In an unexpected turn of events, it came to light that no opening ceremony was planned for the Cricket World Cup 2023, an Indian media report said on Oct 3 (Tuesday). According to the Times of India, a source familiar with the matter had confirmed that an opening ceremony was never planned for the World Cup. The report quoted the …

A New Delhi Court Family Court Judge Harish Kumar granted divorce to Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on grounds of cruelty inflicted on the cricketer by his estranged wife Aesha Mukherjee. Both (Australian citizens) tied the knot in 2012 and have a 10-year-old son—Zoraver Dhawan. The judge accepted Dhawan’s accusations against his wife and stated Aesha was unable to prove the …

As the Cricket World Cup gets underway Thursday, Indian authorities are on high alert as the possibility of terrorism has sparked fears among the hosts as well as the fans. According to reports in Indian media, terrorists have threatened to attack matches in the city, raising fears about the safety of players and fans. Security has been greatly increased in …

Babar Azam’s lead at the top of the ODI Batting Rankings continues to diminish with India star Shubman Gill making further inroads on the Pakistan skipper on the latest update. Gill has been in superb touch for India during the first two matches of their ODI series against Australia, with the in-form opener having amassed a total of 178 runs …

Renowned Pakistani fast bowler, Naseem Shah, has successfully undergone minor surgery on his shoulder tendon at a private hospital in London. The procedure, which lasted approximately half an hour, was carried out by a specialist surgeon in England’s capital. Following the operation, doctors remain optimistic about the swift recovery of the 21-year-old cricketer, citing his young age as an advantage. …

Ihsanullah, a rising Pakistan cricket talent who burst onto the international cricket scene with his fiery pace and impressive swing, had been sidelined by an elbow injury. His injury also came as a huge setback for Pakistan’s cricket team. Ihsanullah has been diagnosed with a stress-related elbow injury, which requires the use of a protective brace or “protector” to limit …

ANTWERP, Belgium: China secured the second highest score of 253.794 points to clinch the men’s team silver medal here on Tuesday at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. As the defending world champions, China’s men’s team narrowly made it to the final, ending up in eighth place in a challenging qualification round. When the pressure mounted to win a medal, …

National team Fast bowler Hasan Ali and his wife Samiya Arzoo are gearing up for a long-awaited family reunion during the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in India. The couple, who tied the knot at Dubai’s Atlantis The Palm in 2019, wasn’t able to meet to Samiya’s family in Haryana, India since their wedding. Their family reunion will happen when …

Pakistan’s football coach Stephen Constantine has spoken up about the feeble facilities being provided to men’s football team in Pakistan as he expressed his frustration about the situation. Stephen Constantine, the coach of the Pakistan men’s football team, recently expressed his dissatisfaction with the squad’s training facilities, ground conditions, player lodgings, and food quality. He has been reported saying, “I’ve …

Pakistan qualified for the semi-final stages of the ongoing Asian Games 2023 after defeating Hong Kong by 69 runs at the ZJUT Cricket Field in China. Batting first, the Men in Green posted a total of 161 runs on the board, thanks to a fighting innings of 41 runs off 16 balls from Aamer Jamal. Pakistan was struggling in the …

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has openly criticized the current form of Pakistani all-rounder Shadab Khan, expressing concern over his dwindling performance as a spinner. During a recent interview, Harbhajan, who is known for his outspoken nature, made these remarks, which sparked a debate among cricket fans on both sides of the border. During the interview, Harbhajan said, “Pakistan used …

ANTWERP, Belgium: China reached the women’s team final here on Monday at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, thereby securing a team spot for the Paris Olympics. Competing in the last subdivision of the qualification on Monday night, China’s women’s team earned 165.663 points to rank third and qualify for the final, boasting the highest team scores on uneven bars …

As anticipation for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup intensifies, cricket pundits from across the globe are collaboratively engaging in discussions to forecast the tournament’s potential winners and underdogs. India and Pakistan will be squaring off against each other in Ahmedabad on October 14. However, former cricketers like Dinesh Karthik, Chris Gayle, and Muttiah Muralitharan are hoping for the arch-rivals …

