Liverpool announced on Friday that Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip will leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of the season. Thiago, 33, joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2020 for £20 million ($25 million). Despite his technical prowess, injuries have restricted the Spain international to just 98 appearances, including only one this season. “Before he even …

New Zealand coach Gary Stead exuded confidence as the squad gear up for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States. Despite setbacks due to injuries, both Finn Allen and Devon Conway show promising signs of recovery, raising hopes for their participation in the tournament. Allen, known for his explosive batting, has been recuperating from a back …

Bangladesh have included seasoned all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan in their 15-member roster for the upcoming T20 World Cup, slated to happen jointly in the West Indies and the United States. The team, spearheaded by batsman Najmul Hossain Shanto, has faced recent uncertainties surrounding Shakib’s availability due to an eye problem. However, with his return, Bangladesh looks to capitalise on his …

Raphael Varane, the seasoned French defender, has announced his departure from Manchester United as his contract draws to a close at the end of the season. Varane, 31, joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid in 2021, marking his arrival with a notable £34 million ($43 million) transfer. Over the course of his tenure, he has showcased his prowess in …

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi urged on Sunday the national cricket team to embrace an aggressive playing style and modern techniques in T20 internationals following their recent defeat against Ireland. The call for a tactical overhaul came during a meeting held in Dublin between national team players and Mr Naqvi, where the PCB chief stressed the need for …

Team Pakistan Champions, led by former Pakistan World Cup-winning T20 captain Younis Khan and former Pakistan Captain Shahid Afridi, is set to make a mark in the league. The team comprises more Pakistani cricketers, adding to the excitement of Pakistani cricket fans. Team Pakistan Champions, poised to compete against international cricket legends from England, Australia, West Indies, South Africa, and …

Renowned English cricketer James Anderson has announced his retirement from international cricket following England’s first Test match against West Indies at Lord’s, commencing on July 10. The veteran fast bowler confirmed his decision through a heartfelt post on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his illustrious 20-year career representing his nation. In a announcement on his Instagram account, the 41-year-old veteran expressed …

DUBAI: Star Sports, a leading sports broadcaster, is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Asian Legends League as the Official Broadcast Partner for the next three seasons, spanning from 2024 to 2026. The Asian Legends League, a platform for former retired cricket legends from Asian countries, is set to showcase the talents of iconic players in an exhilarating league …

New Zealand batter Colin Munro bid adieu to the international cricket following his omission from the Black Caps’ T20 World Cup roster. Despite the 37-year-old lefty’s last international appearance dating back to a T20I clash against India in 2020, Munro nursed hopes of staging a comeback, fueled by his stellar performances in franchise T20 cricket, including the Pakistan Super League …

Italian tennis star Camila Giorgi, known for her fierce presence on the court, has officially hung up her racquet at the age of 32, as announced by Italy’s tennis federation (FITP). Giorgi, a four-time champion on the WTA circuit, bid farewell to the sport without a personal declaration, leaving her fans surprised. Her recent appearance at the Miami Open ended …

Zak Crawley has carved a niche for himself in England’s Test team under the leadership of Ben Stokes and the guidance of head coach Brendon McCullum. With an impressive record of over 1,000 runs in 13 matches since the beginning of 2023, Crawley’s aggressive batting style has often set the tone for quick starts. Despite his stellar performance in Tests, …

Abu Bakar Mahmood powered Pakistan to a comfortable victory against Canada in the 30th edition of the Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia on Wednesday. According to the details, Abu Bakar Mahmood scored two goals for Pakistan. Meanwhile, Rana Waheed Ashraf, Liaqat Arshad, and Ali Ghazanfar had scored a goal each. This was Pakistan’s third victory in the tournament. The Green …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the ‘Player of the Month’ nominations for April. Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Afridi has been nominated for Player of the Month. Namibia’s Jared Erasmus and UAE’s Mohammed Wasim were also among the nominees. The players were nominated based on their performance in the month of April. It should be noted that in the T20 …

