Pakistani cricketer Faheem Ashraf is set to tie the knot this month. The wedding festivities are set to commence with a mehndi ceremony on November 23, followed by barat on November 25 in Narowal, while the walima ceremony will take place in Phulnagar on November 26. After Haris Rauf, Shan Masood, Shadab Khan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi, Faheem Ashraf will …

MIES, Switzerland: Six teams from China, Serbia, France, and the United States have booked their spots in the 3×3 basketball competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced here on Wednesday. The Serbian men’s team, French women’s team, and both men’s and women’s teams from China and the United States secured their placings based on …

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has won the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, following Australia’s withdrawal from the bidding process on Tuesday’s deadline day. After a successful 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Saudia Arabia will become the second Arab nation to host the prestigious football tournament. Saudi Arabia’s announcement to bid came just minutes after FIFA’s …

FRANKFURT: Olympic champion Ma Long beat longstanding rival Chuang Chih-Yuan from Chinese Taipei 3-1 on Tuesday at the 2023 WTT Champions Frankfurt in their 17th encounter. Two-time table tennis Olympic champion Ma had led the head-to-head record 14-2 against Chuang, and extended the overwhelming advantage on Tuesday’s match 11-4, 11-4, 8-11, 13-11 to reach the round of 16. Ma was …

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has expressed his support for Pakistan captain Babar Azam and criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for showing disrespect towards him. During his discussion on a local sports show, Vaughan shared his disappointment with the lack of respect given to him by the PCB. Vaughan said, “I am very disappointed by the lack of respect …

In a must-win game at the 2023 World Cup in India, Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi etched his name in ODI history by becoming the fastest fast bowler to reach 100 wickets. Afridi achieved this incredible milestone during the Pakistan must-win match against Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the crowd’s anticipation palpable and the match hanging …

PARIS: Lionel Messi won his record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or here on Monday, while Spain’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the women’s award. The Argentine soccer great won the award for his exceptional performance at the Qatar World Cup last year when he led Argentina to the trophy with seven goals and was named the best player of the tournament. Messi has won …

Former Pakistan cricket team captain Waqar Younis has condemned the airing of Babar Azam’s private messages on national television. In a message on his social media platform, Younis expressed his disappointment at the act, saying, “This is a very regrettable move. What are you trying to achieve, and are you happy with what you’ve done?” Waqar Younis further stated that Babar …

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will feature the top seven teams after the group stage of the current ICC World Cup 2023, with Pakistan as the host nation. An ICC spokesperson confirmed to popular cricket website, ESPNcricinfo that the qualification scenario for the 2025 Champions Trophy was approved by the ICC. The top seven sides at the end of the …

The mother of Liverpool’s Colombian winger Luis Diaz was rescued from kidnappers on Saturday but a search remains on for his father, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Saturday. Petro posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Diaz’s mother was rescued in Barrancas in the northern part of the country. “We continue in the search for the father,” added …

Pakistan’s esports legend Arslan “Ash” Siddiqui added another feather to his esteemed career by winning the “Jemputan Tekken 7 Championship” in Sepang, Malaysia on Sunday. The Tekken 7 veteran was down against Kkokkoma 2-0 in winners round 2 initially, however, he made a strong comeback with his Kunimitsu prevailing over LowHigh’s Shaheen 3-1 in the grand final. Last week, Siddiqui …

As hearts met and dreams shone over the past seven days, the 4th Asian Para Games closed here on Saturday night. 3,021 athletes from 44 countries and regions took part in the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, which marked the second time that China has hosted the continental para multi-sports event following its inaugural edition in 2010. Let’s have a glimpse …

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur warned against a “witch hunt” targeting captain Babar Azam and team management after the South Asian side suffered their fourth consecutive defeat at the One-Day International Cricket World Cup. Denting their semi-final hopes, Pakistan lost by one wicket against an in-form South African team in a thrilling contest in India’s Chennai on Friday. After defeats …

HANGZHOU: Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) President Majid Rashed declared the 4th Asian Para Games closed here on Saturday. “I said that I thought this would be the biggest and best Asian Para Games ever. But it has surpassed my expectations,” Rashed said in his speech during the closing ceremony at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium. “Everything that has been …