The Pakistan Cricket Board on Wednesday announced that it has successfully negotiated a three-year central contacts deal with its senior players that will run from July 1 2023 to June 30, 2026. As many as 25 cricketers will be offered a momentous deal that will include a portion of ICC revenue. However, Test spinners, Nauman Ali and Abrar Ahmed, were …

India’s success off the field has not been matched by their performances on it at World Cups over the last decade but with a near-perfect buildup, familiar conditions and recent history on their side, the hosts are favourites to end their title drought. Rohit Sharma and his men head into the 50-overs showpiece event as the world’s top-ranked ODI team …

KUNDUZ, Afghanistan: Afghan wrestlers excitingly showed their well-practised skills in a traditional wrestling competition in Kunduz, Afghanistan, displaying the perfect blend of strength and beauty. Wrestling is a popular sport across Afghanistan with a long history, as it offers hope and resistance against terror as well as helps the country’s dream of a new identity. Afghan wrestlers compete in a …

Pakistan’s skipper Babar Azam has received glowing accolades from Australian cricketers, who have unanimously included him in their One Day International (ODI) World XI. Babar’s remarkable skill, adaptability, and unwavering determination have catapulted him to international acclaim, drawing comparisons to the legendary Indian cricketer, Virat Kohli. Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood showered praise on Azam, highlighting his exceptional talent and …

Praising the “fantastic reception” received by the Pakistan team in India for the World Cup, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Interim Management Committee head Zaka Ashraf has expressed hope that the national team would continue to receive the same warmth throughout the tournament, it emerged today. Zaka’s comments follow his recent viral video in which he emphasised the importance of maintaining …

To officiate in the World Cup as Bangladesh’s first-ever umpire, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, a former top-class cricketer, reveals that it’s “thick skin” that’s required for this new role. His remarkable achievement is a testament to his unwavering determination to overcome years of enduring, unwarranted criticism. Sharfuddoula, a 46-year-old set to make history in the World Cup, attributed his breakthrough appointment …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that it has successfully negotiated a three-year central contact deal with its senior players that will run from July 1 2023 to June 30, 2026. The central contracts were signed on the eve of the national cricket team’s departure for India for the World Cup 2023, ending a three-month deadlock between the players and …

Babar Azam’s lead at the top of the ODI Batting Rankings continues to diminish with India star Shubman Gill making further inroads on the Pakistan skipper on the latest update. Gill has been in superb touch for India during the first two matches of their ODI series against Australia, with the in-form opener having amassed a total of 178 runs …

England are gearing up for the upcoming World Cup in India with the ambitious goal of becoming just the third team ever to retain their title, solidifying their reputation as the dominant force in white-ball cricket. The memory of their early exit from the 2015 World Cup still stings, but since then, England have risen to become the reigning world …

Renowned pacer, Haris Rauf, has expressed confidence in his enhanced fitness ahead of the upcoming 2023 World Cup, scheduled to take place in India. Rauf felt discomfort in his right side during the Super 4s match against India in the Asia Cup and, as a result, did not bowl on the reserve day of the match. Speaking to the media …

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said Tuesday the Green Shirts were filled with confidence ahead of their departure to India for the ICC Men’s World Cup, with an eye on the coveted trophy. “As a team, our morale is very high, we have confidence. We will try to play our best. I request all of you to pray for the team,” …

Saim Ayub showcased an impressive performance in the CPL, amassing 478 runs across 13 matches, which included 4 half-centuries, maintaining a solid average of 43.45 and a formidable strike rate of 142.26 Saim Ayub showcasing his skills with Guyana Warriors, once more displayed a formidable performance, leading his team to victory over Trinbago Knight Riders and securing the coveted Carrabean …

The prospects of Pakistani cricketers participating in the upcoming World Cup 2023 in India without central contracts have become more likely. Despite the mega tournament being just days away, negotiations between national players and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have reached an impasse. For the past four months, these national cricketers have not received any payments from the cricket board, …

The American television personality and entrepreneur reality TV star Kim Kardashian shared a few snaps playing tennis in sizzling dress. Everything was great but Kim held the tennis racquet incorrectly. This is where, Tennis legend Serena Williams held a little fun in the comments, writing: ‘Literally not how you hold a racquet. Clearly I have to give you lessons lol,’ …

