Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has hinted at a ‘major surgery’ in the team after a poor performance against India in the T20 World Cup 2024 on Sunday. Addressing a press conference in New York, after the Green Shirts’ defeat, Mohsin Naqvi said the defeat against India was disappointing in every way. “It seemed that a minor surgery …

Former tennis star of India Sania Mirza announced that she has been blessed with the incredible opportunity to embark on the sacred journey of Hajj. In a post on the short-video streaming platform Instagram, former wife of the cricketer Shohaib Malik said: “As I prepare for this transformative experience, I humbly ask for your forgiveness for any wrongdoings and shortcomings.” …

The biggest and showpiece match of the T20 World Cup between arch-rivals Pakistan and India will be played today at the Nassau County Cricket Stadium in New York. The traditional rivals will compete in New York at 7:30 pm (PST). Pakistan got an opportunity to take out the anger of defeat against America on India. All eyes are on the …

As cricket fans eagerly await the highly anticipated clash between Pakistan and India, concerns have emerged within the Pakistani camp regarding the fitness of all-rounder Imad Wasim. Sources close to the team have revealed that Imad Wasim has not fully recovered from his health issues, prompting the team management to consider sending him back after the match against India on …

South Africa Champions are thrilled to announce their participation in the highly anticipated World Championship of Legends (WCL), set to take place from 3rd July to 13th July 2024. The prestigious tournament will be hosted at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium and Northamptonshire Stadium in England. WCL is a unique cricket league featuring six teams from six cricketing powerhouses: South Africa, …

Pakistan cricket team Head coach Gary Kirsten was furious and called all the players into the dressing room after a crushing defeat by the USA in the opening game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. “A game plan was made but no one followed it,” Gary Kirsten told players and the team did not appear to play as ‘one’ …

Shayan Afridi, a young and promising tennis player from the Khyber district, is making waves in the tennis world. Shayan has already achieved remarkable success in provincial, national, and international tennis competitions. Shayan’s journey is marked by an impressive collection of titles. He has secured eight U-10, twelve U-12, and three U-14 national championships, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication …

Skipper Babar Azam said ever since he started cricket he has been listening to Pakistan-India matches never realized on-field but has a different experience. “The whole world waits for the match between Pakistan and India,” Babar Azam said. “I used to enjoy watching Pakistan-India matches. Rivalry goes on but people should enjoy cricket,” he said in a video interview. “The …

India skipper Rohit Sharma said he has been dealing with the pressure of ending the team’s ICC trophy jinx ahead of their T20 World Cup 2024 opening match against Ireland on June 5, Wednesday. India’s last ICC event win came back in 2013 when they defeated England to win the Champions Trophy. Since then, India has reached the final 5 …

Pakistan hockey team ranking has been improved and the green shirts stood at 14th place from 16th. Pakistan defeated Canada 1-8 in the Nations Cup on Monday. The match of the national hockey team against Malaysia concluded in the draw. Pakistan defeated Canada in the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2024 game by 8-1. Rana Waheed Ashraf of the Pakistan Hockey …

The Australia Champions are gearing up for an exciting journey to claim the World Championship of Legends title. The team, featuring ex-cricketing titans like Brett Lee, Aaron Finch, Shaun Marsh, and others, is ready to bring another historic victory to their record. The tournament is set to take place at the iconic Edgbaston ground in Birmingham, promising a thrilling display …

Pakistan shines on the global stage as Gujranwala-based athlete Nooh Dastgir Butt secures the gold medal in the Hercules Columns competition at the Pahlavon Mahmud Strongman Games 2024 in Uzbekistan’s city of Khiva. Nooh’s remarkable achievement adds to Pakistan’s sporting glory and marks a significant milestone in his career. The weightlifter competed against wrestlers from 16 countries at the contest …

Pakistan cricket team’s batsman Azam Khan reportedly deleted all his photos and videos from the social media applications. Azam Khan used to upload videos and pictures of himself on social media, but for the past few days he faced severe criticism from fans due to his fitness. Azam Khan also faced criticism from the fans due to his poor performance …

