The Girls in Green shined after claiming victory against New Zealand in the first T20I match by seven wickets at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin. Fatima Sana, with her smooth bowling prowess, alongside other bowlers, restricted the Kiwis from scoring a big score, giving just 3 wickets off 18 runs. Shawal Zulfiqar, meanwhile, led the team towards a win …

LONDON: China’s snooker legend Ding Junhui overpowered British talent Judd Trump 6-4 in the UK Championship semifinal in York on Saturday and will meet his old rival Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sunday’s final. This is the fifth time for the 36-year-old Ding to reach the UK Championship final, in which he won three times before (2005, 2009, 2019). In the breathtaking …

Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) franchise Islamabad United Saturday announced that ace pacer Naseem Shah has joined the two-time winners in a major swap deal. Naseem, who was a part of Quetta Gladiators, was the topic of discussion among the cricket fraternity and every PSL franchise was eyeing to bring the 20-year-old on board after it was reported that he had …

LONDON: China’s Ding Junhui edged Welshman Mark Williams 6-5 to earn his place in the semifinals at the UK Snooker Championship in York on Friday. With Ding, a three-time UK Champion, leading 4-3, Williams won the eighth by a scoreline of 101-94, making it the highest scoring frame in snooker history. The 195 accumulative points beat the previous record of …

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday appointed former cricketers Salman Butt, Kamran Akmal and Rao Iftikhar Anjum as “consultant members” to chief selector Wahab Riaz. In a statement, the PCB said that the trio have taken charge of their responsibilities in the selection panel with immediate effect. “Their first assignment as consultant members to the chief selector includes …

With five wins from their six games, Uganda have ensured a top-two finish in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier and booked their tickets for the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. This will be their first-ever appearance in an ICC World Cup event as they will become only the fifth African nation to feature …

Pakistan test cricket team departed to Australia from Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore (AIIP) under the supervision of test skipper Shan Masood. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Cricket Australia’s National Selection Panel (NSP) named the men’s squad for the Prime Minister’s XI match against Pakistan in Canberra. The four-day fixture against Pakistan begins on Wednesday, December 6 at Manuka Oval, …

BEIJING: When the second stage of the 2023-24 Chinese Basketball Association league’s regular season commences on Friday, all 20 teams will know how much significance this phase holds in their contention for a berth in the playoffs. With 29 rounds of matches in this stage, which account for more than half the regular season schedule, the route toward the playoffs …

Pakistan batter Sarfraz Ahmed lavished praise on former skipper Babar Azam and Australian batter Steve Smith. Expressing his thoughts on Wednesday ahead of the Australia series, Ahmed said: “Both Babar Azam and Steve Smith are high-quality players.” He also commended Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi and Australian speedster Mitchell Starc. “Shaheen Shah Afridi and Mitchell Starc have the ability to …

CHONGQING: Despite losing his sight completely at 21, Zhang Hong in 2021 summited Mount Qomolangma to become Asia’s first blind climber to scale the world’s highest peak. Zhang, who was born in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, said that it was the draw of Mount Qomolangma that pulled him away from the self-doubt that had long plagued him. Zhang’s blindness, which …

Deccan Gladiators continued their winning run over New York Strikers in the glitzy opening encounter of the 7th edition of Abu Dhabi T10. The night saw enthralling dance performances, a glamourous fashion show, and a memorable performance from Tom Kohler-Cadmore, who smashed an unbeaten 68 off 33 balls to help the defending Champions to their first win to kick off …

The Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Shaheed Benazirabad District on Tuesday arrested four policemen for allegedly taking bribes from national cricketers Sohaib Maqsood and Aamir Yamin. The cricketers in their tweet explained that after their team’s last match in the ongoing National T20 Cup in Karachi, where the Multan team was knocked out, the players were traveling to Multan from …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted to rescind the imposed fine on Azam Khan following a comprehensive review of the matter. Reports indicate that Azam Khan violated Article 2.4 of the PCB’s Code of Conduct and did not comply with the code despite being instructed by an umpire. The PCB said in a brief press release, “Azam Khan’s 50 …