The pre-World Cup team bonding trip of the Pakistan team to Dubai has been abruptly canceled as the players are still awaiting visas to travel to India. The Pakistan squad had initially planned to fly to the UAE for a brief stay before proceeding to Hyderabad for their first warm-up game against New Zealand. However, due to the visa delay, …

Pakistan cricket team’s chief selector Friday defended fast bowler Hasan Ali’s inclusion in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 squad, who has not represented the Green Shirts in ODIs in over a year. Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, in a press conference where he announced the 15-man squad, said: “He (Hasan Ali) performed well in the Lankan Premier League; he is an …

KATHMANDU: The Hangzhou Asian Games embody Asian fraternity, unity, peace and prosperity, and the official song “conveys the true sense of reunion and fraternity,” said Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. “While Asia is rising, we must uphold Asian unity, we must connect our people heart to heart for the shared and sustained prosperity,” the prime minister told Xinhua in …

India and Pakistan’s women’s cricket teams both reached the last four of the Asian Games on Thursday despite their matches being washed out in Hangzhou. India batted first in the Twenty20 encounter against Malaysia and piled up 173-2 in their rain-interrupted 15 overs. Malaysia faced just two balls and were 1-0 in reply when the rain returned and the match …

In a significant boost to Pakistan’s cricket hopes for the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup, fast bowler Haris Rauf has been declared fit for selection after successfully recovering from a rib injury that had sidelined him for a brief period. The decision comes as a welcome relief to both the national team and cricket enthusiasts across the nation. …

In a remarkable feat of courage and determination, Shehroze Kashif, a Pakistani mountaineer, has successfully reached the summit of Mount Manaslu, which stands proudly as the eighth-highest mountain on Earth at a towering height of 8163 meters in Nepal. This is a momentous achievement not only for Shehroze but also for Pakistan, as he fulfills his promise and adds another …

Wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, has responded to the recent rumors that surfaced in the media regarding differences within the national team. he Peshawar-born batter took to his social media handles and shared some verses from the famous poem by Kaleem Usmani regarding national unity. “Is Parcham k saaye talay, Hum aik hain. Hum aik hain. Saanjhi apni khushyaan, Aur gham …

BELGRADE: Zhang Qi won a gold medal for China in the women’s 59kg competition at the 2023 Belgrade Wrestling Championships on Tuesday. Zhang defeated Yulia Tkach of Ukraine 4-1 to claim the title, while in the women’s 55kg, another non-Olympic discipline, Japan’s Haruna Okuno beat Jacarra Winchester of the United States 4-3. Akhmed Tazhudinov of Bahrain defeated Azerbaijan’s Magomedkhan Magomedov …

The National Selection Committee is expected to announce the squad for the upcoming World Cup 2023, scheduled to start on October 5 in India this week. Due to the injury suffered by the star pacer, Naseem Shah during the recently concluded Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan will be forced to make a change to their squad. According to media reports, Hasan …

Asia Cup 2023 wasn’t just the exciting cricket matches that had people talking. It was the presence of Pakistan’s fast bowler, Naseem Shah, that caught the attention of a famous Indian actress. Surprisingly, it wasn’t Urvashi Rautela but another Indian actress who was charmed by Naseem Shah’s personality. Indian actress Isha Shah couldn’t help but express her admiration for Naseem Shah. …

Cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has weighed in on the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, and he’s got some interesting predictions. According to him, the teams to watch out for in the semifinals are India, Pakistan, Australia, and England. “I think India and Pakistan could feature in the semi-finals, Australia and England are another two teams,” Gilchrist told Press Trust of India …

Former Pakistan cricket captain Misbah-ul-Haq Monday came to the defense of current captain Babar Azam amidst growing criticism of the national team’s performance in the Asia Cup. Misbah-ul-Haq, who also serves as the PCB Technical Committee Chairman, spoke candidly to the media, addressing concerns about Pakistan’s recent struggles on the cricket field. In a press conference held earlier today, Misbah …

A star-studded trio of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema is set to electrify the Asian Champions League as they spearhead the Saudi Arabian challenge in the continent’s premier football tournament. Collectively boasting an impressive haul of 11 UEFA Champions League titles, these football icons are now ready to make their mark on the Asian stage. Neymar, fresh from surpassing …