ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), in collaboration with the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), has formally initiated the scrutiny process of hockey clubs across the country, a key reform ahead of the upcoming PHF elections. A PSB spokesperson said the exercise aims to ensure transparency and credibility in the electoral […]
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Australia beat England in fifth Ashes Test to seal 4-1 series win
SYDNEY: Australia overcame a few nervous moments to safely chase down a 160-run target before tea on the final day of the fifth Ashes Test on Thursday, securing a five-wicket victory and a 4-1 triumph in the series. England seamer Josh Tongue led a spirited resistance with figures of 3-42, […]
T20 World Cup 2026: Indian visa uncertainty clouds participation of Pakistani-origin players
ISLAMABAD: Cricketers holding Pakistani passports or having Pakistani background are facing difficulties in obtaining Indian visas ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, sources said. According to sources, the cricket boards of five teams participating in the tournament have formally approached the International Cricket Council to raise concerns […]
ICC reaffirms Bangladesh’s full participation in T20 World Cup 2026, Says BCB
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has said that the International Cricket Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring Bangladesh’s full and uninterrupted participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, firmly rejecting reports that the global body had issued an ultimatum or outright rejected the board’s security-related request. In an […]
Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman enters PSL after IPL release
KARACHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League after being released by Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders on directives issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The announcement was made by the marquee league through its official social media handles, […]
Bangladesh bans IPL telecast amid escalating tensions with India
DHAKA: Marking a fresh escalation in tensions between Bangladesh and India, Bangladeshi authorities have ordered an indefinite ban on the telecast, promotion and coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Indian media reported on Monday. According to reports, all IPL-related broadcasts, promotional content and event coverage have been suspended with […]
Arshad Nadeem wins Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award
Dubai: Pakistan’s Olympic javelin champion Arshad Nadeem has been honoured with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award in the Global Breakthrough Athlete category during the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Nadeem received the award in recognition of his record-breaking performance at the Paris Olympics, where he threw […]
Cristiano Ronaldo buys luxury villas in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea project
Cristiano Ronaldo, football’s first billionaire, and his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez have reportedly purchased luxury villas in Saudi Arabia’s flagship Red Sea development, according to British media. The Daily Mail reported that the properties are located at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve developed by Red Sea Global, around 26 kilometres off the […]
Pakistan qualify for U19 Asia Cup semi-finals after beating UAE
WEB DESK: Pakistan on Tuesday booked their place in the semi-finals of the ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup 2025 after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 70 runs in a must-win group clash at the ICC Academy. Chasing a challenging target of 242, the hosts were bowled out for 171 […]
PSL 11 to be played under new format
ISLAMABAD: The 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be played from March 26 to May 3, 2026, with an expanded eight-team lineup and a revised two-phase tournament structure spread over 39 days. Under the approved format, the first phase of PSL 11 will be played on a […]