MIES, Switzerland: The draw for the 2024 Olympic basketball qualifying tournament took place here on Monday as four cities will host a total of 24 teams to vie for the final four spots. The 24 teams are divided into eight groups, with two groups in each of the four events, which will take place from July 2 to 7, 2024. …

In a stunning turn of events at the WWE Survivor Series, the wrestling world witnessed the unexpected return of legendary wrestler CM Punk, along with the surprising comeback of Randy Orton, leaving fans worldwide in awe. CM Punk, also known as Phil Brooks, had been absent from WWE since his departure in 2014, citing frustrations with creative storylines and inadequate …

Islamabad United are expected to add Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah to their roster for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 9. According to sources, negotiations involving Naseem Shah of Islamabad United are progressing to the final stages due to his inability to finalize his deal with Peshawar Zalmi. Islamabad United are also currently in talks …

MADRID: Italy won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1976 thanks to a 2-0 victory over Australia on Sunday. Italy had booked their place in the final on Saturday after defeating Novak Djokovic’s Serbia, and Matteo Arnaldi again showed the country’s determination as he opened the final, which was held in the Spanish city of Malaga, with a …

In a recent development, Advocate Shah Khawar, Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, has been appointed as Election Commissioner for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). His appointment comes following the conclusion of the three-month tenure of the former Election Commissioner, Mahmood Iqbal Khakwani, whose term expired on October 5. Khakwani was initially appointed to oversee the PCB Chairman and …

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar approved on Sunday the replacement of Khalid Sajjad Khokhar as the president of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). The nomination of a new president for the PHF has received the Prime Minister’s endorsement. PM Kakar had asked the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) to assemble a panel of candidates suitable for the pivotal role …

The Pakistan national cricket team wrapped up their four-day training camp in Rawalpindi on Sunday ahead of the Australian tour. The players will take a rest tomorrow and start their practice at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Lahore on November 28. The Shan Masood-led Pakistan will leave Lahore for Australia to play a three-match Test series on November 30. …

Italian striker Mario Balotelli crashed his car into a wall while driving in his homeland Brescia, Italy at around 8:30 PM (Local Time) on Thursday 23 November 2023. His vehicle, an Audi Q8 worth approximately $126,000, was shattered after the accident as the medics arrived at the scene to see Balotelli limping, but not with major injuries. According to sources, …

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah is expected to play for Islamabad United in the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). According to the reports, Naseem Shah is set to join Islamabad United after deciding not to extend his association with Quetta Gladiators. The agreement between Naseem and Islamabad United has been nearly finalized, with a 90 percent settlement. …

Senior General Manager Domestic Cricket Junaid Zia said on Friday that it is always crucial for the players to perform well in the National T20 Cup in a bid to grab the opportunity of playing in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Expressing his thoughts on the domestic T20, Zia asserted, ‘’It is for the first time that many teams are …

Former England captain, Michael Vaughan commented on a recent video posted by ex-Pakistan captain Babar Azam, in which Azam is seen practicing for the upcoming three-match Test series in Australia. Recently, Babar posted a video on X showcasing him honing his batting skills during a practice session. The caption reads, “Back in the harness.” The video caught the attention of …

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain and 8-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi will face 5-time Ballon d’Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo in February 2024 when the two will collide for an exhibition match. The match has been termed as the ‘Last Dance’ which links to possibly the final encounter between these two giants of the sport. Messi’s Inter Miami versus Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr …

MADRID: World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday that he wants to end the season by leading Serbia to the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain. Djokovic flew to Malaga after winning the ATP Finals in Turin and said he was looking for “one last push” before a well-earned rest. “It’s the last week of the season. I’m really looking …

RIYADH: The economic growth of Qatar has normalized after the country’s strong fiscal performance in 2022, driven by the FIFA World Cup, according to the International Monetary Fund. In its consultation report released on Nov. 21, the IMF disclosed that Qatar’s economic outlook in the medium term seems favorable, with output expected to expand by about 1.75 percent per annum …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued on Wednesday a new ranking of the players in ODI cricket. According to the development, India opener Shubman Gill has maintained the first spot in the batting in the ODI rankings with 826 points, followed by former Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who is in the second spot with 824 points. India top-order batter Virat …

