Pakistan failed to qualify for the final of the Asia Cup 2023 after suffering a two-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the last encounter of the Super Fours stage, however, a valiant Zaman Khan emerged victorious in many ways. Defending a total of 252 runs in a rain-affected match, the national bowling unit displayed a praiseworthy performance before the match …

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has cast doubts on the possibility of pacer Naseem Shah’s timely recovery for their initial matches in the upcoming World Cup in India. However, their ace pacer Haris Rauf is “recovering well” from a side strain and will be fit in time for their opening match against the Netherlands at Hyderabad on October 6, the skipper …

In a major setback for the Pakistan cricket team, fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. The excitement surrounding the Asia Cup reached a fever pitch as the crucial Superfour stage match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka approached. However, a somber atmosphere loomed over the Pakistani camp as they received devastating …

Muhammad Imran’s story is a perfect fairytale, almost tailormade for going viral in the social media age. In 2012, on a cold December night, at the age of 18, Imran left his village in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province without informing anyone and travelled around 1,000 km on a truck to Karachi. The purpose of the trip was …

The Pakistan Mas-Wrestling Team made an impressive mark at the 5th edition of the World Mas-Wrestling Championship held in Khiva, Uzbekistan. The Pakistan Mas-Wrestling Team made an impressive mark at the 5th edition of the World Mas-Wrestling Championship held in Khiva, Uzbekistan. Demonstrating remarkable prowess and skills in the tournament, the national contingent clinched a total of four medals, including …

Pakistan’s long-range team made history after winning the European Long Range Championship for the first time ever, said the Inter-Services Public Relation (ISPR) on Monday. The military’s media wing stated that the Pakistan team made its maiden appearance in the European championship to compete with over 80 international shooters from 12 nations in individual matches. The winning team also played …

A Dutch court on Monday sentenced former Pakistan international cricketer Khalid Latif to 12 years in prison for urging the murder of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders. Latif, 37, had offered 21,000 euros ($22,500) for the head of Wilders in an online video after the firebrand lawmaker sought to arrange a competition for cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). “It was …

Wasim Akram has termed his tussle with Waqar Younis from their playing days as a ‘healthy competition’ while he admitted that bad blood was present between the two pacers in the old times. Cricket legend Wasim Akram recently shed light on his once-famous rivalry with fellow pace bowler Waqar Younis. Wasim Akram revealed that the fierce competition to outdo each …

Pakistan’s cricketing prodigy, Shaheen Shah Afridi, expressed optimism about showing more brilliance with the ball ahead of the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday. In the last match between Pakistan and India, during the Asia Cup, the 23-year-old left-arm fast bowler wreaked havoc on the Indian top-order, claiming a remarkable 4-35, which included the prized wickets of star …

In a thrilling clash that will be remembered for years to come, Neymar catapulted himself into Brazilian football history by surpassing the legendary Pele as the country’s all-time top scorer. The 31-year-old forward etched his name in the record books with two second-half goals that helped secure a resounding 5-1 victory for Brazil over Bolivia in the South American 2026 …

MANILA: Efforts to maintain national team’s continuity paid off as Germany moved into its first ever World Cup final, Germany head coach Gordon Herbert told Xinhua in an exclusive interview on Friday night. Germany emerged as the surprise winner in Friday’s semifinal where they stunned the United States 113-111, advancing to their first-ever FIBA World Cup final. Germany had hit …

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the 2023 Asia Cup Super 4s clash between arch-rivals Pakistan and India, scheduled for 10 September. However, a looming threat of rain has cast uncertainty over this highly anticipated fixture. With forecasts predicting persistent rainfall for the remainder of the Asia Cup matches in Colombo, tournament organizers have proactively allocated a Reserve Day for …

Pakistan’s ODI captain, Babar Azam, achieved a significant milestone during the side’s Asia Cup Super 4 match against Bangladesh where the hosts registered a convincing seven-wicket win in Lahore. While Babar’s innings yielded a modest 17 runs from 22 deliveries, it was enough to elevate him to a remarkable feat in the fifty-over format. The 28-year-old, currently the number one …