The widely popular T10 will make its foray in Sri Lanka for the first time with the highly-anticipated Player Auction for the inaugural season of Lanka T10 set to take place on Friday, November 10th, 2023. The exciting T10 format has captured the imagination of cricket fans globally and now, the thrilling tournament will spread its magic in the beautiful …

For Pakistan-born Zimbabwean all-rounder Sikandar Raza, the highly-anticipated seventh edition of Abu Dhabi T10 is another chance to play his favourite sport at his ‘home away from home’. Raza has been a part of ‘Cricket’s Fastest Format’ for the past few years and has garnered massive popularity among local fans. Last season, the right-handed batter was also named the Captain …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday urged fans to rally behind the Green Shirts following three consecutive losses in the World Cup. Pakistan has lost three consecutive World Cup matches against India, Australia and Afghanistan after winning its first two matches against Sri Lanka and Netherlands. The latest string of defeats has dropped them to the fifth spot in …

GENEVA: Chinese player Wang Lili was named MVP of the 2023 FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Wednesday. “Chinese talisman Lili Wang was elected MVP for the fourth edition of the FIBA 3×3 Women’s Series decided by a panel of players and fans on October 24, 2023,” FIBA announced. Wang led China to “an incredibly …

HANGZHOU: 52-year-old Japanese cyclist Keiko Sugiura believes that she has yet to approach the end of her career after clinching two medals and breaking the Games record twice at the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Para Games. Sugiura claimed a silver medal in the women’s C1-3 3000m individual pursuit on October 23 after dashing the previous C3 class record in the qualifying …

BEIJING: China aims to develop outdoor sports into a three-trillion-yuan (about 418 billion U.S. dollars) industry by 2025, according to an action plan released by the government on Tuesday. The action plan, which covers the period from 2023 to 2025, seeks to boost the construction of outdoor sports facilities and improve outdoor sports services. The plan proposes that by 2025, …

HANGZHOU: The 4th Asian Para Games is held from Oct.22 to Oct.28 in Hangzhou, south China’s Zhejiang Province. Here are some of the touching moments of Day 2. Iran’s Roza Ebrahimi (L) celebrates after winning the Women’s K44 57KG Gold Medal Contest of Taekwondo against Kazakhstan’s Kamilya Dosmalova at the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, …

Indian cricketing hero and spin great Bishan Singh Bedi has died aged 77, sports minister Anurag Thakur said on Monday, calling it a “huge loss” to the sport. “Former captain of the Indian Cricket team, a bowler who was always remembered by the nation, Bishan Singh Bedi, is no more,” Thakur, former president of the Board of Control for Cricket …

SYDNEY: The official draw for the 2024 United Cup tennis tournament concluded here on Monday, with results revealing that debutants China will clash with Novak Djokovic-led Serbia and the Czech team headlined by Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in the group stage. The second edition of the United Cup is scheduled to run from Dec. 29, 2023, to Jan. 7, 2024, …

BUDAPEST: The curtains drew to a close on a thrilling finale at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup here on Sunday, with China’s Qin Haiyang and Australia’s Kaylee McKeown clinching the men’s and women’s overall series titles, respectively. In the men’s category, Qin secured the top spot, closely followed by Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon and South Africa’s Matthew Sates. Qin …

HANGZHOU: The 4th Asian Para Games, which opened in the east Chinese city of Hangzhou on Sunday night, is set to witness a giant leap forward for China’s para-sports. The host nation will be represented by 221 male and 218 female athletes in all 397 events across 22 sports, and their goal is “to win gold and show great spirit”. …

Indian policeman stopped a Pakistani fan from raising slogans of ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ in the stadium while watching a World Cup match, revealing the Indian administration’s discrimination. In a recent incident during the ODI World Cup 2023 in India, Pakistani cricket fans encountered a disturbing incident of alleged discrimination. During Pakistan’s match, a Pakistani supporter was prevented from chanting the slogan …