The DP World International League T20 Season 2 tickets for all 34 matches the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region are now available online as well as on all 14 Virgin Megastore outlets across the UAE.  The tickets start at an affordable 20 dirhams for all General spectator stands at the Zayed Stadium Abu Dhabi, Dubai International Stadium and …

Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have been appointed as bowling coaches of the Pakistan cricket team. PCB took the decision to appoint former spinner Saeed Ajmal as the interim spin-bowling coach of the Pakistan team after matters were settled in the meeting. Saeed Ajmal will also work with the players in the Pakistan Test camp. He has represented Pakistan in …

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: World Aquatics announced Monday that Shanghai, Singapore and South Korea’s Incheon would jointly host the Swimming World Cup in 2024. The three events, Shanghai on October 18-20, Incheon on October 24-26 and Singapore on October 31-November 2, will also serve as the qualifying tournaments for the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) – Budapest in December 2024. Shanghai has …

Pakistan’s Test squad for the upcoming Australia series has been revealed by Chief Selector Wahab Riaz, with Shan Masood at the leading as the newly-appointed captain. Following Babar Azam’s resignation after the disappointing World Cup 2023, Shan takes charge in a crucial three-match Test series. The squad features a blend of experience and emerging talent, including Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, …

In a shocking turn of events following Australia’s triumphant win over India in the ODI World Cup 2023, Australian cricketer Travis Head and his wife have become the target of online abuse and threats from some Indian extremists. The abuse escalated to horrifying levels, with individuals even issuing rape threats against Head’s 1-year-old daughter. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad …

ROME: Novak Djokovic won his record-breaking seventh ATP Finals title in style, beating Jannik Sinner of Italy 6-3, 6-3 in Turin, Italy, on Sunday. Djokovic, 36, surpassed the previous record held by Roger Federer, who won six titles in the tournament, and also notched his 71st “Big Title”, including Grand Slam championships, ATP Finals, and ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. Sinner, …

During the cricket World Cup final in Ahmedabad in India, a protester supporting Palestine breached security and briefly halted play to hug Indian batter Virat Kohli. But what happened to him? Wearing a Palestinian flag-coloured face mask and a T-shirt with ‘Stop Bombing Palestine’, the protester conveyed a global message. Security promptly removed him, and the match between unbeaten host …

BEIJING: Germans swept golds in the men’s and women’s skeleton and 2-man bobsleigh, while Zhao Dan clinched China’s first medal in the women’s skeleton at the IBSF World Cup in Yanqing, Beijing on Friday. Zhao topped the ranking after the first run with one minute 1.63 seconds, but last season’s World Cup overall champion Tina Hermann rallied in the second …

CAIRO: China claimed a 3-0 victory over Brazil in the women’s semifinal of the 2023 World ParaVolley (WPV) Sitting Volleyball World Cup here on Friday. China, who had already qualified for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, notched a narrow 25-23, 25-21, 25-23 victory over their strong opponents. “It was such an exciting game,” said Xu Huimin, head coach of the …

ROME: Carlos Alcaraz avenged his loss in the US Open semifinals as the Spaniard defeated the third seed Daniil Medvedev in straight sets at his maiden ATP Finals in Turin on Friday. “I think the most important thing that I did today was to stay strong mentally,” said Alcaraz following his 6-4, 6-4 victory over the Russian. “There were a …

LAHORE: Amid an ongoing major reshuffle, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) appointed former international cricketer and speedster Wahab Riaz as the new chief selector of the national men’s selection committee. The former left-arm pacer’s appointment as the chief selector comes as the post had been vacant following former skipper Inzamam ul Haq’s resignation on October 30 after “conflict of interest” …

The famous singer Dua Lipa is going to be part of the closing ceremony for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. This ceremony will take place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium just before the final match. Star Sports, which is the official broadcaster for the World Cup, shared this exciting news on X. They even posted a video where …