The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a directive making it mandatory for all national sports federations to seek prior approval before participating in any sports event held in India. The move comes on the special instructions of the Prime Minister’s Office, following heightened security concerns and regional sensitivities. The directive was officially approved during the 34th meeting of the …

England ace batter Joe Root has registered himself as the third-highest run-scorer in the history of Tests against India on day three of the 4th Test at the Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday. According to details, Root has surpassed the run tally of South African ace all-rounder Jacques Kallis and Indian batting legend Rahul Dravid. Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has …

A tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates is in its final planning phase, sources said. According to insiders, the series will be finalized during the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting. Following the meeting, the official schedule and venue details are expected to be announced. Sources further revealed that the tri-series will be held in the …

Pakistan Shaheens’ off-spinner Sajid Khan on Tuesday ruled out of the England tour with injury. According to details, Khan got his right thumb injured during the practice session in Tonbridge. Khan would return to Pakistan on the first available flight. Meanwhile, the team management has not asked for the replacement for Khan. The Pakistan Shaheens will take on the Professional …

The DG Sports Punjab Khizar Afzaal Chaudhry has announced a one-year scholarship for the players who won the Asian Under-16 Volleyball Championship. Chaudhry met the victorious players and congratulated them on their exceptional performance. During the meeting, he also declared a monthly stipend of Rs70,000 for players in the Platinum category. He stated that the players had made history through …

Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has said he was informed well in advance that he would not be part of the ODI series against Bangladesh, but he is still unaware of the exact reason behind his exclusion from the national squad. Speaking to Samaa TV in an exclusive interview, Hasan expressed contentment with the team management’s decision, saying he does not want …

Former Pakistan legendary all-rounder Wasim Akram has urged fans to adopt healthy routine and spend some leisure time indulging in exercises. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Akram posted a short video in which he is seen spotting at the gym, urging the fans to ensure their fitness. He used some Punjabi words to further convince his fans to adopt healthy …

Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and India’s Neeraj Chopra are set to reignite their long-standing rivalry as they face each other at the upcoming Diamond League meeting in Poland next month — their first direct contest since the Paris Olympics. The high-profile event, scheduled for August 16, has garnered significant attention, particularly given the current political tensions between Pakistan and India. A …

Italy have made history by qualifying for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, marking their first-ever appearance at a cricket World Cup. Despite a defeat to the Netherlands at The Hague. The Netherlands also booked their place in next year’s showpiece event in India and Sri Lanka after chasing down Italy’s total of 134 with eight wickets in hand …

Novak Djokovic survived a scare to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a tense four-set victory over Alex de Minaur on Monday. Seven-time champion Djokovic endured a nightmare start to his last-16 match against the Australian 11th seed on Centre Court, but eventually battled back to win 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Aged 38, Djokovic is aiming to win a record 25th …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the national squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. According to the official press release issued by the board, Salman Ali Agha will continue to captain the national side in the T20I format. The selection has been made by the Men’s National Selection Committee, keeping in view the team’s strategy …

DUBAI: Sanjog Gupta a senior official at India’s key broadcaster of the game named new ICC chief executive officer. Gupta, the ICC’s seventh CEO, succeeds Geoff Allardice, who resigned from the post in January after four years in office. ICC chairman Jay Shah said Gupta “brings extensive experience in sports strategy and commercialization, which will be invaluable for the ICC”. …

LONDON: Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka and men’s defending champion Carlos Alcaraz both survived tough tests to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals and Cameron Norrie kept alive British singles hopes after surviving a five-set thriller on Sunday. Sabalenka ruined home favourite Emma Raducanu’s dream in the previous round but had the Centre Court crowd cheering her on as she beat Elise …

The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the domestic cricket calendar for the 2025-26 season, with an emphasis on increased competitiveness, highlighted by an eight-team Quaid-e-Azam Trophy (first-class) tournament. The domestic season will commence on 15 August with the 12-team Hanif Mohammad Trophy (non-first-class) being staged in Karachi, Multan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan. The teams are divided into two pools, with …

Pakistan Super League (PSL) management has finalized the schedule for the 11th edition of the tournament, sources confirmed on Sunday. According to sources, PSL 11 is set to take place in April and May next year, running parallel to the Indian Premier League (IPL), due to scheduling adjustments prompted by the T20 World Cup. The PSL management is also considering …

Pakistan celebrated a major triumph at the Asian Junior Squash Championship 2025 in Korea, defeating traditional rivals India and securing a total of seven medals. The national junior squad returned home with two gold, two silver, one bronze, and two Plate Division titles, marking one of their strongest performances in recent years on the Asian circuit. In a standout performance …

Lahore: Pakistan cricket team fielding coach Muhammad Masroor has stepped down from his responsibilities. Muhammad Masroor said that his chapter with the team is now over. He thanked all the players for their trust and the support of the staff. He stated that he will always be a part of Pakistan cricket and that he is leaving without any disappointment …

Former England captain Michael Vaughan stunned on Friday with the fiery ton of Jamie Smith against India on the third day of the second Test in Birmingham. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vaughan praised the Smith’s batting prowess, saying, “Wow… Jamie Smith. We have witnessed a bit of genius. If you walked into the ground and saw the fields being …

Chelsea have signed forward Joao Pedro from Brighton & Hove Albion, both Premier League clubs said on Wednesday. Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reported that the deal was worth 60 million pounds ($81.54 million). “Everyone knows this is a big club with a great history,” the Brazilian, who has signed an eight-year contract, said in a statement. …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the interim head coach of the men’s national red-ball team. According to a statement issued by the PCB, Mahmood will serve in the role until the expiration of his short-term contract. The board added that the former cricketer had previously worked as the assistant head coach of …