Pakistan defeated Canada in the Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup 2024 game by 8-1. Rana Waheed Ashraf of the Pakistan Hockey team scored four goals. Ghaznafar Ali scored two goals, Abdul Rehman and Abdul Hanan Shahid scored one each. Pakistan scored five goals in the last 9 minutes. Pakistani players performed exceptionally in the match. Japan defeated Pakistan in the …

Dinesh Karthik, the well-known Indian cricketer, has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. In a social media post, Karthik expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to represent India, saying, “I consider myself among the lucky few to have had the chance to represent the nation.” Karthik’s career spanned across multiple formats, making significant contributions to Indian cricket. He played …

Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmed Al Maliki has released a special video message regarding the T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 and expressed his best wishes for the Pakistan cricket team for the mega cricketing tournament. Nawaf Bin Saeed Ahmad Al Maliki has said: “My message to my brothers of the Pakistan cricket team is that …

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja lambasted the Pakistan cricket team over their obsession with strike rate during the England series, he does not believe that the Men in Green have the mold of players who can perform at a higher strike rate consistently. Pakistan cricket team suffered a 2-0 series defeat against England in a four-match T20I series, just before the …

Pakistan’s cricket captain, Babar Azam, has lamented the team’s dismal performance against England in the recently concluded four-match T20 series, acknowledging they should have played well ahead of the World Cup in the US. Speaking in the post-match presentation ceremony in London, Babar expressed his thoughts on the importance of playing modern cricket, and the road ahead for Pakistan. He …

Football, the world’s beloved sport, continues its meteoric rise in Pakistan. The passion for football, fueled by global icons like Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe, and Neymar, is now gripping the hearts of Pakistani fans. This burgeoning enthusiasm was evident when approximately 23,000 spectators filled Islamabad’s Jinnah Stadium for a World Cup qualifier match between Pakistan and Jordan, marking a historic moment …

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record for the most goals in a Saudi Pro League season, scoring his 34th and 35th goals in Al Nassr’s final game. “I don’t follow the records, the records follow me,” the 39-year-old Portuguese forward tweeted. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star scored in first-half stoppage time and again in the 69th minute, leading …

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to make what is likely their final World Cup appearance, aiming to end India’s global title drought. The T20 World Cup, starting June 1 in the West Indies and United States, offers the star duo their last opportunity to hoist a trophy in a major white-ball tournament. Rohit, 37, and Kohli, 35, …

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya has found himself entangled in rumours of separation from his wife, Natasa Stankovic, after four years of marriage. For the past few weeks, the speculations about trouble in their marriage have been circulating which started when Natasa removed Hardik’s surname, Pandya, from her Instagram bio. Meanwhile, Natasa who often accompanied Pandya to match, has also been …

Kylian Mbappe expressed his pride in leaving Paris Saint-Germain with his “head held high” after their 2-1 victory over Lyon in the French Cup final. While he remained tight-lipped about his next destination, he hinted at an imminent announcement regarding his future. “To finish with a trophy in a final, there is no better way. It feels really good,” Mbappe …

Australia’s World Cup-winning captain, Pat Cummins, is gearing up for a monumental challenge as his Sunrisers Hyderabad face off against the formidable Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) final on Sunday. This comes just five days after a heavy loss to Kolkata, highlighting the tough road ahead for Cummins and his team. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot …

Pakistan former all-rounder Shahid Khan Afridi expressed his gratitude to the International Cricket Council (ICC) for appointing the legend as an ambassador for the forthcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Afridi wrote: “Grateful and honored to be on board as the exclusive brand ambassador for T20 World Cup from Pakistan.” “Thank you, ICC for this amazing …

In their quest to discover and nurture home-grown talent in the UAE while providing an opportunity to aspiring cricketers from Pakistan and India as well, the Yuvraj Singh Centre of Excellence (YSCE) High-Performance Camp with the Champ – a collaborative effort of Dubai Sports Council, SSF and supported by the ILT20, was organised in Dubai last week. Fostering inclusivity, the …