The national cricket team captain, Babar Azam, has said that their full focus is on the upcoming World Cup, and they will give a 100% performance at the mega event. Addressing a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Babar Azam spoke about the preparations for the tour of Ireland, England and the T20 World Cup. He said that they …

Mountaineer Naila Kiani on Sunday became the first Pakistani woman to summit 11 8,000m peaks in the world, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP). Kiani achieved this as she successfully climbed Nepal’s Makalu Peak, the world’s fifth-tallest mountain at 8,485 metres tall. “Naila [Kiani] summits Makalu, becoming the first woman in Pakistan’s history to summit 11 x 8,000-metre …

Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf said on Sunday that he gets the opportunity to learn from fellow fast bowler Mohammad Amir. Speaking to the media in Lahore, Rauf said: “It is not easy to stage a comeback from injury. I am looking to find my rhythm back.” He recalled the T20 World Cup 2022, saying, “We reached the final of the …

Pakistan all-rounder Salman Ali Agha vowed on Saturday to retain his form in the forthcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. Speaking to media in Lahore, Agha said: “Right now the focus is to play the series against Ireland and England. It will be up to the selectors to pick me up for the World Cup squad or not.” He …

The Pakistan national cricket team was slated to tour South Africa towards the end of 2024. According to details, the schedule for Pakistan’s visit to South Africa has been announced.  Pakistan will play two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is against the Patriots. This will mark Pakistan’s seventh Test tour of South Africa. Pakistan will take on South Africa in T20I …

Real Madrid were on the brink of clinching their La Liga title, but they need a little boost from Girona, the season’s surprise contenders, to make it happen. If Madrid defeat Cadiz on Saturday and Girona manage to snatch some points from reigning champions Barcelona, Los Blancos will secure the title. Girona’s involvement in this pivotal moment seems fitting, considering …

Pakistan batter Babar Azam will lead an 18-member squad for the Ireland and England series as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the team on Thursday. Addressing the press conference flanked by Abdul Razzaq and Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Yousuf said: “Usama Mir and Zaman Khan have been dropped for the series. Haris Rauf and Hasan Ali have replaced Usama Mir …

The Premier League has lost its chance to secure a fifth Champions League spot for the upcoming season in the Bundesliga due to the underwhelming performance of English clubs in European competitions this season. The allocation of an additional spot in the revamped 36-team league phase for the 2024–25 season is determined by the collective performance of clubs from each …

Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav retained the top spot as the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the rankings for T20I players on Wednesday. According to details, in the batters’ rankings for T20Is, England batter Phil Salt was in second place and Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan at third. Pakistan white-ball captain Babar Azam climbed to fourth place after a one-step advancement, while …

The forthcoming T20 World Cup is set to act as a catalyst for cricket’s surge in popularity across the United States, paving the way for its grand entrance at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). Scheduled to kick off next month, the high-octane 20-over tournament will be jointly hosted by the West Indies …

India’s 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States on Tuesday unveiled by the BCCI, with Rishabh Pant making a triumphant return after a harrowing near-fatal accident in December 2022. Pant’s resilience and stellar performance in this year’s IPL secured his spot, alongside Chennai Super Kings’ Shivam Dube, who impressed with his bat in …

Pakistan squash star Ashab Irfan won the squash tournament Rochester Prom Tournament title worth $9,000 held in the Unites States of America (U.S.A). In the final, he defeated Mexico’s Gomez Dominguez 1-3. Pakistani players won the final 10-12, 4-11, 11-9, 9-11. Ashhab Irfan is the second Pakistani player to win the Babar PSA title from Pakistan. Squash players from all …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former greats, Gary Kirsten from South Africa and Jason Gillespie from Australia as head coaches for the men’s national cricket team. Chairman PCB Mohsin Naqvi announced during a press conference held in Lahore on Sunday. Kirsten will take charge of the white-ball cricket, including One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), while …

Lionel Messi showcased his scoring prowess once again in the MLS, netting twice to fuel Inter Miami’s impressive 4-1 comeback victory against the New England Revolution. Despite an early setback for Miami, with New England’s Tomas Chancalay striking just 40 seconds into the game, Messi’s brilliance shone through. With a crowd of over 65,612 packing Gillette Stadium, Messi did not …