Pakistan got off to a flying start at the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship 2025, thrashing Saudi Arabia 71-15 in their opening match here at Jeoju, South Korea on Friday. The national side, featured standout performances by Lia Raza Shah, Alisha Naveed, Samia Safdar, Halima, Sareena Hussain, Jasmine Farooq, Farah Rasheed, and Pareesa who displayed fantastic skills throughout the match, …

Australia’s pace battery proved too strong for the West Indies as the hosts crumbled to a dismal 141 all out in their second innings to hand the visitors a commanding 159-run victory in the first Test at Kensington Oval  — with two full days to spare. Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer, claiming 5-43 in a devastating spell …

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has refused to give a post-match interview to Australian sports radio station SEN following the first day of the opening Test against the West Indies in Barbados. The move is widely seen as a protest against SEN’s sacking of journalist Peter Lalor, who was removed from the air four months ago over his pro-Palestinian social media …

Ritika Sajdeh – wife of former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma – has come under fire on social media after referring to Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal as a “cartoon” during an appearance on a YouTube talk show. The controversy erupted following a segment in which the hosts displayed photographs of various Indian cricketers, asking Ritika and Rohit to share their …

Bangladesh players gave retiring Sri Lankan all-rounder Angelo Mathews a guard of honour as he walked out to bat in his farewell Test at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday. The gesture came during the 52nd over of Sri Lanka’s first innings, when Mathews, 38, made his way to the crease following the dismissal of Dinesh Chandimal. As he stepped …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed in principle to reduce Test matches from five days to four for most member nations. According to British media reports, the proposal will take effect in the 2027–29 World Test Championship cycle but will not apply to India, England or Australia, who will continue to play five‑day Tests. All other Test‑playing nations—including Pakistan, …

The tentative schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has surfaced, with India set to host the marquee tournament starting from September 30 in Bengaluru, cricket sources revealed on Sunday. As per the reported schedule, the opening match of the competition will see hosts India take on Sri Lanka. However, due to diplomatic sensitivities, Pakistan’s matches will be …

Aiden Markram led South Africa to their second ICC title with a heroic performance in the ICC World Test Championship final on Saturday. According to details, the match, held at the Lords, saw Markram deliver a standout innings that proved decisive in securing victory. Markram’s remarkable effort with the bat helped South Africa overcome Australia, who had set a competitive …

Former Pakistan captain and star cricketer Babar Azam has joined the Australian T20 competition, the Big Bash League (BBL), for the first time. According to details, BBL franchise Sydney Sixers have pre-signed Babar Azam ahead of the draft, announcing the news via their official social media accounts. According to the BBL, the Pakistani and global cricket superstar will make his …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made a change in the national selection committee as Usman Hashmi has replaced Hassan Cheema as data analyst. According to details surfaced on Wednesday, the PCB said: “Only the data analyst position has been changed, and this role does not have voting rights.” Hashmi will support the selection committee in their duties.” The national …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest T20I player rankings on Wednesday. According to details, Australian batter Travis Head has secured the top position, while India’s Abhishek Sharma has moved up to second place. Pakistan’s Babar Azam is ranked 12th and Mohammad Rizwan secured the 13th position. In the bowlers’ rankings, New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy has retained the …

Pakistan’s fast-bowling spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi leads a high-profile contingent of players from the country who have confirmed their availability for the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Draft, scheduled to take place on June 19. Afridi, alongside fellow national teammates Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan, is among more than 600 overseas cricketers who have registered for selection in …

Brazil forward Neymar has been sidelined after testing positive for COVID-19, his club Santos said in a statement as quoted by Brazilian media. The 33-year-old began showing symptoms on Thursday and was immediately removed from team activities. Medical tests later confirmed the viral infection, the Brazil Serie A side said on Saturday. The club did not disclose how long Neymar …

A leaked medical report has reignited controversy surrounding Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, alleging that the athlete is biologically male—a claim that has drawn global attention and stirred debate over gender eligibility in women’s sports. Khelif, who clinched gold in the women’s boxing category at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has faced scrutiny before. However, a document reportedly originating from …

Algeria’s Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has been asked to undergo a mandatory genetic sex screening if she is to continue competing in international boxing events, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The organisation, which has been provisionally recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to oversee the sport at the next Olympics, introduced a new policy on Friday requiring …

An Australian fitness enthusiast, Olivia Vinson, 34, has smashed the Guinness World Record for the most pull-ups completed in 24 hours by a female, nearly doubling the previous record. Vinson completed an astounding 7,079 pull-ups in a continuous 24-hour effort, surpassing the earlier record of 4,081 set by Polish athlete Paula Gorlo in 2021. Speaking to Guinness World Records, Vinson …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a 16-member national squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Bangladesh. Salman Ali Agha will continue to lead the team as captain, with Shadab Khan named vice-captain. The series marks a significant milestone for Pakistan’s new head coach, Mike Hesson, who will be taking charge of the national side for the …

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dismissed media reports suggesting it plans to withdraw from the Asia Cup 2025 and the Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup due to political tensions with Pakistan. As per reports, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia clarified that no formal or informal communication has been made with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) regarding …

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has officially announced appointment of Mike Hesson as the head coach of Pakistan’s white-ball cricket team. “I am pleased to announce Mike Hesson as the new head coach of the Pakistan team,” said Naqvi. Hesson will assume his responsibilities from May 26, joining the national setup specifically for white-ball formats. Naqvi said Aaqib Javed …

The much-anticipated Pakistan-Bangladesh white-ball series is likely to see a slight shift in schedule, with the start date expected to move from May 25 to either May 27 or 28, according to sources. The change is reportedly being considered to accommodate logistical adjustments linked to the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL), sources said on Monday. Insiders revealed that matches scheduled …