World number five Jessica Pegula announced her withdrawal from the French Open on Thursday, citing an incomplete recovery from an injury. The 30-year-old American shared the news on Instagram, stating, “Unfortunately, pulling out of @rolandgarros this year. I’m just about back to practicing normal (I haven’t had any issues for weeks), but I played it super safe with recovery and …

Pakistan team management on Wednesday decided to release fast bowler Hasan Ali from the team squad ahead of the England series. According to details, the team management had decided to ask Ali to again take up his responsibility in the English county. Ali was representing Warwickshire in the English county. He played a T20I match against Ireland recently, during which …

Pakistan women will take on England women in the first ODI on May 23 (Thursday) in Derby. According to details, the three-match series will be part of the ICC Women’s Championship. The Green Shirts were placed in the fifth position in the championship. This is the eighth and last series of the Nida Dar-led Pakistan in the championship. Expressing her thoughts, …

Ahead of fifth season for the Lanka Premier League 2024, the Colombo strikers have announced the official squad at today’s auction draft. Following a successful acquisition, the Colombo strikers have secured top international lineup of Angelo Perera, Rahmanullah Gurbaaz, Matheesha Pathirana, Chamika Gunasekara, Taskin Ahmed, Dunith Wellalage, Shevon Daniel, Allah Ghazanfar, Isitha Wijesundara, Muhammad Waseem, Shehan Fernando, Kavin Bandara, Binura …

Pakistani climber Sirbaz Khan has successfully summited Mount Everest without the use of artificial oxygen, becoming the second Pakistani to achieve this feat. This follows Sajid Sadpara, who previously accomplished the same challenge. Khan’s ascent of Everest adds to his remarkable record of climbing 11 of the world’s 14 highest peaks, all without supplemental oxygen. This makes him the first …

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has expressed a strong desire to see more cricket matches between India and Pakistan, emphasizing the unique excitement and passion these games generate. Despite the political tensions that often overshadow the sport, Sharma highlighted the importance of the cricketing rivalry while speaking on as show at Dubai Eye. Speaking about the competitive spirit, Sharma …

Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan has signed with the Colombo Strikers for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024, set to commence on July 1 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka. Shadab, who has also served as the vice-captain of Pakistan’s T20I team, will join the Strikers after the T20 World Cup 2024, which is scheduled to be held in the United States and …

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf and batter Usman Khan are expected to play the first T20I against England in the upcoming series. Sources divulged on Saturday that Rauf and Khan were not given the opportunity to play in the series against Ireland. Usman Khan can replace Saim Ayub in the playing XI. According to sources, fast bowler Naseem Shah is …

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi said on Friday that he was ready for the forthcoming T20 World Cup challenge, slated to happen in the United States and West Indies. Expressing his thoughts on the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) podcast, Afridi said, “Our job is to bring happiness to the people. I would like to see Pakistan victorious in the …

Liverpool announced on Friday that Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip will leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of the season. Thiago, 33, joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2020 for £20 million ($25 million). Despite his technical prowess, injuries have restricted the Spain international to just 98 appearances, including only one this season. “Before he even …

New Zealand coach Gary Stead exuded confidence as the squad gear up for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States. Despite setbacks due to injuries, both Finn Allen and Devon Conway show promising signs of recovery, raising hopes for their participation in the tournament. Allen, known for his explosive batting, has been recuperating from a back …

Bangladesh have included seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-member roster for the upcoming T20 World Cup, slated to happen jointly in the West Indies and the United States. The team, spearheaded by batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto, has faced recent uncertainties surrounding Shakib’s availability due to an eye problem. However, with his return, Bangladesh looks to capitalise on his …

Raphael Varane, the seasoned French defender, has announced his departure from Manchester United as his contract draws to a close at the end of the season. Varane, 31, joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid in 2021, marking his arrival with a notable £34 million ($43 million) transfer. Over the course of his tenure, he has showcased his prowess in …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi urged on Sunday the national cricket team to embrace an aggressive playing style and modern techniques in T20 internationals following their recent defeat against Ireland. The call for a tactical overhaul came during a meeting held in Dublin between national team players and Mr Naqvi, where the PCB chief stressed the need for …