Ticket prices for the India-Pakistan match at the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 have surged to unprecedented levels. Official outlets quickly sold out their available tickets within just one hour on both August 29 and September 3. Nevertheless, a report from NDTV reveals that certain tickets are still accessible on the secondary market but at exorbitant prices. For instance, a …

Despite the draw in the September 2 match, Pakistan have qualified for the Super 4s stage as they began their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on a high note with a massive 238-run win over Nepal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, this was India’s first match in the tournament making the clash with Nepal a must-win. But considering the format of the Asia …

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is currently deliberating a potential change in the venue for the Super 4 stages of the Asia Cup due the persistent heavy rainfall in Colombo. The participating teams have been informed about the unfavorable weather conditions in Sri Lanka’s capital. As a result, Pallekele and Dambulla are being considered as viable alternative locations. While the …

Zimbabwe cricket great Heath Streak has passed away after a publicised battle with cancer. He was 49 years old. Streak’s wife Nadine announced the Media today on her Facebook account, and local news outlets have reported on his passing. Streak, a former fast bowler, was one of Zimbabwe’s greatest players and the first from his country to take 100 test …

While cricket enthusiasts keep their fingers crossed for today’s nail-biting match, many singled out Bollywood actor Urvashi Rautela’s Instagram story. Rautela, who has often made headlines in the past with her subtle interest in Pakistani star bowler Naseem Shah, is once again in the limelight for her latest social media update. The actor took to Instagram moments before the match …

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf expressed optimism about Pakistan doing well in the ongoing Asia Cup and upcoming World Cup. Expressing his thoughts in line with picking up wickets, Rauf said: “Being a pacer, I have many goals to serve my country with great verve. My focus remains not only on taking wickets but to perform in the right situation …

Renowned wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan, has withdrawn from the much-awaited Big Bash League (BBL) just days before the draft on Sunday According to media reports, Mohammad Rizwan was set to be one of the platinum picks in the draft, which is scheduled to take place on September 3 in Australia. However, his commitments with the national team during the first …

As Pakistan and India get ready to face each other tomorrow (Saturday) in their first encounter of the ongoing Asia Cup, cricket icon Virat Kohli already seems to be preparing his team for an intense clash as he is clearly not underestimating the Green Shirts. In a clip shared by India’s Star Sports channel of Kohli’s interview, titled ‘Prime Time …

NEW DELHI: Tickets for the marquee World Cup clash between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad on Oct 14 were sold out within an hour after the International Cricket Council’s ticketing partner opened its exclusive pre-sale window, the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency reported on Wednesday. While there will be another round of general sale for the India-Pakistan match …

NEW YORK: Defending champion Iga Swiatek of Poland secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Australia’s Daria Saville in the women’s singles second round of the US Open on Wednesday. “I just felt like I prevailed. I wanted to be intense, and mostly I was in charge of how I played because I was the one attacking,” said the 22-year-old, who …

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has successfully obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Interior for the SAFF U16 Championship. The long-awaited confirmation of this development was announced today by the former Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Shaza Fatima Khawaja. According to media reports, the Men in Green, who were initially slated to …

The name of the host country, Pakistan, was noticeably absent from the jerseys of all participating teams for the 50-over Asia Cup 2023, started on Wednesday in Multan. Yesterday, participating teams revealed their new kits for the event, and cricket fans noticed the absence of the host country’s name below the Asia Cup logo. Fans expressed their concerns, reminding that …

Pakistani javelin sensation and national hero Arshad Nadeem, who recently clinched the silver medal at the World Athletic Championship, received a warm and spirited welcome upon his return to Pakistan. Speaking to the media at the airport, Arshad Nadeem expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and stated, “If provided with international-standard facilities and support, I am confident I can …

ARY ZAP, Pakistan’s leading and popular mobile app, has been awarded live-streaming rights for the Pakistan region for the upcoming series of the Pakistan women’s cricket team against South Africa, as well as for domestic cricket events, including the National T20, Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and Pakistan Cup following its successful bid in an open and transparent public tender process conducted by …

