ABU DHABI: The trophy of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 was unveiled on Tuesday by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, marking the start of the eagerly awaited eight-nation tournament in the United Arab Emirates. Captains of all participating teams attended the […]
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Sabalenka defends US Open crown with poise and resilience
NEW YORK: World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, nicknamed “The Tiger”, showed more steel than fury on Saturday as she overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6(3) to retain her US Open title and clinch a fourth Grand Slam crown. The Belarusian, who carried the weight of three painful major defeats this season, steadied […]
Brazil ease past Chile with 3-0 win in World Cup qualifier
RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil made it two wins in a row under new coach Carlo Ancelotti with a commanding 3-0 victory over Chile in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Maracanã on Thursday night. Goals from teenager Estevão, Lucas Paquetá, and Bruno Guimarães capped a performance that combined […]
Shadab Khan resumes gym training after shoulder surgery
KARACHI: Pakistan all-rounder and vice-captain Shadab Khan has resumed gym training as part of his rehabilitation following shoulder surgery in England. In a video shared on social media, Shadab Khan was seen performing various exercises, thanking fans for their prayers and support during recovery. Shadab underwent surgery on his right […]
Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in T20 opener
HARARE: Kamindu Mendis’ explosive unbeaten 41 off just 16 balls propelled Sri Lanka to a four-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20 International at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Chasing 176, opener Pathum Nissanka laid the foundation with a fluent 55 from 32 deliveries, studded with four fours and […]
Pakistan absent from T20I top 20 as ICC releases latest rankings
WEB DESK: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday released its updated player rankings for the T20 and ODI formats, bringing mixed fortunes for Pakistan. While established names have slipped down the charts, a few younger players are beginning to make inroads. For the first time in years, Pakistan has […]
Shadab Khan, wife blessed with baby girl
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s T20 vice-captain Shadab Khan and his wife Malaika were blessed with their first child, a baby girl, on Saturday, sparking celebrations in the family and among the cricketing fraternity. The all-rounder announced the news on Instagram, sharing a collage featuring a family photograph with the newborn as well […]
Roger Binny steps down as BCCI president
NEW DELHI: Roger Binny has resigned as president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after turning 70, the maximum age limit allowed under the board’s constitution, Indian media reported on Thursday. Binny, who celebrated his 70th birthday on July 19, was ineligible to continue as an […]
Babar azam to play Peshawar charity match
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s star batter Babar Azam will represent Peshawar Zalmi in a special charity match to raise funds for flood-affected communities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The “Flood Relief Exhibition Match”, to be held on August 30 at the newly built Imran Khan Cricket Stadium, Peshawar, carries the slogan “Khel Se Khidmat” […]
Pakistan set to feature in 2026 Hockey World Cup qualifiers
LAHORE: Pakistan, who missed out on the recent Asia Cup, will get their final chance to qualify for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup through the qualifiers scheduled for early next year. According to the International Hockey Federation (FIH), the qualifiers will take place from Feb 28 to March […]









