Ahead of the highly-anticipated match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, airfares and hotel accommodations have witnessed an atrocious hike. Air tickets are expensive for even those travelling domestically in India. Airfares from Delhi and Mumbai to Ahmedabad have surpassed INR20,000 in anticipation of much-awaited India vs Pakistan match scheduled for October. The eagerly-awaited …

Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi has taken a total of 100 Test wickets, He joins the elite ranks of the Green Shirts and becoming the 19th player in the green shirt to achieve the feat.The pacer’s feat came during Pakistan’s match against Sri Lanka, when he dismissed Nishan Madushka in the second over of the first Test match at Galle. …

FUKUOKA: Peng Jianfeng won his first world title in six years from his favored 1m springboard diving at the World Aquatics Championships here on Sunday. He won the event at the 2017 Budapest World Championships, while slipping to third when the worlds took place in Gwangju, South Korea in 2019. The 29-year-old scored a total of 440.45 points in six …

In a major blow to the Pakistani Athletics Federation, four national athletes, including a prominent weightlifter, have tested positive to a banned performance-enhancing drug. According to reports, a total of 20 doping tests were carried out during the 34th National Games held in Quetta in May, and the samples were subsequently sent to laboratories in Qatar for analysis. The Pakistan …

In anticipation of the highly anticipated two-Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka cricket teams, the official trophy has been unveiled on Saturday (today) at the Galle International Stadium. The series, which is part of the ICC World Test Championship, will kick off tomorrow (July 16) with the first match at the picturesque Galle venue. The second Test will be …

BEIJING: Here are the latest Chinese sports headlines from the past week: Hangzhou Asian Para Games medals unveiled with 100 days to go With 100 days to go before the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, the design of medals were revealed on July 14 at an event held at Fuyang Water Sports Center. The medals, named “Osmanthus Grace,” draw inspiration from …

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has called for an emergency meeting in Dubai on Sunday to discuss and finalize the schedule for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. As per details, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) delegation, along with representatives from other council member countries, will be participating in the meeting after returning from South Africa. ACC President Jay Shah will …

Pakistani pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi is making a return to the red ball cricket in the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota. What makes this return more exciting is the milestone in line, as the star seamer is just one wicket away from becoming the 11th pacer from Pakistan to record a …

Cristiano Ronaldo’s love for watches is no secret, and taking his passion a step further, he is buying a stake in Chrono24 GmbH the largest dedicated online marketplace for luxury watches. The football star’s investment will likely benefit him in another way, giving him exposure to the second-hand market for luxury watches. “As a long-term watch collector and regular user …

BANGKOK: China’s track and field team kick-started their Asian Athletics Championships campaign here on Wednesday with the women’s 4x100m relay gold and three silver medals. In the women’s 4x100m relay final, Liang Xiaojing, Wei Yongli, Yuan Qiqi and Ge Manqi clinched the title for China in 43.35 seconds. In the men’s 4x100m relay final, despite the absence of their Asian …

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Jay Shah on Wednesday denied reports claiming he had accepted an invitation to visit Pakistan after meeting with Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) Zaka Ashraf. The denial comes a day after Shah, who is also the president of the Asian Cricket Council, and PCB Interim Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf met on …

Pakistan Cricket Team’s Director Mickey Arthur clarified that he wants Pakistan Team to adjust according to the needs of modern type of cricket, so that they can compete with the best teams in the world. The Director of team was talking, as he said that they have everything, which is needed to become a top team, including the fan base, …

“Tomorrow, IMF board meeting will be held; Pakistan may get up to $1.2 billion from IMF; market sentiment will remain positive in coming days,” he said. With sky-high inflation and foreign exchange reserves insufficient to cover a month’s worth of controlled imports, analysts say Pakistan’s economic crisis could turn into a debt default in the absence of an IMF bailout. …

Shehroz Kashif, a Pakistani mountaineer, faces extreme weather in her attempt to conquer the world’s highest mountain, but her biggest challenge is securing the necessary funding. Kashif, at 21, was aiming to become the youngest person to summit all peaks above 8,000 meters in Pakistan and Asia this year. Everest alone cost him about $60,000, and summiting all 14 “super …

