltage Asia Cup T20 Super Four clash against India in Dubai. The gesture, widely shared on social media, sparked outrage among Indian fans and journalists. […]
Asia Cup 2025: India beat Pakistan by Six Wickets
DUBAI: India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in their Super Fours encounter at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, successfully chasing down a 172-run target with seven balls to spare. Chasing 172, India’s openers Abhishek and Shubman Gill provided a blistering start with a 105-run stand in just 10 […]
Pakistan thrash Maldives 5-2 in SAFF U-17 Championship
COLOMBO: Pakistan notched their second consecutive victory at the SAFF U-17 Championship on Friday, defeating Maldives 5-2 in their group-stage clash at the Racecourse Ground. Mansoor Ahmad was the star performer, completing a brilliant first-half hat trick to put Pakistan in control. He opened the scoring in the 12th minute, […]
Arshad Nadeem falls short in Tokyo javelin final
WEB DESK: Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem bowed out of medal contention at the World Athletics Championships 2025 in Tokyo after recording a best throw of 82.75 metres in the men’s javelin throw final on Thursday. The 27-year-old from Mian Channu, who had raised hopes with a strong qualification […]
Sahibzada Farhan, Haris Climb in T20I Rankings
DUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday issued its latest T20I rankings, with Pakistani players experiencing a mix of rises and falls as performances from the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 began to reflect in the tables. Opener Sahibzada Farhan surged 18 places to 55th, while wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Haris climbed […]
Arshad Nadeem Reaches World Athletics Final With 85.28m Throw
TOKYO: Pakistan’s javelin ace Arshad Nadeem kept fans on edge before securing his place in the men’s javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships 2025 with a decisive third attempt on Wednesday. The 27-year-old from Mian Channu, who made history by clinching gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics with […]