The wait is finally over, and cricket enthusiasts across Pakistan are buzzing with excitement as the nation unveils its much-anticipated kit for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. With all eyes on the event set to take place in India, the reveal ceremony was a moment of collective pride and fervor. Draped in a rich forest green hue, the new …

BUDAPEST: Norwegian standout Jakob Ingebrigtsen retained his men’s 5,000m title on the final day of the World Athletics Championships here Sunday, while Victor Kiplangat of Uganda clinched the men’s marathon. In the men’s 5,000m final, 22-year-old Ingebrigtsen made a powerful surge in the last 100m, finishing first with a season-best time of 13:11.30. He edged out Mohamed Katir of Spain …

Pakistan has achieved a historic feat at the Tent-pegging World Cup, clinching two medals in the mega event. Pakistan bagged a silver and a bronze medal in the Tent-pegging World Cup, with the team anticipating more success on the final day. The nation’s prowess was on full display as they secured a remarkable silver medal in the team event and …

The federal cabinet has approved the deployment of the Pakistan Army and Punjab Rangers to ensure foolproof security during the Asia Cup 2023, government sources said Saturday. According to the sources, the Punjab caretaker government had requested the deployment of the army and Rangers, and a summary in this regard was forwarded by the Ministry of Interior which the cabinet …

Star Pakistani javelin thrower, Arshad Nadeem solidified his position as a dominant force in the world of athletics with a stunning performance in Hungary. With an impressive throw of 86.79m, Nadeem secured a place in the finals of the ongoing World Athletics Championship and earned a spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Starting on a slightly shaky note with a …

Revered as Pakistan’s preeminent all-rounder, Shadab Khan is a proper match-winner. His aptitude for thriving under pressure and delivering pivotal performances has solidified his stature as the fulcrum behind Pakistan’s triumphs in recent years. Demonstrating extraordinary skills with both bat and ball, Shadab’s impact is unequivocal, as evidenced by his remarkable batting average of 50 in ODI victories for Pakistan. …

WWE star Bray Wyatt, known for being one of the most creative minds in professional wrestling who pushed the boundaries with innovative characters, died Thursday at the age of 36, WWE chief content officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque announced on social media. Wyatt, whose real name was Windham Rotunda, had been inactive over the past several months in WWE while …

The Nepal cricket team has landed in Karachi to participate in the much-awaited 50-over Asia Cup 2023, scheduled to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. With anticipation building for their debut match against Pakistan on August 30 in Multan, the squad led by Rohit Paudel exudes both focus and confidence. As per the announced plan, the two-day preparatory session …

Pakistan Blind Cricket Team earned another big win at World Blind Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom, as they defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in their second match. Pakistan had defeated the arch-rivals India in the first match, and bowled out Bangladesh for 137 runs in the second match. Badar Munir and Matiullah took two wickets each for Pakistan. In the …

COPENHAGEN: Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei began her fifth World Championships with a strong start as the third seed overcame Pai Yu Po of Chinese Taipei in straight games on Tuesday, setting her sights on her maiden world title. Last year in Tokyo, the 25-year-old reached the world championships final but was defeated by Japanese standout Akane Yamaguchi. In her …

Pakistan Federation Baseball (PFB) has announced the appointment of Steven Fish as the head coach to boost the prospects of the national baseball team. Australian-born Steven Fish, a former Minor League Baseball (MiLB) player, will bring a wealth of international experience and success to the role. Steven Fish is no stranger to victory on the international stage. He previously helmed …

Pakistan Cricket Team could rise to No.1 position in ICC One Day International (ODI) Ranking once again, if they manage to win all three matches against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka. Pakistan had also become No.1 team in May when they won first four matches of ODI series against New Zealand but lost two points when they were unable to win …

The schedule for the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 in India may undergo yet another alteration due to security concerns raised by the local police. As per media reports, the matches between New Zealand and the Netherlands on October 9, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka on October 10 at Uppal, might face rescheduling. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has …