BEIJING: The Chinese Table Tennis Association (CTTA) on Monday announced China’s squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games, featuring star players like Wang Chuqin, Fan Zhendong, Ma Long, Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng. In an announcement, the CTTA said that, based on the latest International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) world rankings from July 4, China’s coaching group took into consideration players’ …

England beat Australia by three wickets in a nail-biting third Test at Headingley on Sunday to keep the five-match Ashes series alive. Harry Brook and Chris Woakes shared a crucial partnership of 59 that took England to the brink of victory before Brook fell for 75 to Mitchell Starc (5-78). The recalled duo of Woakes (32 not out) and Mark …

Promising young Polo player Ilyas’s two timely goals and a goal scored by star player Miraj guided Chitral to a comfortable 7-5 victory against Gilgit Baltistan (GB) by claiming the Shandur Polo Festival 2023 title. The trilling freestyle game was played at the world’s highest Polo ground, situated on Shandur Pass in the Upper Chitral district on Sunday. The final …

Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan on Saturday underlined the importance of focusing on both batting and bowling, especially in today’s fast-paced cricket and mentioned that he is fully fit and has no injuries at the moment, which allowed him to participate in county cricket and maintain his form for Pakistan. The men in green all-rounder recently sat down for an exclusive …

Pakistan Cricket Team’s former captain Muhammad Hafeez was offered by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) new head Zaka Ashraf to become chief selector but according to the sources, he did not accept the offer for now and asked for some time. The sources that Muhammad Hafeez met Zaka Ashraf in Lahore and congratulated him on becoming PCB head again. There are …

Pakistan cricket team’s captain Babar Azam, in a statement, expressed his unwavering dedication and commitment to his role as captain. While addressing a press conference in Karachi, Babar Azam emphasized that he is consistently putting forth his utmost effort, both on and off the field, to lead the national side effectively. When asked about the possibility of stepping down as …

During the eleven-month period, electricity distribution companies (DISCOs) contributed Rs 374 billion in circular debt, including losses and inefficiencies, without recovering bills, adding up to 95% of the overall debt total of Rs 394 billion. stock Losses and inefficiencies of DISCOs stood at Rs 125 billion, while low bill recoveries added Rs 249 billion in July-May 2022-23. A breakdown of …

We are back! After a brief hiatus due to the Winter World Cup in Qatar, ESPN presents its seventh annual ranking of the best men’s players and coaches in world soccer! Welcome to FC 100. FC 100 is different because we truly consider all 11 positions on the field; Most countdowns go talent-first with little regard for where the stars …

Pakistan Cricket Team’s fast bowler Muhammad Amir has clarified in an interview that he would never play International cricket for England but might consider playing Indian Premier League after getting England’s nationality. Pakistan’s players have not played IPL since the first edition of the event in 2008, in which Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Malik, Shoaib Akhtar, Muhammad Asif, Salman Butt, …

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday lifted a stay order on the election of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman. Justice Anwar Hussain withdrew the injunctive order while hearing a petition filed by the PCB through its counsel Advocate Imtiaz Rasheed Siddiqui. Last week, the LHC had stayed the election of the PCB chairman and sought replies from the …

Mountaineers Naila Kiani and Samina Baig became the first Pakistani women to summit the 8,125-metre-tall mountain Nanga Parbat the world’s ninth-highest peak on Sunday. According to Alpine Club of Pakistan Secretary General Karar Haidri, Naila scaled the mountain at 10:18am today followed by Baig who completed her summit at 11:08am. The women overcame hazardous terrain, severe weather, and a plethora …

SYDNEY: China dethroned Japan to win a classic final at the FIBA Women’s Basketball Asia Cup here on Sunday, while hosts Australia had a consolation third-placed finish. World number two China broke a 12-year title drought and ended Japan’s stranglehold of the tournament with a tense 73-71 victory to claim the gold medal. MVP Han Xu capped off a dominant …