Yuto Katsuragawa continued Japan’s impressive run on the DP World Tour by firing a stunning final-round 63 to clinch the ISPS Handa Championship on home turf this Sunday. The 25-year-old prodigy showcased his prowess with seven birdies, flawlessly navigating the course to finish at 17-under par. Equaling the course record, Katsuragawa secured a commanding three-stroke victory over Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg …

The CAF Champions League final will feature a clash between title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt and their long-standing rivals Esperance of Tunisia, in a two-leg showdown in May. Al Ahly dominated TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo in Cairo, securing a 3-0 victory in the semi-final, echoing their aggregate scoreline after a goalless first leg last Saturday. Esperance …

The back-to-back defeats against the “depleted” New Zealand in the 3rd and 4th T20I respectively, had sounded the alarm for the Pakistan national cricket team. According to details, both teams will take rest today ahead of the final T20I, slated to happen tomorrow (April 27) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The talent that surfaced in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) T20 World Cup trophy will arrive in Pakistan tonight, on a three-day visit. As per details, the T20 World Cup trophy will be brought to the National Cricket Academy Lahore on Saturday at 4:30 PM. On the same day, the trophy will be presented at the Gaddafi Stadium during the Pakistan-New Zealand T20 international match. During …

Galaxy Racers is igniting the Esports scene in Pakistan with Gamers Galaxy 2024, an action-packed tournament featuring popular virtual games like PUBG, Free Fire, Tekken, and FC24. The event, which commenced on March 17, 2024, is set to reach its climax with the finals scheduled for April 25-26 at Expo Center Lahore. With over 1200 teams actively participating, the competitions …

Four sisters and all are excellent athletes bringing honor and pride to Pakistan by winning competitions and tournaments the world over in different countries. A special ceremony was held at the historic YMCA Hall for Twinkle Sohail, Maryam Sohail, Cybil Sohail, and Veronica Sohail for winning various titles and competitions in Kabbadi, powerlifting, and weightlifting. The YMCA Lahore announced honorary …

The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued on Wednesday its new rankings on Wednesday, establishing Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav as the top batter in T20I rankings. According to details, following closely behind was England’s Phil Salt, securing the second spot. Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan claimed the third position. South African batter Aiden Markram made a significant leap to the fourth …

Pakistan wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan was expected to miss the remaining fixtures of the T20I series against New Zealand. Sources divulged on Tuesday that the team management was expected to take a decision shortly in line with Rizwan’s participation in the remaining matches due to his hamstring. According to sources, Rizwan needed rest to get rid of the pain. Meanwhile, the …

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has issued an important statement over the defeat of the national team in the series with New Zealand. On his X account, Afridi said the team did not make enough runs on an excellent batting surface, adding that the Pakistan team’s score should have been around 220. On an excellent batting surface we didn’t make …

Pakistan women cricketer Nida Dar became the second bowler from her country to scoop up 100 wickets in ODIs on Sunday. Nida took 108 matches to bag 100 wickets. She achieved this milestone during her outing against the West Indies Women in the second ODI in Karachi. Before Dar it was former captain Sana Mir who took 100 wickets in …

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday decided to appoint wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Rizwan as the vice-captain. According to details, the captain, coaches, and selection committee had decided to appoint Rizwan as the vice-captain. Rizwan will continue his role as the vice-captain even after the ongoing home series against New Zealand. Sources divulged that the meeting of the captain, coaches, …

Despite being widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented snooker players of his era, Ronnie O’Sullivan’s contemplation of retirement persists, even in the face of the tantalising opportunity to secure an unprecedented eighth world title. It’s become an annual ritual akin to the World Championships themselves—O’Sullivan is hinting at hanging up his cue. Yet, officials can’t dismiss it …

The German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday that Julian Nagelsmann, coach of the German national team, has committed to an extension, ensuring his leadership until at least the 2026 World Cup. Nagelsmann expressed his heartfelt commitment, stating, “It is a great honour to coach the national team.” The extension comes ahead of the 2024 European championships, which Germany is …