Following massive backlash after Muhammad Rizwan’s social media post on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Pakistan cricket team players raised their voices against Israeli brutality and in support of Palestine. The Men in Green including Shadab Khan, Muhammad Nawaz, Osama Mir and Haris Rauf, currently in India for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, posted the Palestinian flag on microblogging website …

Ahead of their ICC World Cup 2023 match against Australia scheduled for October 20 in Bengaluru, the Pakistan cricket team received a significant morale boost. According to reports, opening batter Fakhar Zaman and leg spinner Usama Mir are fully fit and available for selection for the Australia match. The Green Shirts will rest today, after reaching Bengaluru from Ahmedabad, but …

In a blow to the excitement of cricket fans and their respective teams, the 2023 ODI World Cup has seen two key players sidelined due to unfortunate injuries. Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the ODI World Cup 2023 due to a thigh injury while scans have confirmed Kiwi captain, Kane Williamson’s finger fracture. During New Zealand’s …

Cricket and flag football were among five sports added to the programme for the 2028 Los Angeles Games on Monday after being approved by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as it looks to tap into new global audiences. Lacrosse, squash and baseball-softball were also approved at an IOC meeting in Mumbai, having been proposed by 2028 organisers. Under IOC rules, …

Former Pakistan captain, Misbah ul Haq, has expressed his opinion on a possible change team management can make for the upcoming clash against India in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. The performance of Pakistan’s spin bowlers has been under close scrutiny, particularly due to their inability to make an impact against India, resulting in a wicketless display. Misbah specifically …

MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his country’s interest in hosting the 2036 Summer Olympics. “India is very excited to organize an Olympics,” Modi said during his address at the opening of the 141st International Olympic Committee (IOC) session in Mumbai on Saturday night. “India will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to organize the 2036 Olympics.” …

Pakistan’s cricket sensation and national team captain, Babar Azam, is celebrating his 29th birthday today as he leads his team in the intense moment of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India. Born on October 15, 1994, Babar Azam has been an exceptional talent in the world of cricket. On his special day, he received warm wishes and congratulations from …

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah expressed his delight at receiving praise from the legendary Pakistani pacer Waqar Younis. Bumrah’s comments came after he was awarded the Player of the Match following India’s 7-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Babar Azam’s 50 became Pakistan’s only saving grace as …

Pakistan is on the edge of their seats as they prepare for the colossal Pakistan-India cricket clash. While the stadium may be in India, fervent cricket fans in Pakistan are eagerly gearing up for the showdown. The stage is set for one of cricket’s most intense rivalries as Pakistan and India gear up for their monumental showdown at the Narendra …

Babar Azam has declared his negligence as the cause of his failure in the recent matches instead of opponent’s bowling tactics. Captain Babar Azam has taken responsibility for his recent dismissals in the ODI World Cup 2023, candidly admitting that his own mistakes are to blame. Despite being one of Pakistan’s most talented batters, Babar Azam’s performances in the first two …

Defiant Pakistan captain Babar Azam declared on Friday that “records are meant to be broken” as his team looks to break free of India’s World Cup stranglehold when the bitter rivals clash on Saturday. India boast a 7-0 record over their neighbours in World Cups despite Pakistan having a healthy 73-56 overall advantage since their first one-day international clash back …

Amid the threats to the Ahmedabad cricket stadium during the Pakistan-India match, the Ahmedabad City Police Chief G S Malik has issued a notification declaring the city as a ‘No Drone Fly Zone’ from 6 am to 12 midnight on October 14. Earlier, Mumbai Police received an email threatening to blow up Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Narendra …

Cricket fever has gripped Ahmedabad ahead of Saturday’s World Cup group stage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan and a visit to the hospitals near the venue of the match in the western Indian city clearly shows the degree of excitement. Quite a few hospitals have seen a sudden influx of patients booked in for check-ups involving a night’s stay …

The veteran Pakistani all-rounder Shoaib Malik has expressed his desire to break West Indies legend Chris Gayle’s T20 run record. According to sources, Malik was asked if he would play in the National T20 Cup this year, and he replied, “Yes.” When asked why he desires to play in the tournament, the 41-year-old stated that he wants to break Chris …