LONDON: Wimbledon 2023, the third Grand Slam of the season, is drawing near: the grass courts are freshly-cut, the all-white kits are ready to be donned, and more importantly, some new tennis records are waiting to be hit. Novak Djokovic, at the age of 36, has made his intentions clear – playing for the records books. The Serbian legend has …

On the first day of Eid ul Adha, the snooker community faced a tragic loss as Mohammad Majid Ali, an accomplished player and Asian U21 silver medalist, took his own life after battling depression for several years. Family sources have confirmed this devastating news. The Chairman of the Pakistan Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA), Alamgir Sheikh, shared the heartbreaking information …

An interesting debate unfolded between former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh and legendary Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar. Their conversation centered around analyzing and contrasting the abilities and achievements of Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. Harbhajan expressed his belief that Virat has already established himself as a great player, while Babar still has a lot to achieve to reach that level. …

Pakistan captain Babar Azam holds the top spot in the ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings with 886 points, followed by Rasi van der Dusen with 777 points. South African batsman Rasi van der Dusen is second with 777 points while Pakistani batsmen Fakhar Zaman and Imamul Haque are third and fourth respectively. Indian batsman Shubman Gul is fifth, Australia’s David …

The IFAB announced a 12-month trial of international tournaments in January following a recommendation made in October 2022. After successful trials at the FIFA Club World Cup and the Men’s Under-20 World Cup, officials decided this summer’s tournament in Australia will be broadcast over the loudspeaker system at New Zealand Stadium. It’s an engagement method already seen in the NFL, …

Australia held a significant advantage over England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s in England, thanks to a poor display from the English team and Steve Smith’s outstanding unbeaten innings of 85 runs. England won the toss in damp conditions, which looked crucial, but they lacked bowling penetration and their fielding suffered from costly errors. …

Umar Saeed, a 34-year-old design engineer from Pakistan living in the United States, has his eyes set on representing his homeland as a track athlete. Several Pakistani athletes living abroad have been given the opportunity to showcase their talents in the national football and baseball teams. This has created space for others like Saeed, who are full of potential, to …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) demand to field a non-Asian team in the 2023 World Cup warm-up matches, scheduled to begin in India this October. The PCB in a note to the ICC expressed its lack of interest in playing a warm-up match against Afghanistan, saying the men in green will already …

The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) generated more than PKR 5 billion. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has a ‘5-95’ profit sharing formula with the franchises, which means the PCB and the six franchises will get 5% and 95% share respectively. Revenue is earned from broadcasting, title sponsorship, gate money and other rights. Unaudited details of the …

Pakistan bagged a total of 10 gold medals at the 16th Special Olympics World Games which concluded in Berlin on Sunday. The number gold Cyclist Safir Abid boosted Pakistan’s kitty after a victory in the 10km time trial race during the cycling event of the Games. He covered the 10 km distance in 23 minutes 02.02 seconds. Safir, who hails …

Renowned Pakistani mountaineer Sajid Sadpara has successfully scaled the ninth-highest peak, Mount Nanga, without the aid of supplemental oxygen. The mountaineer, who has already scaled the six highest peaks without artificial oxygen, confirmed the news on his official Twitter account. Sajid said his ascent to the summit of Mt., which stands at a height of 8,126 meters, was part of …

Pakistan national team is all set to participate in the upcoming Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup 2023, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 16 teams from around the world will be vying for the coveted championship title from December 5 to 16 at the National Hockey Stadium Bukit Jalil. The national team has been placed …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to cancel the scheduled Pakistan Super League (PSL) workshop, which was scheduled to be held on June 23 in Lahore. This announcement was conveyed to all franchisees through an email, informing them of the development. The workshop was initially planned to discuss the addition of two more teams to the PSL and to …

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) Normalisation Committee will get an eight-and-half month extension once its current mandate expires, it emerged on Saturday. Elections of the PFF don’t seem to be happening soon with the FIFA-appointed NC, led by Haroon Malik, having only initiated the process of club scrutiny the first step towards the polls to elect the president of the …